Christian Schön - Commercial Director/CFO

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 3 months . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Commercial Director/CFO at MEV Independent Railway Services GmbH .

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

In recent years, Christian has worked for MEV Independent Railway Services GmbH and Bureau Schön – Innovation & Finance .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Healthcare , and Manufacturing . Christian also has some experience in Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Legal , and Strategy . Christian also has some experience in Project Management , Investments and M&A , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Legal , and Strategy .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

5 years

Commercial Director/CFO

MEV Independent Railway Services GmbH

CFO, authorized signatory, commercial managing director: finance, HR, IT & organization, grants
Achieved reorganization and 100% growth in staff and revenue in four years with constant fixed costs
Improved negative equity ratio to plus 30%
Implemented a modern IT and reporting system

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

CFO & Co-Founder

IB Lab GmbH

Led the spin-off and setup of a startup in AI-based medical imaging
Secured funding (national, EU) and venture capital financing
Hired key personnel within three months

Jan 2006 - Present

20 years 3 months

Vienna, Austria

Freelance consultant for business development in the tech sector

Bureau Schön – Innovation & Finance

Funding and innovation consulting
Financing consulting
IP management
Interim management

Jan 2005 - Dec 2017

13 years

COO/CFO

Braincon Group

Developed and managed highly profitable international soft loan projects in healthcare, information technology, and medical devices
Set up structured project financing (soft loans) in healthcare with minimal collateral
Managed projects for two successful spin-offs and ensured their financing and various grants

Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

6 years

Investment Manager

Horizonte Venture Management

Senior investment manager for investments in IT and industrial companies
Led all aspects of venture capital investments in Austria and Central/Eastern Europe, co-financing and grants
Achieved two successful exits and two turnarounds

Group Controller

RHI AG (Radex Heraklith Industrie AG)

Project Manager & Department Head

Rosendahl Maschinen GmbH

Assistant

Technische Universität Wien

Process Engineer

Thermopan GmbH

Business Developer, Controller

WIBEBA GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Transportation.

Information Technology

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Legal, Strategy, Project Management, Investments and M&A, and Human Resources.

Finance

Legal

Strategy

Project Management

Investments and M&A

Human Resources

Summary

Consultant with a passion for technology, business and numbers, with over 20 years of experience in innovation and consulting projects

Skills

Flawless Track Record In Implementing Business Models, Managing Financial Processes, Raising Funds, Executing Innovations And Startups, Driving Business Development, And Applying Financing Strategies Tailored To Each Company's Situation.
I Can Provide Solid Business Insights, Identify And Solve Problems, Deliver Projects On Time And On Budget, And Develop Dynamic Investment Programs.
Ability To Build And Maintain Professional Relationships With Colleagues, Management, And Other Key Stakeholders At All Levels To Drive Business Growth, Market Expansion, And Improve Company Culture.
I Have Solid Experience In Medical Technology, Software, And Machinery/plant Engineering.
Funding Consulting
Strategic Planning
Controlling & Reporting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Implementation, Control And Evaluation Of Measures
Business Models & Simulations
Corporate Financing
Contract Negotiations At All Levels
Contract Management
Data Collection & Analysis
Team Training & Leadership
Relationship Building & Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Project Management
It & Erp Projects
End-to-end Coordination
Broad Technical Understanding
Ip Management - Patenting
Business Development
Campaigns And Service Offerings
Microsoft Office Suite, Excellent Excel Skills
Ubuntu/linux
Erp Knowledge And It Projects To Implement Erp Systems
Databases And Data Warehouses (Sql & Queries)
Python Programming In Finance And Data Analysis (Data Science With Pandas, Tensorflow, Scikit, ...)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Vienna University of Technology

Master of Engineering · Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration · Vienna, Austria

Danube University Krems

Master of Business Administration · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Temporary Employment License

Technical Office License

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Information Technology 26 y

Avg length 4 y 7 m

Longest experience 20 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Austria)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Commercial Director/CFO, CFO & Co-Founder, Freelance consultant for business development in the tech sector

Main industries Information Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing

Main business areas Finance, Legal, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 3 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Commercial Director/CFO, CFO & Co-Founder, Freelance consultant for business development in the tech sector.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Commercial Director/CFO at MEV Independent Railway Services GmbH.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for MEV Independent Railway Services GmbH and Bureau Schön – Innovation & Finance.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. Christian also has some experience in Transportation.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Legal, and Strategy. Christian also has some experience in Project Management, Investments and M&A, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Transportation.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Legal, and Strategy.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from Vienna University of Technology and a Master from Danube University Krems.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 2 certificates. These include: Temporary Employment License and Technical Office License.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

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