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Kian G.-Business Consultant & Interim Manager

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Grünwald, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2017 - Present

Business Consultant & Interim Manager

COGITREE GmbH

Position summary
Business Consultant & Interim Manager at COGITREE GmbH
Industries
Advertising
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Marketing
Project Management
Strategy
  • Took on interim leadership roles as CEO, Marketing Director, or Sales Director to drive strategic transformation and revenue growth

  • Provided strategic advice on marketing, sales, and brand strategy to technology-focused companies

  • Led digital transformation projects to optimize marketing and sales processes

  • Developed and implemented data-driven brand strategies to strengthen customer loyalty and market positioning

  • Successfully expanded a Full-CGI company into a new segment

  • Restructured and repositioned an AdTech company to increase its competitiveness

  • Developed an innovative media model and successfully launched a high-impact climate action campaign for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Jun 2013 - Jul 2017

Brand Consultant

Brandextend GmbH & Co. KG

Position summary
Brand Consultant at Brandextend GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Automotive
Fashion
Business areas
Marketing
Product Development
Project Management
  • Led brand and licensing projects for Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, Škoda, and Karl Lagerfeld

  • Managed brands, product design, packaging design, marketing communications, and sales strategies

  • Held revenue responsibility for more than 3 Mio. € and led a team of more than 10 employees

  • Closed more than five long-term contracts with terms of over 18 months

  • Successfully built a niche agency through organic growth

  • Sold the company shares at a profit

May 2010 - May 2013

Head of Client Services

BBDO Worldwide und BBDO Proximity

Position summary
Head of Client Services at BBDO Worldwide und BBDO Proximity
Industries
Advertising
Business areas
Customer Service
Marketing
  • Led the international agency network for Mercedes-Benz in 35 markets and Smart in 15 markets, with a total of more than 350 employees

  • Coordinated the network to adapt and implement international campaigns, aiming to reduce costs through synergies

  • Held revenue responsibility for more than 45 Mio. € and led a team of more than five employees

  • Achieved 25 % cost savings for the client through synergies

  • Secured the contract extension with Mercedes-Benz

  • Successfully led the pitch win as the lead creative agency

Dec 2008 - Apr 2010

Marketing and Sales Director

Innovation Management AG

Position summary
Marketing and Sales Director at Innovation Management AG
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Marketing
Sales
  • Developed a subscription business model for premium cat food in Switzerland (Kellas brand)

  • Implemented a brand strategy for a high-priced cat food line

  • Managed the agency and was responsible for media strategy and brand positioning

  • Led a team of three employees

  • Launched organic cat food as a premium alternative

  • Increased revenue from 0,5 Mio. € to over 3 Mio. € within 18 months

  • Reached the break-even point in less than 18 months

Jun 2007 - Nov 2008

Head of Product and Licensing Management

Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (Porsche Design Group)

Position summary
Head of Product and Licensing Management at Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (Porsche Design Group)
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Marketing
Product Development
Sales
  • Developed new business areas and optimized the licensing portfolio

  • Planned and implemented international marketing activities

  • Held revenue responsibility for 10 Mio. € and led a team of more than three employees

  • Closed Porsche Design's first real estate licensing agreement

  • Optimized and streamlined the licensing portfolio by ending unprofitable contracts (reduced by 50 %)

Mar 2002 - May 2007

Business Consultant

Accenture GmbH

Position summary
Business Consultant at Accenture GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Marketing
Operations
Project Management
  • Developed and implemented CRM strategies with a focus on the telecommunications industry

  • Optimized processes and developed organizations

  • Led change management projects and training for clients and employees

  • Developed a customer loyalty program for a leading telecommunications provider

  • Improved process efficiency for an international mobile network operator

May 2000 - Feb 2002

Assistant to the Executive Board

PbS AG, Market Research and Consulting Company

Position summary
Assistant to the Executive Board at PbS AG, Market Research and Consulting Company
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Research and Development
Strategy
Jan 1992 - Apr 2000

Brand Consultant and Designer

Maaßarbeit GbR, Advertising Agency

Position summary
Brand Consultant and Designer at Maaßarbeit GbR, Advertising Agency
Industries
Advertising
Business areas
Marketing

Industry experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Advertising, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Telecommunication, and Fashion.

Advertising
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Automotive
Telecommunication
Fashion
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Project Management, Strategy, Product Development, Operations, and Customer Service.

Marketing
Project Management
Strategy
Product Development
Operations
Customer Service
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Summary

  • Results-driven executive and business consultant with a proven track record in marketing, digital transformation, and brand strategy.

  • Specialist in creating customer-focused brand experiences, optimizing digital strategies, and leading cross-functional teams.

  • Strategic thinker with a practical approach who drives innovation and operational excellence.

  • Extensive experience leading successful international projects in the automotive, technology, and telecommunications industries.

Skills

  • Marketing & Crm: Salesforce, Hubspot, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign)

  • Project Management: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Slack

  • Ai & Digital Tools: Chatgpt, Midjourney, Ai-Powered Marketing Automation

  • Office Software: Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Persian
Elementary

Education

Oct 1996 - Oct 1996

SANNO Institute of Management

Japanese Business and Management · Japan

Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

Diplom-Kaufmann, Business Administration, Marketing & International Management · Business Administration · Eichstätt, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Advertising 20.5 y
Avg length 4 y 3 m
Longest experience 9 y 3 m

Expertise

Recent roles Business Consultant & Interim Manager, Brand Consultant, Head of Client Services
Main industries Advertising, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment
Main business areas Marketing, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
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Frequently asked questions

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

Kian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Persian (Elementary).

Kian has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Kian has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Kian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Kian would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Consultant & Interim Manager, Brand Consultant, Head of Client Services.

Kian's most recent position is Business Consultant & Interim Manager at COGITREE GmbH.

In recent years, Kian has worked for COGITREE GmbH.

Kian is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Information Technology, and Media and Entertainment. Kian also has some experience in Automotive, Telecommunication, and Fashion.

Kian is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy. Kian also has some experience in Product Development, Operations, and Customer Service.

Kian has recently worked in industries like Advertising, Information Technology, and Media and Entertainment.

Kian has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy.

Kian holds a Master in Business Administration from Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt.

The availability of Kian needs to be confirmed.

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