Stephan Lewering - Managing Director

Q: Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Mühlhausen-Ehingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Stephan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 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 Managing Director at SwissArx UG (haftungsbeschränkt) .

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

In recent years, Stephan has worked for SwissArx UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and Ravensberg-Wohnungsbau GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Construction . Stephan also has some experience in Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations . Stephan also has some experience in Sales , Customer Service , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Construction , Real Estate , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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Mühlhausen-Ehingen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

8 months

Managing Director

SwissArx UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Sole management and strategic direction of an IT services and consulting company
Responsible for company setup, business development and market positioning
Development and implementation of corporate strategy, business models and processes
Point of contact for customers, partners and stakeholders

Jul 2020 - Jun 2025

5 years

Managing Director

Ravensberg-Wohnungsbau GmbH

Digitization and automation of central business processes, including the implementation of ECM solutions for document management and workflow control
Full responsibility for budget, personnel, IT initiatives and process optimization
Steering large projects (major renovations, new residential developments, project sizes up to €50 million), including digital project management
Implementing and overseeing compliance and data protection measures in line with current standards
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and external partners on digitization projects
Implementing change management processes for sustainable organizational transformation

Sep 2016 - Jun 2020

3 years 10 months

Switzerland

Director Professional Services / Head of Security and Compliance

Tessi Document Solutions (Switzerland) GmbH

Overall responsibility for Professional Services and Customer Service (around 35 staff), including budget, investment and personnel planning
Leadership and management of digitization and ECM projects for major clients in the healthcare and financial sectors (e.g., SWICA mailroom, DMS/archiving and invoicing workflows, input management, OCR, process integration)
Development, implementation and management of company-wide security and compliance strategies (including ISO 27001 certification)
Designing, executing and monitoring service level agreements and maintenance contracts
Personal account management for key clients, escalation management, working with auditors and legal teams
Leading and growing interdisciplinary teams, including recruitment and goal setting
Supporting the sales department, developing the service portfolio and advising in an international corporate context
Promoting security awareness and delivering training sessions to enhance security mindset

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Switzerland

Head of Security and Compliance

RR Donnelley Document Solutions (Switzerland) GmbH

Establishing and developing a group-wide compliance structure for the D-A-CH region
Designing and implementing data protection and data security measures according to current regulatory requirements
Analyzing and optimizing internal processing procedures regarding information security and compliance
Advising senior management and collaborating closely with leaders on security and compliance topics
Supporting audits and preparation for certifications
Conducting awareness and training sessions

Sep 2011 - Dec 2014

3 years 4 months

Switzerland

PreSales-Consultant / Project Manager

RR Donnelley Document Solutions (Switzerland) GmbH

Technical and conceptual support in developing and selling business process management and ECM solutions
Delivering product and solution presentations to customers and partners
Technical and business evaluation of customer requirements and creating solution concepts
Project support, coordination and consulting during the implementation of document and process management systems
Analyzing complex business requirements and translating them into practical solution proposals
Maintaining and developing partner relationships and supporting the sales team
Interface management between customers, internal departments and external partners

Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

8 months

Germany

PreSales-Consultant

OPTIMAL SYSTEMS Vertriebsgesellschaft Konstanz mbH

Consulting and implementing ECM solutions for clients from various industries
Supporting sales and product presentations

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

Germany

ECM-Consultant

OPTIMAL SYSTEMS Vertriebsgesellschaft Konstanz mbH

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 (11.5 years), Professional Services (8 years), Construction (5 years), and Real Estate (5 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Construction

Real Estate

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 Information Technology (12.5 years), Project Management (12 years), Operations (6.5 years), Sales (4.5 years), Customer Service (4 years), and Product Development (3.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Sales

Customer Service

Product Development

Summary

Many years of experience in digital transformation, process optimization and corporate development, focusing on project leadership, consulting and managing interdisciplinary teams. Several years of responsibility in executive and management positions. Extensive expertise in information security, compliance, change management and the development of sustainable IT and business strategies. Industry experience in the D-A-CH region, versatile in technology-driven projects and structures.

Skills

Project Management & Program Management: Steering Large Projects, Resource And Budget Responsibility, Leading Interdisciplinary Teams, Change Management
Ecm & Digitization: Designing, Implementing And Optimizing Ecm Systems, Document Management, Input Management, Mailroom Operations, Workflow Automation, Ocr
Information Security & Compliance: Cissp (Since 2015 Continuously), Building And Operating Isms (Iso 27001), Data Protection (Eu Gdpr), Security Awareness, Certification, Regulatory Requirements
Business Analysis & Process Management: Process Analysis, Requirements Management (Requirements Engineering), Process Optimization, Workflow Design, Service Level Management
Solution Architecture & It Governance: Developing Architectures, Interface Design, It Strategy, Service Portfolio Management
Consulting & Stakeholder Management: Consulting, Presales, Customer Presentations, Key Account Management, Escalation Management
Methods & Tools: Project Management Methods (Traditional/agile, Hermes), Itil, Standard Ecm/dms Systems, Ms Office, Collaboration Tools

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2007

University of Konstanz / University of Greifswald

Studies · Law · Konstanz, Germany

Oct 2002 - Jun 2002

Landesschule Pforta

General University Entrance Qualification · General University Entrance Qualification · Naumburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CISSP

ISC² - Foundation

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Mühlhausen-Ehingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stephan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 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: Managing Director, Director Professional Services / Head of Security and Compliance, Head of Security and Compliance.

What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Managing Director at SwissArx UG (haftungsbeschränkt).

What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for SwissArx UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and Ravensberg-Wohnungsbau GmbH.

Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Construction. Stephan also has some experience in Real Estate.

Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Stephan also has some experience in Sales, Customer Service, and Product Development.

Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Construction, Real Estate, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Stephan's education?

Stephan attended University of Konstanz / University of Greifswald for Law.

Does Stephan have any certificates?

Stephan has 1 certificate: CISSP.

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.