Athanasios Sarakatsanis - Digital Transformation / Due Diligence / AI Orchestration

Q: Where is Athanasios based?

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

Q: What languages does Athanasios speak?

Athanasios speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Athanasios have?

Athanasios has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Athanasios has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Athanasios may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Athanasios's latest experience?

Athanasios's most recent position is Senior Manager at valantic Management Consulting .

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

In recent years, Athanasios has worked for valantic Management Consulting , K&P Strategy Consultants GmbH , NTT DATA Germany , and Freelance Consultancy .

Q: Which industries is Athanasios most experienced in?

Athanasios is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology , and Healthcare . Athanasios also has some experience in Real Estate , Retail , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Athanasios most experienced in?

Athanasios is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Strategy , and Research and Development . Athanasios also has some experience in Customer Service , Product Development , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Athanasios worked in recently?

Athanasios has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Healthcare , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Athanasios worked in recently?

Athanasios has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Strategy , and Research and Development .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Hybrid

Senior Manager

valantic Management Consulting

Led bankable technical and commercial due diligences and IT carve-outs across hospitality, TIC energy, SaaS, and FMCG
Conducted comprehensive IT assessments for mid-market companies across the DACH region
Created pitch decks and sales materials driving new client acquisition in large-cap transactions
Managed customer-facing projects with complex stakeholder landscapes, providing CIO support in project management, portfolio management, and coaching

Sep 2022 - Apr 2024

1 year 8 months

On-site

Co-Founder & Partner

K&P Strategy Consultants GmbH

Co-founded consultancy and established client base across TMT, industrial tech, healthcare, and business services
Owned full P&L responsibility including HR, financials, strategy, and operational delivery
Delivered commercial and technical due diligences, target screenings, and value creation strategies

May 2019 - Aug 2022

3 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

Client Partner (Telco, focus: Telefonica Account)

NTT DATA Germany

Achieved 100% revenue growth and 30% improvement in commercial margin
Led a team of ~40 professionals and project specialists in a consulting environment
Expanded consulting services by bridging business strategy and IT capabilities to drive holistic client solutions
Improved multinational communication across Spain, LATAM, and India

May 2015 - Apr 2019

4 years

Munich, Germany

On-site

Senior Program Manager (Freelance)

Telefonica Germany

Senior program co-manager for digital transformation covering end-to-end process transformation and omnichannel initiatives with a €150M budget and 300+ FTEs
Co-led a PMI migration program with a €130M budget, 700 FTEs, and 250 sub-projects, managing delivery tracking and board-level reporting
Prepared board and SteerCo decision documentation, performed risk management, and managed stakeholder engagement

Jan 2015 - Dec 2022

8 years

Hybrid

Parallel Consulting Activities

Freelance Consultancy

Conducted commercial and technical due diligences for PE firms and corporate clients across CRM, healthcare, cybersecurity, operations management, real estate, workplace management, endpoint security, InsolvencyTech/LegalTech SaaS, and cloud storage
Performed target screenings in machine learning, cybersecurity, and business intelligence sectors
Delivered strategic consulting for corporate development projects, strategic maturity models, and IT strategy assessments

Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

1 year 11 months

On-site

Partner

infologis AG

Industries: Automotive (BMW, Audi - connected car, eMobility), Telecom, Retail/eCommerce, Financial Services
Focus: IT management, product development, CRM/SAP, digital strategy, VC portfolio

Jul 2008 - Jul 2012

4 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

On-site

Head of IT & PD

HiProCall (T-Venture)

Industries: Automotive (BMW, Audi - connected car, eMobility), Telecom, Retail/eCommerce, Financial Services
Focus: IT management, product development, CRM/SAP, digital strategy, VC portfolio

Jan 2003 - Dec 2009

7 years

On-site

CTO

accevis

SAP CRM Consulting, mostly for Siemens Enterprise Networks as Client

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Retail, and Automotive.

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Healthcare

Real Estate

Retail

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Strategy, Research and Development, Customer Service, Product Development, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Strategy

Research and Development

Customer Service

Product Development

Project Management

Summary

20+ years driving digital transformation and M&A excellence across automotive, telecom, and PE portfolio companies. Proven track record in building high-performing teams, scaling revenues (+100%), and delivering complex programs (€150M+ budgets).

Rare holistic generalist combining strategy, business, process, and IT expertise - exactly what the market demands in today's complex digital landscape. Expert in digital strategy, AI-powered process optimization, and end-to-end value creation from strategy to execution.

Why Holistic Generalists Win in Today's Market: The convergence of strategy, business, technology, and processes demands leaders who can navigate all dimensions. Pure strategists lack execution capability. Pure technologists miss business context. My unique combination of MBA-level strategic thinking, hands-on IT/CTO experience, process excellence (EFQM, SCRUM), and business P&L ownership positions me to bridge silos, drive holistic transformation, and deliver real value - not just recommendations.

Skills

Strategic Leadership: P&l Ownership, Team Scaling (40+ Professionals), C-level Advisory Across Pe And Corporate Environments
Digital Strategy And Execution: Connected Vehicles, Emobility, Omnichannel Transformation, Digital Business Models
M&a Excellence: 50+ Commercial And Technical Due Diligences, Target Screenings, Value Creation Strategies Across Tmt, Healthcare, Saas
Ai And Innovation: Ai Orchestration Across M&a And Strategic Consulting, Performance Optimization, Automated Slide Generation, Process Improvement (15-30% Efficiency Gains)
Sales And Growth: Sales Management, Pitch Deck Creation, Client Acquisition, Revenue Scaling (+100% At Telefonica Account)
Tech And Commerce Expertise: Deep Knowledge In Crm, Ecommerce (Hse24, Bmw Future Retail), Insurance (Allianz, Ergo), Saas, Blockchain, Quantum Computing Fundamentals
Ai-powered M&a And Strategy: Orchestrated Ai Tools For Due Diligence And Strategic Consulting, Reducing Analysis Time By 15-30% While Improving Insight Quality And Client Deliverable Excellence
Process Optimization: Implemented Ai-driven Process Improvements Across Project Delivery, Quality Assurance, And Client Reporting In Strategic Consulting Engagements
Automated Content Generation: Leveraged Ai For Pitch Deck Creation, Slide Generation, And Sales Material Production At Scale, Enabling Faster Time-to-market And Higher Quality Output
Innovative Tools And Platforms: Experienced With Leading Llms (Chatgpt, Claude, Etc.), Ai-powered Development Tools (Cursor), And Workflow Automation Platforms (N8n, Latenode) For Process Optimization And Efficiency Gains
Emerging Tech Expertise: Certified In Blockchain And Quantum Computing Fundamentals, Bridging Traditional Strategy With Cutting-edge Innovation
Industry Expertise: Automotive (Bmw, Audi), Telecom (Telefonica, Telent), Ecommerce/retail (Hse24), Financial Services (Deutsche Bank, Allianz, Ergo), Healthcare, Saas, Real Estate, Energy, Chemicals, Fmcg
Pe/vc Ecosystem: Direct Mandates With Emeram Capital Partners, T-venture, Goetzpartners, Alvarez & Marsal, Ca Commercial Advisory, Telescope Advisory, And Several Other Pe Houses; Deep Understanding Of Fund Perspectives, Value Creation Playbooks, And Portfolio Optimization
Community Engagement: Leadership Roles In Alumni And Educational Initiatives, Including Alumni Network Management And Financial/operational Oversight

Languages

German

Native

Greek

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2009 - Jun 2013

Henley Business School

Executive MBA · General Management · London, United Kingdom

Oct 1993 - Jun 1998

TU Munich

Diploma · Computer Science & Economics · Munich, Germany · 1.9

Certifications & licenses

Blockchain & Law Professional

Certified In Blockchain

Certified Scrumm Product Owner

Corporate Finance

Efqm

Process Management

Quantum Computing Fundamentals

SAP CRM Consultant

Tqm Coach

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Telecommunication 18.5 y

Avg length 3 y 11 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Manager, Co-Founder & Partner, Client Partner (Telco, focus: Telefonica Account)

Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology, Healthcare

Main business areas Information Technology, Strategy, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 9

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Athanasios based?

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

What languages does Athanasios speak?

Athanasios speaks the following languages: German (Native), Greek (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Athanasios have?

Athanasios has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Athanasios has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Athanasios may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Athanasios be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Athanasios would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Manager, Co-Founder & Partner, Client Partner (Telco, focus: Telefonica Account).

What is Athanasios's latest experience?

Athanasios's most recent position is Senior Manager at valantic Management Consulting.

What companies has Athanasios worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Athanasios has worked for valantic Management Consulting, K&P Strategy Consultants GmbH, NTT DATA Germany, and Freelance Consultancy.

Which industries is Athanasios most experienced in?

Athanasios is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Healthcare. Athanasios also has some experience in Real Estate, Retail, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Athanasios most experienced in?

Athanasios is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Strategy, and Research and Development. Athanasios also has some experience in Customer Service, Product Development, and Project Management.

Which industries has Athanasios worked in recently?

Athanasios has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Healthcare, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Athanasios worked in recently?

Athanasios has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Strategy, and Research and Development.

What is Athanasios's education?

Athanasios holds a Master in General Management from Henley Business School.

Does Athanasios have any certificates?

Athanasios has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: Blockchain & Law Professional, Certified In Blockchain, and Certified Scrumm Product Owner.

What is the availability of Athanasios?

Athanasios is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Athanasios?

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