Moritz Hau - Interim or fractional CEO/CMO/CRO, freelance consultant or Board member

Q: Where is Moritz based?

Moritz is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Moritz speak?

Moritz speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Moritz have?

Moritz has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Moritz has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Moritz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Moritz's latest experience?

Moritz's most recent position is Interim or fractional CEO/CMO/CRO, freelance consultant or Board member at Interim or fractional CEO/CMO/CRO, freelance consultant or Board member .

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

In recent years, Moritz has worked for Interim or fractional CEO/CMO/CRO, freelance consultant or Board member , Sabbatical , and EIGENSONNE GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Moritz most experienced in?

Moritz is most experienced in industries like Fashion and Apparel , Retail , and Energy . Moritz also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Moritz most experienced in?

Moritz is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Sales , and Product Development . Moritz also has some experience in Marketing , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Moritz worked in recently?

Moritz has recently worked in industries like Energy and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Moritz worked in recently?

Moritz has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Marketing .

Recommended expert

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 5 months

Interim or fractional CEO/CMO/CRO, freelance consultant or Board member

Jul 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 3 months

Sabbatical - pro-bono work, travel, personal and family development

Sabbatical

Oct 2017 - Jul 2023

5 years 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

EIGENSONNE GmbH

Founded the company, took the team from 1 to more than 450 employees, continuously reorganised to keep up with the demands of each phase in the company’s lifecycle
Designed and continuously adapted a strategic roadmap that in 2023 resulted in roughly €50 million in revenues
Spearheaded investor relations and raised more than €75 million

Feb 2015 - Sep 2017

2 years 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Country Manager Germany

ZALANDO SE

Consistently exceeded ambitious growth targets for Zalando’s home market, while cutting marketing budgets by more than €25 million annually (2015 v 2014), resulting in a more sustainable EBIT
Co-owned and drove the reorganisation of the Markets and adjacent departments, to increase entrepreneurialism by installing leaner structures and clearer ownership
Managed a team of more than 50, including all customer-facing functions such as performance marketing, PR, pricing, customer care, user experience, merchandising and CRM

Oct 2012 - Jan 2015

2 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Territory Manager Germany & Northern Europe

ASOS plc

Achieved year-on-year top line growth of 114 % in FY ’13/’14 on asos.de, versus an original budget of 40 %, making Germany the number one international market by gross sales
Implemented customer proposition improvements which collectively led to a rise in overall conversion of around 140 basis points in H1 2014 on asos.de, compared to the corresponding period in 2012
Negotiated the participation of ASOS in the jury of a fashion talent show on prime time TV (Fashion Hero on ProSieben), resulting in a significant awareness and revenue boost

Jan 2010 - Sep 2012

2 years 9 months

New York, United States

Country Manager US; Vice President and COO, YOOX Corp.

YOOX Net-A-Porter Group

More than doubled North American sales in two years to more than $150 million, turning the United States into the number one market for YOOX Group and consistently outpacing the growth rate of every other major market
Took on a barebones team of six and expanded it into a fully functional branch office of more than 20, localizing all core and most support teams including merchandising, buying, operations, marketing, customer service, creative, tech, business development, HR, finance and account management
Developed and executed a five-year strategy and business plan for the market to ensure rapid growth at sustainable margins, and was directly responsible for YOOX Corporation’s P&L

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

3 years

New York, United States

Director of US Store Management and Merchandise Planning

YOOX Net-A-Porter Group

Jun 2003 - Jan 2007

3 years 8 months

Bologna, Italy

Key Account Manager, Merchandise Planner, Pricing Manager

YOOX Net-A-Porter Group

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 Fashion (14.5 years), Retail (11.5 years), Energy (6 years), and Professional Services (1.5 years).

Fashion

Retail

Energy

Professional Services

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 Strategy (10 years), Sales (7 years), Marketing (6.5 years), Product Development (6.5 years), Investments and M&A (6 years), and Operations (5.5 years).

Strategy

Sales

Marketing

Product Development

Investments and M&A

Operations

Summary

I know what it takes to create a company that embraces change - both from an organizational and a cultural perspective. 20 years in start-ups and scale-ups have taught me how to create sustainable organizations, starting from their two most important assets: their employees and their customers. I’d love to help you with your company’s evolution, be it for a reorganization, launching a new venture or market or many other major changes you might need help with.

CEO and builder profile: 6 years as CEO of own start-up / scale-up and 7 more in General Mgmt positions with revenues of up to €1bn
Entrepreneurial expertise: Co-founded and scaled my own start-up, set up offices in Berlin and NYC, established teams and processes from scratch, built local networks and managed local P&Ls
Agent of change: Experienced 18 different org charts in 20 years of working for rapidly evolving companies. Helped design most of them and have worked on all levels of change management
Proven organizational skills: Established and managed cross-functional teams of 450+, in matrix and line organizations, won the “Business Punk Magazine Top Start-up Employer Award” in 2022
E-commerce expert: 14 years of experience with focus on Retail, Marketing and Customer Experience
Analytical mindset combined with strong creative drive

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Nov 2001 - Dec 2002

SDA Bocconi Business School

Master of Fashion Management, Management with Fashion specialization · Fashion Management · Milan, Italy

Sep 1998 - Jul 2001

Oxford Brookes University

Dual BA in Business Administration & Management and English Studies · Business Administration & Management and English Studies · Oxford, United Kingdom

Profile

Created

October 2024

Last Update

October 2025

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions? Here you can find further information.

Where is Moritz based?

Moritz is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Moritz speak?

Moritz speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Moritz have?

Moritz has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Moritz has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Moritz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Moritz be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Moritz would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim or fractional CEO/CMO/CRO, freelance consultant or Board member, Sabbatical - pro-bono work, travel, personal and family development, Co-Founder and Co-CEO.

What is Moritz's latest experience?

Moritz's most recent position is Interim or fractional CEO/CMO/CRO, freelance consultant or Board member at Interim or fractional CEO/CMO/CRO, freelance consultant or Board member.

What companies has Moritz worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Moritz has worked for Interim or fractional CEO/CMO/CRO, freelance consultant or Board member, Sabbatical, and EIGENSONNE GmbH.

Which industries is Moritz most experienced in?

Moritz is most experienced in industries like Fashion and Apparel, Retail, and Energy. Moritz also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Moritz most experienced in?

Moritz is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Sales, and Product Development. Moritz also has some experience in Marketing, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Operations.

Which industries has Moritz worked in recently?

Moritz has recently worked in industries like Energy and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Moritz worked in recently?

Moritz has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Marketing.

What is Moritz's education?

Moritz holds a Master in Fashion Management from SDA Bocconi Business School and a Bachelor in Business Administration & Management and English Studies from Oxford Brookes University.

What is the availability of Moritz?

Moritz is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Moritz?

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