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

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Experience
Industry Advisor
Endava TAC
COO / CIO
Digital Container Shipping Association
- 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
Senior Director Sales & Service Processes / CRM
Hapag-Lloyd AG
- 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
Director Information Technology
Hapag-Lloyd AG
- 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, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Strategy, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Customer Service, and Sales.
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
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
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Henning is based in Hamburg, Germany.
Henning speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).
Henning has at least 16 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 11 months. Note that Henning may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Henning would be well-suited for roles such as: Industry Advisor, COO / CIO, Senior Director Sales & Service Processes / CRM.
Henning's most recent position is Industry Advisor at Endava TAC.
In recent years, Henning has worked for Endava TAC and Digital Container Shipping Association.
Henning is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
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.
Henning has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Henning has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Project Management.
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