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Robert Süssenguth
Managing Director
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 3 monthsHamburg, Germany
Managing Director
netzwerkstatt GmbH
- Consulting and hands-on support for IT transformation, governance and product development.
- Guiding tech-driven business models in cybersecurity, healthcare and AI.
- Currently advising on product development for the AI platform and AI magazine Pantaos.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2023
6 yearsHead of Technology and Processes / Area Lead
HDI AG
- Overall responsibility for the IT strategy and sales IT landscape.
- Member of the program management for a digitization program with a budget of over €150M.
- Introduced the SAFe agile framework for about 950 employees.
- Increased straight-through processing rate from about 10% to about 80%.
- Transformed IT systems, processes and organization while in live operation.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2018
8 yearsManaging Director
netzwerkstatt GmbH
- IT strategy consulting, startup investments and product development support.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2010
5 yearsHead of Sales IT / Head of IT Sales Services
Clerical Medical / Heidelberger Leben
- Responsible for sales IT systems during acquisitions and restructurings.
- Post-merger integration of sales and commission systems.
- Carried out complex data migrations (CRM and commission systems).
- Managed external service providers and IT partners.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
4 yearsIT Manager
EMF AG
- Built scalable CRM systems and advanced the IT infrastructure.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
2 yearsIT Specialist
ProPublish AG
- Workflow optimization and digitization of production processes.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (14 years), Insurance (11 years), Media and Entertainment (4 years), and Healthcare (2 years).
Information Technology
Insurance
Media and Entertainment
Healthcare
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (24 years), Strategy (13 years), Project Management (11 years), Product Development (10 years), and Operations (2 years).
Information Technology
Strategy
Project Management
Product Development
Operations
Summary
Senior IT and transformation manager with over 25 years of experience in IT, digitalization and large-scale transformation programs in regulated environments, especially in the insurance and financial services industry. Strong in implementing IT strategy, process automation, post-merger integration (PMI), governance and operational stabilization. Proven track record in increasing automation rates, leading large, cross-functional teams and transitioning complex programs into business-as-usual (BAU).
Skills
- It Strategy And Enterprise Architecture
- Digital Transformation
- Process Automation And Straight-through Processing
- Post-merger Integration (Pmi)
- Program And Portfolio Management
- Agile Transformation (Safe)
- Governance, Compliance And Regulation
- Stakeholder And Management Communication
- Management Of External Service Providers And Vendors
- Budget Responsibility (>€55m)
- Leading Large Organizations (200+ Employees)
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Vocational training · IT Systems Management Assistant
University of Hamburg
Undergraduate studies · Law · Hamburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Transformation and Change Manager
IHK
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Where is Robert based?
Robert is based in Otter, Germany.
What languages does Robert speak?
Robert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Robert have?
Robert has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Robert be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Robert would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Head of Technology and Processes / Area Lead, Head of Sales IT / Head of IT Sales Services.
What is Robert's latest experience?
Robert's most recent position is Managing Director at netzwerkstatt GmbH.
What companies has Robert worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Robert has worked for netzwerkstatt GmbH and HDI AG.
Which industries is Robert most experienced in?
Robert is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Insurance, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Robert also has some experience in Healthcare.
Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?
Robert is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Strategy and Planning, and Project Management. Robert also has some experience in Product Development and Operations.
Which industries has Robert worked in recently?
Robert has recently worked in industries like Insurance, Healthcare, and Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?
Robert has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.
What is Robert's education?
Robert attended education in IT Systems Management Assistant.
Does Robert have any certificates?
Robert has 1 certificate: Transformation and Change Manager.
What is the availability of Robert?
Robert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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