Georg Oberdammer
CIO / CDO
Experience
CIO / CDO
TroGroup
- Design and execution of the transformation journey of IT & digitization and enablement of the further development of the group
- Development of the global IT & digitization strategy (motto: “ahead of the wave”) based on group standards and USP-driven digital solutions
- Definition of the digital strategy as part of the company’s 2030 strategy with a focus on the value disciplines “operational excellence,” “customer intimacy,” “product leadership”
- Design and implementation of a business-focused, global IT organization, including existing shadow IT parts
- Digital product development with a focus on IoT, data science, AI, software development (DevOps), cloud architecture, and Azure cloud services
- Initiation and ramp-up of the CoE for artificial intelligence and data analytics, including several agentic AI projects
- Definition and global rollout of the enterprise, infrastructure, and application architecture
- Cloud transformation including setup and execution of the global S/4HANA rollout, introducing new capabilities and modules
- Global business process standardization, automation, and end-to-end digitization within and across divisions
- IT/OT integration (shop floor, CAx integration)
- P&L responsibility and further development of digital marketing & sales channels, SEO/SEA, online product configuration, PIM/DAM, eBusiness/eCommerce systems
- Implementation of a global intranet portal and several digital solutions like Workday, Concur, Softconcis, Tacto, xFlow
- Further development of Salesforce beyond CRM into a sales backbone
- Support of M&A and divestiture
- Cyber security excellence, data protection, and NIS2 preparation
- Ramp-up of nearshore and offshore locations (Poland, India)
- Evaluation and implementation of business-value–driven IT innovation like RPA, business process AI, and low-code
- IT budgeting and controlling, KPI reporting, and negotiation of large IT contracts
- Global recruiting, people retention, and development
- Stakeholder management with executive management and heads of divisions
CIO / CDO
Vetropack Group
- Development of the IT & digitization strategy (motto: “digital enterprise and digital factory”)
- Transformation through definition and implementation of nine fields of action: IT organization, IT KPIs, enterprise and application architecture, cloud, IT/OT, PMO, people development (DevOps)
- Leadership of the IT strategy board with the CEO, CFO, CTO, CISO, and business unit leaders
- Digitization of business processes including marketing, sales, production planning, supply chain management, yard management, production, and product development
- Ramping up the IoT business model and development of the digital, cloud-based ecosystem with clients and suppliers (Azure Cloud and SAP BTP)
- Development of the BI and data analytics strategy and concept for customer portal, CPQ, and EDI
- Selection and implementation of a new CRM tool and procurement platform
- Implementation of full traceability and automation of the warehouse, including AGV
- Total IT management for a greenfield production site and post-merger integration of sites in Moldova and Romania
- IT/OT integration and standardization and redesign of the IT organization to be process- and product-oriented
- Setup of hybrid IT/business product teams and development of a shared service center in Zagreb
- Program management for selection and implementation of a new MES and rollout of SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, and Salesforce
- Master data management and implementation of Office 365, digital workplace, SharePoint, and OpenText
- Innovations like 3D printing, digital product catalog, and low-code apps with Mendix
- Cloud readiness and transformation of the IT infrastructure
- Cyber security and IT governance development by setting up a PMO and enterprise architecture
CIO / CDO
SGL Carbon
Redesign of the IT strategy, target operating model, and business alignment
Centralization and global standardization of the IT environment
Optimization of the IT supplier landscape and IT cost structure
Ramp-up of enterprise architecture and redesign of the application landscape with a zero-based approach
IT workstream lead for the restructuring program including alignment and coordination with McKinsey
Digitization of products, services, and sales channels to enable the business strategy
Driving digitization in the company with a focus on sales, ROI, mindset, and agile working
Setup and strengthening of the ecosystem with external digital partners and transition of staff from operations to innovation
Automation of business processes and introduction of global RPA (UiPath)
Digital end-to-end integration of the value chain from engineering to production, ERP, and sales
Establishment of IT and cyber security at the required maturity level
Developed and executed the digitization and IT strategy (motto: “Focus and Deliver”)
Standardized, simplified, and centralized the global IT landscape
Identified cost drivers for enterprise architecture and realized recurring cost savings of €10.7M p.a.
Established an international digital developer and consultant team in Germany, Portugal, China, and the US
Delivered agile business innovations: customer portal, product finders, smart digital heat exchanger
Leveraged digitization for the graphite product “Superblock,” value stream management, and remnant optimization
Improved business decisions through data usage and implemented global demand management and PMO
Successfully rolled out S/4HANA to the US and India during COVID and further improved IT and cyber security
Interim CIO and Head of Business Transformation Program
Wittur Group
Responsible for global business transformation and value creation plan as head of transformation office
Alignment and coordination of Alvarez & Marsal, AlixPartners, and other advisors
Stakeholder management and private equity buy-in
Management and development of the global IT organization and execution plan for time, budget, and scope
Smartification of products and digital innovation for the elevator industry
Digitization of the sales channel and aftermarket business
Redesign and rollout of the IT landscape (ERP, CRM, HCM, application, and infrastructure)
Program ownership of data governance and master data standardization
Redesign of the global IT target operating model and ramp-up of ISO 2700x cyber security
Established digitization and IT as main pillars of private equity value creation and business strategy
Delivered lighthouse projects: aftermarket eBusiness, component lifetime prediction (AI), sensor data analytics (“elevator as a service”)
Used blockchain for product authentication and copy protection
Developed and aligned a new target operating model, centralized operations in Italy, and founded developer teams in Spain and Austria
Delivered and initiated rollout of a new global ERP system (Infor Public Cloud) with master data quality and standardized processes
Executed a cyber security remediation plan after a global event, including infrastructure, processes, organization, and awareness training
CIO / CDO
Miba AG
Responsible for enterprise digitization, global IT, and business excellence
Introduction of the digital development and funneling process (ideation, innovation)
Lighthouse projects: digital business models, Industry 4.0, smart factory, IoT, data science, and AI
Globalization and skill development of the digital & IT organization including cloud migration
Extension and empowerment of digital development and application management through offshoring to India
Centralization and standardization of the ERP, MES, application, and infrastructure landscape
Defined digitization and eMobility as core elements of business strategy and delivered the “House of Digitization @ Miba” framework
Ramped up the global Digital Office and established interfaces to business divisions
Delivered multiple lighthouse projects: friction application engineering tool, predictive maintenance, lifecycle prediction, AR for remote support, visual inspection, and machine learning
Implemented an aftermarket eBusiness platform to secure a direct client interface
Developed a digitized sinter machine with 200 sensors for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
Delivered big data and analytics tools for R&D, management, and sales
Implemented blockchain and IoT use cases for eMobility and the automotive industry
Redesigned the global target operating model focused on innovation, delivery, and operation
Established a development center in Pune, India within 12 months using DevOps
Implemented an integrated value chain from PLM/CAD to ERP and MES with digital twin and factory
Initiated and managed a monthly BIT-Board to improve IT/business alignment
Managed M&A IT projects in the US, Brazil, and Germany, including due diligence and PMI
Successfully migrated globally to SAP S/4HANA and SAP BI and increased internal IT customer satisfaction from 50% to 76%
CEO / Founder
ATRiCON
Strategic consulting on digitization, technology, processes and target operating models for midsized companies
Business model creation, sales, delivery and company development
Key account and stakeholder management
Designed and implemented IT strategy and organisation in Greiner Group divisions and coached divisional CIOs
Managed innovation and digital sales strategy for IBM Austria and A1 Telecom
Implemented portfolio and project management excellence for a multinational manufacturer
Provided interim management for Red Bull and digitization at ZKW
Developed digitization vision, strategy and roadmap for a public healthcare provider
Delivered IT cost charging systems and KPI systems for large companies
Designed SAP/ERP roadmap for Banner Group
Implemented data protection governance and ISO/BSI cybersecurity standards
Senior Vice President for Digitization (Software Development and Digital Technologies)
SPAR Group
Leveraged IT and digitization in retail and shopping-center business
Innovation management and technology architecture
Led software development teams for eCommerce, business intelligence and internal systems
Responsible for ERP, warehouse systems, backend development and operation
Operated international data centers and global IT infrastructure
Ramp-up and improvement of cyber security (ISO 2700x, BSI), governance (COBIT, ITIL) and IT risk management (ISACA Risk-IT)
Developed IT/digital strategy and business-process-oriented organisation
Delivered eBusiness and multichannel solutions and several shopping and customer apps
Developed smart POS and store systems, omnichannel retail banking and digital payments
Innovated a smart glove for warehouse picking and implemented AR and smart glasses
Delivered a large data warehouse/analytics platform for sales prediction, customer behavior analytics, cross-selling and marketing analytics
Digitized warehouses and redesigned and digitized several production sites
Implemented process standards like COBIT, ITIL, BSI Grundschutz and ISO2700x
Senior Consultant Technology and Solution Engineering
Accenture
Senior consultant for clients like Deutsche Telekom, SwissRe and Concordia Healthcare
Head of Competence Center for IT architectures and responsible for multi-million euro project offers
Developed the digital reinsurance internet platform “inreon.com” for SwissRe and founded it as a joint venture in London
Developed and operated the invoice and payment system FAKT2000 for Deutsche Telekom
Developed and implemented core digital strategy and architecture for Concordia Healthcare insurance
Redesigned the IT/digital project portfolio of the Austrian social security organisation, centralised IT and delivered innovations like the Austrian eCard and ELGA
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecommunication, Automotive, Retail, and Insurance.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management.
Summary
Senior leader of large and global organizations with a focus on digital transformation and digital products, operational excellence, automation of business processes, and leveraging the power of data
Responsible for global digitization, innovation, and IT management with an excellent track record at the interfaces to business divisions
Leader of extensive transformation, strategy, and development processes (e.g., in PE-backed companies)
Identification and realization of digitization and technology potentials with a focus on market effectiveness (sales, services, products) and internal efficiency
Successful change manager of large transformation initiatives
Private equity–experienced program leader for large-scale, multi-year business transformation projects and portfolios (budgets over €70M)
Designer of business-process and product-oriented organizational structures
Team player focused on priorities and the achievement of agreed goals. Used to communicating and collaborating at all hierarchical levels
Over 20 years of global experience with different perspectives (C-level, entrepreneur, consultant, interim manager) – everything seen and done
Transformed companies into acknowledged digital leaders in their industry by setting up digitization and designing and executing value creation plans
Disrupted and digitized business models (e.g., aftermarket, reinsurance) through innovation methodologies (Design Thinking, MVP & agile development, DevOps)
Transformed decentralized IT and shadow IT areas into global, business-aligned, value- and innovation-driven IT organizations
Driven and enabled a digital cultural shift at all levels
Enabled global growth through cloud and enterprise platforms, technology standardization, and global rollouts
Entrepreneur and developer in eCommerce, digital business, digitization/software development, engineering
Delivered major digitalization lighthouse projects, e.g., intelligent components, smart factory, predictive maintenance, digital aftermarket services (eCommerce), application engineering tool for R&D and sales
Increased internal customer satisfaction from 50% to 76% within 3 years
Delivered successful global rollouts of SAP S/4HANA, Infor, Salesforce, SuccessFactors, MES systems, Microsoft O365, infrastructure (cloud), and cyber security standards
Reduced recurring costs and increased EBITDA (€10.7M p.a.) through restructuring, automation, and technology innovation (e.g., smart intralogistics, predictive maintenance, data and process mining)
Established efficient and effective global matrix organizations, business partner organizations, and (nearshore/offshore) shared service centers
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Education
Kepler University Linz
PhD in Economics · Economics · Linz, Austria
Kepler University Linz
Degree in Computer Science · Computer Science · Linz, Austria
Kepler University Linz
Degree in Economics · Economics · Linz, Austria
Certifications & licenses
TÜV Certified Project Manager
TÜV Austria Academy
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