Get out
of the
dark

We Endeavor for you

Look
on the
bright side

We help businesses navigate decisions, access, and execution challenges.

we4u combines a curated network of senior telecom advisors with selected specialist partners to support clients in complex European telecom and IT environments.

we4u helps technology providers, telecom operators, consultancies, system integrators, and investors

we4u helps to improve decisions, strengthen credibility, access relevant stakeholders, and move from strategy to practical progress.

Advisor-led.

Partner-enabled.

Value-focused.

We Endeavor for you

The European Equation

How Business Culture Shapes Complex B2B Sales in Telecommunications.

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Our
Value

We bring judgment, credibility, and access where they matter most.

Telecom decisions are rarely straightforward.

They are shaped by technology complexity, regulation, organisational constraints, vendor interests, investment pressure, and multi-stakeholder decision-making.

we4u brings experienced telecom decision-makers, senior practitioners, and specialised partners into these situations — to challenge assumptions, add practical context, and help turn plans into workable outcomes.

Senior advisor network

Former C-level executives, senior operators, commercial leaders, regulators, transformation experts, and subject matter specialists.

European telecom context

Deep understanding of operator decision logic, stakeholder dynamics, governance, and market realities across DACH, CEE, and wider Europe.

Selective partner ecosystem

Specialist delivery and solution partners where execution depth, technology capability, or implementation support is required.

We endeavor for our clients' success!

OUR
OFFERING

Focused support for complex telecom situations

Decades of experience in technology & business management, strategy and telecommunications makes us a reliable partner in your journey

BUSINESS ACCOUNT
DEVELOPMENT

TELCO PATENT &
IPR ADVICE

RADIO SITE
ASSESSMENT

BUSINESS
RESILIENCE

EXPERTISE
ON DEMAND

MANAGEMENT &
STRATEGY CONSULTANCY

Our
advisors

A curated network of senior telecom practitioners

Former executives, senior technology and operations leaders, commercial experts, regulatory specialists, transformation leaders, and subject matter experts from across the telecom ecosystem bringing practical experience, context, credibility, and access .

Alois Schrems

Senior Advisor

“Creating innovative ways into a resilient future”

André Stark

Senior Advisor

“Doing is like wanting, only more blatant ”

Blaz Zupan

Senior Advisor

“Why sit at home if you can sail”

Bruno Orth

Senior Advisor

“Passion for Innovation”

Christian Stangier

Senior Advisor

“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.”

Danjin Saletovic

Senior Advisor

“You don’t win on ideas. You win on execution”

Georg Serentschy

Senior Advisor

“Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”

Gerald Klima

Senior Advisor

“ The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

Helmut Spudich

Senior Advisor

“Nothing exists without talking about it.”

Lutz Schade

Senior Advisor

“My clients success inspires me”

Margit Kropik

Senior Advisor

“Problems? Solutions!”

Martina Saric

Senior Advisor

“The future depends on what you do today.”

Michael Keller

Senior Advisor

“Who stops getting better, has stopped being good”

Michael Kickinger

Senior Manager & Advisor

“If you don’t know the goal you cannot find the way”

Michael Zambiasi

Senior Advisor

“Digitalization is human centric”

Imma Baumgartner

Senior Advisor

“Either you run the day or the day runs you”

Ruediger Koester

Senior Advisor

“Love it, change it, leave it”

Thomas Rosendahl

Senior Advisor

“If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It”

Kim Larsen

Senior Advisor

“It doesn’t matter how beautiful your idea is, it doesn’t matter how smart or important you are. If the idea doesn’t agree with reality, it’s wrong.”

Stefan Groß

Senior Advisor

“Passion for people and progress are key to sustainable success”

Sven Gschweitl

Senior Advisor

Let’s do it together

Wasif Masood

Senior Advisor

Curiosity has its own reason for existence

Frank Meywerk

Senior Advisor

“Simply do it, learn from it and improve it ”

Jim Burke

Senior Advisor

“Honesty, integrity, and dependability builds relationships ”

Klaus-Jürgen Krath

Senior Advisor

“Excellent people are key for success”

Slobodan Keseljevic

Senior Advisor

“Create your own future”

Martin Klein

Senior Advisor

“Building beautiful organisations ”

Heinrich Lakatha

Senior Advisor

“Keep it simple.”

Karin Göttlich

Senior Advisor

“We can invent, create, and build the unbelievable”

Senior Advisor

Roland Schleicher

“Get the right people for the job”

Vladimir Klein

Senior Advisor

“Business problem brings opportunity to learn and grow”

Thomas Stüttgen

Senior Advisor

“The customer’s perception is your reality”

Petr Bocek

Senior Advisor

“Remember today. Today is good.”

Tomas Chastril

Senior Advisor

“Your CEE growth partner”

Gernot Greimler

Senior Advisor

“Better data, smarter decisions”

Holger Witte

Senior Advisor

“Whatever you are, be a good one.”

Thomas Müller

Senior Advisor

“Challenge your instincts”

Dieter Specht

Senior Advisor

“Success is plannable”

Holger Knoepke

Senior Advisor

“Clarity. Execution. Results.”

Johannes Gungl

Senior Advisor

“It is more important to do the right things, than to do the thing right”

Thomas Henkel

Senior Advisor

“Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.”

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Alois Schrems

Senior Advisor

“Creating innovative ways into a resilient future”

André Stark

Senior Advisor

“Doing is like wanting, only more blatant ”

Blaz Zupan

Senior Advisor

“Why sit at home if you can sail”

Bruno Orth

Senior Advisor

“Passion for Innovation”

Christian Stangier

Senior Advisor

“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.”

Danjin Saletovic

Senior Advisor

“You don’t win on ideas. You win on execution”

Frank Meywerk

Senior Advisor

“Simply do it, learn from it and improve it ”

Georg Serentschy

Senior Advisor

“Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”

Gerald Klima

Senior Advisor

“ The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

Helmut Spudich

Senior Advisor

“Nothing exists without talking about it.”

Heinrich Lakatha

Senior Advisor

“Keep it simple.”

Jim Burke

Senior Advisor

“Honesty, integrity, and dependability builds relationships ”

Kim Larsen

Senior Advisor

“It doesn’t matter how beautiful your idea is, it doesn’t matter how smart or important you are. If the idea doesn’t agree with reality, it’s wrong.”

Klaus-Jürgen Krath

Senior Advisor

“Excellent people are key for success”

Lutz Schade

Senior Advisor

“My clients success inspires me”

Mario Meir-Huber

Senior Advisor

“Challenge the Status Quo”

Margit Kropik

Senior Advisor

“Problems? Solutions!”

Martina Saric

Senior Advisor

“The future depends on what you do today.”

Michael Keller

Senior Advisor

“Who stops getting better, has stopped being good”

Michael Kickinger

Senior Manager & Advisor

“If you don’t know the goal you cannot find the way”

Martin Klein

Senior Advisor

“Building beautiful organisations ”

Imma Baumgartner

Senior Advisor

“Either you run the day or the day runs you”

Ruediger Koester

Senior Advisor

“Love it, change it, leave it”

Thomas Rosendahl

Senior Advisor

“If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It”

Slobodan Keseljevic

Senior Advisor

“Create your own future”

Stefan Groß

Senior Advisor

“Passion for people and progress are key to sustainable success”

Sven Gschweitl

Senior Advisor

Let’s do it together

Wasif Masood

Senior Advisor

Curiosity has its own reason for existence

Karin Göttlich

Senior Advisor

“We can invent, create, and build the unbelievable”

Senior Advisor

Roland Schleicher

“Get the right people for the job”

Vladimir Klein

Senior Advisor

“Business problem brings opportunity to learn and grow”

Thomas Stüttgen

Senior Advisor

“The customer’s perception is your reality”

Gernot Greimler

Senior Advisor

“Better data, smarter decisions”

Petr Bocek

Senior Advisor

“Remember today. Today is good.”

Tomas Chastril

Senior Advisor

“Your CEE growth partner”

Holger Witte

Senior Advisor

“Whatever you are, be a good one.”

Thomas Müller

Senior Advisor

“Challenge your instincts”

Dieter Specht

Senior Advisor

“Success is plannable”

Holger Knoepke

Senior Advisor

“Clarity. Execution. Results.”

Johannes Gungl

Senior Advisor

“It is more important to do the right things, than to do the thing right”

Thomas Henkel

Senior Advisor

“Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.”

Our
Partners

Partner Solutions

Specialist capabilities where advisory needs execution depth.

we4u works with a selected ecosystem of trusted partners across consulting, implementation, software engineering, data and AI, network technologies, digital transformation, automation, CX, and specialised telecom services.

we4u is advisor-led in assessment and partner-enabled in execution.

Ultra Tendency

Pioneering the future

Symphony

Software design and development

Logate

Specialized software solutions for Telecoms, Banks and enterprises

Ailleron

World-class financial technology services and solutions

Brightgrove

Software Engineering and IT Services

AppNavi

We help our customers to Ride the App Storm

Creative Dock

We drive business growth that lasts.

JMA Wireless

The world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform

Match-Maker Ventures

Driving business impact by matching corporations with scaleups

Opanga

AI-powered network optimization platform

Revelo

Explainable AI. Fast prototyping with Orange Data Mining Software. Customer training.

Sopra Steria

Tailor-made solutions for the current challenges in the telecommunications industry

Tata Elxsi

Integrating Design & Digital across industries

Speed Kit

Make your online store load instantly for higher conversion with an instant shopping experience.

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OUR
CUSTOMERS

Technology Providers & Vendors

Sharper positioning and better access into European telecom buyers.

We help vendors understand European decision logic, adapt their value proposition, navigate stakeholder environments, prepare critical meetings, and develop strategic accounts with structure and continuity.

Telecom Operators

Independent senior perspective without unnecessary consulting overhead.

We support operators with strategic sparring, vendor and platform decisions, transformation challenge, resilience topics, and access to specialised expertise.

Consultancies & System Integrators

Senior telecom credibility where it strengthens the engagement.

We provide targeted expert input, operator-side perspective, proposal challenge, and support in senior client discussions.

Investors / M&A / Private Equity

Operational and technical realism for investment decisions.

We validate assumptions, identify execution risks, and support technical or operational due diligence in telecom and infrastructure-related assets.

Client Examples

Selected client situations show how we4u brings senior telecom expertise, market access, technical judgment, and hands-on support into complex business environments.

Strategic Telco Market Access for a Global Digital Transformation Provider

A global BPO and digital transformation provider wanted to build stronger relevance with European Tier-1 and Tier-2 CSPs. The company was internationally established, but had limited European telco visibility and few recognised references in the market.

European Telco Market Access for a Global Engineering Services Provider

A global engineering and technology services provider wanted to expand its footprint in the European telecom market. The company had strong capabilities across industries, but limited visibility and traction with European CSPs.

Technical Due Diligence for an Ageing Tower Portfolio

A leading global strategy consultancy engaged we4u as a specialist subcontractor for technical due diligence on a selected number of TowerCo radio sites. The work included drone-based site inspections and detailed technical assessment of digital twins.

Reviving Declining Telco Accounts for a European Technology and Consulting Firm

A major European digital technology and consulting firm wanted to stabilise and grow its telecom business. Despite a strong brand, its telco footprint outside the home market had stagnated and was largely resource-based.

Telco Market Entry for a Software Engineering Provider

A European software engineering company wanted to enter the telecom market. The company had a strong delivery record in enterprise environments, but was not yet perceived as telco-relevant.

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About
Us

Thomas
Stuettgen

Managing Director
and Co-Owner

Ruediger
Koester

Managing Director
and Founder

Our
Mission

We help businesses move forward in complex telecom and IT environments

We bring senior experience, practical judgment, and relevant expertise into situations where clarity and credibility matter.

our strength

Our strength is our advisor-led ecosystem: former executives, senior practitioners, technology experts, commercial leaders, and trusted specialist partners.

We combine telecom experience, European market understanding, and practical execution support.

our domains

We work across telecom, technology, IT services, infrastructure, consulting, system integration, and investment-related environments.

Our focus includes market access, business development, strategy, transformation, resilience, technical validation, IPR, and partner-enabled execution.

OUR PROMISE

We provide focused senior support without unnecessary overhead.

We help clarify the situation, involve the right expertise, and support progress until outcomes are clear and actionable.

OUR
ADVISROS

Alois Schrems

Resilient | Team Worker | Entrepreneur | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Worked for the Telecom Regulator and A1 Telekom Austria. Various management positions in public affairs, sustainability, stakeholder- and strategy management. consultancy focus is on strategy, resilience and infrastructure roll out. Transformation and innovation mindset. Working group member of the Austrian Standard Institute. Evaluator at the Austrian Research Promotion Agency. Co-Founder of the climeet Initiative (www.climeet.com).

Career

2012 - Dato: Resilience Consult - Founder and Owner
2021 - Dato: Co Founder Climeet Initiative
2016 - Dato: Evaluator Austrian Research Promotion Agency
2011 - 2011: Uni St. Gallen: Certified Strategy Professional
2000 - 2011: Various Management Positions at A1 Telekom Austria
1998 - 2000: Economic Expert RTR - Telecommunications Regulator
1993 - 1998: Expert Bundeskammer für Arbeiter und Angestellte

Degrees

1993: Magister (Masters) in Economics University of Vienna and University of California Los Angeles
2011: Certified Strategy Professional University St. Gallen
2007: Diploma Rational Leadership and Coaching (ISCT)

Projects

Advising the executive boards on economic policy issues - preparing economic policy analyses
Advising Austrian provinces and federal government on the development of broadband strategies
Consulted mobile and fixed Telcos in large scale project-management
Consortium partner in the ESCaPe-PLAN project - Mobilität der Zukunft (FFG funding program): Project focuses on the development of innovative strategies for crisis management in the infrastructure sector.
Book-Author: Resilienz - die organisationale Widerstandsfähigkeit (TÜV Austria 2021) Co-Authoring E-Learning Tools and Seminars.
Austrian Standards Working Group-Member of the ON AG 246 03 committee

Skills

Founder and Entrepreneur
Expert in Strategy Creation and Implementation
Deep knowledge and expertise in Telco Industry
Author, Trainer and Consulter in the new Field of Resilience Management
People Management: Leadership and Coaching
Knowledge and Experience in Public Affairs and Stakeholder-Management
Establishment of sustainability reporting and Coordination of sustainability activities
Coordination of the Advisory Board (Beirat) for the Promotion of Qualification Measures in the Area of Broadband Infrastructure

OUR
ADVISROS

ANDRÉ STARK

C-Level | Transformation | Change | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Entrepreneurial leader who represents a strong value system. Driven by the desire to constantly develop and improve people, products and processes in a customer-centric way. In 30 years of professional career gained multi-layered and comprehensive experience in leading positions in the field of digitalized business (telecommunications, internet marketplace / e-commerce, automotive digital and digital business process outsourcing), but also on a functional level, namely marketing, sales, finance, administration and especially in product and IT. The technological and process transformation of digital customer channels (B & C), based on customer-centric products / services and state-of-the-art IT, are his passion. In this context, his analytical and proactive thinking, goal-oriented actions as well as modern leadership skills are closely linked with a consistent focus on results.

Career

2019 - 2022: CEO Capita Customer Services GmbH
2015 – 2018: VP Digital Products & Services at BMW
2009 – 2015: COO at AustoScout24 GmbH
2007 – 2009: SVP Product &Innovations at Telekom AG
2005 – 2007: SVP Business Marketing at T-Mobile AG
2003 – 2004: EVP Marketing Services at T-Mobile AG
2002 – 2003: COO at T-Motion plc, London
2000 – 2002: CMSO at T-Motion plc. London
1998 – 2000: CMSO at Hutchison Telecom GmbH
1997 – 1998: Director BD, Hutchison Telecom GmbH
1994 – 1997: Senior Consultant at ABC Partners
1992 – 1994: Trainee at Dresdner Bank AG

Degrees

1991: Master in Business Administration at Westfälische-Wilhelms-University, Münster, Germany

Projects

Acquisition of 25% of PT Satelindo in Indonesia for biggest German Telco Operator
Establishment of a nationwide retail sales network for German Service Provider
First international mobile data product house for based in London
Development of 'Personal Communications' strategy for T-Mobile AG
Launch of first iPhone 2007 in Germany and first Android based Phone G1 in Europe
International Product Roadmap, Portfolio Management Process and New Pricing System for Europe for Deutsche Telekom AG
Implementation of Lean Start up approach and organisation at Internet Marketplace Europe
Development of the integrated personal portal for all BMW/MINI customers
Fully integrated development and lifecycle process for digital products & services across all product lines for BMW Group
Design, build and operate a fully-fledged platform business for digital business models and projects for Germany’s second largest BPO Provider

Skills

Telecommunications (mobile/ digital/private / business)
Digital platform business (marketplace/e-commerce)
Digital Automotive (digital customer products)
Digital Business Process Outsourcing
Restructuring
Transformation of sales and marketing
Product management/service management in an agile approach
Strategy and strategy process
Operations (IT/PM/HR/F) as a holistic approach
Very communicative
Analytical-structured and goal-oriented approach
Empathic leadership style
Deep understanding of agile working methods/implement
Lean-start-up implementation
Change mgt. competence

OUR
ADVISROS

BLAZ ZUPAN

Engineer | Inventor | Consultant | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Pioneered a combination of machine learning and visual data exploration in Orange Data Mining, a visual programming software used by hundreds of universities and companies worldwide to train machine learning. Co-inventor of tools for explainable AI, including naive Bayesian nomograms and intelligent visualization tools. Consults companies in adoption of AI and data science. Helped major pharma, telco, manufacturing, and retail companies to improve operations using machine learning.

Career

2016 – Dato: Genialis, Scientific Advisor
2015 – Dato: Revelo Information Technologies, Founder
2010 – Dato: Chair, Bioinformatics Laboratory, University of Ljubljana
2009 – Dato: Professor, University of Ljubljana
2008 – 2009: Visiting Professor, Interdepartmental Center for Tissue Engineering, University of Pavia, Italy
1998 – Dato: Visiting Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
1999 – 2004: Assistant Professor, University of Ljubljana

Degrees

1997: PhD, Computer Science
1993: Masters, Computer Science
1991: Dipl. Ing., Electrical Engineering

Projects

Data science architecture for optimization of drug production
Telco churn prediction and characterization of churners
Recommender systems, customer characterization, and product/customer clustering for major retail company
Leads the development of Orange Data Mining (http://orangedatamining.com), one of the largest open-source Python projects (about million lines of code)
Co-inventor of machine learning by function decomposition, matrix factorization by data fusion, and naive Bayesian nomograms
Invented a unique hands-on training approach for machine learning and data science and scripted over hundred of educational YouTube videos (http://youtube.com/orangedatamining)

Skills

Company transformation into data-driven enterprise
Seamless integration of machine learning with existing processes
Design of software architectures for decision support
Data preparation, data engineering, and data fusion
Prototype development to showcase the power of machine learning and AI
Consulting on utility of data, data science, and machine learning
Implementation of across-the-board AI and machine learning training
Organization of hands-on training in AI

OUR
ADVISROS

Bruno Orth

Leader | Team Worker | Entrepreneur | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Over 35 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Development of strategic and technical concepts in the field of access networks. Various projects to simplify network architectures that have become historically complex. Analysis and evaluation of innovative network concepts and technologies. New Technology introduction in the fixed network and in the mobile network. Technical concepts for wholesale or whole buy. Spectrum strategy. Regulatory discussions and negotiations. Analysis and evaluation of company values.

Career

2016 - Dato: TecConOrth GmbH: Founder & MD
2012 - 2016: Telekom Deutschland GmbH, VP Architecture and Innovation actg. SVP Fixed Mobile Engineering
2006 - 2012: Deutsche Telekom AG SVP Network Strategy & Architecture
2002 – 2006 Deutsche Telekom AG VP Group coordination technical production
1999 – 2002 Deutsche Telekom T-Nova GmbH Head of Account Management
1996 – 1998 ETSI Chairman and ITU-T Study group member
1990 – 1999 Deutsche Telekom Headquarters OIC access technologies
1988 – 1990 Federal Ministry for Post and Telecommunications
1985 – 1988 Deutsche Bundespost Mannheim ISDN pre-introduction marketing

Degrees

1984 Degree in communications engineering

Projects

Significantly involved in the development and introduction of broadband fixed network access technologies
Involved in the introduction of mobile access technologies
Simplification and redesign of network architectures with the aim of reducing costs and automatic configuration
Intensive cooperation with suppliers and component manufacturers to analyze the strategic options for action
Improving the quality of xDSL-based access networks
Consultant on several technical due diligence projects internationally
RFQ management including final negotiations
Advisor to analysts and investors

Skills

Over 35 years of experience and expertise in the telecommunications industry
Profound knowledge of technology analysis and technology assessment
Strategic planning for future network development

OUR
ADVISROS

Christian Stangier

Leader | Team Worker | Innovator

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Senior Advisor to the tech and innovation ecosystem, bringing deep expertise from years in executive leadership, operational excellence, and digital transformation.

Advisor & Consultant
Telco Executive
Partnership Architect

I bring clarity, structure, and momentum to complex challenges—bridging business and technology to deliver lasting results.

Career

2025 - Dato: Senior Advisor for Sutherland (We4u Engagement)
2024 - 2025: Senior Advisor for BCG in Circular Economy
2023 - 2024: Executive Consultant for Defence Industry (IT Operations)
2022 – 2023: Senior Consultant for a start up in >Smartphone Lenses (Fogale Optics)
2020 – 2022: Senior Consultant for Deutsche Bahn
2020 - Dato: High Tech Consulting, Founder & MD
2011 - 2020: SVP Connected Devices, Deutsche Telekom AG

Degrees

2016: Executive Leadership Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business
1994: Dipl. Ing. / Master, Electrical Engineer

Projects

Sutherland: Create superior CX and efficiency in Customer Care operations of a leading carrier in Europe through Sutherland AI software & platforms
BCG: Prepare the market entry in EU of a key player in mobile phone refurbishment business
Fogale Optics: Consulting the sell out of a start up in the metrology of smartphone lenses
Deutsche Bahn: Steering of a group wide exchange of GSM-R equipment (> 5000 vehicles)
Deutsche Telekom: Managing a turnover of more than 3 billion euros with connected devices across the Deutsche Telekom group, successful introduction of first iPhone, Android smartphone, board member of several spin offs (Tooz, Trust2Core)

Skills

Passionate Digital Transformation Leader with track record of launching and growing business
Deep understanding of AI, Blockchain, and Machine Learning; aligning technology with real market needs
Supporting C-level executives, scale-ups and corporates with strategic guidance, product innovation and go-to-market strategies
Proven ability to turn collaborations into strategic alliances and successful M&A outcomes

OUR
ADVISROS

Danjin Saletovic

C-level executive | Entrepreneur | Senior adviser

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Results-oriented, passionate and experienced sales and marketing executive with strong record of transforming business and driving execution and profitability. Heading marketing and sales teams for over 10 years (up to 450 employees). Broad experience in driving transformation and digitalizing sales and service organizations. Successful entrepreneur and Chief Sales Officer Germany with Telekom Serbia, responsible for the introduction of MTEL brand in Germany and leading of all sales channels.

Career

2022 - Dato: Telekom Serbia, Chief Sales Officer Germany
2022 – Dato: Entrepreneur: Marketing, Sales and Transformation Consulting
2019 - 2022: Magenta Telekom, VP Channel Management B2C&B2B
2016 - 2019: Magenta Telekom, VP Sales B2C&B2B
2012 - 2016: T-Mobile Austria, VP B2C Marketing
2010-2012: T-Mobile Austria, B2C Marketing
2007-2010: Colgate-Palmolive, Marketing

Degrees

2003: Bachelor Marketing & Finance
2006: MBA Marketing & Management

Projects

2014: Launch new positioning of T-Mobile with new “wie-ich-will” principle
2016: Migrate T-Mobile prepay base to a new OCS platform with real time charging
2019: Merge UPC and T-Mobile sales channels
2019: Harmonize T-Mobile and UPC brands and launch new brand Magenta in Austria
2020: Migrate customer base of low-end brand tele.ring to Magenta
2022: Migrate UPC fixed-line customer base to Magenta

Skills

SalesMarketing: Integrated marketing and sales solutions to meet customer needs and achieve growth potentials. Define new propositions and relaunch existing products. Implement price and communication strategies to support positioning, stay competitive and achieve goals.
Management: Lead marketing and sales teams with focus on targets, people management and cost efficiencies.
Transformation: implement organizational and digital transformation. Drive process digitalization and automation.

OUR
ADVISROS

Georg Serentschy

Leader | Team Worker | Entrepreneur | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

I advise the C-level and top experts in the digital sector (platforms, telecom, media and technology) in the areas of strategy, regulation & competition, spectrum policies, cybersecurity policies and innovation. One of the main focus areas of my advisory work is the strategic positioning of companies in a specific regulatory environment. Experience shows that regulation is the single most important lever in the digital sector to drive commercial performance, investment and innovation.

Career

2014 – today: Managing Partner, Serentschy Advisory Services GmbH
2015 - today: Senior Advisor Squire Patton Boggs LLP
2019 - today: Senior Advisor qtlabs GmbH
2011 – 2013: BEREC (Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications) – Chairperson and Vice-Chair
2002 - 2013: CEO Telecom – RTR (Austrian Telecom Regulator)
2017 - 2002: Managing Director Austria – Arthur D. Little GmbH
1983 - 1996: CEO – Austrian Aerospace Company

Degrees

2019: Stanford University, Palo Alto - Graduate School of Business
2004: Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA – Negotiation and Leadership
1978: PhD Nuclear Physics

Projects

Regulatory policies and strategies
A broad range of regulatory and competition issues (network sharing, access to infrastructure and to wholesale, etc.)
Regulatory challenges in the context of mergers and acquisitions
Commercial and Technical Due Diligence
Spectrum awarding and spectrum policies
Public policy issues
Advocacy before regulatory authorities and tribunals
Cybersecurity policies.

Skills

With my advisory services,

I synergistically combine my industry background with consulting expertise and hands-on regulatory knowledge
my experience in leading teams of subject matter experts
my expertise in coaching executives on conflicts between their companies and authorities
My knowledge in the area of organizational development.

OUR
ADVISROS

GERALD KLIMA

Reliable Deliverer| Leader | Innovator | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

More than 25 years of IT and technical experience in the telecom, pharmaceutical and media industry, in all sizes of companies from small businesses to multinational corporations, on the supplier side as well as on the customer side, in various roles ranging from project manager to CEO and entrepreneur, more than 12 years in management positions. 5 years of experience as CEO of a medium-sized IT service company with yearly revenue of 20 m EUR focusing on sales, business development, and product & process innovations. Leading and steering complex, transnational (IT)-projects up to an investment budget of 10 m EUR using traditional and agile project management approaches. Building up and leading organizations of up to 100 highly qualified employees.

Career

2013 - Dato: Independent Business & IT Consultant
2007 - 2012: APA-IT, CEO
2002 - 2007: T-Mobile Austria, VP Network & Service Development
1999 - 2002: T-Mobile Austria, Senior Manager for E- and M-Commerce
1997 - 1999: max.mobil., Technical Project Manager and Systems Analyst
1997- Dato: Industrie Software Entwicklung GmbH, Co-Founder and Shareholder
1996 - 1997: Project Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim Austria
1993 - 1996: Freelance Software Engineera

Degrees

1997: MSc Computer Science
1995: MSc Biotechnology Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner and Agile Practitioner

Projects

Validation manager for process control system, environmental monitoring systems and building management system of a new large scale cell culture plant (1 bn EUR investment)
Technical project manager for B2B mobile network operator projects (e.g. mobile device management, music streaming service)
Leading the business stream to reimplement and improve the mobile network services Voice Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Multi-SIM
Establishing a new profit center for mobile applications
Contributing as project manager, project owner or steering board member in > 25 web development, mobile apps and mobile network operator service projects

Skills

Traditional and agile project management
IT Interim management
Business analysis
Requirements engineering
In-depth knowledge of business management as well as broad IT knowledge, ranging from strategy, sourcing, software development and networking to quality assurance, operations and support

OUR
ADVISROS

Helmut Spudich

Leader | Team Worker | Communicator | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Communication is making sense of information. Communication brings ideas into the world, enables cooperation, and the development and adaptation of new technologies. Often the process from creation to widespread adoption of new technologies fails because of lacking or misconceived communications. I am bringing over 40 years of experience and leadership in communications of organizations, executives, mainstream and social media to the table. Digital technology and digitization has been a focus of my expertise for over 30 years. As a journalist, editor and author I have covered technology and digitization for general audiences, as head of corporate communications and responsibility at Magenta I have developed communication strategies and advised executives.

Career

2019 - Dato: Everything Media, Co-Founder & Partner
2012 – 2019: T-Mobile Austria/Magenta, VP Corporate Communications & Responsibility
2001 – 2012: Der Standard, Editor, Business & Technology
1993 – 2012: Salzburger Nachrichten, Feature Editor
1992 – 1993: profil, Editor, National Politics
1988 – 1992: Der Standard, Editor, National Politics
1978 – 1988: Lebenshiilfe Austria, Director, Head of Communications

Degrees

2003: Bakk.komm, Communication Sciences University of Salzburg
1983 – 1990: Gestalt-Psychotherapy, OeAGG, Vienna

Projects

Developing go-to-market communications for educational MVNO
The spy in your pocket. Non-fiction, published by edition A (“Der Spion in meiner Tasche. Was das Handy mit uns macht und wie wir es trotzdem benutzen können”)
Developing and implementing internal & external communications strategy for T-Mobile/UPC merger (one of Austria’s largest merger projects)
Corporate communications strategy for establishing new brand identity ”Magenta”
Positioning new T-Mobile CEO as voice of the telco industry in Austria
Turning T-Mobile into Austria’s first completely CO2-neutral telco
“Connected Kids” introduces thousands of students, classrooms, schools to digital education through individual tablets and mobile internet
Leading technology coverage in Der Standard

Skills

Developing and implementing external and internal communications strategies
Crisis and change communication
Social Media for Executives
Executive coaching and media training
Making technology understandable for general audiences
Technology scouting
Developing corporate newsrooms
Training and coaching of communication teams
Media development and media production (online/social/video/print)
Editorial services for corporate media

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LUTZ SCHADE

Advisor | Coach |Trainer

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Having worked in Telecommunications for more than 40 years as university lecturer, consultant and top manager knows the operator business from many angles. Started as researcher for network structure modelling and cost optimization applied this knowledge worldwide, especially as responsible for planning and roll out of the German former D1 mobile network. Later as SVP steered Deutsche Telekom subsidiaries in Europe for technology strategies, synergies, network budget and many other aspects (e.g. network sharing, spectrum acquisition, supplier selection, …) Was member of many supervisory boards. Now enjoys to use his knowledge and experiences to the benefit of others.

Career

2013 - Date: Self employed advisor, coach, trainer
2011 - 2013 Senior Vize President Technology Transformation | Deutsche Telekom AG
2004 - 2011 Technology Director Europe | Deutsche Telekom/ T-Mobile International
1995 - 2004: EVP Network Development | T-Mobile Germany
1991 - 1995: VP Network optimization and Head of Project | DeTeMobil and DETECON
1982 - 1991: Assistant professor and researcher in Dresden and UK
1979 - 1981: Head of a Telco regional branch
1977- 1979: Network planning engineer

Degrees

1987: Dr.-Ing. habil. Telecommunication
1983: Dr. Ing. / PhD, Telecommunication
1977: Dipl. Ing. / Master, Telecommunication

Projects

Broadband (fix and mobile) strategies in European and developing countries
5G vertical industry strategies (e.g. eHealth)
Green and sustainable telco operator
Selection and introduction of a network planning software
Technology steering of multinational Telco subsidiaries
Executive one2one technology coaching and training
Training courses “Telco networks – easy to understand” (including basics and all new developments (f2f and online)
Development of interactive self- learning training (prize winning)
University lectures on Network Design and Network Technology

Skills

Senior Program Management
Stakeholder Management (up to C-Level incl. activities for Committees and Boards)
Project Management agile (Scrum, SAFe) und classic
Overall steering with regards to time, scope, budget
People Management and Leadership
Data-driven business
Communication (external and internal)
Design and implementation of organizational structures
Data protection know-how
An eye for the big picture
Decisiveness and sense of responsibility

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Margit Kropik

Trouble Shooter | Team Worker | Leader | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

A self-motivated, result-oriented and hands-on communicative and technical professional with 20+ years of experience in risk communication (strategy, planning and project management). Experienced in continuous process improvement and cost optimization projects. Long-time knowledge and expertise in the Telco industry. Founder&Owner of adiuvo pr consult (risk communication, pr consulting, technical translations).

Career

2014 – Dato: adiuvo pr consult, Founder & Owner
2012 – Dato: Forum Mobilkommunikation, Managing Director (Austrian mobile industry organisation)
2011 - Dato: ÖVE Member of the Board
2007 – 2012 T-Mobile Austria, Senior Expert External Affairs & EMF
2005 – 2007 T-Mobile Austria, VP Infrastructure & Property
2002 - 2005 T-Mobile Austria, VP Network Relations & Environment
1999 – 2002 max.mobil ,Senior Manager EMF Relations
1998 – 1999 max.mobil, Relations Manager Environment
1989 – 1998: ELIN EBG Elektrotechnik GmbH, Technical Writer SW/Hw Development

Degrees

1998 Magister / MA English, Russian and Electrical Engineering

Projects

Developing, implementing and overseeing comprehensive risk communications strategies
Escalation management
Developing and overseeing stakeholder management projects
Managing continuous process optimization and cost reduction projects

Skills

Extensive expertise in H&E issues of Telco industry (EMF)
Senior project and program management
Strategy planning and development
Change management
Contract management
Process optimization & Continuous process improvement
German (native speaker), English (fluent), Russian (basic)

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Martina Saric

Reliable | Team Work | Leader | Transformation Manager

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

A self-motivated and articulate technical leadership professional with 10+ years of experience in strategy, planning, and project management. Highly effective at leveraging strengths in communication, technology, and service delivery to deploy innovative solutions to complex business problems that help transform the way organizations achieve goals and objectives. A champion for continuous process improvement and driving cost optimization across the enterprise. Possesses a Master’s in Information Technology and fluent in German, English, and Croatian.

Career

2022 - Dato: I3F Endeavor: Co-Founder & CEO
2021 – Dato: I3F Consulting: Founder & CEO
2020 - 2021: Segron: Head of Strategy & Innovation
2010 - 2020: T-Mobile Austria: Transformation Manager & Program management
2008 – 2010: Vita Securus: Solution Designer

Degrees

2022: PM Leadership & Corporate Management (WU-Vienna)
2013: MSc Medieninformatik (TU-Vienna)
2009: BSc Medieninformatik & Visual Computing (TU-Vienna)

Projects

Strategies development for Business expansion (Identify new opportunities & analysis of potential industries)
Product Portfolio review & building product evaluation strategy
Sourcing Manager for the broad IT transformation & outsourcing program (incl. sourcing-related initiatives such as outsourcing, off-shoring, and out-tasking)
Building strategy Program manager for the introduction of 5G (> 700 PT)
Program manager for cross-functional projects for B2B product modernization, E2E solution and customer migration (> 6000 PT)
Sourcing strategy for innovative products (AI Chatbot, IoT Solutions, Big-Data Products) and implementation of digital solutions
Project manager for 5G Enterprise Campus Solution for Smart Factory (> 100 PE)

Skills

Senior project and program management
Strategy planning and development
Change management
IT service delivery model including agile approach
IT sourcing & vendor management
Stakeholder management
Contract and vendor management
Product Development Process
Process optimization & Continuous process improvement
Deep knowledge and extensive expertise in Telco industry, especially in the core network application environment & provisioning

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Michael Keller

Pragmatic | Team Player | Leader | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Heading Telco technology organizations, starting with small regional teams up to a huge German-wide distributed unit as SVP in the DT Headquarter. Over 30 years of experience and highly familiar with all kinds of mobile and fixed line network technologies. In-depth knowledge in network strategy, design, planning, rollout and operation with the aim of achieving best network experience at lowest cost throughout the whole career. Highly qualified in the continuous improvement of processes and organizational structures without losing employee engagement.

Career

2022 - Dato: I3F Consultant
2017 - Dato: Founder & MD, MyKel-Consulting GmbH
2013 – 2016: SVP Planning & Rollout Germany, DT
2011 - 2013 : SVP Rollout Management Germany, DT
2009 -2011: SVP Mobile Regions Germany & Head of Mobile Region South, DT
2005 – 2009: Head of Mobile Region South, T-Mobile incl. Second Line Support for Germany
1987 – 2005: Various Management functions in the area Radio Network Planning and Deployment in Stuttgart & Nuremberg, Projectleader in national and international Projects, T-Mobile

Degrees

1987: Dipl.-Ing. Univ. Electrical Engineering

Projects

Responsible for planning, dimensioning, deploying, optimizing, operating and maintaining of all mobile network technology generations.
Managing public discussions regarding mobile technology and healthcare.
Heading several national and international cost-cutting and reorganization projects
Reintegrating formerly split organization for Mobile and Fixed network forming a highly motivated “One-Company -Team”.
Deeply involved in major contract negotiations and vendor selections.
Managing Vendors and external and internal service partners.
Heading DT’s RAN modernization to a future proof Single RAN architecture.
Managing technical migration of CS Fixed Line network to IP.
Senior Advisor in several due diligence and network optimization projects.

Skills

Broad knowledge in the area of network plan and build, technology, processes and overall telco industry.
Highly experienced in leading organizations through restructuring and cost optimization processes.
Driving innovation in organizations and projects.
Process optimization, automation and continuous improvement.
Servicepartner and Vendor Management.
Leading and empowering organizations from small teams up to huge departments.

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Michael Kickinger

Leader | Team Worker | Designer | Senior Manager & Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Experienced manager in service, IT, sales and CRM management from various industries. Telco, Aviation, Banking and Production Industry. Profound know-how in service and sales, IT, strategic management and leadership. Experience in building and transforming organizations, developing strategies, improve processes, cross-functional cooperation across departmental and divisional boundaries. Always concerned to find good long-term solutions for customers, employees and companies.

Career

2021 - Dato: I3F Endeavor: Senior Adivsor
2020 - 2021: Ringana, Director IT & Partner and Customer Service
2018 - 2020: Magenta, Senior Vice President Customer Relations
2015 - 2018: T-Mobile Austria, Vice President Customer Service
2008 - 2015: UniCredit Direct Services, Country Manager Austria
2003 - 2008: One, Competence Manager Consumer & Head of Customer Care
2001 - 2003: Austrian Airlines, Head of Customer Relations & Complaints Management
1996 - 2001: Lauda Air, Head of Loyalty Programs & Customer Care, Marketing Executive, Trainee

Degrees

2011: Certified Sustainability Management
1996: Master, Economics & Business Administration

Projects

Customer Service Optimization and Strategy Development Project
Digital Lead Generation Improvement & planning project
Outsourcing of an internal IT division & development of Vision, Strategy und Employer Branding Concept for the new company.
Merger project for 2 customer service departments into a new support organization
Several CRM IT implementations (Salesforce, Freshdesk, SAP)
Digital messaging service solutions & AI systems (Tinka)
Consult and develop multiple strategy processes
Balanced scorecard design & Implementation
Customer complaints compensation scheme – cAIRe Voucher
Development of several CRM, customer experience & customer loyalty programs

Skills

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Service and IT management
Outsourcing and merger experience
Service & sales strategy development
Customer service organization & KPI setting
Digital AI service solutions
Customer experience & journey design
Balanced scorecard and NPS solutions
Change management
CRM IT solutions knowledge
Project and program management
Management of teams & large business units
Leadership skills & expertise in optimizing team performance
Sales & IT expertise
Sustainability management skills

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Michael Zambiasi

Leader | Team Worker | Entrepreneur | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Having the roots in the software development and evolved to people leadership. Focusing on the handshake between humans and technology in a management role for 10+ years. Strong believer that digitalization must be human centric and processes must be re-designed to leverage full potential. Passionate for change and evolution to create a self sustainable culture of continuous improvement via agile principles. Practicing host leadership by heart and providing a growth environment for people. Visionary, troubleshooter, mediator and facilitating collaboration.

Career

2014 – 2022: T-Mobile Austria: VP IT Enterprise Architecture & Digital Sales (60-80 pp) Core team member and IT lead of due diligence and merger T-Mobile Austira –UPC Austria
2013 – 2014: T-Mobile Austria: Solution Designer
2007 – 2013: Hagenberg Software: Developer, Business Analyst

Degrees

2021: Solution Focused Coaching (sinnvollFühren)
2013: SCRUM Product Owner (Techtalk)
2013: SCRUM Master (Techtalk)
2007: MSc Software Development (FH Technikum Wien)
2006:BSc Game Engineering (FH Technikum Wien)

Projects

IT Due Diligence and IT integration (design, planning, execution) mobile and fixed ISP
Key leader in merger core team and day 1 (planning & execution). Shaping and integrating departments as well as org and people development during and after a large merger. (<2% fluctuation)
Organizational development/re-design with focus on cross collaboration and agile teams incl. cultural transformation
Transforming monolithic IT landscapes into microservice based architectures with full re-architecture and public cloud adoption
Management & scale up of off-shore development centers. Creation of cross continent collaboration teams (Austria & India)
Optimizing production efficiency and delivery of IT projects from the business analysis to the working software.

Skills

Senior leadership coaching
Bringing people together for success
Agile transformation & IT development
IT operating model setup
IT Enterprise Architecture
Business Analysis
Leadership & cultural merger integration
Partner & vendor management
Solution focused coaching on various levels
Change Management & Transformation
Deep understanding of interaction and collaboration between Business & IT
People Management & Leadership
Holistic organizational & people development
Designing up-skilling initiatives

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Imma Baumgartner

Energetic | Straight | Reliable | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Imma started her career in the legal department of D. Swarovski & Co in Wattens/Tyrol, where she was in charge of the company's EU office. She then headed the Austrian liaison office of EU Commissioner Dr. Franz Fischler, was Vice President for Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at T-Mobile Austria, T-Mobile International and Österreichische Post AG as well as Managing Partner of Trimedia Public Affairs. In 2008 she founded the Public Affairs Agency. In addition, she is Of Counsel at Specht & Partner Rechtsanwälte in Vienna, co-owner of the Occupational Medicine Center Hall in Tirol GmbH and President of the associated Egmont Baumgartner Institute. She is a board member of the Austrian Society for Occupational Medicine and the Austrian Public Affairs and Lobbying Council. In addition, she founded and runs the fashion label “time4africa”.

Career

2008 - dato: Self-employed management consultant as "Public Affairs Agency" based in Vienna and an international partner network, www.public-affairs-agency.net
2008 - 2009: In addition to being self-employed, also head of department for Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Österreichische Post AG
2005 -2008: Managing Partner of Trimedia Public Affairs in Vienna
2005 - 2006: In addition to managing Trimedia Public Affairs, also associate at Lansky, Ganzger & Partner in Vienna, specializing in regulatory law.
1999 – 2005: Vice President Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs and Business Development at T-Mobile Austria in Vienna,
2001 - 2002: In addition to the function as head of department at T-Mobile Austria, also Vice President Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at T-Mobile International in Bonn
1995 – 1999: Head of the Liaison Office of EU Commissioner Dr. Franz Fischler in Austria, an institution of the Austrian federal government
1995: Lawyer in the Antitrust Department of the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission in Brussels
1990 – 1994: Lawyer in the international legal department at D.Swarovski & Co. in Wattens, Tyrol, from 1993 also head of the EU office at Swarovski
1989: Judicial year at the District and Regional Court of Innsbruck
1983: Assisted in the rebuilding of Mondul Coffee Estates in Arusha, Tanzania, East Africa
1978 – 1982: Flight attendant at Deutsche Lufthansa on worldwide routes based in Frankfurt am Main

Degrees

1984 - 1988: Degree in law at the University of Innsbruck
Continuing education since 1984: Especially in the areas:

foreign languages,
press and media work,
Legal / solicitor training,

Public Affairs: Internship at “Xenophon Strategies”, Washington D.C., USA
Business administration: Hernstein International Management Institute: Finance and Accounting for Executives
Internal training at Magenta, formerly T-Mobile Austria: Project management, Working techniques, Management tools
Incite Academy of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce: GCP – General Consulting Program

Projects

Of Counsel at Specht & Partner Rechtsanwälte, Vienna
Co-owner of the occupational medicine center AMZ Hall in Tirol GmbH
President of the Egmont Baumgartner Institute, AMZ Hall in Tirol
Board member

ÖGA, Austrian Society for Occupational Medicine
ALPAC, Austrian Public Affairs and Lobbying Council

Founder & Managing Director time4africa, Fashion & Accessories
Board member in the Competence Center for Human Resources of the Austrian Academy for Occupational Medicine, as a partner of the Occupational Medicine Center in Hall in Tirol

2006 - 08: General Secretary of the Austrian Vaccination Protection Forum
2004 - 08: Vice President of the Management Club Austria

Teaching activities:
- 1996 – 98: Lecturer at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, introduction to the law and politics of the European Union
- 2009 – 13: Management Center Innsbruck, political communication, lobbying and stakeholder management
- 2015 – 17: WIFI Graz, Public Affairs & Stakeholder Management
Lectures, moderations, research projects, e.g.:

Since 2013 preparation and moderation of the annual impulse day of the AMZ Hall in Tyrol on company health care, e.g. burnout, generation management
Head of AMZ Hall research project on health care in the home office and presentation of the results to the media and scientific conferences
Since 1995 numerous lectures, panel discussions, working groups and moderations on EU topics and public affairs/lobbying throughout Austria

Skills

Management consultant,
Public affairs expert
Lawyer with corporate experience

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Ruediger Koester

Leader | Team Worker | Entrepreneur | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Heading technology organizations in the Telco industry in Germany, Italy, USA and Austria for over 30 years. CTIO in the board of T-Mobile Austria for 10 years. Profound knowledge and expertise in Telco industry. Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation mindset. Driving evolution and transformation in technology and in organizations. Broad experience in setting up high performance teams and fostering employee engagement and motivation. Owner and Managing Director of SeTeCo GmbH (Telco consulting) and Hillebrand-CE GmbH (Telco patent litigations and arbitrations).

Career

2022 - Dato: I3F Endeavor: Co-Founder & MD
2021 - Dato: Hillebrand-CE: Owner & MD , Patent litigations/arbitrations
2019 - Dato: SeTeCo: Founder & MD, Telco Consulting
2009 - 2019: T-Mobile Austria, CTIO + Board Member
2004 - 2009: T-Mobile Germany, SVP Integration & Validation and Product Development
2001 - 2004: T-Mobile US, Exec. Director Network Validation & Messaging
1998 - 2001: Wind & Ericsson Italy, 3G Introduction
1990 - 1998: Deutsche Telekom, GSM Introduction

Degrees

1990: Dr. Ing. / PhD, Telecommunication
1984: Dipl. Ing. / Master, Electrical Engineer

Projects

Deeply involved in the introduction and launch of mobile communication networks (GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR)
Converting a mobile only operator into a fix/mobile converged operator
Steering organizations through cost cutting and restructuring periods.
Introducing service culture, customer focus and agile working
Managing of vendors, third parties, network sharing deals, out- and insourcing activities and negotiating major contracts on operator and supplier side
In charge of several complex single- and multiband spectrum auctions
Heading network sharing and TowerCo deals
Leading telco digitalization and automation projects
Senior Advisor on several technical due diligence projects

Skills

Deep knowledge and extensive expertise in Telco industry & network evolution
Entrepreneurial and innovation mindset
Merger and acquisitions, in- and outsourcing deals & contract and vendor management
Company transformations, strategic realignments, and sourcing strategies
Product design and development
Process digitalization, automation and continues improvement
Telco patent and IPR topics
People management and leadership
Boosting business development and company evolution
Mentoring and advising Start- and Scale-ups

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Thomas Rosendahl

Leader | Can do attitude | Innovator | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Thomas has more than 25 years of Executive experience in the field of Marketing, Technology Innovations, Digital Products and Platform-based market offers. He is a passionate Digital Transformation Leader with a successful track record of launching and growing digital businesses & technologies. He has extensive Marketing leadership background in Europe and the USA. Prior to joining I3F as a Senior Advisor, Thomas was Chief Marketing Officer at cleverbridge AG. He was part of the Executive Team that successfully sold cleverbridge to a private equity investor.

Career

2022 - Dato: I3F Endeavor: Senior Advisor
2022 - Dato: Blau-Gelbes Kreuz Deutsch-Ukrainischer Verein e.V. Board Member
2020 - 2022: cleverbridge AG, CMO, Member of Exec. Teaam
2018 - 2020: Deutsche Telekom, VP Product Management Devices
2016 - 2018: Deutsche Telekom, Executive Lead Digital Twin Eco-System
2009 - 2016: Deutsche Telekom, Head of Advanced Experience
2006 - 2009: T-Mobile USA, Director International Service Integration
1996 - 2009: T-Mobile Germany & International, VP Product Management

Degrees

1990: Dr. rer. pol. / ≈PhD, Marketing
1984: Dipl. Kfm. / ≈Master, Business Administration

Projects

Launched new Brand on future ready marketing technology stack.
Successfully enabled company sales to private equity investor. Marketing lead in due diligence project.
Spearheading the Digital Twin Eco-System Initiative (IoT) by designing a virtual representation layer that powers the next
Successful track record of driving market introduction e.g. Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, IOT, AI, New Network Generation (3G), Mobile Internet and first Android G1 smartphone.
Driving the development of a new Payment Services Platform & B2B e-commerce
Product Management devices and device-driven ecosystems for European Telco. Driving the entire software & hardware lifecycle for mobile, fixed networks

Skills

Proven Executive in the field of Technology Innovations, Digital Products and Platform-based market offers.
Passionate Digital Transformation Leader with successful track record of launching and growing business & technologies
Entrepreneurial and growth mindset
Product management and marketing
People management and leadership
Boosting business development and company evolution
Company transformations, marketing strategy, positioning, and branding

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Kim Larsen

Thought leader | Analyst | Strategist | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Kim Larsen is a board member of Fiberhost in Poland, which is a Macquarie Asset Management asset. Fiberhost is the leading open fiber company in the Polish market. Kim is also a board member of Tusass Greenland (incumbent P&T), where he is chairman of the auditing committee. Prior, as CTIO of T-Mobile Netherlands, he successfully led the technology transformation journey of integrating and migrating Tele2 Netherlands into T-Mobile Netherlands. He was also responsible, as Managing Director, for establishing T-Infra BV Tower Company and onboarding more than 3000+ T-Mobile NL sites. T-Infra BV was later sold to Cellnex. He worked for Ooredoo Group (Qatar) and Deutsche Telekom Group in various leadership roles, including as CTIO, finding solutions to the big network and IT architectural, techno-economical, cost- and organization-transformative challenges in the telco Industry. At Deutsche Telekom AG, Kim Larsen developed state-of-the-art techno-economical models allowing detailed quantitative strategies to be developed on infrastructure and technology deployment. These models, regarded as best-practice Capex & Opex models, allowed the company to allocate its financial resources far more efficiently than had been the norm before this work. He is a prolific blogger on Techno-Economical topics (www.techneconomyblog.com) and data science and AI topics (www.aistrategyblog.com).

Career

2022 - Dato: Tusass Greenland, Board member & chairman of the auditing committee.
2022 – Dato: Fiberhost Poland, non-executive director.
2022 – Dato: TechNEconomY, Founder, Technology & Economics advisory focus on ICT.
2019 – 2022: T-Mobile Netherlands, CTIO.
2018 – 2019: T-Infra BV, MD.
2017 – 2018: Magyar Telekom, CTIO.
2015 – 2017: Deutsche Telekom AG, Group Technology, SVP Technology Economics, Transformation, Architecture & Innovation.
2012 – 2015: Ooredoo Group, CTIO Ooredoo Myanmar & Head of Technology Office.
1999 – 2012: T-Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, various technology leadership functions.
1996 – 1999: Philips Research Laboratories, research scientist (semiconductors & IC design).

Degrees

1993: Ph.D. in Physics
1990: M.Sc. In Physics & Mathematics

Projects

Led the successful integration and migration of Tele2 NL BV technology landscape and customers to T-Mobile within time and money and achieved planned synergies.
Established T-Infra BV Tower Company onboarding 3000+ sites from T-Mobile NL.
Wrote the Technology Bid Book, Winning 1 of 2 new Myanmar mobile operator licenses for Ooredoo.
Designed & planned Ooredoo Myanmar winning 3G-only network.
CTIO in Ooredoo Myanmar and prepared Ooredoo Myanmar for Commercial Launch.
Formulating Network Sharing 360 Framework, a practical guide to Operators, Regulators & Private firms.
Since 2007, have been supporting & advising Deutsche Telekom AG and T-Mobile US on strategic options (incl. spectrum) & regulatory processes.
Deeply involved in T-Mobile - AT&T merger efforts leading to record breakup fee & spectrum for T-Mobile US.
Orange Netherlands acquisition & post-merger network integration lead. Regarded as the most successful M&A within Deutsche Telekom AG wrt time and money and achieved synergies.
Techno-Economics architect for the T-Mobile & Orange UK (EE) joint venture.
Spectrum strategy framework & in-depth regulatory-economical analysis for Deutsche Telekom.
Adviser on several network sharing projects in the Deutsche Telekom.

Skills

Extensive expertise in the telecom industry, network evolution, and associated valuation.
Merger and acquisitions, techno-economical modeling & value optimization.
Deep post-merger telco integration & migration expertise across network & IT.
Company transformations, strategic realignments, and sourcing strategies.
Extensive (up-to-date) knowledge of Western European Telcos and fixed & mobile markets.
Advanced techno-economical modeling supporting tactical as well as strategic actions.
Expert knowledge of & experience with Telco Capex & Opex planning, optimization & budgeting (incl. processes around it).
Telco mobile & fixed broadband network & IT architectures.
Data science & analytics.

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Stefan Groß

Non-Executive Director | Change Agent | Coach | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

International CFO and Chairman of the Supervisory Board in the Telco industry. Driving Digital Transformation and sustainable success in Germany, Austria, USA for over 25 years. CFO/COO Customer Service, building Europe’s largest RPA Factory. Enabled market repair and delivered financial turn around as CFO and Deputy CEO for T-Mobile Austria. Head of Controlling driving effectiveness and efficiency with a focus on market dynamics, competition and technology. Providing Leadership for international teams in Finance, Procurement, HR and M&A driving value and improving business performance.

Career

2022 - Dato: Non-Executive Director / Senior Advisor
2018 - 2022: CFO/COO Customer Service Telekom Dt. GmbH
2017 - 2018: SVP Finance, Deutsche Telekom AG
2013 - 2017: CFO/Deputy CEO T-Mobile Austria GmbH
2009 - 2013: SVP Group Controlling, Deutsche Telekom AG
2006 - 2009: VP Controlling, Telekom Dt. GmbH
2001 - 2006: VP FP&A, T-Mobile USA
2000 - 2001: Project Lead IPO, T-Mobile Intern. AG
1999 - 2000: Director Business Development, DeTeMobil GmbH
1996 - 1999: Head of Controlling, DeTeMobil GmbH
1993 – 1999: Head of HR (Münster), DeTeMobil GmbH

Degrees

Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH)

Projects

Executive Advisor for Digital Transformation of Top10 Audit & Tax Advisory
Senior Advisor for UK-based Private Equity in Fibre transaction
Transformation of Supervisory Board & Executive Management Support (SME)
Digital Transformation & Business Performance Improvement Customer Service
Situation Room Lead (Auction, IT Incidents, COVID response)
Commercial Lead facilitating major settlement agreement for international JV
Org Restructuring (Telco HW, Finance Function)
Financial Turn-around & Restructuring
Build up Financial Planning & Analysis function / Integration of reporting processes / EPR-Migration
Business Angel for start up / scale up with a focus on strategy, business plan & financing

Skills

Corp Governance (CFO & Chairman Supervisory Board)
Guidance and Acceleration of Digital Transformation
Strategy/Ops Performance Reviews & Coaching
International Finance / M&A / Restructuring / Capital Market Communications
Customer Service Operations
Management of Finance & Controlling, Procurement, HR
Situation Room Management

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Sven Gschweitl

Leader | Entrepreneur | Diplomat | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

My legal background in combination with my technical and economical knowledge and experience gives me the possibility to analyze issues from a holistic point of view and makes me a competent sounding board from C-level to technical experts. My affinity for IT and technical issues and my curiosity for new developments is the basis to continuously expand my expertise. Coming from a regulatory background with broad experience on the European level completes my profile.

Career

2015-dato: Gschweitl Technology Consulting GmbH, Managing Director
2015-dato: alladin-IT GmbH, Managing Partner / CEO
2016-2017: Detecon International GmbH, Managing Consultant Strategy, Innovation, Marketing & Sales (MENA region, South America)
2001-2015: RTR-GmbH (Austrian Telecom Regulator)

Director Department of International Relations & ICT
Chair of BEREC Contact Network
Head of project management office
Lawyer

2000-2001: Arthur Andersen GmbH, Tax Consultant

Degrees

2015/2016 Master of Business Administration (UoM Minneapolis, USA and WU Vienna, Austria)
2013/2014 Certified Advanced Negotiator
2006 Certified Project Manager IMPA Level C
1999 Master of Law (University of Vienna, Austria)
1994 Mechanical Engineer (Ing.)

Projects

Tender preparation and support for public clients in Austria (project management, requirements analysis, stakeholder management, preparation of documents, process management until awarding of contract, implementation support)
Strategic development of the telecoms regulatory frameworks/EU & Middle East
Development projects in the Near and Middle East (EaP, EMERG, Twinning)
Software development for Broadband QoS/QoE Monitoring („Nettest System“)
EU-wide reference system implementation for network neutrality (BEREC NN-Tool)
OTT services and their regulatory impact (technical/legal/economical)
Impact analysis and transposition of the EU framework into national law
Strategic development of regulatory frameworks on a national and international level

Skills

Telecom, IT, business and public procurement know-how paired with legal expertise
Entrepreneurial thinking, strategic business management and planning
Senior project and program management (IPMA, Agile)
Strategy Development
High social competence, analytical skills and accuracy
Stakeholder management
Broad expertise in an international working environment with multicultural teams and stakeholders
Longstanding experience in the IT, telecom and ICT sector

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Wasif Masood

Leader | Team Worker | Entrepreneur | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Proven record of developing and implementing data strategies to help companies achieve data-driven transformation. A thorough experience in using scientific insights for solving complex business challenges. Several years of experience in various big data and cloud-based tools & technologies along with in-depth understanding of complex theoretical concepts. Winner of the Cloudera data-science hero award of 2019. Publications in one of the highest impact factor IEEE journals. Good proficiency in German and English is my mother tongue.

Career

2022 - Dato: Empirisch Tech GmbH:Founder & MD
2020 – 2021: T-Mobile Austria, Lead Data Scientist
2019 - 2019: T-Mobile Austria International, Sr. Manager, Cust. Experience Analytics
2017 - 2018: T-Mobile Austria, Data Scientist
2016 – 2017: Ferchau GmbH, Application Engineer
2012 – 2016: Uni. Klagenfurt, Researcher
2008 – 2008: TRG Pvt. Ltd., Software Engineer
2007 – 2007: Wateen Telecom Ltd., Software Engineer

Degrees

2017: PhD Information Technology (Uni. Klagenfurt, AT)
2011: Soft. Systems Engr. RWTH Aachen, DE

Projects

Deeply involve in developing data-driven business strategies, i.e., data strategies leading to a successful data-driven business transformation
Use case ideation via machine learning & AI techniques
Quality of experience (QoE) of mobile network to quantitatively measure customer satisfaction
Product portfolio development & optimization
Cross- and up-selling use case expertise in retail, telecom and banking sectors
Traffic/demand/revenue/energy/price forecasting
NLP, text summarization, sentiment analysis & text labeling
Automated visual inspection, facial or emotion recognition, object detection, classification, segmentation, restoration, etc.

Skills

Data driven business strategy development
AI, machine learning, data science & data analytics
Market research & analysis
Product design & development
Quality of experience & customer satisfaction
Forecasting & prediction (DeepAR, FBProphet, etc.)
Thorough understanding of NLP & pre-built/trained models
Thorough understanding of image analysis & pre-built/trained models, VGG, ResNet, EfficientNet, GANs, etc.
Several years experience in python, SQL, R, spark, bash

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FRANK Meywerk

Leader | Driver | Entrepreneur | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Experienced manager and leader with strong telco background comprising mobile, fixed as well as cable network businesses. Large international experience from working as CTIO and board member in Czech Republic and Netherlands having led organisations in Asia, Middle and Near East as well as all over Europe. A self-starter with a strong push for implementation of activities. Asking questions, others might not dare to ask. Passionate driver for change and transformation of companies and business models. By being an active pilot and flight instructor, convinced that attitude is the key factor for driving success and professionalism.

Career

2016 – to date: Northbound Consulting GmbH, Owner & MD, Telco Consulting
2016 – 2019: Assessment Systems International, CEO, HR Consultancy
2013 - 2015: Unitymedia (Liberty Global), CTO and MD
2013 T-Mobile Netherlands, CTIO + Board Member
2009 - 2013: T-Mobile Czech Republic, CTIO + Board Member
2004 - 2009: T-Mobile Germany, SVP RAN Planning & Deployment
1996 - 2004: Siemens, VP Professional Services division / Mobile Communications branch
1993 - 1996: Alcatel, GSM Network Planning Manager

Degrees

1993: Dipl. Ing. / Master, Electrical and Communications Engineering

Projects

Transformation program and post-merger integration of technology organizations and networks of two cable network providers
Integration of organization and processes of country organizations into the corporate global matrix of their parent company
Cultural transformation to a customer experience centric organization driven by Net Promoter Score (NPS) metrics and quality KPIs
Several organisational and cost efficiency programs incl. outsourcing, re-structuring, zero-based budgeting and others
Large network sharing deals and projects for mobile operators
Infrastructure projects with TowerCo investors, financial modelling, strategies
Strategies for spectrum auctions, mobile private networks, small cells, 5G/6G & others
Transfer of start-up innovation into corporate environments

Skills

Transformation and restructuring of companies and large organizations
Developing and driving efficiency and cost cutting strategies
Strategies for mobile and fixed network development and implementation
Investment strategies for telco infrastructure investors
M&A and in particular post M&A activities
Management and leadership assessment and development
Mentoring for managers, advising start-ups
Digital strategizing and implementation
Innovation Driver
B2B business development

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ADVISROS

JIM BURKE

Reliable| Leader| Teamwork | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Career

2020 – 2022 - Chief Operating Officer - Stealth Monitoring
2014 – Present - Independent Consultant
2013 – 2014 - Chief Marketing Officer - UltiMeta Corporation
2012 – 2013 - Vice President - TeleworX
2010 – 2012 - Chief of Staff/CHRO – Siemens Enterprise
2009 – 2010 - Senior Vice President Service Management
2007 – 2009 - Chief Technology Officer - T-Mobile Austria
2002- 2004 - EVP Tech Services - T-Mobile International
2004- 2007 - SVP European Operations - T-Mobile
2001 – 2002 - Chief Technology Officer - ARCTEL
1997 – 2001- VP Network Planning & Engr – Teligent, Inc.
1995 to 1997 – Dir Network Engr & Contracts - PCS PrimeCo
1991 to 1995 - Exec Director International - Bell Atlantic
1972 to 1991 - Manager – Engr & Planning - Bell Atlantic

Degrees

11984 Bachelor Science Management
1972 Associates Electronic Engineering Technology

Projects

Developed a wireless overlay strategy for a fiber-based ISP/Cable Company.
Strategic Advice to start-up enterprise applications companies
Built a world class operations center during COVID in the Philippines, adding 600+ people.
Integrated a video surveillance acquisition company during COVID.
Restructured Austrian wireless organization, reducing technology costs by €30M.
Restructured European wireless organization, reduced operating expenses €100M+
Negotiated IT Outsourcing deal which saved €55M annually over seven-year agreement.
Developed turnaround strategy for a failing wireless ISP in India
Orchestrated turnaround of an Enterprise Communications company that improved EBITDA +50%.

Skills

Deep knowledge and expertise in wireless and security industries
Entrepreneurial and innovation mindset
M&A Integration, outsourcing deals & contract/vendor management
Company transformations, strategic realignments, and sourcing strategies
Process redesign, automation, and continuous improvement
C Level/Board experience, Senior leadership, and people development
Mentoring and advising Start- and Scale-ups

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ADVISROS

DR. Klaus-Jürgen Krath

Leader | Team Worker | Engineer | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

An experienced leader in the Telco business with strong track record in radio and network architecture. Always striving for meaningful innovation in technologies and processes and implementing them . Focusing on the people, cost, quality and customer needs. International mindset and cooperation experience.

Career

2020 - Date: Krath-TecCon, Owner and MD, Consulting
2018 – 2019: Deutsche Telekom AG, Leader New Technologies (IoT, 5G, …)
2013 – 2018: Deutsche Telekom AG, SVP Engineering Services
2000 – 2013: DeTeMobil and T-Mobile International, EVP Radio Network Engineering
1996 – 2000 DeTeMobil, Leader Systemtest BSS
1991 – 1996 DeTeCon, Project Engineer Mobile Communications

Degrees

1991 Dr.-Ing. / PhD Electrical Engineering
1985 Diplom Electrical Engineering

Projects

Introduction of GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR in mobile networks
Establishing and enhancing IoT-platforms
Creating international skill centers and their processes
Transformation from waterfall to agile
Establishing service culture and focus on customer needs
Building strong business relationships
Managing vendors and partners

Skills

Mobile networks technology – engineering and management
Working and organization principles – waterfall – process - agile
Management of people and teams – local and across boundaries
Growing people
Program / project management
Quality improvements – products and processes
Identifying and fixing the core of the issues

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ADVISROS

Slobodan Keseljevic

Leader | Entrepreneur | Team Player | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Senior tech executive with 20+ years of leadership and management consulting experience in IT, banking, IOT, cyber security and telecommunication industry. Headed big corporate organizations, as well as startups and SME’s. Advised management boards on IT strategy, digital and business transformation. Recognized for amplifying organizational productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction rate by formulating best-in-class strategies and encouraging team to achieve designated tasks as well as improve performance. Stellar record of spearheading complex and large-scale transformation, M&A, and innovation projects/initiatives from ideation to delivery phase.

Career

2016 – dato SMS Data – Investor and Advisor; Off-Wego - world’s most advanced Ad-Hoc networking technology
2020 – 2022; Radar Cyber Security - CTO
2016 - 2020: BMC Strategy Consultants - Director
2013 - 2016: A1 Telekom Austria – Head of Strategy and Change Management
2010 - 2013: A1 Telekom Austria – IT Director
2009 - 2010: Telekom Austria, Head of BSS/OSS
2002 - 2008: mobilkom Austria, Head of IT CRM
2000 - 2002: mobilkom Austria; IT Project Manager – GPRS and UMTS implementation
1998 - 2000: EDS Austria; SW Development and Project Manager, Billing Implementation

Degrees

2008: Advanced Management Program – University for Business and Finance Vienna
1999: Postgraduate Studies – Software Engineering, College for Technology and Architecture Bern Switzerland
1997: MAS Mechanical Engineering, Technical University Vienna

Projects

Cyber Security: turnaround project, restructuring the company and portfolio
Banking Startup: Design of IT Governance and processes
Telco: core management team, merger of mobile and fixed network provider
Telco: after merge transformation, improving portfolio, processes, organization and IT
Mobile Forensic Company: strategy and business plan development
Banking Group: Design and Implementation of new group IT operating model
Banking Group: Implementation of Enterprise Architecture Management and IT target architecture development on the group level
Managing of vendors, third parties, out- and insourcing activities, negotiating major contracts on operator and supplier side, advising on due diligence projects
Leading telco digitalization and automation projects
Product management for several IOT and telecommunication products

Skills

Deep knowledge and extensive expertise in IT, banking, IOT, cyber security and Telco industry
Merger and acquisitions, in- and outsourcing deals & contract and vendor management
Strategy finding / technology and business
Agile / SW development / Portfolio Management
Change Management: Company transformations, strategic realignments, and sourcing strategies
Enterprise Architecture Management
Product design and development
Process digitalization, automation and continuous improvement - Management sparring partner

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ADVISROS

Martin Klein

Leader | Entrepreneur | Team Worker | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Co Owner of Trainconsulting GmbH. Systemic Organisation Consultant and Change Management Expert with 18 years of Telco/IT background. I focus on bringing IT and business closer together, building future proof organistions and designing large scale transformation processes.

Career

2017 - Date: Co Owner Trainconsulting GmbH
2017 - Date Systemic Organisation C onsultant
2015- 2017: Deutsche Telekom, Digital Transformation Manager
2014 - 2015: T Mobile Austria, VP Strategy
2007 - 2013: T Mobile Austria, VP Technology Excellence
1999 - 2006 Senior Project Manager and Network Service Development
1999 - 2006 T Mobile Czech Republic (Expat) Billing System Migration

Degrees

2000: MSc / Business Informatics, TU Vienna
2020: MSc / Organisation Management Systemic Change Management Steinbeis University Berlin

Projects

Merger, site question and integration (paper industry)
Agile transformation of an IT service provider (banking & financial services)
Holding organisation redesign supporting scaling and growth (manufacturing)
Organization development, booking platform spin off (public transport)
IT trategy, culture change, leadership team development (public sector)
Design and implementation of big roomp lanning conferences (telecommunications)
Change qualification for internal transformation roles (pharma, public sector)

Skills

Deep knowledge and extensive expertisen designing change and transformation pocesses
Organisation Design and Restructuring
Digital strategy and business model dvelopment
Executive Coaching Sparring(public transport)
Leadership Team Development
Service Designer (S’WLAK, Service Design Network SDN)
Project Management (PMI)
Product Development

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HEINRICH LAKATHA

Leader | Team Worker | Communicator | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Experienced and empathic leader in large infrastructures. Likes to drive change and motivates people to be part of it. Designs the value chain based on the experience from many different roles. Engineer and financial expert. Creates maximum value with limited resources. Distinguishes sustainable business opportunities from technology hypes.

Career

2021 - Dato: Actreon GmbH – Founder and Owner
2013 - 2021: Magenta Telekom, SVP Networks
2012 - 2013: Expert Consultancy
2009 - 2012: Alcatel-Lucent, Director Services Central Europe
2009 - 2011: Tetron Sicherheitsnetz GmbH, Board Member & Rollout
2007 - 2009: BASE NV/SA, CTIO
2003 - 2007: Alcatel, Head of Network Development, General Project Manager
2001 - 2003: ABB Telecom, Area Manager Construction
1997 - 2001: ABB Building Systems, Controller & Commercial Manager
1991 - 1996: ABB Energie AG, Projectmanager Power

Degrees

1991: DI Electrical Engineering (MsC)
1992: Business Administration
1993: Diploma Foreign Trade

Projects

Integrated network strategy & execution
Best network
Various large outsourcing projects
Towerco setup
Processes and guidelines fiber rollout
Project controlling suite
M&A and integration (installation company, fixed operator, cable operator)
Infrastructure and network sharing
Network operator migration of a large customer base
New technology introduction (Software and cloud network functions, O-RAN)

Skills

Develop strategy AND implement it
M&A
Value Chain optimization and outsourcing
Managed network / infraco / netco
Public Safety & public-private partnership
Mobile, Fixed, Cable
Fixed wireless access (FWA)
People management during change
Turnaround & restructuring
Rollout
Construction
Infrastructure companies
E2E services
E2E processes and tooling

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ADVISROS

Karin Göttlich

Business Development Project Manager | Geoscientist

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

With over 15 years in the energy sector, Karin is a dedicated executive project manager who thrives in tackling challenging issues and adeptly finding successful solutions by leveraging comprehensive industry knowledge. Throughout her dynamic career, she has assumed various roles as a senior project manager, showcasing versatility and exceptional stakeholder management skills. Karin's consultancy offers a unique blend of experience, passion, and a proven track record, providing projects with strategic insights and effective solutions in the dynamic energy landscape.

Career

2023 - Dato: Green Earth Solutions | Founder & Entrepreneur
2012 – 2022: OMV AG | Business Development PM & Explorationist
2014 – 2015: OMV Tunisia | Team Lead | Tunisia
2011: GeoSphere Austria | Geomagnetics researcher
2011: Joanneum Research | Geothermal Exploration
2008: PGS | 3D Seismic acquisition | Morocco
2006: Schlumberger | Drilling & Measurement | Turkmenistan

Degrees

2010: Dipl.-Ing. | MSc., Raw Materials and Environment Geology | University of Leoben
2009: BSc., Applied Geosciences | University of Leoben

Projects

Transitioning petroleum industry standards to the renewable energy industry
Low Carbon Business | Business Development Project Manager for renewable energy opportunities in a mid-size energy company | identify & assess
Corporate wide business intelligence tender | Project Manager & moderator in corporate-wide tender process with corporate wide stakeholder management (70+ people).
New Ventures & Business Development: Feasibility Studies | Business Development PM | coordinating teams (4-10 people) on technical, financial and legal evaluations | Play Analysis
Author and Architect: Pioneering Standards and Guidelines for Cutting-Edge Methodologies | Subsurface data integration | Play Analysis
Digital solutions for business development opportunities | Enhanced market and opportunity analysis through FME models for big data integration
DigitUP: Transforming OMV into a digital enterprise | concept development and advisor

Skills

Business Development Project Manager
Strategy planning and development
Concept development & implementation
Big data & Digitization in the energy sector
Interdisciplinary FME collaboration
Exceptional leadership & moderation skills
Entrepreneurial and visionary mindset
Market Analysis & Business Intelligence
Exploration & Development processes
PM Feasibility Studies & Tender processes
Raw materials and critical minerals required for the energy transition
Stakeholder management (incl. C-level, joint venture partners, vendors)

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ADVISROS

Roland Schleicher

Leader | Team Worker | Entrepreneur

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Customer-centric leader, passionate about driving top- und bottom-line growth through rigorous customer orientation and digitization. Unique international career combines MBA with 10 years in top level consulting and 6+ years in multiple C-level roles in telecom and FttH industry. Proven track record of delivering results in operations functions, in turnaround and business-building situations.

Career

2023 - Dato: EGT: Founder, Consulting firm
2018 – 2023: Tele Columbus / PŸUR: COO
2018 – 2023: Tele Columbus / PŸUR : CIO/CDO
2016 – 2018: Tele Columbus / PŸUR : Chief Business Transformation Officer
2011 – 2016: McKinsey & Company UK: Associate Partner
2007 – 2011: Accenture: Consultant for IT strategy & transformation
2004 – 2005: Siemens Germany: Software Engineer

Degrees

2006: MBA in Global Management (USA)
2004: Dipl. / Master, Wirtschafts-Informatik

Projects

Heading operational turnaround for mid-size telecommunications operator
Steering organization and leading teams through restructuring, cost cutting & growth
Introducing customer focus and service orientation in all areas of telecoms company
Developing fibre infrastructure (FttH) rollout, process and commercial model
Leading multiple digital transformations from strategy definition to implementation, on operator and IT vendor side
Acting as senior advisor on due diligence projects
Developing and implementing technology architecture, including CRM implementation
Introduced agile way of working, and digital operating models between business/IT
Managing of vendors, third parties, out- and insourcing activities and negotiating major contracts on operator and supplier side

Skills

Deep knowledge and extensive expertise subscription-based business models
Combining analytical problem solving rigor (McKinsey-trained) with business acumen and hands-on mindset
Track record in operational value creation programmes (sales, CX, process, IT)
Digital transformation expert, understanding business and IT
Merger and acquisitions, PMI Fibre infrastructure (FttX)
Customer experience transformation
Process digitalization, automation/AI and continuous improvement
IT transformation (architecture, system landscape, infrastructure, cyber risk)
In- and outsourcing deals in BPO and IT

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ADVISROS

Vladimir Klein

Leader | Team Worker | Entrepreneur

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

More than 30 years professional experiences in Telecommunications, gaming and banking sectors. Leading IT and Technology organizations delivering services in several European countries. Strong knowledge in digitalization, Cloud, agile, IT architecture, M&A and organizations restructuring. Group Chief Technology Officer and BoD member Fortuna Entertainment group. Responsible for all customer online & retail services for 5 countries - CZ, SK, PL, RO, CRO

Career

2021 - Dato: Group CTO and BoD member Fortuna Entertainment group
2020- 2021 Regional CIO CETIN group
2017- 2020 CIO Moneta Money Bank a.s.
2016-2017 Senior VP Service Delivery Deutsche Telekom PanNet
2014-2016 CTIO T-Mobile Czech Republic
2013-2014 VP Network Development T-Mobile Czech Republic
2008-2013 VP Service & Network Operations T-Mobile Czech
2005-2008 Manager Service management T-Mobile Netherlands
1998- 2005 Manager IT, T-Mobile Czech Republic
1997-1998 IT System Administrator, Radiomobil a.s.
1993-1997 IT expert, Czech Saving Bank a.s.
1992-1993 IT Developer, Tesla a.s.

Degrees

2015: Executive MBA, Sheffield Hallam University
1992: Dipl. Ing. / Master in Electrical engineering, TU Kosice SK

Projects

Modernization of online front-ends and mobile apps for several countries
Scaled agile implementations including lean portfolio management
Restructured several IT organizations for better performance and efficiency
Migration bank applications into public cloud infrastructure including regulator negotiations
Executed several due diligences, M&A deals and post merge integrations
Established BCM and DR processes for IT and Network organizations
Led several core platforms modernizations and replacement: CRM, Billing, Card Payment, Betting platform Several datacenters migrations
Negotiated and implemented national Mobile Network sharing deal for 2G,3G and 4G
Executed IT separation for InfraCo and ComCo for PPF Telco group

Skills

Scaled agile and portfolio management
DD and M&A IT and security evaluations
Security, BCM and DR architecture and processes
Enterprise architecture
Companies mergers and separations
Insourcing and outsourcing IT & services
Organizations restructuring
Mentoring

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Thomas Stüttgen

Leader | Team Worker | Value-Focus

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Seasoned Business Manager with 25 years leadership experience and profound background in business development, account management and project management. I offer comprehensive Interim Management and Business Development services to business units in small to large enterprises. Based on a career on supplier and customer side that spans from software development to consulting to business management, from start-up to corporate, from owner-led business to industry leader, I bring in deep expertise, high flexibility and a fully customer and value focused mindset to support and empower your business.

Career

2025 - Dato: Managing Director Endeavor 4U
2024 – Dato: Independent Business Consultant & Manager
2021 – 2023: Amdocs, Customer Business Executive for Deutsche Telekom Group, Swisscom, SITA
2018 – 2021: Amdocs, Sales Director for Deutsche Telekom Group
2015 – 2017: Amdocs, Consulting Partner
2014 – 2014: Amdocs, Consulting Director
2009 – 2014: Reply, Head of BSS and Value Added Services
2006 – 2007: Amdocs, Consulting Manager
2001 – 2006: Amdocs, Development Group Leader & Project Manager
2000 – 2001: GeoVision, Head of Development
1995 – 2000: Ziegler Informatics, Software Developer & Team Leader

Degrees

1995: Diploma Mathematics
2008: Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP)
2024: Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I)

Projects

Multi-account Business Management and Business Development
Growing start-up units from inception to effectiveness
BSS & OSS modernization and consolidation programs
Business leader for large scale BSS externalization and integration for a leading German communication service provider
Setup and execution of large-scale mobile apps factory
Conception, placement and implementation of communication service provider enterprise sales tools, tariff/expense optimization and gamified CRM/sales tools
Rollout of Identity Management system
Implementation and launch of innovation services in mobile internet pioneer days

Skills

Leadership – ranging from startup development units to managing key account teams and multidisciplinary business and technical groups.
Account Management – Defining and implementing strategies with full responsibility for profitable business operations in highly intricate customer environments.
Business Development – consultative and value-based approach to cultivate relationship networks, formulate value propositions, and secure fair contracts.
Project Management – Executing strategic business projects in the capacity of a project manager, supervisor, or advisor.
Telecommunications – Highly proficient in business and IT processes, systems, and technologies

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ADVISROS

Petr Bocek

Leader | Team Worker | Strategist

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Senior manager with 100-day experience in telecommunications. Strong product and project management skills. Proactive and solution focused. Vendor management and negotiations. M&A experience from scouting, due diligence to SPA and 100-day planning. Experience with multi-national company environment with local and global reporting structures and responsibilities. Strategy, planning, budgeting. ESG consulting for SME companies. Managing small and large teams. Strong focus on values and culture.

Career

2022 – present: Salve Terra: Co-Founder & Partner, ESG consultancy
2019 – present: Consultant, leading FMC and TV project for large CEE Telco Group
2018 – 2019: Director, Fixed Mobile Program, Telenor BG
2017-2018: General Manager Bulgaria | Director Business Development CEE, Puzzle (cloud call centre provider)
2014 – 2017: Exec Director, Business (B2B) Marketing and Sales, Telenor Bulgaria
2011-2013: Director, Fixed Mobile Convergence, Telenor Serbia
2000 - 2010: Various management positions within product and services area at Vodafone Czech

Degrees

1999: Mgr./ Master, Economics

Projects

Vodafone live implementation in Czechia – first mobile internet portal in CZ
Vodafone OneNet – implementation of first fixed-mobile proposition implementation in the CZ and within Vodafone Group
B2B FMC offering launch in Serbia – transformation of Telenor Serbia from mobile only to FMC B2B operator
Creating brand new strategy and deliver on it for whole B2B segment in Telenor BG
Introduction of B2C fixed and TV proposition and platforms in 4 countries in CEE
Leading M&A project, evaluating small ISPs
Complete management of fixed device portfolio across 5 countries in CEE, incl. vendor management, negotiating, specification , e-auction, selection and management/operations via TR69/ACS

Skills

Deep knowledge and extensive expertise in Telco industry incl. FMC
Entrepreneurial and innovation mindset Merger and acquisitions
Vendor management
Company transformations, strategy development incl. mindset shift / explanation
Proposition and USP development
Product management and development
People management and leadership ESG consulting
Strategy development and exec plan preparation based on the strategy
Corporate culture building

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ADVISROS

Tomas Chastril

Business development | New trends

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

A highly accomplished sales and business development executive with a proven track record of driving significant growth and market expansion across the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. With over two decades of experience, I excel in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, cultivating key partnerships, and leading high-performing teams to achieve exceptional results, demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique cultural and economic landscapes within the CEE region and a demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to both quickly evolving markets and technological advancements.

Career

2010 – Dato: CEE region telco/IT/consum.el. consultant
2024 – Dato: Recommerce group CEE, Sales Manager
2023 ZTE CZ & SK, Account Director 2021 – 2022 Inseego CEE, Regional Sales Manager
2012 – 2021 TCL CZ & SK, Country Manager
2007 – 2013 Sagemcom CZ & SK, Sales Manager
2010 – 2012 Iomega (EMC) CZ & SK, 2006 – 2007 AutoMax group CZ, Kez Account Manager
2001 – 2005 Czech Telekom CZ, Senior KAM Retail
1997 – 2001 Kodak CZ, Digital Channel Manager
1997 AutoCont CZ, Key Account Manager

Degrees

2002: CIMA-A Czech institute of marketing
1994: Mechanical high school with CAD spec.

Projects

Since beginning of my carrier bringing new technologies to CEE region (digital photography, xDSL services and gateways, IP TV, 4G / 5G smartphones, Internet of Thinks, Fix Wireless Access and Mobile Broadband devices, circular economy, ESG)
Drove carrier business growth across Eastern Europe, managing key groups accounts and securing strategic partnerships
Extensive experience in developing and managing sales channels for leading technology companies
Early career experience in FMCG, and retail sales, building a strong foundation in key account management and marketing strategies
Regional strategy and business development, focusing on sustainable technology solutions and circular economy principles

Skills

CEE market expert Regional strategy development
Key account management
360 sales and marketing leadership
Channel strategy & development Product portfolio management
Business partnership cultivation
Negotiation and contract management
Revenue optimization
Sustainable business practices
Circular economy

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ADVISROS

Gernot Greimler

Tech Leader | Innovator | Entrepreneur

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Leading technology and data-driven organizations across industries (Magenta TelCo & Entertainment, ERSTE Bank & tech2people in Health Care), with a strong focus on AI, cloud, and Big Data. Experienced in scaling high-performance teams, driving innovation, and managing strategic partnerships. Entrepreneurial mindset with expertise in digital transformation, automation, and funding acquisition. Proven track record in developing cutting-edge tech solutions and fostering business growth.

Career

2024 - Dato: Founder Data Prospectors
2020 – 2024: CTO & Managing Director, tech2people, Healthcare Sector; Data, App & MDR 2018 – 2020: Head of Data Mgmt & Big Data, Magenta Transformation, Insourcing, Technology
2005-2018: Several Roles in chronological order: Software Engineer, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Team Lead & later Line Manager at ERSTE Group Implementation in data space, regulatory projects, Liquidity Risk, ALM, Mutual Investment Funds

Degrees

2010: MSc. / Information System Management
2003: Ing / IT & Organization

Projects

Leading the development of a multi-agent RAG system for data-driven decision-making
Scaling a high-performance tech team and driving innovation in AI-driven therapy solutions in the space of highly robotic therapy
Developing and executing market entry strategies, securing multi-million public funding
Managing global partnerships and vendor relationships for strategic expansion
Driving data management, Big Data, and predictive analytics initiatives in telecom
Implementing cloud strategies to optimize costs, scalability, and cutting-edge technologies
Leading enterprise-wide risk management and ALM system architectures in banking
Spearheading DevOps, AI/ML, and automation projects across industries
Co-founding a cloud data science startup, developing advanced Web & Data solutions

Skills

Expertise in AI, data engineering, and cloud computing
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on innovation and scalability
Strategic leadership in tech-driven business transformations
Managing mergers, partnerships, and public funding acquisitions
Product development in AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making
Cloud strategy, cost optimization, and advanced infrastructure design
Driving digitalization, automation, and process optimization across industries

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ADVISROS

Holger Witte

Strategist | Advisor | Team Player

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Experienced Senior Manager in the Telco industry, with strong track record in people management, network strategy development as well as network design & deployment for operators in Russia, Czech Republic and Germany. Profound knowledge in network and frequency spectrum strategy, regulatory framework, cost management and vendor& contract management. Driving cooperation projects with competitors (RAN sharing) and partners. Owner and managing director of Witte RAN Consult GmbH.

Career

2025 – Dato: We4U Senior Advisor
2022 - Dato: Witte RAN Consult GmbH, Owner and MD, Telco Consulting
2011-2022 Telekom Deutschland GmbH, several VP-Roles in Integrated Network Strategy, Network Planning& Deployment
2009-2011 T-Mobile Germany, SVP Radio Networks
1999-2009 T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s. Prague, VP Radio Networks
1998 Deutsche Telekom Asia Pte Ltd. Singapore, Project Manager Mobile Netw.
1996-1998 RadioMobil a.s. Prague, Head Netw. Impl.
1994-1998 Deutsche Telekom, International Business Development
1993-1994 MTS Moscow, Infrastructure deploymentPartner

Degrees

1989: Dipl.-Ing Electrical Engineering

Projects

Initial Plan& build for network launch of MTS Moscow and T-Mobile Czech Republic
Heading RAN network strategy& design for Deutsche Telekom 4G/5G network in Germany
Design & execution of several RAN modernization programs and vendor swaps
Heading the development of an Integrated network strategy (fixed/mobile)
Mid-/long term spectrum strategy development
Heading negotiation and introduction of several active and passive RAN sharing deals with competitors
Telekom Deutschland Lead for TowerCo contract negotiation during M&A process
Advisor to infrastructure and RAN vendors, analysts and investors

Skills

Strong expertise in telco network strategy& evolution
3 decades of experience in network design& roll out
Development and introduction of long-term frequency spectrum strategies
Vendor management and contracting Active and passive network sharing deals
Cooperation deals with infrastructure partners
TowerCo contracting & cooperation
Regulatory affairs background (Germany)
Process optimization
Network efficiency& cost cutting programs
People management and leadership

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Thomas Müller

Leader | Team Worker | Transformer

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Internationally oriented senior executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in top management positions within the IT/telecommunications industry and the public sector. Broad professional expertise e.g. in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance complex, as well as in IT-, project-, and transformation management. Passionate about initiating, leading and driving change and transformation as a precondition to improving performance.

Career

2020 - Date BWI GmbH, Chief Risk and Chief Compliance Officer, Member of the Executive Board
2017 – 2019 T-Systems International GmbH, VP Central Risk Management
2013 – 2017 T-Systems International GmbH, VP Solutions & Projects
2009 – 2012 T-Systems International GmbH, VP Transformation Management
2003 – 2008 T-Systems International GmbH, Head of Delivery Mgt & Strategic Projects
1996 - 2003 Deutsche Telekom AG/ DT France SARL, Senior Expert/Director Business Support

Degrees

1993 - 1996 Dipl. Internationaler Betriebswirt, Bachelor of Business Administration, Dipl. European Business Administration

Projects

Establishing a comprehensive Risk Mgt System comprising of Compliance, Internal Controls, Information Security, Data Protection and Enterprise Risk Mgt
Developed, introduced an lead initiatives (e.g. “Project Assurance”, “stop the bleeding”) to safeguard successful delivery of multi Million IT outsourcing projects
Developed a company wide framework to reduce complexity in processes and governance documentation
Successfully transformed the “traditional mindset” in Governance functions into a “Customer orientated” mindset
Formed a global community of project managers including training and certification programs, methodologies and “handbooks” for Transition & Transformation projects
Lead restructuring and transformation projects of international organizations

Skills

Implementation & Management of Risk Mgt & Compliance Systems
Integrating Risk Mgt with Operational & Performance Steering
Turnaround and crisis management
Transformation and Change Mgt in processes and large scale organizations
Project & Project Portfolio Management
Setting up management and performance steering systems
Management of International and cross cultural teams and leaders
People management and leadership
25+ years in IT/Telco industry and Public Sector

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Dieter Specht

Leader | Team Worker | Value Focus

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Experienced business manager with over 25 years of leadership experience and a solid background in sales processes, account management and project management.

I offer comprehensive services in the selection and development of managers and employees in sales positions, in the development of sales strategies and account plans as well as in the improvement and implementation of sales processes.

Career

2025 – dato: Endeavor 4U
2023 – 2024: Senior Advisor Telecom Strategy Consulting, Deutsche Telekom AG
2010 – 2023: Leiter Region Ost Geschäftskunden, Telekom Deutschland GmbH
1997 – 2009: Leiter Vertriebsteam Geschäftskunden, T-Systems International GmbH
1995 – 1997: Accountmanager, Deutsche Telekom AG
1992 - 1995: Accountmanager, Oracle Deutschland GmbH
1986 – 1992: Systementwickler, Nixdorf Computer AG

Degrees

2024: ISO10667 zertifizierter Beobachter für Personalauswahl
1986: IT-Systemkaufmann

Projects

Conception and transformation of product salespeople into trusted advisors
Conception and introduction of inside sales teams for key accounts
Implementation of system solution sales
Conception and advice on the introduction of strategic deal management
Conception and advice on the introduction of specialist sales teams

Skills

Management of key account teams Management coaching
Personnel selection - implementation of personnel selection procedures in accordance with ISO10667
Account management - strategy development and implementation
Project management - implementation of strategic company projects in the role of project manager or consultant
Telecommunications - very good knowledge of business and IT processes, systems and technologies

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Holger Knoepke

Driving transformation and growth, supported by AI where it adds value.

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Over 25 years of international executive leadership in corporate and VC/PE-backed companies, built on a foundation in strategy consulting and senior roles up to EVP level. Expertise in business realignment, digital platform development and scaling technology-driven models, with a strong track record of delivering transformation, business growth and AI-driven innovation across telecommunications, mobility and technology. Focused on strategic clarity, disciplined execution and measurable impact.

Career

2025 - dato: Senior Advisor & Interim Manager
2024 - 2025: KONUX (AI/IIoT Scale-up), Client Executive Partner Central Europe
2023 - 2024: Xantaro (Network Solutions Provider), Interim Head of SW-based Solutions
2018 - 2023: Deutsche Bahn, Deputy CDO & Head of Digital Strategy / Head of Startup-Accelerator
2000 - 2017: Deutsche Telekom Group, VP/SVP/EVP Roles (Strategy, Product & Innovation, Connected Home, Customer Marketing)
1996 - 2000: Booz Allen & Hamilton, Management Consultant
1992 - 1996: Unilever, Product Management / Trainee

Degrees

2002 - dato: Executive education: Corporate Finance (Harvard), General Management (LBS), AI/GenAI (MIT, Oxford Saïd Bus School)
1992: B.A. (Honours) in European Business Administration / Dipl.-Betriebswirt (Middlesex University / ESB Reutlingen)

Projects

Digital & Business Transformation

Strategic positioning of a mobile communications operator
Development of a group-wide data, digital and technology strategy
Implementation of an AI-based chatbot platform to digitalize customer interactions
Strengthening the effectiveness of a start-up accelerator
Improvement of passenger flow management through digital solutions
Realignment and agile transformation of a product & innovation organization
Turnaround of the rail business for an AI/IIoT scale-up

Business Building & Scaling

Market launch and international scaling of an IoT/Smart Home platform business
Development and Europe-wide rollout of a mobile communications innovation
Development of a software- and service-based business for a PE-backed network solutions provider
Performance boost in customer marketing through data-driven optimization

Skills

Strategic transformation & business realignment
Digital & tech strategy (incl. data & AI) Business building & scaling of digital platforms
AI-, data- & IIoT-driven innovation Product & portfolio management (incl. agile transformation)
P&L management & commercial steering (incl. performance improvement)
Go-to-market & international expansion
International executive leadership
Industry expertise in telecommunications, technology & rail
Experience across corporate, VC and PE-backed environments

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Johannes Gungl

Leader | Consultant | Developer

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Over 10 years in C-level positions I share my experience to drive growth and profitability in competitive industries. Vast experience in the development and roll-out of fiber-optic networks combined with deep knowledge of and insight in the regulatory environment of the telco industry. I am supporting start-ups on their way from foundation to rapid growth and scale-up. Advising on Public Policy on Austrian and European level as the foundation to secure an advantageous business environment.

Career

2022 – 2025: COO Alpen Glasfaser GmbH
2022 – 2024: MD of RML Infrastruktur GmbH
2019 – 2022: Founder and MD of JG Management Consulting
2014 – 2019: CEO of the Austrian Telecom & Postal Regulatory Authority
2008 – 2013: Head of Legal, Regulatory & HR Orange Austria
2006 – 2008: General Counsel Coca-Cola HBC Austria
1999 – 2006: Head of Legal & Regulatory Tele.ring
1989 – 1999: Citykom Austria Telekommunication
1996 – 1998: Wienstrom

Degrees

1995: Mag. / Law Degree University of Graz
1996: Post Graduate European Law
2005: Controlling Diploma

Projects

Advising Financial Investors on fiber rollout projects in the Austrian market
Development and acquisition of Fiber projects with over 300.000 households and € 1 bn Investment against strong competition
Set-up of greenfield open access fiber company securing € 90m state aid and € 113m bank financing
Designing and carrying out the first 5G auction in Austria in 2019 (3600 MHz)
Designing of the 2020 Multiband auction in Austria (700/1500/2100 MHz)
Advising global Tech company on EU regulatory affairs
Chairing the Board of Regulators of Electronic Communication (BEREC) in 2018 supporting the implementation 5G technology in Europe
Landmark market consolidation M&A procedures

Skills

Development and implementation of fiber infrastructure projects
Start-up specialist for transformation from foundation to rapid growth
Expertise in telco regulatory affairs with outstanding international network EU Public Policy
Securing state aid funding
M&A experience from landmark cases Negotiating redundancy payment schemes for company restructuring
People Management and Leadership
Target orientation
Value based management

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Thomas Henkel

Leader | Team Worker | Value-Focus

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

A business manager with 30 years of experience in leadership roles at C-Level in the fields of business development, operations and project management. I am able to offer comprehensive support in a variety of areas, including sales, customer onboarding, logistics, carrier management and retention. I am able to provide support to companies of all sizes in the field of interim management and business development. I have professional experience in a variety of roles, ranging from team leadership to the position of Chief Operating Officer. My experience encompasses both owner-managed businesses and large corporations. I am a highly flexible, knowledgeable and customer-focused professional.

Career

2025 – dato: Senior Adviser and Trainer 2016 – 2025: 1&1 Telecommunication SE, COO CustomerCare
2014 – 2016: Henkel Training, Trainer in Personnel and Organizational development
2013 – 2014: Vodafone D2, Head of Operations Technology & Systems
2008 – 2013: Arcor AG, Head of Operation, Projekt Manager Integration at Vodafone
2004 – 2007: Vodafone D2, Head of Operations, nearshore and offshore development
2002 – 2004: Vodafone D2, Head of CallCenter
2000 – 2001: Telering Austria, Head of Customer Service
1992 – 2000: Mannesmann Mobilfunk, department Manager Customer Service
1989 – 1992: Savalis, Commercial manager

Degrees

2014 Nature coach
2001 Business Economist
1989 Surveying engineer

Projects

Implementation of new AI solutions and platforms in customer service
Negotiation and conclusion of a new collective agreement
COO and restructuring in a matrix organization
Merger of large companies (Arcor/Vodafone, D2/Vodafone and 1&1/Drillisch)
Setup and execution of large-scale CallCenter inhouse, nearshore and offshore
Implementation of a new omnichannel solution for 5,000 employees
Rollout of Workforce Management system for 3.000 employees
Implementation and launch of nearshore and offshore activities
Development of new organizational models and operation, including implementation and Change Management Communication
Development and change in operational processing in logistics

Skills

23 years of professional experience, culminating in a position as a member of the management board of two of Germany's largest telecommunications companies.
Telecommunications – Highly proficient in business and IT processes, systems, and technologies
Thanks to my 34 years of practical experience in a wide variety of management positions, companies, and industries, I understand the language of employees, managers, and companies.
I enjoy taking on new challenges from employees and managers in an increasingly global and networked environment. As a trainer and consultant, my focus is on people and sustainability from an ecological and economic perspective. The individual promotion of the strengths of each person and the entire team leads to new strength for the team and the company or organization.

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Mario Meir-Huber

Leader | Entrepreneur | Team Worker | Senior Advisor

About

Career

Degrees

Projects

Skills

About

Experienced Manager in the field of Data (Data Science, AI, Data Engineering) and Cloud Computing for 10+ years. Successfully managed Teams and lead them to growth. Thought leader in the topic with international speaking engagements at flagship events (e.g. WeAreDevelopers, GITEX, London TechWeek) and book author. Know-how in different industries, worked as data leader in TelCo and Insurance. Startup Mentor and Advisor Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation mindset. Working with Data Communities in Vienna & Globally

Career

Rolling out the Data Strategy on Board Level in 2 international corporations: A1 Telekom, UNIQA Insurance Group
Creating and Maintaining the portfolio of Data Projects
Running the project for international management data, integration and cross- and upselling analytics
Executing different projects and digitalizing the company (e.g 4G network optimization with Data & AI, TV Analytics, Marketing Analytics, ...)
Learning Paths: implementing Data Learning Paths in the organizations to become data driven
Presentations at international Events about Data & Data Strategy: WeAreDevelopers, GITEX Dubai, London TechWeek and many more
Author of the Book “Cloud Computing” and Co-Author of “Data Science Handbook”

Degrees

2015: Mag. Wirtschaftsinformatik (JKU Linz)

Projects

Introduction of GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR in mobile networks
Establishing and enhancing IoT-platforms
Creating international skill centers and their processes
Transformation from waterfall to agile
Establishing service culture and focus on customer needs
Building strong business relationships
Managing vendors and partners

Skills

Data Strategy planning & execution
Digitalization Management
Entrepreneurial and innovation mindset
Presentation Skills: Keynote Speaker at large international Events
Deep Know-How on Digitalisation Technologies: Cloud Computing, Big Data
Cloud Architectures, Data Architectures
People management and leadership
Boosting business development and company evolution
Mentoring and advising Start- and Scale-ups
Process optimization
Good knowledge and expertise in Telco & Finance industry, focused on Data
Extensive knowledge on Data

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Senior advisor network

European telecom context

Selective partner ecosystem

Focused support for complex telecom situations

BUSINESS ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT

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RADIO SITE ASSESSMENT

BUSINESS RESILIENCE

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MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY CONSULTANCY

A curated network of senior telecom practitioners

Alois Schrems

André Stark

Blaz Zupan

Bruno Orth

Christian Stangier

Danjin Saletovic

Georg Serentschy

Gerald Klima

Helmut Spudich

Lutz Schade

Margit Kropik

Martina Saric

Michael Keller

Michael Kickinger

Michael Zambiasi

Imma Baumgartner

Ruediger Koester

Thomas Rosendahl

Kim Larsen

Stefan Groß

Sven Gschweitl

Wasif Masood

Frank Meywerk

Jim Burke

Klaus-Jürgen Krath

Slobodan Keseljevic

Martin Klein

Heinrich Lakatha

Karin Göttlich

Roland Schleicher

Vladimir Klein

Thomas Stüttgen

Petr Bocek

Tomas Chastril

Gernot Greimler

Holger Witte

Thomas Müller

Dieter Specht

Holger Knoepke

Johannes Gungl

Thomas Henkel

Alois Schrems

André Stark

Blaz Zupan

Bruno Orth

Christian Stangier

Danjin Saletovic

Frank Meywerk

Georg Serentschy

Gerald Klima

Helmut Spudich

Heinrich Lakatha

Jim Burke

Kim Larsen

Klaus-Jürgen Krath

Lutz Schade

Mario Meir-Huber

Margit Kropik

Martina Saric

Michael Keller

Michael Kickinger

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