Damir Harbas - Founder and Senior Advisor

Q: Where is Damir based?

Damir is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Damir speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Damir have?

Damir has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Damir has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Damir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Damir's latest experience?

Damir's most recent position is Founder and Senior Advisor at Harbas & Company .

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

In recent years, Damir has worked for Harbas & Company , Scope Group , OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA , and The Boston Consulting Group .

Q: Which industries is Damir most experienced in?

Damir is most experienced in industries like Utilities , Banking and Finance , and Manufacturing . Damir also has some experience in Insurance , Information Technology , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Damir most experienced in?

Damir is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Strategy . Damir also has some experience in Human Resources , Operations , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Damir worked in recently?

Damir has recently worked in industries like Utilities , Banking and Finance , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Damir worked in recently?

Damir has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Founder and Senior Advisor

Harbas & Company

Advisory for Bank-Verlag GmbH on establishing a risk management and compliance function by defining the DORA strategy, conducting a DORA gap analysis and developing all DORA-relevant policies, supporting the design and roll out of the risk management framework, and providing overall PMO support for all DORA-relevant streams
Ensured the conceptual and operational setup of a Cyber Defence Center for Vienna Insurance Group AG, including the implementation of regulatory requirements, development of the organizational, tax, and financial construct, including up- & downstream cost allocation model, DORA compliance, outsourcing, data protection, and works council requirements, gap analysis for contracts with regard to DORA, EIOPA, Solvency II and best practices and creation of policies in line with DORA
Definition of an IT security target operating model for Oldenburgische Landesbank, including definition of processes, responsibilities and interfaces for a new, DORA-compliant IT security operations area that can be integrated into the existing IT organization and that is to be established or expanded
Implementation of a service management readiness and maturity analysis according to ITIL for Ottobock Group, definition of an ITSM target operating model including processes, organization and governance, and derivation of measures to close identified gaps
Developed an overarching cloud strategy for the corporate segment of ThyssenKrupp AG, involving all business units and stakeholders while considering business unit specific requirements
Conducted an IT benchmark for a business unit of ThyssenKrupp AG, including structural analysis of the organizational structure and IT strategy
Introduced a company-wide business continuity management system for Krieger Group, including identification and assessment of potential crisis scenarios and risks, and establishment of structures
Developed an S/4HANA transformation strategy for Pfalzwerke AG, including a transformation plan and preliminary project
Developed a restructuring strategy for Pfalzwerke AG, including the future IT delivery model, transformation plans, and business cases for each scenario
Conducted an IT cost review for AMS-OSRAM AG, including analysis and optimization of IT costs and budget, as well as planning and implementing a strategy to reduce IT costs.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Germany

Director IT Strategy

Scope Group

Developed an IT strategy, including target operating model
Managed IT departments and led critical projects
Planned and led the development of a data platform based on Azure for the automation of credit ratings

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Germany

Senior Manager IT Strategy

OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA

Developed a comprehensive IT strategy, including vision, target operating model, IT architecture
Advised the CIO on critical and strategic IT issues and managed highly critical projects

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

4 years

Germany

Consultant

The Boston Consulting Group

Developed a cloud strategy for a German utility company
Defined IT strategy and roadmap with flagship projects for an international utility company
Developed a strategic IT target state including target operating model for a utility company
Restructured the mobile security business of an international security technology company
Strategic workforce management and qualification of the IT function for a supranational organization
Conducted a project review of a software implementation project for a German insurer

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Germany

IT Management Consultant

Mindeight

Developed an international IT organization (IT Hub) for a market leader in the distribution of quality tools.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Utilities, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Insurance, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.

Utilities

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Insurance

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Human Resources

Operations

Business Intelligence

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

University of Potsdam

Master of Science · Business Informatics · Germany

Oct 2011 - Jun 2015

University of Potsdam

Bachelor of Science · Business Informatics · Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Utilities 8 y

Avg length 2 y 4 m

Longest experience 4 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder and Senior Advisor, Director IT Strategy, Senior Manager IT Strategy

Main industries Utilities, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Damir based?

Damir is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Damir speak?

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

How many years of experience does Damir have?

Damir has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Damir has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Damir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Damir be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Damir would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder and Senior Advisor, Director IT Strategy, Senior Manager IT Strategy.

What is Damir's latest experience?

Damir's most recent position is Founder and Senior Advisor at Harbas & Company.

What companies has Damir worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Damir has worked for Harbas & Company, Scope Group, OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA, and The Boston Consulting Group.

Which industries is Damir most experienced in?

Damir is most experienced in industries like Utilities, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing. Damir also has some experience in Insurance, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Damir most experienced in?

Damir is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy. Damir also has some experience in Human Resources, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Damir worked in recently?

Damir has recently worked in industries like Utilities, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Damir worked in recently?

Damir has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Damir's education?

Damir holds a Master in Business Informatics from University of Potsdam and a Bachelor in Business Informatics from University of Potsdam.

What is the availability of Damir?

Damir is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Damir?

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