Alois Sillaber-Dr.
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Founder & Owner | AI Transformation Consultant & Executive Coach
Kleos - Consulting, Coaching & Project Management e.U.
Since the company was founded, ongoing consulting and coaching engagements for companies and organizations, mainly from publishing, healthcare, and the non-profit sector.
Current engagements and consulting focus areas
- Assessment and structured clarification of AI potential, starting point, opportunities, risks, and the next sensible step
- Identification and prioritization of AI use cases based on value, feasibility, risk, and organizational readiness
- Design of AI roadmaps and pilot projects as well as definition of roles, responsibilities, human oversight, and quality/approval logic
- Executive briefings, management workshops, and AI literacy and adoption formats for leaders and teams
- Executive coaching on leadership, role clarity, strategy execution, career change, and personal development
Managing Director
Springer-Verlag GmbH
- Overall responsibility for strategy, results, organization, and staff
- Average annual revenue growth of around 5% with full responsibility for revenue and results
- Strategy development and business development: execution of several M&A projects, development of new business models, and building of strategic partnerships
- Development and expansion of the healthcare business area with print, digital, and event offerings
- Development and launch of new newspapers, magazines, and online offerings in Austria and Switzerland, as well as building webinars and podcasts
- Integration of the Vienna site into global Springer Nature structures and establishment of new production workflows
- Development of a stable, values-based corporate culture; reduction of staff turnover to almost zero
Head of Editorial Department
Springer-Verlag GmbH
Operational program planning for natural sciences, technology, medicine, law, and architecture; revenue and results responsibility for the scientific book and journal program; leadership of a team of twelve employees.
Member of the Program Management Team (2003-2007) | Head of Editorial Department for Vocational Education (1999-2003)
öbvhpt VerlagsgesmbH & Co KG
Strategic program planning, product development, and budget responsibility; management of an editorial team with 5 employees; market research as well as acquisition and management of authors.
Project Lead "Praxis der Schulleitung"
RAABE-ÖBV Verlags-GmbH
Market research and concept development, management of authors/consultants, marketing, and budget responsibility.
Research Associate
Institute for Contemporary History, University of Graz
Research project “Stone Consciousness”; publications on Austrian contemporary history.
Organization, course management and teaching “German as a foreign language”
German in Graz
Organization and management of language courses as well as development of teaching materials.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Education, and Healthcare.
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Experienced in Strategy, Operations, Project Management, Human Resources, Product Development, and Research and Development.
Summary
Senior executive and independent consultant with more than 30 years of professional and management experience, including twelve years as managing director. Many years of experience in strategy, P&L, business development, leadership, and organizational transformation; since September 2025 focused on the business and organizational side of AI transformation as well as executive coaching.
In AI transformation consulting, I support companies and organizations in turning first ideas and individual initiatives into a prioritized, responsible, and workable AI agenda.
As an executive coach, I support leaders with questions around role, decisions, leadership, and change.
In both fields, my aim is to create clarity and develop solid next steps.
My AI consulting is value-first and tool-agnostic; technical implementation and software development are handled when needed by internal IT teams or specialized implementation partners.
Skills
- Ai Strategy, Transformation & Governance
- Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
- Management Advisory & Executive Sparring
- Business Development & Partnerships
- M&A / Corporate Strategy
- Stakeholder Management & Negotiation
Languages
Education
University of Graz
Dr. phil. · History · Graz, Austria
University of Graz
German Studies and History (teaching qualification) · Graz, Austria
Certifications & licenses
Trigon Diploma Program in Coaching
Trigon
Hernstein Manager Curriculum
Hernstein Management Institute
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
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Alois is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Alois speaks the following languages: German (Advanced).
Alois has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Alois has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 9 months. Note that Alois may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Alois would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Owner | AI Transformation Consultant & Executive Coach, Managing Director, Head of Editorial Department.
Alois's most recent position is Founder & Owner | AI Transformation Consultant & Executive Coach at Kleos - Consulting, Coaching & Project Management e.U..
In recent years, Alois has worked for Kleos - Consulting, Coaching & Project Management e.U. and Springer-Verlag GmbH.
Alois is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Education, and Healthcare.
Alois is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Project Management. Alois also has some experience in Human Resources, Product Development, and Research and Development.
Alois has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Media and Entertainment.
Alois has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Human Resources.
Alois holds a Doctorate in History from University of Graz.
Alois has 2 certificates. These include: Trigon Diploma Program in Coaching and Hernstein Manager Curriculum.
Alois is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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