About
I am a pragmatic, hands-on leader with more than 20 years of international experience at the intersection of business strategy, technology and transformation. After founding and scaling PMsquare across Europe and APAC, I joined Anaplan as Director Professional Services Central Region to help organizations bridge strategy and execution through connected planning, performance management and data-driven decision making. My passion lies in simplifying complexity, turning ambitious ideas into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. I enjoy building high-performing, customer-centric teams that deliver tangible impact and long-term value. 💡 Focus Areas: Business Transformation · SaaS & Cloud · FP&A & Planning · Leadership & Growth Strategy · AI-Driven Efficiency Outside of work I am happiest outdoors, hiking, cycling and cooking for family and friends and travelling.
Experience
Director Professional Services, Central Region
Anaplan · Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
Present
Leading Anaplan’s Professional Services organization for Central Europe with a focus on delivering measurable client impact through connected planning, transformation programs and data-driven performance management. Responsible for client success, delivery excellence and team leadership across multiple industries. Building and enabling high-performing teams that bridge business strategy and technology implementation to drive efficiency, agility and growth.
Investor | Advisor | Business Angel
· Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
Present
Supporting early-stage and scaling companies as investor, board advisor, and strategic consultant. Focus on SaaS, analytics, and global GTM strategies.
Managing Director (Germany)
PMsquare · Frankfurt & Remote
Present
➤ Supporting the German and US PMsquare operations in an advisory and part-time capacity. ➤ Providing input on strategic direction, client relationships, and cross-border initiatives when required. ➤ Focused on maintaining key relationships and supporting selective consulting opportunities aligned with long-term partnerships. ➤ Role transitioned to a lower engagement level following the integration of PMsquare APAC and personal shift toward venture and board-level involvement.
Founder & Ceo - Pmsquare Apac
PMsquare · Sydney Area, Australia
➤ Founded and led PMsquare’s APAC operations across Australia, Singapore, and the Philippines, growing the company into an $8M revenue consulting firm across 3 countries, employing over 50 staff and delivering enterprise-grade analytics solutions. ➤ Developed and executed go-to-market strategy for IBM Planning Analytics and SaaS-based FP&A solutions, securing high-impact clients in healthcare, financial services, and many other industrial sectors. ➤ Led cross-border project delivery, built local and international delivery teams, and implemented KPI frameworks and service delivery standards aligned with enterprise consulting models. ➤ Managed full M&A lifecycle leading to the strategic acquisition by Cornerstone Performance Management in 2016; facilitated post-merger integration and knowledge transfer and APAC expansion. ➤ Served as executive sponsor on digital transformation engagements across the region, providing C-level advisory and driving measurable outcomes in budgeting, forecast…
Cfo (Part-Time) & Early Stage Investor
ARTMO · Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
➤ Supporting ARTMO’s executive team with strategic finance, fundraising, and growth planning in a creator-focused, international marketplace. ➤ Advising on financial structuring, investor readiness, and operational scaling, with a focus on long-term sustainability and platform monetization.
Accredited Business Angel
Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND) · Germany
Active member of the German Business Angels Network, supporting early-stage ventures in SaaS, analytics, and tech-enabled services with capital and strategic expertise.
Venture Partner
Companisto · Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
Supporting portfolio companies with strategic input, investor readiness, and growth topics. Focus on data-driven, B2B-focused scale-ups across Europe.
Lecturer: Business Planning
Hochschule Macromedia | Macromedia University of Applied Sciences · Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
Lecturer for Business Planning in Executive MBA and Bachelor programs. Covered topics like entrepreneurship, financial modeling, and growth strategy.
Principal Consultant
Delivered analytics and performance management solutions using IBM Cognos tools. Focused on mid-sized enterprise clients and FP&A optimization projects.
Senior Consultant
Focus Strategies & Solutions
Led consulting engagements in financial planning and business intelligence. Helped expand the analytics offering in retail, logistics, and finance sectors.
Business Analyst
Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd., Australia
Rotational program in Controlling and Finance. Supported ERP readiness and audit preparation with data mapping and reporting improvements.
Management Trainee (Controlling)
Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Management Trainee Programm in the Department of Financial and Management Accounting. Focused on Management Reporting, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement and supportive IT solutions.
Education
University of Applied Sciences Wiesbaden
Diploma, International Industrial Engineering
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