Maik Ludewig

Managing Director, Star Finanz Gmbh (Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe)

Star Finanz · Hamburg, Deutschland

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Strategic and operational development of the Sparkassen apps and the digital core platforms as the central customer interface of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe for more than 50 million users.

Advisory Board Member, Global Resilience Innovation Fund (Grif Vc)

Global Resilience Innovation Fund (GRIF)

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Strategic advisory for the Global Resilience Innovation Fund, the venture capital fund focused on deep tech and societal resilience. • Invests in technologies across defense tech, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity and crisis management • Combines military, technological and financial expertise to identify and evaluate high impact innovations • Supports founders in building scalable companies with significant operational and security relevance

Advisory Board Member, L3s Research Center

L3S Research Center · Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland

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Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) of the L3S Research Center for Artificial Intelligence at Leibniz University Hannover. • Supporting the L3S in shaping its strategic research agenda on trustworthy AI, data science and digital transformation • Strengthening collaboration between research and industry and fostering long term R&D partnerships • Enabling sustainable innovation pathways from scientific discovery to real world application

Lecturer Mba Digital Strategy & Advisory Board Member, Quadriga University

Quadriga University of Applied Sciences

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Lecturer and Advisory Board Member at Quadriga University, focusing on AI Strategy and Executive Education. • Advisory Board Member. • Lecturer MBA Digital Leadership & Digital Transformation - Focus on Data & AI. • Teaching Corporate Strategy and Managerial Economics.

Managing Director, Elevate Alpha Holdings

Elevate Alpha · Berlin, Deutschland

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Strategic Capital for Transformational Growth. VC, Business Angel Seed- & Pre-Seed Investments.

Founder & Managing Director, It Quadrat | Strategy & Execution for Digital Business Models

IT Quadrat

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Two decades of hands-on experience helping founders, executives, and corporates turn digital ambition into measurable results. • Founded a boutique consultancy focused on digital strategy, scalable business models, and data-driven transformation. • Delivered 50+ projects across E-Commerce, platform architecture, digital growth, and performance marketing. • Advised clients ranging from global enterprises to tech scale-ups – including BOSCH, Adobe, and Microsoft. • Bridged strategic vision and operational execution from concept to market penetration. • Built deep expertise in SEO, conversion optimization, agile methods, and lean MVP development.

Managing Director & Cpto, Oetker Digital (Oetker-Gruppe)

Dr. August Oetker KG - Die Oetker-Gruppe · Berlin, Deutschland

Leading the data- and AI-driven business transformation of the Oetker Group. • Driving AI-powered Business Reinvention and Consulting across the Oetker Group. • Turning data into decisions: Scalable AI and analytics for growth, efficiency, and innovation. • Leading cross-functional teams in AI, Data, Product, Design, Engineering, and Venture Building.

Managing Director & Cdo, All About Cake Gmbh (Oetker-Gruppe)

Dr. August Oetker KG - Die Oetker-Gruppe · Berlin, Deutschland

Realisation of significant synergies through strategic centralisation and digital process optimisation. • Built and scaled the digital ecosystem for Dr. Oetker’s Cake & Dessert segment across Europe. • Led global D2C and B2B2C strategy, including M&A and post-merger integration. • Developed platform architecture, unified customer experience, and centralized operations across 8 entities.

Manging Director & Cpto, Durstexpress Kg (Oetker-Gruppe)

Dr. August Oetker KG - Die Oetker-Gruppe · Berlin und Umgebung, Deutschland

Scaled a corporate startup from 50 to 3,750 employees and 16 logistics hubs within 18 months. Built one of Germany’s largest e-food platforms: >10,000 daily orders, 200+ HQ staff, nationwide reach. • Full responsibility for E-Commerce, Tech, Data, BI, Product, Engineering, DevOps, Security & Mobile. • Implemented strategic operating frameworks: Vision & Values, OKRs, execution alignment models. • Led digital due diligence, M&A, and post-merger integration (PMI) with Flaschenpost SE. • Boosted operational efficiency by +30% through smart time slots, mobile driver tools, and forecasting. • Increased conversion by +35% via native iOS app; reduced delivery delays by -23%. • Durstexpress was a data- and tech-driven venture within the Oetker Group.

Vp Product & Tech, Durstexpress Kg (Oetker-Gruppe)

Dr. August Oetker KG - Die Oetker-Gruppe

Chief Product Officer (Cpo), Executive Board Member @ Raisin (Weltsparen.De)

Raisin DS · Berlin Area, Germany

Built Raisin’s next growth engine through strategic product leadership and user-centric innovation. • Led product and customer experience at Europe’s leading platform for deposits and investments. • Built and scaled the Product & UX organization across 7 cross-functional teams. • Defined and executed Product Vision, Strategy & Roadmap for new verticals (e.g. ETF Robo Advisor). • Acquired 10,000+ new customers within the first 3 months of product launch. • Drove organizational development and agile transformation at scale. • Introduced Continuous Delivery, Agile Coaching, and DevOps standards to accelerate time-to-market. • Collaborated with partners such as Oracle, Temenos, and BNP Paribas on global banking integrations.

Head of E-Commerce @ Avenso Gmbh (Lumas | Whitewall)

Avenso GmbH (LUMAS | WhiteWall) · Berlin Area, Germany

Combined design excellence with commercial performance in a premium D2C environment. • Led global E-Commerce operations and P&L for premium art & photography brands across DACH, US, and international markets. • Scaled digital sales channels and improved conversion rates in a design- and brand-sensitive environment. • Built and led cross-functional teams in Product Management, UX, Content, Design, and Engineering. • Relaunched the online shops with modern architecture, driving performance and customer experience. • Developed and implemented the “E-Commerce Vision 2020” including roadmap, KPIs, tech stack, and automation.

Head of Shopmanagement @ Otto Group (Hermes Nextec)

Otto Group · Hamburg, Germany

Delivered digital acceleration for leading fashion brands through full-stack e-commerce orchestration. • Led full-service e-commerce operations and digital value chains for global B2C brands in fashion, sports, luxury, and lifestyle (e.g. adidas, Escada, Wrangler). • Managed the 360° service portfolio within the Otto/Hermes Group: procurement, logistics, fulfillment, shop software, performance, BI, marketing, finance, and customer care. • Directed cross-functional teams across product management, digital marketing, content, SEO, operations, and data analytics. • Drove international platform scaling across Europe, the US, and Asia with a focus on brand experience and operational efficiency. • Implemented data-driven KPI frameworks for funnel optimization and multi-channel performance control.