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Philipp Harders
Interim Executive / Operator
Experience
Oct 2025 - Present
5 monthsMunich, Germany
Interim Executive / Operator
Self-employed
- Supporting SMEs and investor-backed companies as interim executive or operator
May 2020 - Jan 2026
5 years 9 monthsMunich, Germany
Co-Founder & Managing Director
LORA
- Built the business from idea to multi-million revenues with full P/L responsibility
- M&A / Value Creation: Acquired and refurbished a 500sqm clinic; managed full M&A process and post-merger integration, leading to 10× revenue uplift within 24 months after launch
- Raised equity and debt; managed investor relations and board reporting
- Built a best in class dental brand with 500+ reviews (4.8/5.0); >10× new-patient inflow vs. market average
- Developed “LORA OS”: Software, SOPs, KPI dashboards, improving efficiency and accountability
- Hired and led 40+ FTEs; built an accountable, performance-oriented team culture
Apr 2019 - Apr 2020
1 year 1 monthHeidelberg, Germany
Chief of Staff
Getsafe
- Drove company-wide OKR process aligning strategy with execution across 8+ departments
- Austria Expansion: GTM strategy; insurance product development; stakeholder management
Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
6 monthsHamburg, Germany
Strategic Projects (Executive Assistant to the CEO)
Pulse Advertising
- Project Leader (eg end-to-end ERP integration)
- Strategic and operational support to the CEOs across growth and business development topics
May 2016 - Aug 2018
2 years 4 monthsGermany
Intern & Working Student
Consulting & Investment Banking
- FTI-Andersch (Consulting): Restructuring projects for mid-sized companies in various industries
- Eastdil Secured (US Investment Bank): Supported M&A pitches, valuations, and financial modeling
- Victoria Partners (M&A): Worked on pitches and live deals, including €5.2bn Vonovia takeover of BUWOG
- Helbling (Consulting): Restructuring project for German automotive supplier
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Healthcare (5.5 years), Professional Services (2.5 years), Automotive (2.5 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), Real Estate (2.5 years), and Insurance (1 year).
Healthcare
Professional Services
Automotive
Banking and Finance
Real Estate
Insurance
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Strategy (9.5 years), Finance (8 years), Product Development (7 years), Investments and M&A (2.5 years), Marketing (1 year), and Operations (0.5 years).
Strategy
Finance
Product Development
Investments and M&A
Marketing
Operations
Summary
7+ years experience scaling tech-enabled, regulated businesses. Led cross-functional teams, built operating models and drove execution in complex environments. Interface between strategy, operations, and execution.
Skills
- Triathlon (Challenge Roth; Multiple Ironman 70.3)
- Private Pilot
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Aug 2015 - Jul 2018
European Business School (EBS)
B.Sc. in General Management · General Management · Oestrich-Winkel, Germany · 1.8
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Where is Philipp based?
Philipp is based in Munich, Germany.
What languages does Philipp speak?
Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Philipp have?
Philipp has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Philipp has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Philipp be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Philipp would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Executive / Operator, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Chief of Staff.
What is Philipp's latest experience?
Philipp's most recent position is Interim Executive / Operator at Self-employed.
What companies has Philipp worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Philipp has worked for Self-employed and LORA.
Which industries is Philipp most experienced in?
Philipp is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Professional Services, and Automotive. Philipp also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Insurance.
Which business areas is Philipp most experienced in?
Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Product Development. Philipp also has some experience in Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Marketing, and Information Technology (IT).
Which industries has Philipp worked in recently?
Philipp has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Professional Services.
Which business areas has Philipp worked in recently?
Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Product Development.
What is Philipp's education?
Philipp holds a Bachelor in General Management from European Business School (EBS).
What is the availability of Philipp?
Philipp will be available from March 2026.
What is the rate of Philipp?
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