Description

Transformation- and crisis-management–focused executive with 25+ years of experience delivering high-impact change across complex global environments. Expert at stabilizing and scaling digital and technology organizations under pressure. Trusted by corporate leadership and clients to bridge business and IT, accelerate performance, and lead strategic transformation across ecommerce, digital, and IT organizations. Track record of leading international teams (200+ FTE), managing €50M budgets, and driving execution across Europe, China, and North America.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Native or bilingual
German
Fluent
Portuguese
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Lisbon (up to 50km)

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CTO (interim)
January 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)
Portugal
• Prepared a digital-first startup's technology organization for scalable growth.
• Designed and launched core technology function and delivery roadmap.
• Reduced time-to-market by 20% and improved system reliability.
Digital Innovation AG
Principal Consultant, Head of Digital Enablement at
January 2021 - January 2024 (3 years)
Germany
• Led digital transformation for Nespresso, defining operating model and transformation roadmap.
• Secured board-level buy-in by aligning transformation objectives with regulatory and operational priorities.
• Initiated and led the firm's digital transformation practice.
Adidas Group
VP Digital Products (interim)
January 2018 - January 2020 (2 years)
China, ME, USA
• Built and led global product organization for all consumer-facing digital solutions.
• Delivered e-commerce platform and capabilities contributing to €4B in sales.
• Implemented agile delivery process across 200+ staff with €50M budget.