Christian Wainowski-Private Equity Consultant (C2) - Value Creation & Strategy
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Private Equity Consultant (C2) - Value Creation & Strategy
Analysys Mason
- Conducted 25+ strategy projects across the European market, focusing on mid-cap portfolio companies in IT services, software, technology, and infrastructure
- Co-responsibility for the workstreams “Marketing”, “AI”, and the onboarding of new employees
- Promotion to Consultant 2 (C2) from March 1, 2025
- Conducted a full commercial due diligence (CDD) for a leading European football intelligence software provider, including customer and sales cube analysis, market and competition assessment, business plan review, and future growth strategy
- Delivered a comprehensive strategy review for a global enterprise content management software provider, covering market environment, competitive landscape, product offering, partner ecosystem, as well as customer focus and positioning
- Led international Voice of Customer (VoC) and Voice of Employee (VoE) programs for global leader in sewer rehabilitation, engaging 330+ companies and surveying 70+ employees across Europe, APAC, and North America
- Developed a strategic roadmap, vertical business plans, and a holistic sales strategy for a German control room solutions provider, resulting in detailed sales and strategy playbooks to drive market expansion
Participant Smile Bootcamp
Smile Venture Hub
- Participated in a 10-week accelerator program to accelerate early-stage HealthTech, MedTech and eHealth startups
Startup Mentor
Spark Lund
- Entrepreneurial coaching of other students at Lund University
- Empowered students to pursue their innovative ideas by providing guidance and support through the first steps of their journey
Venture Specialist (Internship)
Bitrock Digital Partners
- Conceptualized and validated new use cases for two technical innovations of a leading manufacturer of household appliances for further incubation
- Formulated various hypotheses and validated prioritized use cases according to market interest, technical feasibility and sales potential
- Actively supported the business development team in new customer acquisition
Strategic Advisor
The Mushroom Elixir
- Strategic guidance and operational advice including fundraising activities, brand positioning, and growth strategies
Entrepreneur in Residence
The Mushroom Elixir
- Designed and implemented the go-to-market distribution model for an early-stage food technology startup
- Responsible for various other strategic projects on the path to product-market-fit (e.g. evaluation of new partnerships, marketing strategy)
Bachelor Thesis Trade Marketing/ Event Management
Pirelli Deutschland GmbH
- Monitored and evaluated an integrated communication campaign initiated by Pirelli Deutschland in line with the International German Motorcycle Championship 2021 (IDM 2021)
- Planned content and independently implemented social media communication strategies
- Executed a variety of promotional and end customer campaigns
Working Student Marketing & Communications
Bertrandt AG
- Realized various intranet projects
Intern Marketing & Project Management
Bertrandt US Inc
- Assisted the executive board
- Supported in the planning, organization and execution of the pre-marketing process of an autonomous innovation platform on the road to CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Created several recruiting and marketing campaigns
Industry experience
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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Information Technology, Utilities, Automotive, Education, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Marketing, Strategy, Finance, Sales, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management.
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 3+ years of PE consulting and startup experience, delivering 25+ projects across IT, software, infrastructure, FMCG, digital health, and technology. Hands-on startup roles in digital health (eyetalk health) and FMCG (The Mushroom Elixir). Proven track record in project management, multi-stakeholder coordination, and leading high-impact projects in fast-paced settings.
Structured work approach, ownership mindset, and strong MS Office skills (especially PowerPoint). Experienced in business development, growth contexts, and translating complex topics into clear, actionable deliverables.
Skills
- Proven Track Record In The Swedish And German Startup Ecosystems Including The Use Of Innovation Tools Such As Business Idea Validation, Business Model Innovation, Market Sizing, Etc.
- Good Project Management Skills And Experience As A Project Lead
- Strong Interpersonal And Communication Skills
- Resilience, Organizational Talent, Hands-On Mentality, Problem-Solving Skills
- Ms Office 365: Powerpoint, Excel, Word
- Generative & Agentic Ai: Copilot, Perplexity, Claude, Chatgpt, Stable Diffusion
- Design / Prototyping: Miro, Canva, Figma, Capcut
- Organisation / Project Management: Notion, Trello
- Operating Systems: Windows, Macos
- Hobbies – Sports: Soccer, American Football, Weight Lifting, Kitesurfing
- Hobbies – Digital Media: Storytelling, Content Creation, Film/Video Editing
Languages
Education
Lund University School of Economics and Management
Master of Science · Entrepreneurship & Innovation · Lund, Sweden · 1,7 (B)
Aalen University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing & Sales · International Business Studies · Aalen, Germany · 2,0
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Christian is based in Munich, Germany.
Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Christian has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Private Equity Consultant (C2) - Value Creation & Strategy, Participant Smile Bootcamp, Startup Mentor.
Christian's most recent position is Private Equity Consultant (C2) - Value Creation & Strategy at Analysys Mason.
In recent years, Christian has worked for Analysys Mason, Smile Venture Hub, Spark Lund, Bitrock Digital Partners, and The Mushroom Elixir.
Christian is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Information Technology, and Utilities. Christian also has some experience in Automotive, Education, and Manufacturing.
Christian is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Strategy, and Finance. Christian also has some experience in Sales, Information Technology, and Project Management.
Christian has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Information Technology, and Utilities.
Christian has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Strategy, and Finance.
Christian holds a Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Lund University School of Economics and Management and a Bachelor in International Business Studies from Aalen University.
The availability of Christian needs to be confirmed.
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