Stephan Fabisch - Project Management and Coordination

Q: Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Verl, Germany .

Q: What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months . Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Project Management and Coordination at B2B chemical trading & manufacturing .

Q: What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for B2B chemical trading & manufacturing and Arvato Supply Chain Solutions/ Bertelsmann AG .

Q: Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Transportation and Logistics , and Chemical . Stephan also has some experience in Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology (IT) , and Marketing . Stephan also has some experience in Customer Service , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Chemical , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology (IT) , and Strategy and Planning .

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Verl, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Germany

Project Management and Coordination

B2B chemical trading & manufacturing

AI strategy development: Concept and roadmap for the pragmatic introduction and establishment of AI
AI use cases: Evaluation and piloting of AI and ML use cases for process automation
ML-based data cleansing: Designing and prototypical implementation of data cleansing with ML support to prepare for the SAP S/4HANA transformation
Master data management: Requirements analysis and preparation for the cross-system harmonization of global product/material master data logic

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

4 years

Gütersloh, Germany

Hybrid

Director Data Intelligence

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions/ Bertelsmann AG

Member of the Arvato SCS Digital Management Committee
Strategic transformation: Reorganized into a hybrid organization with decentralized consulting teams and integrated digitization, analytics, and technology expertise
Company-wide strategy program: Needs analysis, definition, and implementation including technical infrastructure renewal, data standardization, governance, and international collaboration
Cloud migration: Successful deployment of a cloud data science platform on MS Azure and evaluation of cloud data platforms
Innovation & automation: Ideation, testing, and implementation of new digital data use cases using machine learning and RPA
B2B customer service: Responsible for SLA reporting for a three-digit number of B2B clients

Jan 2009 - Dec 2019

11 years

Karlsruhe, Germany

Head of Information Management

1&1 Mail & Media GmbH/ United Internet AG

Competence center setup: Reorganized and reoriented to a competence center for customer behavior analysis and predictive analytics
Establishing data science: Built up the data science/machine learning domain within the organization
ML target audience models: Developed and implemented machine learning models for automated audience segmentation for CRM and sales
Infrastructure excellence: Designed and implemented a highly available smart data infrastructure for digital analytics based on open-source software
Compliance & governance: Introduced governance processes to ensure EU GDPR compliance and IFRS auditing

Jan 2001 - Dec 2009

9 years

Gütersloh, Germany

Senior Manager CRM

Lycos Europe GmbH

International matrix organization: Responsible for data management, business intelligence, and CRM
Platform implementation: Designed and implemented the central platform for customer data management and analysis
Process optimization: Continuous improvement based on extensive KPI sets
Call center reorganization: Relocated and reorganized the call center for six European countries, including vendor selection and management

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Hanover, Germany

Responsible for decentralized data warehouse system

dvg Hannover Datenverarbeitungsgesellschaft mbH

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

Data Warehouse Consultant

Mummert + Partner Unternehmensberatung AG

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

2 years

Cologne, Germany

Business Intelligence Consultant and Subproject Lead

Promatis Informatik GmbH

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (22 years), Transportation (4 years), Chemical (2 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Professional Services (2 years).

Information Technology

Transportation

Chemical

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Business Intelligence (27 years), Information Technology (27 years), Marketing (11 years), Customer Service (9 years), Project Management (4 years), and Strategy (4 years).

Business Intelligence

Information Technology

Marketing

Customer Service

Project Management

Strategy

Summary

I support companies as an interim manager and consultant in the successful implementation of data- and AI-driven transformation initiatives. My approach combines strategic excellence with pragmatic implementation, organizational development, and cultural change.

With over 25 years of leadership experience in international corporations and medium-sized companies, I am well-positioned to enable organizations to integrate data management, machine learning, and (Generative) AI effectively into their value chains and anchor them sustainably.

My goal is to empower companies to generate measurable value from data and AI.

Skills

Core Competencies

Development & Implementation Of Holistic Data And Ai Strategies
Pragmatic Phase Models For Company-wide Adoption And Professionalization Of Ai And Data Management
Building And Reorganizing Organizations
Establishing New Areas Of Expertise
Change Management And Cultural Transformation Toward Data-driven And Ai-integrated Organizations
Designing Governance Structures And Processes For Data Management, Analytics, And Ai
Designing And Establishing Innovation Processes For Ai Use Case Evaluation And Implementation
Selecting And Managing Technology And Service Partners

Technical Expertise

Artificial Intelligence (Ai), Machine Learning (Ml), And Data Science
Digitalization And Automation
Master Data Management
Business Intelligence And Kpi Reporting
Digital/web Analytics
Governance & Compliance (Including Eu Gdpr, Eu Ai Act)

Key Focus Areas & Industries

(Digital) B2b And B2c Sales
Customer Relationship Management
Customer Experience Management
E-commerce
Digital Platform Business Models
Industries: Logistics & Supply Chain, Media, Telecommunications, E-commerce, Chemicals/manufacturing, It Services

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

University of Kassel

Diploma in Economics · Economics · Kassel, Germany

University of Kassel

Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Kassel, Germany

University of Kassel

Interdisciplinary supplementary studies · Innovation management with consideration of technology and product impact assessment · Kassel, Germany

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Verl, Germany.

What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months. Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stephan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stephan would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Management and Coordination, Director Data Intelligence, Head of Information Management.

What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Project Management and Coordination at B2B chemical trading & manufacturing.

What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for B2B chemical trading & manufacturing and Arvato Supply Chain Solutions/ Bertelsmann AG.

Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Transportation and Logistics, and Chemical. Stephan also has some experience in Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Marketing. Stephan also has some experience in Customer Service, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Chemical, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Stephan's education?

Stephan holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from University of Kassel.

What is the availability of Stephan?

Stephan is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stephan?

Stephan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.