Christopher V.-AI and Innovation Lead | AI Strategist and Builder | GenAI, Automation, Digital Product | AI Manager
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Manager AI & Innovation | Digital Transformation | Communications
Deutscher Golf Verband e.V.
I am responsible for developing and implementing AI, innovation and digitalization initiatives at the German Golf Association. My focus is on developing digital products, identifying new technologies and successfully connecting strategy, communications and innovation.
I work closely with the executive board, specialist departments, the communications department as well as external agencies and technology partners, and support projects from the initial idea through to successful implementation.
Highlights:
- Strategic co-responsibility for the relaunch of golf.de, Germany's leading digital platform in golf
- Development and implementation of the German Golf Association's AI strategy
- Development of new AI-supported products and digital services for golf clubs, coaches and golfers
- Management of innovation and transformation projects
- Close collaboration with communications and press relations on future-focused and innovation topics
- Design and delivery of workshops, presentations and AI training sessions
- Management of external software, digital and technology partners
- Preparation of strategic concepts and decision papers for the executive board and management committees
Focus areas: Digital Product Development, AI & Innovation, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Business Development, Stakeholder Management
Project Manager | International Product Launches | Premium Automotive
innovation mecom
At innovation mecom, I was responsible for international product launch, marketing and communications projects for leading premium automotive manufacturers. I handled project planning, budget responsibility, international coordination and the management of interdisciplinary teams and external partners.
My focus was on the successful launch of new vehicle models, international dealer communications and the planning and implementation of complex training and event formats.
Highlights:
- Project management for international launches of several Audi models, including Audi e-tron, Audi A6, Audi Q8, Audi Q3 and Audi RS4
- Project management of the Audi Central Launch Trainings for worldwide dealer organizations over several months
- Overall responsibility for the Audi Twin Cup — Audi's international workshop and service world championship with the 30 most successful markets worldwide
- Management of international dealer communications projects for Porsche
- Responsibility for projects with budgets in the mid-six-figure range
- Coordination of international stakeholders, agencies and project teams
- Planning, budget management and successful implementation of complex communications and launch projects
Focus areas: International Product Launches, Premium Automotive, Marketing, Brand Experience, Dealer Communications, Event Management, Budget Responsibility, International Project Management
Founder | Product Strategy | Digital Platforms
Golf Radar
Golf Radar is a digital platform that makes access to golf easier and provides golfers and golf clubs with modern, data-based services.
From the initial idea and product strategy through to technical implementation, I am responsible for building the entire platform and combine brand development, product management and digital innovation.
Highlights:
- Development of the product vision and business strategy
- Conceptualization and development of a digital platform for golf
- Development of new data-based services for golfers and golf clubs
- Definition of the product strategy, customer journey and user experience
- Management of design, development and technology partners
- Development of new digital business models and monetization strategies
Focus areas: Product Strategy, Digital Platforms, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Customer Experience, Innovation, Brand Building, Go-to-Market
Digital Marketing Manager
JUMO Headquarters
Taking Care of all international digital Tasks.
Project Manager | Digital Marketing | KIA Motors Europe
Innocean Worldwide Europe
At INNOCEAN Europe, I was responsible for international digital and marketing projects for KIA Motors Europe. My focus was on analyzing Europe-wide marketing campaigns, developing strategic management reports and identifying new marketing and technology trends.
I worked closely with international stakeholders and regularly presented campaign results and innovation potential at management level.
Highlights:
- Analysis and evaluation of Europe-wide marketing and social media campaigns
- Development of strategic KPI reports and executive presentations for management and international stakeholders
- Identification of new marketing, digital and technology trends
- Quarterly presentation of innovative technologies and marketing approaches for KIA Motors Europe
- Consulting on digital marketing activities and international communications projects
- Close collaboration with international project teams and specialist departments
Focus areas: Marketing Strategy, Campaign Analytics, Executive Reporting, Innovation Scouting, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, International Collaboration
Founder | Marketing, Digital & Innovation Consulting
Vitt4
With VITT4, I support companies in developing innovative marketing, digital and transformation projects. The focus is on connecting strategy, technology and customer experience to create sustainable value for brands and organizations.
I support projects from the initial idea through conception to successful implementation, working closely with clients, agencies and development partners.
Highlights:
- Led a nationwide digital audit for Hyundai, analyzing around 350 dealer websites in terms of brand presence, customer experience, user guidance and digital performance
- Developed marketing, digital and innovation strategies for companies across various industries
- Advised on digital business models, customer experience and product development
- Managed complex digital projects between clients, agencies and technology partners
- Developed customized AI and innovation concepts to optimize marketing and business processes
Focus areas: Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Innovation Consulting, Customer Experience, Business Development, Product Strategy, AI Consulting, Digital Transformation
Account Manager / Marketing Manager
M3 Communications
Account Manager for all Clients. Focussed on digital Projects for all kinds of industries.
Marketing Manager
WINCommunications
Project manager / account manager for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli GmbH
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Experienced in Automotive, Sport, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.
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Experienced in Marketing, Project Management, Product Development, Strategy, Information Technology, and Customer Service.
Summary
I bring AI into organizations — from strategy and working prototypes to training the teams that use them. As an AI Manager (IHK) and Innovation Lead at the German Golf Association, I developed the AI strategy and AI guidelines for the executive board, built my own AI applications, and delivered training and workshops for the executive board and specialist departments. Most recently, I developed an AI coaching assistant based on the DGV framework training concept, with player profiles and a coach dashboard, implemented in production with the Anthropic API.
My path to this point: 17 years of responsibility for marketing, digital and innovation, from international product launches for Audi, Porsche and Kia Motors Europe to building my own platform, Golf Radar. This combination of business understanding, product thinking and technical implementation is my USP: I understand what a company needs, can build it myself and empower people to use it effectively.
What I bring:
AI Training & Enablement: Training, workshops and enablement formats for management, executives and operational teams, on-site, remote or hybrid, especially for teams that are just starting their AI journey AI Strategy & Governance: AI guidelines, GDPR-compliant AI implementation, EU AI Act, stakeholder alignment up to executive board level Hands-on Building: Prototyping with Claude/Anthropic API and OpenAI, automation, from concept to working product Digital Product Development: Relaunch of golf.de, Germany's largest golf platform, AI SEO, tracking and data architecture Presentation & Storytelling: Presentations for decision-makers and launch decks, also AI-assisted with Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Canva and PowerPoint
Tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Anthropic & OpenAI API, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Canva, PowerPoint
Availability: available immediately for 40 hours per week, preferably remote, on-site appointments by arrangement. I look forward to projects involving AI implementation, AI training and AI prototyping.
Skills
Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Generative Ai Digital Transformation Ai Training / Ai Enablement Workshop Facilitation Change Management Ai Governance Prompt Engineering Project Management Microsoft 365 Copilot Chatgpt Claude / Anthropic Innovation Management Stakeholder Management Presentations / Storytelling Eu Ai Act Data Protection (Gdpr) Digital Marketing Product Management Large Language Models (Llm)
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M3-Interaktiv
Media Consultant for Print and Nonprint · Marketing Agency · Fulda, Germany
Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium Fulda
Grammar School · Fulda, Germany
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Christopher is based in Eichenzell, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Christopher speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).
Christopher has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Christopher has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Christopher may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Christopher would be well-suited for roles such as: Manager AI & Innovation | Digital Transformation | Communications, Project Manager | International Product Launches | Premium Automotive, Founder | Product Strategy | Digital Platforms.
Christopher's most recent position is Manager AI & Innovation | Digital Transformation | Communications at Deutscher Golf Verband e.V..
In recent years, Christopher has worked for Deutscher Golf Verband e.V., Golf Radar, and Vitt4.
Christopher is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Sport, and Information Technology. Christopher also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Manufacturing.
Christopher is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Product Development. Christopher also has some experience in Strategy, Information Technology, and Customer Service.
Christopher has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Sport, and Information Technology.
Christopher has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Project Management.
Christopher attended M3-Interaktiv for Marketing Agency.
Christopher has 1 certificate: AI Manager (IHK).
Christopher is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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