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Henning Schleyerbach

Interim CIO | IT Transformation, Post-Merger Integration & Stabilisation

Henning Schleyerbach
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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2026 - Present
3 months
Germany

Industry Advisor

Endava TAC

Expertise details
Position Summary
Industry Advisor at Endava TAC
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Strategy
Jan 2019 - Dec 2025
7 years
Amsterdam, Netherlands

COO / CIO

Digital Container Shipping Association

Expertise details
Position Summary
COO / CIO at Digital Container Shipping Association
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Strategy
  • Established secure cloud infrastructure and led an international multi-vendor delivery organisation
  • Initiated and built the ISO-27001 programme for structured information security management
  • Developed digital solutions and integration frameworks supporting industry-wide standards
  • Implemented governance and decision-making structures in a complex multi-stakeholder environment
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 years
Hamburg, Germany

Senior Director Sales & Service Processes / CRM

Hapag-Lloyd AG

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Position Summary
Senior Director Sales & Service Processes / CRM at Hapag-Lloyd AG
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Customer Service
Sales
  • Delivered global Salesforce CRM and case management rollout to more than 5,000 users
  • Led global transformation initiatives across 70+ area offices worldwide
  • Directed commercial process integration during the Hapag-Lloyd / UASC merger
  • Advanced global e-business capabilities and customer integration structures
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016
6 years
Hamburg, Germany

Director Information Technology

Hapag-Lloyd AG

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Position Summary
Director Information Technology at Hapag-Lloyd AG
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
  • Led IT integration following the mergers with CSAV and CP Ships
  • Consolidated systems, processes and data across operational domains
  • Managed an international application development organisation of 24 engineers
  • Developed data-driven optimisation solutions for global container repositioning generating >$10m annual impact

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation.

Transportation
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Strategy, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Customer Service, and Sales.

Information Technology
Strategy
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Customer Service
Sales
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Summary

Henning Schleyerbach is a senior technology and IT executive with more than 25 years of international leadership experience in stabilising, integrating and transforming complex IT organisations. As COO/CIO of the Digital Container Shipping Association and former senior IT leader at Hapag-Lloyd, he has led large-scale transformation and post-merger integration programmes and built robust governance and operating structures.

His mandates typically arise in situations of significant organisational change, such as leadership transitions, post-merger integrations or the structural realignment of IT organisations. He works closely with executive leadership and boards, combining strategic clarity with structured execution.

Skills

  • Interim Cio / It Leadership In Transformation Or Transition Situations

  • Post-merger Integration Of It Organisations And System Landscapes

  • Stabilisation Of It Organisations Following Leadership Transitions

  • System Consolidation And Standardisation Of Processes And Data

  • Erp And Crm Transformation

  • Interim Cio & It Leadership

  • Post-merger Integration (Pmi)

  • It Stabilisation & Organisational Design

  • Governance & Iso 27001

  • Erp & Crm Modernisation

  • Vendor & Delivery Oversight

  • Enterprise Process & Data Standardisation

  • Executive Stakeholder Alignment

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

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Experience

Total positions 4
Experience in Transportation 15 y
Avg length 4 y 3 m
Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Netherlands)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Industry Advisor, COO / CIO, Senior Director Sales & Service Processes / CRM
Main industries Transportation
Main business areas Information Technology, Strategy, Project Management

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Where is Henning based?

Henning is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Henning speak?

Henning speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Henning have?

Henning has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Henning has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months. Note that Henning may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Henning be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Henning would be well-suited for roles such as: Industry Advisor, COO / CIO, Senior Director Sales & Service Processes / CRM.

What is Henning's latest experience?

Henning's most recent position is Industry Advisor at Endava TAC.

What companies has Henning worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Henning has worked for Endava TAC and Digital Container Shipping Association.

Which industries is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Strategy, and Project Management. Henning also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Customer Service, and Sales.

Which industries has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Henning worked in recently?

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

What is the availability of Henning?

Henning will be available full-time from March 2026.

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