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Güngör Kara-Freelance Digital Advisor

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Munich, Germany

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Oct 2022 - Present
Munich, Germany

Freelance Digital Advisor

Kara-X Innovation GmbH

Position summary
Freelance Digital Advisor at Kara-X Innovation GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Sales
  • The goal was to increase scalability through new products and business models for an innovative software provider in mechanical engineering.
  • After an analysis phase, processes were digitized, automated, and set up with a strong customer focus.
  • Marketing and sales processes were fully digitally connected and implemented in the company with customer feedback and KPIs.
  • AI-based cold outreach campaigns reduced customer acquisition costs by 60%.
Jul 2019 - Sep 2022
Duderstadt, Germany

Chief Digital Officer

Ottobock SE & CO KGaA

Position summary
Chief Digital Officer at Ottobock SE & CO KGaA
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy
  • Led 8 digital startups and 2 digital teams (Digital Marketing and Strategy) with more than 100 team members.
  • Restructured the existing digital organizations, streamlined development processes, and set up new processes and responsibilities.
  • Developed a holistic digital multi-platform model from sensor- and image-based gait analysis to scan-to-3D-print and AI-based CAD modelling, all the way to AI-driven 3D printing hubs and tele-prosthetics solutions.
  • Increased digital revenue from EUR 1 million to EUR 14 million, significantly increased company value, and reduced budgets by 40%.
May 2014 - Jul 2019
Germany

Chief Digital Officer

EOS GmbH

Position summary
Chief Digital Officer at EOS GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Strategy
  • Digital transformation of the company and linking 3D printing machines with innovative digital services, leading three areas with more than 100 employees.
  • Developed a digital manufacturing chain and built Industry 4.0 digital platform solutions at customer sites.
  • Increased AdditiveMinds revenue from EUR 0.1 million to EUR 4.0 million per year, plus additional cross-selling of 3D printing machines worth EUR 50 million per year.
  • Restructured teams, reduced customer processing times while increasing customer focus.
  • Developed new best-practice products and services along the customer journey.
Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
Munich, Germany

Social Impact Advisor and Interim Manager

Prosonergy GmbH

Position summary
Social Impact Advisor and Interim Manager at Prosonergy GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Sustainability Management
Apr 2006 - Aug 2012
Munich, Germany

Senior Manager

Kearney GmbH

Position summary
Senior Manager at Kearney GmbH
Industries
Banking and Finance
Professional Services
Business areas
Operations
Strategy

Senior Manager for international consulting projects in the private equity space with the goal of significantly increasing the value contribution of the group through operational excellence within 6 to 12 months.

Jul 2001 - Mar 2006
Munich, Germany

Senior Manager

VMAC und Solving Consultancy GmbH

Position summary
Senior Manager at VMAC und Solving Consultancy GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Project Management
Strategy

Senior Manager for SME consulting projects.

Sep 2000 - Jun 2001
Munich, Germany

Manager

Trade2B AG

Position summary
Manager at Trade2B AG
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Procurement

Manager for e-procurement platform solutions in the automotive sector.

Aug 1998 - Aug 2000
Berlin, Germany

Project Manager

Philip Morris GmbH

Position summary
Project Manager at Philip Morris GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Production
Project Management

Project manager for the expansion of the production facilities at the Berlin site.

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Healthcare, and Automotive.

Manufacturing
Professional Services
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Healthcare
Automotive
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Information Technology, Product Development, Marketing, Operations, and Project Management.

Strategy
Information Technology
Product Development
Marketing
Operations
Project Management
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Summary

Entrepreneurial senior executive with a focus on digitalizing business models through AI, digital technologies, and building high-performing teams.

Skills

  • Key Note Speaker
  • Negotiation Trainer
  • Trained Media And Interview Partner

Languages

German
Native
Turkish
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 2010 - Aug 2012

Kellogg School of Management; WHU

Executive Master of Business Administration · Business and Administration · Chicago, United States

Apr 1993 - Apr 1998

Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft

Mechanical Engineering studies, Dipl-Ing. Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Manufacturing 14.5 y
Avg length 3 y 5 m
Longest experience 6 y 4 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Digital Advisor, Chief Digital Officer, Social Impact Advisor and Interim Manager
Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Main business areas Strategy, Information Technology, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Güngör is based in Munich, Germany.

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

Güngör has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Güngör has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Güngör may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Güngör would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Digital Advisor, Chief Digital Officer, Social Impact Advisor and Interim Manager.

Güngör's most recent position is Freelance Digital Advisor at Kara-X Innovation GmbH.

In recent years, Güngör has worked for Kara-X Innovation GmbH and Ottobock SE & CO KGaA.

Güngör is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance. Güngör also has some experience in Information Technology, Healthcare, and Automotive.

Güngör is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Product Development. Güngör also has some experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Operations.

Güngör has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Healthcare.

Güngör has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Marketing, and Sales.

Güngör holds a Master in Business and Administration from Kellogg School of Management; WHU and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft.

The availability of Güngör needs to be confirmed.

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