Markus Böhm - Manager / Senior Consultant - Sustainability Consulting & Transformation

Q: Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Manager / Senior Consultant - Sustainability Consulting & Transformation at XQT5 GmbH .

Q: What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for XQT5 GmbH , SIRIUS Consulting AG, Salt and Pepper , and emplifi .

Q: Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Telecommunication , and Professional Services . Markus also has some experience in Manufacturing , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management . Markus also has some experience in Marketing , Customer Service , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Customer Service , and Project Management .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 5 months

Manager / Senior Consultant - Sustainability Consulting & Transformation

XQT5 GmbH

Lead strategic consulting projects focusing on Market Entry, Business Change, Digital Transformation, Process Mining, and Optimization and Growth
Conducting board-level training to implement AI-strategies and process optimization practice
Driving Sales Pipeline through direct sales activities as well as through partner ecosystem for actively winning new projects for Process Optimisation and Sustainability Strategy practice
Developing and Implementing AI-strategies

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Director Sales / Managing Director

SIRIUS Consulting AG, Salt and Pepper

Expanded consulting portfolio into Digital Transformation, Business Continuity Process Optimization (SAP Signavio, SAP BTP), and Sustainability Consulting
Led a major reorganization initiative focusing on Digital Transformation, IoT/IIoT, Digital Twins, and Sustainability. Focus of the project was to establish a new business unit for turnkey digital transformation projects in manufacturing. Setting up the entire marketing and sales strategy and winning major projects in IoT and AI space

Jun 2019 - Sep 2022

3 years 4 months

Senior Director Growth (DACH) / Head of Consulting (Global), Member of DACH Management Team

emplifi

Built and led the Customer Success Management (CSM) organization, consistently ranking among the top 3 globally for retention and expansion KPIs
Managing 200+ customers including Daimler Trucks, Roche, Novartis
Led Key Account Teams covering global accounts (Nestlé, Volkswagen)
Established a global Consulting Practice to manage complex digital transformations for 200+ customers (e.g., Daimler Trucks, Roche)

Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

1 year 5 months

Country Manager DACH

Hootsuite Media GmbH

Member of the EMEA Management Team
Rebuilt and coached the entire DACH team across sales, marketing, and customer success
Delivered the strongest regional performance in company history, winning major enterprise clients like Allianz and Deutsche Bank
Established strategic partnerships with leading consulting firms and agencies

May 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 6 months

Head of Sales

iPass

Managed, trained, and coached sales partners including Deutsche Telekom, BT, and OBS
Expanded portfolio into satellite based inflight-connectivity and IoT markets (Consumer Goods, Automotive)

Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

11 months

Head of Sales and Marketing

mdex AG

Led Key Account Sales, Inside-Sales, and Marketing
Successfully positioned the company in the Renewable Energy Market, and IoT, delivering the highest revenue in the company's history
Established online connectivity for industrial and energy equipment globally, ensuring critical infrastructure monitoring

Aug 2005 - May 2015

9 years 10 months

Client Principal & Global Alliance Manager

Avaya Deutschland GmbH

Responsible for business development and establishing the worldwide reseller partnership with T-Systems. Led the negotiation of a global reseller contract valued at $150M over three years
Built and led a Professional Services Organization (124 employees) for project design, consulting, and system configuration, including Cloud and Security

Dec 2002 - Jul 2005

2 years 8 months

Account Director

Damovo Deutschland GmbH

Business development with a focus on consultative selling of software applications, security, and managed services projects
Built new business areas in Security and Network-Management

Apr 2000 - Nov 2002

2 years 8 months

Executive Director, Member of the Board

Digital World Services GmbH (Bertelsmann)

Co-Founder and Member of the Board, Head of the European Office
Managed consulting, sales, and project management activities
Spokesperson to the Press and Keynote Speaker for Bertelsmann AG covering the topic secure digital content

Sep 1997 - Mar 2000

2 years 7 months

Head of Sales National Accounts

Aspect Communications

Key Account Management Deutsche Telekom AG. Won largest Contact Center-Project (23,000Seats, TCV >100 Mio.USD)
Successfully established and managed channel partnership with Deutschen Telekom and T-Systems

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (13 years), Telecommunication (11 years), Professional Services (4 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Media and Entertainment (2.5 years), and Aerospace and Defense (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Aerospace and Defense

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Sales (24.5 years), Strategy (7 years), Project Management (6 years), Marketing (5 years), Customer Service (4.5 years), and Operations (1.5 years).

Sales

Strategy

Project Management

Marketing

Customer Service

Operations

Summary

High-impact Senior Executive with over 16 years of leadership experience and a specialized focus on B2B SaaS transformations and Post-Merger Integration (PMI). As a "driving manager" with a systematic and logical approach, I excel at merging complex organizations, consolidating product portfolios, and implementing future-proof operating models in Private Equity-backed environments. My unique combination of consulting rigor and certified Change Management expertise allows me to lead cross-functional teams through complex integration journeys with high empathy and strategic clarity.

Skills

Post-merger Integration (Pmi) & Value Creation: Proven Track Record In Designing End-to-end Transformation Strategies, Streamlining Product Portfolios, And Driving Customer Migrations To Enable Sustainable Growth.
B2b Saas Go-to-market (Gtm) Excellence: Expertise In Harmonizing Sales, Marketing, And Customer Success Organizations To Achieve World-class Retention And Expansion Kpis.
Change Management & Organizational Psychology: Certified Change Manager (224h Training) Specializing In Systemic Thinking, Managing Resistance, And Group Dynamics To Align Corporate Cultures.
Private Equity & Board-level Sparring: Experienced In Acting As A Key Partner For Investors And Senior Stakeholders, Establishing Clear Governance, And Reporting On Critical Kpis.
Digital Transformation & Operational Excellence: Leveraging Iot, Digital Twins, And Process Optimization (Sap Signavio) To Build Scalable Target Operating Models.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

University of Osnabrück

Dipl.-Kfm. (Business Administration, MBA) · Business Administration · Osnabrück, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Change Manager

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Markus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Manager / Senior Consultant - Sustainability Consulting & Transformation, Director Sales / Managing Director, Senior Director Growth (DACH) / Head of Consulting (Global), Member of DACH Management Team.

What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Manager / Senior Consultant - Sustainability Consulting & Transformation at XQT5 GmbH.

What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for XQT5 GmbH, SIRIUS Consulting AG, Salt and Pepper, and emplifi.

Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Telecommunication, and Professional Services. Markus also has some experience in Manufacturing, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Project Management. Markus also has some experience in Marketing, Customer Service, and Operations.

Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Customer Service, and Project Management.

What is Markus's education?

Markus holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Osnabrück.

Does Markus have any certificates?

Markus has 1 certificate: Certified Change Manager.

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Markus?

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