Michael Haizmann - Organizational Transformation Consultant

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 20 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Organizational Transformation Consultant at Blacklane GmbH .

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

In recent years, Michael has worked for Blacklane GmbH , Techstars , Evela Health GmbH , Michael Haizmann Consulting , and Likeminded GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Information Technology (IT) . Michael also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Retail , and Tourism and Hospitality .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Human Resources (HR) , and Strategy and Planning . Michael also has some experience in Operations , Customer Service , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Professional Services , and Tourism and Hospitality .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Human Resources (HR) , and Strategy and Planning .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Organizational Transformation Consultant

Blacklane GmbH

Coaching leadership and teams in evolving their ‘ways of working’ through strategic planning habits, OKRs, and operational governance.
Fostering a modern company culture.
Integrating the tech organization with the company-wide ‘ways of working’ to ensure maximum effectiveness and alignment.
Providing strategic product consulting.

May 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Mentor

Techstars

Mentoring Deep-Tech founders and companies.

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Founding Advisor & Interim CPO / CTO

Evela Health GmbH

Co-founder, advisor for product, technology, and operations.
Interim CTO and product lead.

Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

9 months

Interim Director of Product

Blacklane GmbH

Managing 6 cross-functional product teams.
Transforming the product & tech organization towards a “Next-Generation” operating model.

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Interim Operations- & Product Lead, Consultant, and Coach

Michael Haizmann Consulting

Interim & Fractional Lead: Product & Operations Leadership, Chief of Staff, CDO.
Consulting: Transformation and Change Management, Strategic product management, Creating high-performing teams, OKRs.
Coaching: Product Leadership and Management Teams.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

3 years

Advisor

Likeminded GmbH

Providing strategic guidance and coaching to the management team.
Individual coaching for the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer.
Consulting on enhancing ways of working such as decision-making, leadership, and organizational governance.

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

8 months

Advisor

Tausendkind GmbH

Providing strategic guidance and coaching to the management team.
Individual coaching for the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer.
Consulting on enhancing ways of working such as decision-making, leadership, and organizational governance.

Sep 2018 - Mar 2024

5 years 7 months

Chief Operating Officer

Data4Life gGmbH

Leading operations and chief of staff team.
P&O.
User research.
Customer success.

Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

8 months

Chief Product Officer

Deutsche Fintech Solutions GmbH

Chief Product Officer for Deutsche Fintech Solutions GmbH, a joint venture of FinLeap and Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG.

Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year 8 months

Venture Chief Product Officer

FinLeap GmbH

Chief Product Officer for several FinLeap ventures.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Chief Product Officer

MoneyMap GmbH

Chief Product Officer for MoneyMap GmbH, a joint venture of FinLeap and HVB.

Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 5 months

Chief Product Officer

McMakler GmbH

Leading product management, tech, design, business intelligence, and quality assurance.

Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

4 months

Senior Product Manager

BCG Digital Ventures

Digital innovation consulting for the automotive branch.

Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

6 months

Product/Country Manager Germany

Catawiki BV

Analyzed, planned, and executed a complete overhaul of the product focusing on KPIs to ensure sustainable success on the German market.

Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

7 months

Head of Product Management

Contorion GmbH

Product lead of 5 cross-functional product teams.
Launched [link]
Connected several wholesalers with several hundred thousand products.

Feb 2014 - Mar 2014

2 months

Head of Product Management

Migusta GmbH

MVP launch of an eCommerce platform for kitchen appliances within 2 weeks.
Prepared joint venture with Chefkoch.

Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

7 months

Head of Product Management

Minodes

Leading product delivery including an MVP launch within 2 weeks.
Defining product vision and strategy; advising the management team.

Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

6 months

Lead Product Manager

Saatchi Art

Professionalized UX, usability, development processes, and product strategy, resulting in a significant increase in order numbers and sales.

May 2012 - Mar 2015

2 years 11 months

Senior Product Manager

Project A Ventures GmbH & Co. KG

Incubation, acceleration and internationalization of several ventures.
Recruiting and coaching many product managers and training product juniors.
Conducting due diligence reviews.

May 2012 - Dec 2012

8 months

Head of Product Management

Wine in Black GmbH

Redesigned product and developed an iPhone/iPad app.
Internationalized the DE platform; expanded to the Netherlands and France.

Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

1 year 1 month

Software Developer (Intern & working student)

CAS Software AG

Connected and integrated different systems via an EAI system using mainly C#.

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 Professional Services (8.5 years), Healthcare (7.5 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Banking and Finance (4.5 years), Retail (2.5 years), and Tourism (2 years).

Professional Services

Healthcare

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Retail

Tourism

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 Product Development (10 years), Human Resources (9.5 years), Strategy (8 years), Operations (7.5 years), Customer Service (5.5 years), and Information Technology (5 years).

Product Development

Human Resources

Strategy

Operations

Customer Service

Information Technology

Summary

Entrepreneur, Interim & Fractional Product- and Operations Lead, Consultant, and Coach. Expert for early, acceleration, and growth phase companies in the domains of product management, organizational operating systems, organizational governance, creating high-performing teams, project management, and coaching (management- and leadership-) teams.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Feb 2012

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences for Business and Technology

Bachelor of Science · Business informatics · Karlsruhe, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CO-ACTIVE® Fundamentals

ICF ACTP Training Program

The Loop Approach® – Fellow

Certified SCRUM Product Owner (CSPO)

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Michael speak?

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

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Organizational Transformation Consultant, Mentor, Founding Advisor & Interim CPO / CTO.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Organizational Transformation Consultant at Blacklane GmbH.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Blacklane GmbH, Techstars, Evela Health GmbH, Michael Haizmann Consulting, and Likeminded GmbH.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology (IT). Michael also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Retail, and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Human Resources (HR), and Strategy and Planning. Michael also has some experience in Operations, Customer Service, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Professional Services, and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Bachelor in Business informatics from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences for Business and Technology.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 3 certificates. These include: CO-ACTIVE® Fundamentals, The Loop Approach® – Fellow, and Certified SCRUM Product Owner (CSPO).

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

Michael's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.