Firras Sabbah - Partner | Transformation Expert

Q: Where is Firras based?

Firras is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Firras speak?

Firras speaks the following languages: German (Native), Arabic (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Firras have?

Firras has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Firras has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Firras may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Firras's latest experience?

Firras's most recent position is Partner | Transformation Expert at thoughthaus FZCO .

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

In recent years, Firras has worked for thoughthaus FZCO and Go! Insurance .

Q: Which industries is Firras most experienced in?

Firras is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Banking and Finance , and Transportation . Firras also has some experience in Information Technology and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Firras most experienced in?

Firras is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Project Management . Firras also has some experience in Customer Service , Marketing , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Firras worked in recently?

Firras has recently worked in industries like Insurance , Banking and Finance , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Firras worked in recently?

Firras has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Customer Service , and Marketing .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jul 2021 - Present

4 years 10 months

Munich, Germany

Partner | Transformation Expert

thoughthaus FZCO

Currently leading a large-scale digital transformation project for one of Saudi Arabia's largest shipping companies (PIF company).
Several large-scale digital transformation projects across financial services, logistics companies as well as other industries.
Digital marketing setup including channel mix and online-to-offline approach as well as customer experience–related strategies.
Organizational transformation implementing an agile delivery culture as well as tribe-based product teams.
Product enhancement for online distribution channels covering various work streams, e.g. customer experience, pricing, underwriting, issuing.
Support across various request for proposal processes for tech stack replacement and potential migration strategies.
IT target architecture design in alignment with organizations’ digital strategy and future distribution plans.
In-depth project management office activities across comprehensive digital transformation projects.

May 2019 - Jul 2021

2 years 3 months

Bangkok, Thailand

Founder

Go! Insurance

Targeted to become Thailand's and Southeast Asia's first fully digital health insurer.
Set up a startup business focusing on simplification of insurance distribution and product offering.
Planned and executed actions across all business pillars including technology development, legal, business development, and human resources.
Raised $0.5 million in pre-seed investment capital from institutional and private investors in Europe and Asia.
Participated in the Insurtech Hub Accelerator Munich (May–July 2019) and signed several business partnerships in Thailand.
Presented products at Digital Insurance Agenda Munich (November 2019), Insurtech Insights Hong Kong (November 2019), and Digital Insurance Agenda Hong Kong (December 2019).

Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

2 years 4 months

Bangkok, Thailand

Chief Information Officer | Head of Digital Platforms

Allianz General Insurance Pcl Thailand

Established a digital ecosystem providing services and products across sales and service channels and supported new partner collaboration models.
Initiated development of a motor direct platform for 100 % online business generation (go-live Q2 2019).
Held overall responsibility for target architecture and IT delivery around ACS as APAC’s core insurance system.
Managed a budget of approximately €5 million for digital initiatives focused on lead generation, productivity, and cost reduction.
Ensured stable business-as-usual operations and identified optimization potential across customer and third-party platforms.
Supervised a team of 35 full-time employees including architects, team leads, developers, and business analysts.
Aligned IT target architecture with Allianz Group IT strategy and market demands.
Led innovation discussions with startups and digital companies to identify new online business ideas.
Applied agile and experimental approaches as an organizational mindset to gain early insights.

Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

6 months

Singapore

Digital Product Owner

Allianz Consulting Singapore

Analyzed and gathered requirements from life insurance agents at Allianz Ayudhya to establish a mobile sales application (Allianz Discover launched December 2017).
Incorporated industry trends into functionalities such as campaign management, lead management, and social event modules.
Collaborated with regional product owners and business analysts to identify best practices and incorporate them into an application blueprint.
Provided business and customer context to delivery teams to optimize lead management and follow-up coordination.
Conducted iterative product optimization through regular testing with customers and UX teams.
Ensured delivery against timelines, reported progress to key stakeholders via predefined KPIs, and escalated issues when required.

Sep 2014 - Feb 2016

1 year 6 months

Munich, Germany

Co-Founder

Foodlr GmbH

Conceptualized the idea and process overview for a mobile platform marketplace for homemade food.
Sourced and staffed developers, business analysts, designers, and support staff.
Secured interest from private investors to finance development.
Applied for and obtained €10 000 in national and European funding programs.
Led joint sprint planning and reviews and planned market release leading to successful go-live of the Foodlr mobile application.

Feb 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Project Manager | Lead Analyst, Allianz Infrastructure Transformation (AIT)

Allianz Technology

Analyzed APAC Allianz entities’ technical, financial, and operational environments and forecasted related expenses.
Conducted gap analysis to identify cost-reduction solutions such as splitting in-country and offshore services.
Performed cross-country analysis to find optimization potentials and regulatory work-arounds for pricing setups.
Developed a project delivery plan with milestone tracking and communicated progress and risks to C-level stakeholders.
Created a project onboarding blueprint based on best practices and lessons learned from other regions.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Insurance, Banking and Finance, Transportation, Information Technology, and Food and Beverage.

Insurance

Banking and Finance

Transportation

Information Technology

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Customer Service, Marketing, and Business Intelligence.

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Customer Service

Marketing

Business Intelligence

Summary

Business-minded and solution-orientated digital and technology enthusiast with a broad set of experiences across different industries.

Languages

German

Native

Arabic

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

Victoria University

International Business, Online Marketing, Strategic Human Resource Management · Melbourne, Australia

Oct 2007 - Aug 2013

University of Augsburg

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Augsburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Opex Blue Belt - Project Management Certification

National University Singapore, Allianz Asia Pacific - Singapore

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Insurance 12 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 4 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Thailand, Singapore)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Partner | Transformation Expert, Founder, Chief Information Officer | Head of Digital Platforms

Main industries Insurance, Banking and Finance, Transportation

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Firras based?

Firras is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Firras speak?

Firras speaks the following languages: German (Native), Arabic (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Firras have?

Firras has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Firras has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Firras may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Firras be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Firras would be well-suited for roles such as: Partner | Transformation Expert, Founder, Chief Information Officer | Head of Digital Platforms.

What is Firras's latest experience?

Firras's most recent position is Partner | Transformation Expert at thoughthaus FZCO.

What companies has Firras worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Firras has worked for thoughthaus FZCO and Go! Insurance.

Which industries is Firras most experienced in?

Firras is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Banking and Finance, and Transportation. Firras also has some experience in Information Technology and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Firras most experienced in?

Firras is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management. Firras also has some experience in Customer Service, Marketing, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Firras worked in recently?

Firras has recently worked in industries like Insurance, Banking and Finance, and Transportation.

Which business areas has Firras worked in recently?

Firras has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Customer Service, and Marketing.

What is Firras's education?

Firras holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Augsburg and a Bachelor in International Business, Online Marketing, Strategic Human Resource Management from Victoria University.

Does Firras have any certificates?

Firras has 2 certificates. These include: Opex Blue Belt - Project Management Certification and Certified Scrum Product Owner.

What is the availability of Firras?

Firras is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Firras?

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