Benjamin Mikuska - Strategy Consultant

Q: Where is Benjamin based?

Benjamin is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Benjamin speak?

Benjamin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Hungarian (Advanced), Japanese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Benjamin have?

Benjamin has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Benjamin has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 25 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 months . Note that Benjamin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Benjamin's latest experience?

Benjamin's most recent position is Strategy Consultant at International Strategy and Innovation Consulting .

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

In recent years, Benjamin has worked for International Strategy and Innovation Consulting , International Organizational Consulting , VR Startup in the Sports Industry , Mid-sized Environmental Technology Company , and International Company .

Q: Which industries is Benjamin most experienced in?

Benjamin is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Banking and Finance , and Energy . Benjamin also has some experience in Manufacturing , Information Technology , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Benjamin most experienced in?

Benjamin is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Product Development , and Marketing . Benjamin also has some experience in Sales , Project Management , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Benjamin worked in recently?

Benjamin has recently worked in industries like Energy , Automotive , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Benjamin worked in recently?

Benjamin has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Product Development , and Sales .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025

3 months

Strategy Consultant

International Strategy and Innovation Consulting

Developed and led a business development strategy for the renewable energy vertical
Systematic lead generation and relationship management with existing clients
Acquisition of new projects and budgets
Development and communication of new consulting offerings
Conducted market and trend analyses as well as expert interviews
Supported client pitches and marketing activities
Sustainable strengthening of the funnel and expansion of growth potential

Apr 2025 - Sep 2025

6 months

Strategy Consultant

International Organizational Consulting

Analyzed existing sales and organizational structures
Developed a new sales strategy
Designed a reorganization focused on efficiency
Initiated AI-based process automation
Accelerated decision-making processes and standardized procedures
Created a foundation for scalable growth

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025

5 months

Strategy Consultant

VR Startup in the Sports Industry

Conducted a market and competitive analysis
Sharpened the value proposition and offering structure
Developed an Omni-Channel marketing strategy focusing on the web presence
Created a clearly positioned and bundled offering for scalable marketing
Broadened lead funnel, increased conversion rates, and noticeable revenue growth

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

11 months

Strategy and Sales Consultant

Mid-sized Environmental Technology Company

Analyzed existing sales processes
Developed a new sales strategy
Conducted workshops on sales vision, customer segmentation, and OKRs
Supported the implementation of a CRM and PMO system (Monday)
Customizations, process automations, and employee training
More efficient workflows, increased transparency, and strengthened cross-team collaboration
Revenue increase of approx. 25%

Dec 2023 - Apr 2024

5 months

Project Lead

International Company

Led a cross-functional team to redesign the customer app
Added new products and services
Redesigned the information architecture and all UX flows
Incorporated new brand guidelines, UI designs, and tone of voice
Used an agile approach to speed up development and deliver on time

Jun 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 7 months

Strategy and Product Consultant

German Automotive Group, Financial Services Division

Development of a global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform as a SaaS solution
Definition of business logic, features and user flows based on regulatory requirements
Support for roll-outs in international markets
Product strategy workshops to develop the roadmap and features with internal teams
MVP launch in five pilot markets, followed by global scaling
Standardization of AML processes, improved service quality and cost savings

Mar 2023 - Jun 2024

1 year 4 months

Venture Consultant

Innovative AI Startup for Content Protection and Monetization

Strategic direction and MVP design
Target group analysis and refinement of value propositions and features
Development of B2C and B2B models
Development of communication strategies and support during fundraising
MVP release, building a B2C user base and acquiring B2B pilot customers

Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

11 months

Project Lead

LichtBlick SE

Development and market launch of the flexible energy product "StromWallet"
Leading a team of 8–12 internal and external experts
Responsible for project roadmap, value proposition, marketing strategy and business case
Prototyping, user tests and integration into B2B services
First 100% flexible offering on the German market

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

5 months

Project Lead

Kuka Germany GmbH

Leading a cross-functional team on behalf of the Chief Innovation Officer
Research: market and trend analyses, industry benchmarking, expert interviews and trade show visits
Final report with executive summary and presentation for investment decisions
Identification of validated business opportunities at the intersection of AI and robotics

Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

5 months

Head of Product Department (Interim)

LichtBlick SE

Co-leading the Energy-as-a-Service business unit with the Head of Business Operations
Managing three Scrum teams and the strategic roadmap
Building an independent operational infrastructure with a high level of automation
Growing the team from 30 to 120 in the first year
Increasing revenue from five-digit to seven-digit annual figures

Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 6 months

Project and Process Consultant

LichtBlick SE

Set up the first fully in-house lead acquisition process
Designed the customer journey and automated processes
Conducted internal service training
Wrote user stories for development teams
Increased leads, customers, and revenue for initial scaling

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

7 months

Project Manager, Product Owner, and Scrum Master

Niterra EMEA GmbH

Designed and developed the mobility platform ParkingMatch
Developed the business model and marketing strategy
Coordinated the Scrum team
Ran product tests with over 150 testers, including live analytics
Launched an MVP in the German market

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

5 months

Project Manager and Innovation Consultant

SWICA Krankenversicherung AG

Led a team through the discovery and product development phase for SME services
Prepared and conducted design research (interviews, observations, immersions)
Transcribed and synthesized research findings into opportunity spaces
Presented the results to a steering committee
Supported integration into business processes and development of new innovation initiatives

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

4 months

Venture Consultant

Rapid Peaks GmbH

Validated the entry into e-sports talent scouting
Conducted design research, prototyping & testing of business assumptions
Developed a business case and target group analysis
Facilitated product development workshops
Provided decision basis for investments in the new business model

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

6 months

Commercial Lead and Product Owner

Wirecard AG

Conceptualized an e-commerce chatbot for SMEs
Defined technical requirements and led market launch
Conducted user research, service blueprints, value proposition design, and UX journeys
Developed the business model and pricing strategy
Coordinated business partners and business development
Successfully tested in the DACH region and prepared for a global rollout

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

3 months

Method Coach and Trainer

Generali Schweiz AG

Training 20 international employees in Design Thinking and Rapid Prototyping
Teaching agile and user-centered design methods for HR innovation and transformation
Developing new ideas to reshape internal HR services and processes
Goal: Increase satisfaction and reduce service costs

Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

5 months

Project Manager and Method Coach

A. P. Moller-Maersk Group

Set up an internal accelerator program in Copenhagen
Coached the first cohort (9 teams of 5 people)
Conducted user research, opportunity discovery and prototyping
Generated numerous business opportunities for the company's future
Established the accelerator and trained innovation evangelists

Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

3 months

Trainer and Coach

Deutsche Bundesbank

Trained about 20 employees in Design Thinking, User-Centered Design and Agile Management
Promoted digital transformation in event management
Combined synchronous theory workshops with asynchronous virtual project work
Supported knowledge transfer and application of new methods
Results: Development of initial digital products and services

Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

2 months

Innovation Consultant and Method Coach

Gruner + Jahr Germany GmbH

Developed three new service platforms for the Digital Business Unit
Designed business models, USPs, personas and user journeys
Provided strategic clarity for projects and applied Design Thinking methods
Successful follow-up of business assumptions by the client

Sep 2018 - Oct 2018

2 months

Innovation Consultant and Method Coach

Hilti AG

Ran a workshop series for the Data Analytics Leadership Team
Trained in agile and user-centered design methods
Developed internal products and services for controlling and analytics
Result: Valuable new ideas and business concepts for future projects

Dec 2017 - Oct 2018

11 months

Venture Consultant and Head of Product

E.ON SE

Leading an agile team to develop the Home Improvement & Renovation B2C platform
Platform concept, user research, service blueprint and UX flows
Marketing strategy, campaign management and conversion funnel management
Securing project funding and successful market launch

Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

2 years 1 month

Methods Coach and Trainer

OSRAM GmbH

Coaching selected participants of the Executive Talent Program
Training in Design Thinking, Lean Startup and Rapid Prototyping
Promoting agile and innovative leadership skills
Goal: Preparing for a leadership role in a global organization

Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

5 months

Innovation Consultant and Foresight Researcher

Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG

Strategic foresight research on the digital tax advisory firm
Analysis of new business areas and development of products and business models
Rapid prototyping with lead users and internal experts
Supporting the Chief Strategy Officer in investment decisions

Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

4 months

Project Lead

PlanetHome Group GmbH

Redesign of the internal CRM platform for B2C and B2B real estate financing
Business analysis, UX research, user journey design and prototyping
Click-through prototype with technical requirements and printed customer journey
Impressing the steering committee at the 2-day UX workshop

Oct 2016 - Oct 2019

3 years 1 month

Program Designer and Methods Coach

Medien.Bayern GmbH

Head coach for the Media Entrepreneurship Program (MEP) and Media Entrepreneurship Fellowship (MSF)
Weekly coaching and support for startups and founders
Topics: Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Business Modeling, Value Proposition Design, Pitch Training and Financial Planning
Increasing the number of successful program alumni

Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

3 months

Innovation Consultant and Methodology Coach

E.ON SE

Optimization of the employee onboarding platform and processes
Development of innovative solutions and on-the-job training in Design Thinking, UX design, and rapid prototyping
Creation of numerous concepts and requirements for cost savings and user satisfaction

May 2016 - Jun 2016

2 months

Project Manager and Innovation Consultant

E.ON SE

Leading an e-mobility innovation project
Acting as liaison between the project team and internal stakeholders
Methodology coaching in innovation methods
Developing new business opportunities and securing funding
Training innovation ambassadors

Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

4 months

Innovation Consultant and Methodology Coach

OSRAM GmbH

Developing new products and services in the lighting market
Conducting the Double Diamond process: problem definition, opportunity discovery, idea development, rapid prototyping, and user testing
Teaching the design process and bringing new business ideas to life

Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

4 months

Innovation Consultant and Methodology Coach

OSRAM GmbH

Innovation project in the smart city business unit
Identifying and validating new business opportunities
Coaching in Design Thinking, co-creation, and rapid prototyping
Securing funding and further development of service ideas

Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

3 months

Innovation Consultant and Methodology Coach

Royal Bank of Scotland

Digital transformation in the retail banking business
Leading the project team through the innovation process
Developing new business opportunities and presenting them to senior management
Ensuring funding through B2C and B2B channels

Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

6 months

Product Manager

Wirecard AG

Launch of the smartband mobile payment wearable
Defining product requirements and lead management
Pricing strategies and partner presentations
Rollout at a major European music festival

Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

6 months

Product Manager and Strategy Consultant

Wirecard AG

Designing a points-based loyalty platform with admin and merchant portals
Creating user stories and epics using Scrum
Training business development, account management, and sales teams
Successful launch and revenue growth through upselling

Jan 2015 - May 2015

5 months

Innovation Consultant and Methodology Coach

Syngenta Group

Design research in the seed R&D process: expert interviews, market research, and trend analysis
Identifying innovation opportunities to increase revenue
Improving data quality through digital solutions to reduce costs in the R&D process

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Energy, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Automotive.

Media and Entertainment

Energy

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Project Management, and Finance.

Strategy

Product Development

Marketing

Sales

Project Management

Finance

Summary

My guiding principles: Innovate. Transform. Lead.

For over 12 years, I have led complex innovation and venture projects focusing on scalable products, data-driven validation, and team-oriented leadership. With more than 50 projects across 15 industries, I bring broad and interconnected industry knowledge from corporate, mid-market, and startup environments.

My approach: tackling uncertainties with clarity and analytical depth. Whether as a product strategist, venture architect, or service designer: I combine strategic thinking with pragmatic implementation. My work is data-driven, human-centered, and entrepreneurial. I support organizations in developing and validating innovation concepts and MVPs, scaling products and services, and building high-performance operating models. In addition to in-depth analysis using mixed-methods research, I leverage modern technologies to increase speed, efficiency, and impact.

I have built my leadership experience in project management and interim management roles as well as serving as the managing director of a digital agency. I lead conscientiously and with trust to enable teams sustainably in their tasks.

Skills

Innovate

Discovery & Needfinding: Market And Trend Analysis, Competitive Benchmarking, Jobs-to-be-done Analysis, Ux & Foresight Research, Mixed-methods Research, Insight Synthesis, Definition Of Opportunity Fields, Persona Development, Storytelling
Product & Service Innovation: Design Sprint Facilitation, Idea Generation & Concept Evaluation, Solution Framing, Innovation Scoring & Prioritization, Rapid Prototyping & User Testing, User & Customer Segmentation, Mvp Development, Go-to-market Strategies
Business Design & Market Strategy: Venture Architecture, Business Model Design, Value Proposition Design, Service Blueprints, Customer Journeys Mapping, Customer Adoption Strategy, Business Process Design, Pricing And Revenue Model Design, Business Case Design

Transform

Digital Transformation: Technology Scouting & Integration, Evaluation & Integration Of Ai Technologies Into Business Models, Processes, And Products, Building Automated Processes & Tools, Scaling Business Models, Processes & Organizational Structures
Corporate Venturing & Innovation Management: Innovation Portfolio Management, Venture Building & Clienting, Intrapreneurship, Accelerator & Incubator Programs, Open Innovation & Co-creation Models, Startup Scouting & Evaluation, Commercial & Strategic Due Diligence
Agile Product Development: Taking On Interim Agile Roles (E.g., Head Of Product, Design Strategist, Business Analyst, Product Owner), Implementing Product Development Processes (E.g., Dual-track Agile), Coaching & Leading Agile Teams

Lead

Leadership & Team Development: Taking On Interim Leadership Roles, Building & Leading Interdisciplinary Teams (Especially In Crisis Or Scaling Situations), Managing Complex Transformation And Growth Projects, Team Development & Performance Enabling, Introducing And Embedding Agile Methods & Organizational Structures, Realigning Business Models & Processes, Developing & Implementing Transformation Roadmaps, Stakeholder Communication & Change Enablement
Innovation Culture & Knowledge Transfer: Competency Development In Innovation, Business Design, And Agility, Coaching And Support For (Corporate) Startup Teams, Trainer & Speaker On Innovation Methodology And Entrepreneurship

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Hungarian

Advanced

Japanese

Elementary

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 33

Experience in Media and Entertainment 4.5 y

Avg length 7 m

Longest experience 3 y

Expertise

Recent roles Strategy Consultant, Strategy and Sales Consultant, Project Lead

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Energy, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Strategy, Product Development, Marketing

Profile

Created

October 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Benjamin based?

Benjamin is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Benjamin speak?

Benjamin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Hungarian (Advanced), Japanese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Benjamin have?

Benjamin has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Benjamin has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 25 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 months. Note that Benjamin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Benjamin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Benjamin would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategy Consultant, Strategy and Sales Consultant, Project Lead.

What is Benjamin's latest experience?

Benjamin's most recent position is Strategy Consultant at International Strategy and Innovation Consulting.

What companies has Benjamin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Benjamin has worked for International Strategy and Innovation Consulting, International Organizational Consulting, VR Startup in the Sports Industry, Mid-sized Environmental Technology Company, and International Company.

Which industries is Benjamin most experienced in?

Benjamin is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Banking and Finance, and Energy. Benjamin also has some experience in Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Benjamin most experienced in?

Benjamin is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Product Development, and Marketing. Benjamin also has some experience in Sales, Project Management, and Finance.

Which industries has Benjamin worked in recently?

Benjamin has recently worked in industries like Energy, Automotive, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Benjamin worked in recently?

Benjamin has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Sales.

What is the availability of Benjamin?

Benjamin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Benjamin?

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