Arne Hodel - Managing Partner / Senior Consultant

Q: Where is Arne based?

Arne is based in Zürich, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Arne speak?

Arne speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Arne have?

Arne has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Arne has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Arne may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Arne's latest experience?

Arne's most recent position is Director at Deloitte Consulting AG .

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

In recent years, Arne has worked for Deloitte Consulting AG , Swiss Post , and ACIM GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Arne most experienced in?

Arne is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Banking and Finance , and Insurance . Arne also has some experience in Information Technology , Government and Administration , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Arne most experienced in?

Arne is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Human Resources , and Strategy . Arne also has some experience in Information Technology , Customer Service , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Arne worked in recently?

Arne has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Insurance , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Arne worked in recently?

Arne has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Human Resources , and Strategy .

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Zürich, Switzerland

Experience

Nov 2022 - Present

3 years 5 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Director

Deloitte Consulting AG

Overall management of the international program to implement the KYX solution for the regulatory traceability of global financial and goods flows
Steering the end-to-end integration of finance, logistics and compliance systems in a global network
Responsible for planning, budgeting, quality assurance and reporting to the global program committee
Leading interdisciplinary project teams and coordinating multinational stakeholders
Designing and negotiating strategic partnerships with technology and vendor partners
Ensuring smooth execution of all project phases from development to rollout in cross-regional markets
Building a global KYX ecosystem with high regulatory impact
Managing an international program with direct relevance for Deloitte Global
Establishing standardized interfaces between finance and logistics systems

Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

2 years 10 months

Bern, Switzerland

Head of Department & Program Manager Trusted Data Hub

Swiss Post

Program leadership for the design, development and launch of the Trusted Data Hub platform for secure management of corporate and customer data
Heading the technical and organizational migration from Post Login to SwissID
Building a cross-functional department for projects and partners responsible for the project portfolio, processes and method development
Strategic planning of product and business areas in digital identities
Close coordination with executive management, IT, data protection and external partners
Managing business cases for new products and participation models in digital services
Implementing a new, secure data platform architecture as a basis for digital communication services
Successfully migrating millions of user accounts to the SwissID environment without any system downtime

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Bern, Switzerland

Project Manager

Finform AG / PostFinance AG

Developed and implemented a customer onboarding and compliance solution (KYC / AML) under complex governance frameworks

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

Bern, Switzerland

Project Manager

Federal Office of Justice (EJPD ISC)

Led the planning and implementation of the eAsyl and eRetour systems as part of the federal asylum reform, including organizational restructuring

Jan 2008 - Present

18 years 3 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Owner & Managing Director

ACIM GmbH

Founded, built and led ACIM GmbH as a consulting and coaching company with an international client base
Managed projects in the telecommunications, financial services, insurance, healthcare and public administration sectors
Developed customized strategies for organizational development, digitization and leadership transformation
Took on roles as program manager, business analyst and executive coach
Responsible for budget, talent development and company growth
Established a value-driven business model focused on quality, sustainability and measurable customer results
Achieved long-term profitable growth with over 100% profitability
Strengthened customer loyalty through high-quality consulting and sustainable implementation
Expanded international project portfolios with a high success rate

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Bern, Switzerland

Principal Expert Consultant

Swisscom AG

International projects for business process optimization and rollout of the Managed Contact Center Solution

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

4 years

Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Head of IT

LTN Liechtenstein TeleNet AG

Setup of IT infrastructure and implementation of OSS/BSS systems for independent network operations

Jan 1995 - Dec 2003

9 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Manager

Accenture

Consulting and leading international CRM and telecommunications projects in Communications & High Tech

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.

Telecommunication

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Project Management, Human Resources, Strategy, Information Technology, Customer Service, and Operations.

Project Management

Human Resources

Strategy

Information Technology

Customer Service

Operations

Summary

Years of national and international experience in line and project roles as Managing Director, Senior Consultant, Project Manager and Business Coach. Founded a consulting and business coaching company. Visionary and Business Solution Architect driven to create end-to-end solutions. Deep knowledge of all customer interactions (Sales, Service, Customer Insight). Creative, highly committed and customer-oriented. Expert in banking, insurance, telecommunications and the public sector

Skills

Strategic Management
Business Development
Governance & Compliance
Program & Portfolio Management
Organizational Management
Business Transformation
Change Leadership
International Cooperation
Kpi & Performance Management
Leadership & Coaching
Microsoft Office
Sap
Salesforce
Jira
Confluence
Ms Project
Sharepoint
Bpmn
Crm And Erp Systems

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Education

Aug 2023 - Aug 2025

EBS University for Business and Law

M.A. Business, Specialisation in Coaching · Business · Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

Oct 1990 - Jul 1995

University of Freiburg (bilingual GER/FRE)

Licentiate in Business Administration · Business Administration · Fribourg, Switzerland

Aug 1989 - Jul 1990

University of Basel

Business Administration studies · Basel, Switzerland

Certifications & licenses

Agile Project Management (Scrum & SAFe Fundamentals)

Communication & Mediation Training

EBS

Conflict & Solution Facilitation

EBS

Certificate in Leadership & Strategic Change Management

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Telecommunication 31 y

Avg length 5 y 6 m

Longest experience 18 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Switzerland, Liechtenstein)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Director, Head of Department & Program Manager Trusted Data Hub, Project Manager

Main industries Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, Insurance

Main business areas Project Management, Human Resources, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Arne based?

Arne is based in Zürich, Switzerland.

What languages does Arne speak?

Arne speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Arne have?

Arne has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Arne has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Arne may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Arne be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Arne would be well-suited for roles such as: Director, Head of Department & Program Manager Trusted Data Hub, Project Manager.

What is Arne's latest experience?

Arne's most recent position is Director at Deloitte Consulting AG.

What companies has Arne worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Arne has worked for Deloitte Consulting AG, Swiss Post, and ACIM GmbH.

Which industries is Arne most experienced in?

Arne is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Insurance. Arne also has some experience in Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Arne most experienced in?

Arne is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Strategy. Arne also has some experience in Information Technology, Customer Service, and Operations.

Which industries has Arne worked in recently?

Arne has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Arne worked in recently?

Arne has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Strategy.

What is Arne's education?

Arne holds a Master in Business from EBS University for Business and Law.

Does Arne have any certificates?

Arne has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Project Management (Scrum & SAFe Fundamentals), Communication & Mediation Training, and Conflict & Solution Facilitation.

What is the availability of Arne?

Arne is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Arne?

Arne's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.