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 team, 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-powered products and digital services for golf clubs, coaches and golfers
- Management of innovation and transformation projects
- Close cooperation with communications and press relations on future-focused and innovation topics
- Design and delivery of workshops, talks and AI training sessions
- Management of external software, digital and technology partners
- Preparation of strategic concepts and decision papers for the executive board and leadership 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 managed project planning, budgets, international coordination, as well as the coordination 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 the international market launches of several Audi models, including Audi e-tron, Audi A6, Audi Q8, Audi Q3 and Audi RS4
- Project lead for the Audi Central Launch Trainings for worldwide dealer organizations over several months
- Overall responsibility for the Audi Twin Cup—the international workshop and service world championship organized by Audi, featuring 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 offers golfers and golf clubs modern, data-driven 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
- Design and development of a digital platform for golf
- Development of new data-driven 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 pan-European 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 pan-European 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 cooperation 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 develop AI products—not just strategies. As an AI Manager (IHK) and innovation lead at the German Golf Association, I develop the full range of AI initiatives: from AI strategy and AI guidelines for the executive board to working prototypes. I design and develop AI-powered assistants and dashboards and use the Anthropic and OpenAI interfaces in production—most recently for an AI coaching assistant based on the DGV framework training concept, with player profiles and a coach dashboard. My path to this: 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 skills is my USP: I understand what a company really needs and can build it instead of just presenting it. What I bring:
- AI strategy and governance: AI guidelines, GDPR-compliant AI implementation, stakeholder alignment up to executive board level
- Hands-on building: Prototyping with the Claude/Anthropic API, automation—from concept to working product
- Digital product development: Relaunch of Germany's largest golf platform, Golf.de, AI SEO, tracking and data architecture
- Change and enablement: AI workshops, training and empowering teams that are still at the beginning of their AI journey!
I am looking for the next level: a role in which I can be responsible for AI strategy and hands-on implementation at a mid-sized company—with a clear mandate, real impact and the freedom to build and learn quickly.
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- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Generative Ai
- Digital Transformation
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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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