Silvia (Dr) Kienberger
Head of Consulting | Interim
Experience
Head of Consulting | Interim
Craftworks
- Built the AI/data consulting practice and scaling strategy
- Advised international energy and industrial clients
- Secured four strategic international projects
- Delivered two enterprise AI/data strategy initiatives
Director Consulting | Interim
Mm1 Valantic
- Developed AI/data strategies for banks, insurers, public institutions, mobility companies
- Delivered three executive AI/data strategy programs
- Influenced C-level priorities and roadmaps
Interim Manager & Advisor for AI/Data Strategy and Organizational Transformation
Atreus – A Heidrick & Struggles Company
- Delivered three high-impact AI/data strategy programs
- Influenced C-level decision-making and transformation
- Focus industries: Finance, Energy, Healthcare & LS
Business Partner, Strategic Business & Technologies (Europe & UAE)
DataArt
- Built client portfolios across finance, insurance, healthcare & LS, industry, retail, mobility
- Led executive AI/data strategy projects for SwissRe, Novomatic, RedBull, Decathlon, Palfinger, Clinics
- Acquired 20 international clients
- Delivered 30+ AI/data strategy programs
- Contributed €10–12M in revenue growth
Business Partner Telco & Retail
Reply S.p.A.
- Delivered telco market analysis projects and retail analytics initiatives
- Key clients: Vodafone, Grohe
Business Owner
TOUCHMobile AG
- Developed digital business models, analytics products, commerce platforms
- Key clients: UBS GWM, BMW, online media companies, ad networks, telco providers
Management Consultant
TSG AG
- Strategy consulting for Volkswagen and leading banks
- Supported analytics, innovation, strategic decision-making
- Key clients: Volkswagen, UBS
Business Consultant
Sieber & Partners AG
- Executive AI/data strategy advisory for Microsoft, public sector/Healthcare, Telecom
- Key clients: Microsoft, Public, Swisscom
Business Unit Lead TIMES
Benmark AG
- Led omnichannel telco platform initiatives
- M&A advisory contributing to successful sale of a telecom billing platform to NTT DoCoMo
- Key clients: Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile, netmobile
Director Product Development
mobilcom debitel / freenet
- Led development of a mobile TV platform
- Lecturer in Digital Media & New Business Models (University of Klagenfurt & DoCoMo Euro-Labs)
Senior Consultant Media Platforms
Vodafone R&D
- Developed mobile TV business models, pilot platforms, media partnerships
Senior Consultant Data Services
Volkswagen
- Developed award-winning business, product, and marketing models
- Developed platforms for in-car entertainment
Editor, Media Developer & Press Spokesperson
teNeues, Patmos, The Marsh Agency, Axel Springer, Fraunhofer IPK
- Technical communication for robotics, space robotics, automation
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Telecommunication (12.5 years), Banking and Finance (12 years), Healthcare (9 years), Automotive (8.5 years), Insurance (6.5 years), and Manufacturing (3.5 years).
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Experienced in Business Intelligence (15 years), Strategy (14 years), Product Development (13 years), Information Technology (9.5 years), Marketing (7.5 years), and Sales (6 years).
Summary
Leadership in AI & Data Strategy | Driving enterprise-wide transformation and digital innovation on a global scale
AI & Data Strategy Leadership | Digital Transformation | Executive Consulting
Strategic leader in AI and data with extensive experience building and scaling consulting and solution firms. Expert in executive AI and data strategy, digital transformation, and business model innovation for organizations in finance, insurance, healthcare, industry, mobility, retail, telecommunications, media, and energy. Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable results, influencing C-level stakeholders, and leading interdisciplinary, international teams. Experienced in board advisory and governance matters.
Skills
Strategic Ai & Data Leadership: Enterprise-wide Ai Implementation And Data-driven Transformation.
Digital Business Model Innovation: Development Of Platform And Omnichannel Strategies Delivering Measurable Growth.
Executive Advisory & Governance: Board-level Advisory On Strategy, Value Creation, And Roadmap Execution.
Transformation & Change Management: Leadership Of M&a, Post-merger Integration (Pmi), And Turnaround Projects.
Go-to-market & Customer Experience: Implementation Of Channel Strategies And Customer-centric Design.
International Expertise: Proven Success In Dach, Switzerland, Europe, Uae, And Global Client Projects.
Ai & Data Strategy & Platforms: Executive Ai Strategy, Data Platform Architecture, Use-case Prioritization, Governance, And System Integration.
Digital Business Models: Development Of New Digital Business Models, Omnichannel Strategy, And Platform Economy.
Go-to-market & Channel Strategy: Market Strategy, Scaling, Customer Experience Design, And Channel Optimization.
Transformation & Change Management: Organizational Development, Post-merger Integration (Pmi), M&a Advisory, And Turnaround Management.
Scenario Development & Roadmaps: Vision Setting, Transition Roadmaps, Strategic Scenario Planning.
C-level Advisory: Board-level Advisory, Business Case Evaluation, Governance, And Value Creation.
Measurable Results Through Ai-driven Decision-making, Predictive Analytics, Process Automation, And Revenue Growth.
Influence On C-level Stakeholders And Development Of An Internationally Scalable Ai/data Practice.
Development Of End-to-end Ai/data Consulting And Implementation Capabilities.
Languages
Education
Paris Lodron University Salzburg
Habilitation preparation and lecturer · Salzburg, Austria
Bundesoberstufenrealgymnasium Klagenfurt
Matura / GCE A- levels · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
Paris Lodron University Salzburg
PhD · Philosophy, German Philology and Journalism · Salzburg, Austria · summa cum laude
Certifications & licenses
MIT Management Executive Education
CAS Certificate Of Advanced Studies
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