Michael T.
Advisor
Experience
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
3 yearsAdvisor
AI Governance & Evaluation Advisory
- Advisor on AI readiness and evaluation structures for enterprise-level adoption in finance and technology contexts.
- Developed rubric-based evaluation frameworks assessing reasoning quality, factual reliability, and compliance alignment of AI models.
- Embedded human-in-the-loop oversight and reporting standards.
Jan 2008 - Present
18 yearsFounder & Partner
Independent Consulting Practice (Strategy-Lab brand)
- Advisory practice focused on AI strategy, digital transformation, and compliance integration for financial institutions and technology-driven enterprises.
- Provided interim leadership and strategic consulting for C-Suite initiatives, supporting executive decision-making and governance improvement.
- Designed and led AI readiness and governance frameworks to align AI evaluation with compliance and ethical standards.
- Directed cross-functional transformation programs improving data-driven management, risk control, and operational transparency.
- Advised boards on strategic planning, regulatory alignment, and model-risk governance.
- Provided fractional CxO support (CFO / COO / CRO functions) in finance transformation and AI integration projects.
- Implemented performance frameworks and KPI systems to strengthen corporate accountability and cross-department alignment.
- Led change management programs supporting cultural adoption of new digital and AI-enabled operating models.
- Developed enterprise-wide AI evaluation methodologies and human-in-the-loop oversight processes.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
4 yearsChief Investment Officer
European Asset Management Group
- Responsible for portfolio strategy, governance frameworks, and risk-aligned performance management.
- Oversaw strategic transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and data transparency.
- Established investment governance processes embedding quantitative models and compliance monitoring.
- Introduced analytical frameworks improving decision support and reporting quality.
- Led multi-disciplinary teams through organizational redesign integrating financial analytics and process automation.
- Advised leadership on capital allocation, financial risk, and performance improvement strategies.
- Strengthened corporate governance through digitization of reporting and policy frameworks.
Jan 1999 - Dec 2005
7 yearsDeputy Managing Director
International Banking Subsidiary
- Directed strategic and operational transformation initiatives in an international banking environment.
- Delivered process automation and compliance modernization programs supporting cross-border governance.
- Managed enterprise transformation to restructure reporting systems and treasury operations.
- Coordinated implementation of digital risk-control tools to improve regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw financial governance, liquidity, and capital adequacy programs under international standards.
- Acted as liaison between executive management and regulators, ensuring transparent communication and delivery integrity.
- Promoted cross-border collaboration and operational excellence through standardized governance procedures.
Advisor
Data Governance & Analytics Integration Program
- Advisor for enterprise-wide data governance design and AI-assisted analytics adoption.
- Defined roles, data ownership policies, and evaluation standards ensuring audit-readiness and data integrity.
Program Lead
Digital Transformation Program European Financial Institution
- Program lead for process redesign, data governance, and digital compliance integration.
- Designed cross-functional stakeholder reporting and agile project-control architectures improving decision transparency.
Consulting Lead
Financial Compliance Modernization Regulated Banking Group
- Consulting lead for modernization of compliance documentation, risk taxonomy, and regulatory reporting workflows.
- Implemented hybrid governance structures integrating agile methods and AI-based risk analysis tools.
Program Designer & Coach
Leadership & Change Program Executive Academy
- Designed and delivered leadership training modules on digital ethics, decision-making under uncertainty, and AI adoption in governance.
- Coached executives in implementing transformation roadmaps and KPI-based monitoring.
Summary
Fractional C-Suite Consultant and former senior executive with over seventeen years of leadership experience in corporate and investment banking, institutional asset management, and digital transformation.
Specializes in AI strategy, evaluation design, and governance with a strong background in risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial operations. Combines analytical precision and pragmatic execution to guide organizations in building responsible, AI-enabled decision frameworks.
Expert at bridging strategic business goals and advanced technologies, leading digital transformation programs, and advising boards on governance structures, compliance integration, and AI readiness. Known for transparent communication, structured delivery, and human-centered leadership that aligns innovation with ethics, quality, and measurable business outcomes.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
IntermediateEducation
University of Leipzig
Dr. rer. pol., Economics · Economics · Leipzig, Germany
University of Münster
MBA, Business Taxation & Corporate Finance · Business Taxation & Corporate Finance · Münster, Germany
Certifications & licenses
AI For Business
Academy of Artificial Intelligence
AI For Marketing
Academy of Artificial Intelligence
AI In Content Creation
Academy of Artificial Intelligence
Certified Cooperative Bank Manager
ADG Akademie Deutscher Genossenschaften
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