Christoph Lerch - Interim Executive | Transformation & Restructuring

Q: Where is Christoph based?

Christoph is based in Mainz, Germany .

Q: What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months . Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Interim Executive | Transformation & Restructuring at Independent .

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

In recent years, Christoph has worked for Independent , kopa ventures , and PIA UDG (United Digital Group) .

Q: Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Media and Entertainment , and Retail . Christoph also has some experience in Information Technology , Professional Services , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Strategy , and Information Technology . Christoph also has some experience in Project Management , Sales , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Strategy , and Finance .

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Mainz, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Interim Executive | Transformation & Restructuring

Independent

Supporting companies in restructuring and transformation phases, with a focus on marketing and digital organizations.
Working on structure, decision-making, and operational execution in complex, politically sensitive settings.

Jul 2022 - Jul 2024

2 years 1 month

Managing Director

kopa ventures

Operational management of a private equity portfolio company in the sports & lifestyle sector.
Responsibility for restructuring, strategic realignment, and financial stabilization.
Reorganization of key processes, clarification of responsibilities, and ensuring decision-making and execution capability in a cashflow-driven environment.

Oct 2017 - Jun 2022

4 years 9 months

Senior Leadership Roles | Digital Services

PIA UDG (United Digital Group)

Leadership roles in an international digital services provider.
Responsibility for business units, client areas, and organizational development.
Focus on growth, P&L, structural clarity, and the introduction of new working and technology models.

Mar 2008 - Sep 2017

9 years 7 months

Freelance Consulting | Digital Transformation & Organization

self-employed

Leadership and delivery of complex transformation, CRM, and D2C programs for international companies (industry, media, consumer goods).
Focus on structuring, stakeholder management, and execution in large organizations.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Retail, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Advertising.

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Retail

Information Technology

Professional Services

Advertising

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Information Technology, Project Management, Sales, and Finance.

Operations

Strategy

Information Technology

Project Management

Sales

Finance

Languages

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Feb 2000

Hochschule Mainz

Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH) · Business Administration · 1.7

Specialized in international marketing and organizational development

Certifications & licenses

Scrum Master & Product Owner

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Manufacturing 9.5 y

Avg length 4 y 7 m

Longest experience 9 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Executive | Transformation & Restructuring, Managing Director, Senior Leadership Roles | Digital Services

Main industries Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Retail

Main business areas Operations, Strategy, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

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Created

August 2026

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Christoph is based in Mainz, Germany.

Christoph speaks the following languages: English (Advanced).

Christoph has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months. Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Christoph would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Executive | Transformation & Restructuring, Managing Director, Senior Leadership Roles | Digital Services.

Christoph's most recent position is Interim Executive | Transformation & Restructuring at Independent.

In recent years, Christoph has worked for Independent, kopa ventures, and PIA UDG (United Digital Group).

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, and Retail. Christoph also has some experience in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Advertising.

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Information Technology. Christoph also has some experience in Project Management, Sales, and Finance.

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Advertising.

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Finance.

Christoph holds a Master in Business Administration from Hochschule Mainz.

Christoph has 1 certificate: Scrum Master & Product Owner.

Christoph will be available part-time from August 2026.

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