Simon Kozlik

AI Use Case Execution // Growth Executive // Venture Building // Digital Strategy // Interim CxO in Growth Environments

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months
Berlin, Germany
Hybrid

Managing Partner

Heuristiq AI Studio

AI Strategy, Validation & Implementation for SME and Enterprise

  • B2B GenAI Products
  • Intelligent Workflows
  • Third Party Implementation
Feb 2023 - Aug 2024
1 year 7 months

Growth Execution & Associate Partner Strategic Leadership

Retail Capital Partners

  • Senior position in a boutique strategy consulting firm, specialized in the international retail and CPG industry
  • Management of financial project volumes of €1-1.5m with a focus on growth strategy and execution, expansion as well as execution of M&A acquisition and commercial due diligence mandates
  • Generated significant revenue through client acquisition, business development initiatives, and strategic partnerships
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
1 year 2 months

Chief Commercial Officer

ATOLL Living Spaces

  • Developed long-term strategies for achieving organizational objectives related to revenue growth
  • Oversaw budgeting activities related to sales operations, ensuring efficient utilization of resources
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure growth, develop pricing strategies and build the overall product stack
  • Created innovative marketing campaigns to drive product awareness and increase sales
Mar 2020 - Jan 2023
2 years 11 months

Venture Partner

Bridgemaker

  • Leadership position in one of Germany's leading corporate venture builders, focusing on interim management (C-Level) roles for various ventures in varying industries
  • Fundraising financial volumes of €5-10m for the managed ventures and growing the relationships with our corporate partners
  • Organized and managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
  • Managed client relationships and drove revenue growth through strategic initiatives
  • Negotiated contracts and oversaw operations management
Feb 2018 - Dec 2022
4 years 11 months

Co-Initiator and Chairman of the Board

Netzwerk Technologie & Gesellschaft

  • Set up a network of technologists, entrepreneurs and socially engaged individuals interested in the discourse about the influence of technology, politics and public welfare
Mar 2016 - Jan 2020
3 years 11 months

Principal Digital Transformation & Head of Mobility Briefings

The Axel Springer Ecosystem Firm

  • Led numerous digital transformation and growth projects for diverse clients (mainly DAX30)
  • Managed cross-departmental teams and acted as interface for corporate startup projects
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
1 year

Interim Senior Market Manager Germany

Blendle BV

  • Developed the go-to-market strategy as well as execution and operations management
  • Acquired and managed accounts of high-profile publishing houses
  • Hired and organized the German market team
  • Acted as keynote speaker at major industry events
Feb 2014 - Apr 2015
1 year 3 months

Head of Operations

Axel Springer IdeAS Ventures & shopnow

  • Provided guidance and functional support for early-stage startups
  • Established and led diverse teams across sales, operations, logistics and partner management
  • Served as primary client account lead with a focus on engagement and growth
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
1 year

Sales Operations Manager

eKomi Germany GmbH

  • Developed budgets and forecasts based on historical trends and current projections
  • Managed CRM data integrity by performing data quality checks, importing data and running clean-up projects
  • Established key metrics for measuring the success of all sales initiatives
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
1 year 1 month

Cityplanning Manager

Rocket Internet / Groupon Germany GmbH

  • Managed and optimized sales strategies across specific regional markets
  • Oversaw processes across business development, quality management and key account management to ensure deal coherence and success
  • Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
2 months

Volunteer

A Roof for My Country

  • Constructed housing for people in need
  • Participated in community clean-up and enrichment projects
  • Collaborated with partners and funders to implement programs

Summary

Accomplished Growth Strategist and Venture Building Executive with a proven track record in leading high-stake projects, achieving over €10m in fundraising, and excelling in client relationship management. Expert in business development and strategic growth, I leverage innovation and Simon organizational skills to drive revenue and expand market presence.

Skills

  • Business Development

  • Innovation Management

  • Growth Strategy & Execution

  • Revenue Growth

  • Organizational Development

  • Client Relationship Management

  • Team Leadership

  • Project Management

  • Contract Negotiation

  • Operations Management

  • Crm Tool Management & Implementation

  • Project Management Tool Stack

  • Data Analysis & Interpretation Tool Stack, E.g. Power Bi

  • Design Thinking & Ux Tool Stack

  • Strong Literacy With Emerging Technologies Like Ai, Iot And Blockchain

  • Tech

  • Mobility

  • Retail & Commerce

  • Media

  • Manufacturing

Languages

German
Native
Polish
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Education

Universidad Católica de Córdoba

Diploma in International Business & Entrepreneurship · International Business & Entrepreneurship · Córdoba, Argentina

Europa-Universität Viadrina

Bachelor of Science in International Business · International Business · Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany

University of Tampere

Erasmus in International Business Studies · International Business Studies · Tampere, Finland

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