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Sisco Schultis
Director Data Strategy
Experience
Jan 2020 - Dec 2025
6 yearsDirector Data Strategy
ProSiebenSat.1 Digital Data GmbH
- Strategic and operational responsibility for group-wide data management in the area of Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM).
- Business owner of the group-wide CIAM solution 7Pass and the netID SSO standard.
- Established and managed data governance structures and data processes.
- Defined and implemented policies for data quality, data security, and data usage.
- Planned, executed, and led a comprehensive organizational and process restructuring, including due diligence, tenders, and migration to the group's platforms (streaming, e-commerce, publishing).
- Successfully achieved ISO-27001 certification for the entire division.
- Led an interdisciplinary team and managed multiple external service providers.
- Responsible for B2B account management, contract negotiations, and partner management.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 yearsFreelance Consultant | Project Management Data Strategy
ProSiebenSat.1 Digital Data GmbH
- Helped build the European netID Foundation (identity and data ecosystem).
- Developed product, data, and governance concepts for CIAM and identity management.
- Accredited the CIAM solution 7Pass as an account provider in the netID system.
- Designed processes and interfaces for data protection, data security, and identity workflows.
- Supported the setup of ProSiebenSat.1 Digital Data GmbH as a center of expertise for data strategy, marketing, and technology for the ProSiebenSat.1 Group, including partnerships.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 yearInterim Manager Contract and License Management
Schörghuber Unternehmensgruppe
- Ensured compliance and governance in software asset management.
- Optimized processes, audit management, and implemented standardized workflows.
- Introduced a central webshop for software licenses, hardware, and IT services.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 yearsFreelance Project Management Office (PMO)
Sky Deutschland GmbH
- Managed projects and stakeholder relations in digital transformation initiatives.
- Launched the pay-TV channel Sky Sport News HD as a free-TV station.
- Designed and implemented the sports portal skysport.de.
- Introduced dynamic ad insertion for OTT products.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 yearsFreelance Strategy Consultant | TV Channel Management
Autentic | ZDF Studios
- Handled international distribution of a pay-TV documentary channel.
- Developed the EMEA sales strategy, including partnerships and pricing.
- Set up and negotiated technical and distribution solutions.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 yearsFreelance Consultant | Project Management
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
- Developed and launched a global streaming platform.
- Responsible for pricing, CRM, payment service providers, marketing and go-to-market.
- Managed cross-functional teams.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
4 yearsGeneral Manager
MGM Channel Central Europe (now AMC Networks International)
- Overall responsibility for TV channel operations in multiple Eastern European markets.
- Managed sales, ad sales, marketing, programming and finance departments.
- Achieved double-digit revenue and profit growth.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2011
6 yearsDirector Finance
MGM Channel Central Europe
- Responsible for finance, legal, HR, administration and advertising sales.
- Set up controlling, reporting, accounting, pricing and compliance structures.
- Main contact for government authorities, auditors, tax advisors, lawyers and service providers.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
2 yearsHead of Sales Controlling
NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland
- Set up the sales controlling department, defined reporting, KPIs and pricing.
- Responsible for ad sales planning, reporting and pricing strategy for the TV channel portfolio.
- Supported the launch of a new free TV channel.
Jan 1999 - Dec 2005
7 yearsGroup Controller
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
- Central responsibility for planning and reporting for multiple subsidiaries.
- Managed various projects and facilitated planning workshops.
- Administered the group-wide Management Information System (MIS).
Skills
- Interim & Project Management In Media, Technology & Digital
- Customer Identity & Access Management (Ciam), Data Strategy, Ad Tech
- Business Development, Strategy, Restructuring & Post-merger Management
- Contract & License Management, Compliance & Iso-27001 Certification
- Tv & Streaming Management, International Marketing & Distribution
- Finance & Controlling
- Leading Interdisciplinary Teams And External Service Providers
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Bremen University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Administration · Bremen, Germany
Leeds Beckett University
B.A. (Hons) · European Finance & Accounting · Leeds, United Kingdom
University of Florence
International Marketing · Florence, Italy
Certifications & licenses
ISO-27001 certification
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