Adnan Karabegovic - Chief Information Officer

Q: Where is Adnan based?

Adnan is based in Erkrath, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Adnan speak?

Adnan speaks the following languages: Bosnian (Native), German (Native), Croatian (Native), Serbian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Adnan have?

Adnan has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Adnan has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months . Note that Adnan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Adnan's latest experience?

Adnan's most recent position is Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH .

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

In recent years, Adnan has worked for ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH , Castolin-Eutetic Holding GmbH , and Visable GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Adnan most experienced in?

Adnan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Chemical . Adnan also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Adnan most experienced in?

Adnan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Adnan also has some experience in Strategy and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Adnan worked in recently?

Adnan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Chemical , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Adnan worked in recently?

Adnan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Erkrath, Germany

Experience

Oct 2021 - Present

4 years 6 months

Cologne, Germany

Chief Information Officer

ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH

Executed post-carve-out stabilization, system consolidation and cybersecurity uplift. Re-assessed system landscape and assets and designed new IT strategy for future. Implemented new IT operating model focusing on product-centric organization and re-internalization of critical resources.
Successfully designed new IT operating model of the company, based on massive reduction of external dependencies, insourcing of key positions and upskilling of employees.
Massive reduction of IT cost in the first three years (-40m$), bringing IT spend level below Gartner industry benchmark (1.27%).
Introduced new product-centric organization based on fusion teams between business and IT across the company.
Administered implementation of corporate-wide IT/OT cybersecurity program with more than 60 projects.
Continuous improvement of enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity maturity level with significant increase in the first two years (CMMI >3.5, C2M2 >2.5).
Governed successful implementation of the business transformation program within IT area by overachieving the savings target by $8m.
Initiated and created new cloud-based data management platform based on best-in-class technology.
Implemented first company-wide Microsoft Copilot AI program based on various business cases, leveraging GenAI and AgenticAI.

Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Chief Information Officer

Castolin-Eutetic Holding GmbH

Designed new corporate IT strategy post carve-out, emphasizing system consolidation, harmonization and cost control based on industry best practices.
Initiated and started company-wide ERP and CRM implementation programme based on MS Dynamics tech stack, creating a unified digital backbone.
Launched implementation of a new cloud-based enterprise data management platform to improve reporting and transparency for the PE sponsor.
Designed and began execution of cybersecurity awareness and risk mitigation program.

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Vice President Information Technology

Visable GmbH

Reorganized IT into a modern DevOps-centric structure, enabling faster collaboration between IT operations and development teams under a new structure with three units: business applications, operations and data.
Administered implementation of new SAP S/4HANA cloud-based system in Germany and France and its seamless integration with SugarCRM and BI environment.
Executed full migration to AWS, consolidating data centres and reducing infrastructure costs.
Implemented digital collaboration tools across the company based on Microsoft 365 technology.

Feb 2014 - Sep 2020

6 years 8 months

Paris, France

Group Chief Information Officer

MOTUL Group

Orchestrated programme management from conception to execution in SAP ERP, CRM, IBP, e-commerce and cloud-based collaborative platforms.
Utilised digital technologies to modify business processes, culture and customer experience while leading digital transformation programme.
Administered implementation of SAP ECC core model rollout across Russia, Singapore, China, USA, Mexico, Vietnam, Turkey, Japan and Brazil.
Spearheaded deployment of a global B2B e-commerce platform in 15 markets.
Optimised operational framework by introducing and implementing corporate standards for process documentation (BPML), project and change management (PMI) and IT service management (ITIL).
Executed CRM rollout programme in 13 countries and 19 entities.

Dec 2011 - Jan 2014

2 years 2 months

Solingen, Germany

Director MES / Process IT

Mefro Wheels GmbH

Managed corporate-wide IT, MES, CAQ and HR systems and led a high-performing team of 5 IT experts.
Enforced end-to-end compliance controls of ISO 22400-2 and drove adoption of ITIL and production indicator systems.
Boosted productivity and eliminated procedural inconsistencies by standardizing project and change management processes.
Governed successful implementation of MES and SAP in Turkey, Russia and China.

Nov 2006 - Nov 2011

5 years 1 month

Troyes, France

Head of IT

Mefro Roues France SAS

Directed complex IT processes and project management for international rollouts in MES and SAP PP/QM/HR.
Assessed processes, identified loopholes and developed strategies to improve effectiveness.
Improved operational performance by building a new team and resolving social issues within the previous team.
Reduced IT operations costs by 60% through standardization and automation.
Implemented SAP and related MES and CAQ systems in French and German sites.

Independent Economic Adviser and Management Consultant

Horbach Wirtschaftsberatung GmbH

Project and Team Manager for Process IT

Michelin Kronprinz Werke GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical, and Information Technology.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Chemical

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Strategy, and Business Intelligence.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Summary

Solutions-driven executive with extensive, international experience spearheading projects and programmes within Retail, Oil, Chemicals, and Automotive industry.

Demonstrated success devising IT strategies, leading Business Transformations, managing IT budgets, and leading deployment and maintenance of IT systems by driving high performing. Stellar record of leading and executing highly complex technological projects under strict deadlines. Credible history of establishing a set of validated and accepted procedures defining the most reliable practices within the company by standardising IT landscapes. Capable of combining field knowledge, insights, and skills and dealing with national and regional cultures at all management levels within an organisation. Strong footprint by building and leadership of high-performance multinational teams in different organizations. Proven track record of numerous IT modernization transforming technology from a cost centre into an asset.

Skills

Digital Transformation
Cost Optimisation
Business Transformation
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation
Process Optimisation & Business Growth
Team Leadership & Development
Data Management & Analytics
Stakeholder Engagements
Implementation Of Ai
Project & Program Management
System Deployments & Maintenance
Carve-outs And M&a
Erp & Infrastructure Management
It-service Management – Itil
Servicenow
Project Management – Pmi
Jira
Process Optimization – Lean Production
Kanban
Six Sigma
Cip
Sap Pp
Sap Qm
Sap Mm
Sap Hr
Sap C4c
Sap Scp
Sap Ibp
Sap Mii
Sap Po
Sap Cpi
Bpm – Aris
Uml
Signavio
Mind Manager
Visio
Linux (Suse)
Ms Windows Operating Systems
Mes – Gfos
Mes – Mpdv
Aspentech
Osi Pi
Opc Ua
Bi – Qlik
Power Bi
Oracle 10g/11g
Ms Sql
Sap Hana
Erp – Sap
Movex
Infor
Hansalog
Vm Ware
Sharepoint
Active Directory
Sccm
Jee
Rdbms
Xml
Java
C++
Pl/sql
Sql
Delphi

Languages

Bosnian

Native

German

Native

Croatian

Native

Serbian

Native

English

Advanced

...and 1 more

Education

Rheinisch Friedrich Wilhelm’s University of Bonn

Master of Science in Computer Sciences · Computer Sciences · Bonn, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ITIL v3

PMP – Project Manager Professional

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 18.5 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 6 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, France)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Chief Information Officer, Vice President Information Technology, Group Chief Information Officer

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Adnan based?

Adnan is based in Erkrath, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Adnan speak?

Adnan speaks the following languages: Bosnian (Native), German (Native), Croatian (Native), Serbian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Adnan have?

Adnan has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Adnan has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months. Note that Adnan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Adnan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Adnan would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Information Officer, Vice President Information Technology, Group Chief Information Officer.

What is Adnan's latest experience?

Adnan's most recent position is Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH.

What companies has Adnan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Adnan has worked for ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH, Castolin-Eutetic Holding GmbH, and Visable GmbH.

Which industries is Adnan most experienced in?

Adnan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical. Adnan also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Adnan most experienced in?

Adnan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Adnan also has some experience in Strategy and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Adnan worked in recently?

Adnan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Adnan worked in recently?

Adnan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Adnan's education?

Adnan holds a Master in Computer Sciences from Rheinisch Friedrich Wilhelm’s University of Bonn.

Does Adnan have any certificates?

Adnan has 2 certificates. These include: ITIL v3 and PMP – Project Manager Professional.

What is the availability of Adnan?

Adnan will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Adnan?

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