Kristian Carstensen

Q: Where is Kristian based?

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

Q: What languages does Kristian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Kristian have?

Kristian has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Kristian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 2 months . Note that Kristian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kristian's latest experience?

Kristian's most recent position is Owner at CARSTENSEN MANAGEMENT GMBH .

Q: What companies has Kristian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kristian has worked for CARSTENSEN MANAGEMENT GMBH .

Q: Which industries is Kristian most experienced in?

Kristian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Transportation , and Education . Kristian also has some experience in Advertising , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Kristian most experienced in?

Kristian is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Research and Development , and Operations . Kristian also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Kristian worked in recently?

Kristian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Kristian worked in recently?

Kristian has recently worked in business areas like Strategy .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jan 2009 - Present

17 years 3 months

Owner

CARSTENSEN MANAGEMENT GMBH

Jan 2004 - Dec 2009

6 years

Bonn, Germany

Managing Director

DEUTSCHE POST DIREKT GMBH

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

3 years

Neu-Isenburg, Germany

Managing Director

CLARITAS DEUTSCHLAND DATA + SERVICES GMBH

Jan 1999 - Dec 2001

3 years

Darmstadt, Germany

Managing Director

HOPPENSTEDT FINANCIAL INFORMATION GMBH

Jan 1994 - Dec 1999

6 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Analyst

PRIMARK WEFA GMBH

Jan 1989 - Dec 1994

6 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Research Associate

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Transportation, Education, Advertising, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Professional Services

Transportation

Education

Advertising

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Strategy, Research and Development, Operations, Business Intelligence, and Finance.

Strategy

Research and Development

Operations

Business Intelligence

Finance

Summary

Leader with 22 years of experience as a General Manager at IT-related service companies; for twelve years as an independent interim manager. Strong project management skills at the intersection of business and IT. Many years of experience in analyzing and reorganizing business processes, as well as initiating and managing change processes.

Management and line roles in IT service and IT services companies
Optimization and digitization of business processes in the IT environment
Professionalization and taking on program and project responsibility (agile, waterfall and hybrid approaches)
Realignment and restructuring of business units (turnaround & change management)
International management and project experience (USA, UK, NL, Sweden)
Management experience in small and medium organizations up to DAX30 corporations
Leadership responsibility for up to 150 employees and budget and P&L responsibility up to €30M
Leading and professionalizing project teams on-site and virtually; cross-functional, cross-departmental and cross-company
Proven successes through forward-looking planning, business-based decision-making and clear, situationally adapted and persuasive leadership
Analytical mindset, strong abstraction skills, structured and methodical

Skills

User Skills

Methods And Tools For Process Modeling (Bpmn, Uml, Aris)
Project Management And Collaboration Software (Ms Sharepoint, Ms Project, Jira, Confluence)
Products Of The Ms Office 365 Family (Ms Excel, Ms Powerpoint, Ms Teams)

Industry Expertise

Healthcare (Health Insurance Funds, Ögw, Large Hospitals)
It-related Services And It Services
Insurance Companies And Health Insurers
E-commerce, Retail And Wholesale

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1990 - Jun 1994

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University

PhD in Economics · Economics · Frankfurt, Germany

Oct 1987 - Jun 1988

Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research

Economics · New York, United States

Oct 1982 - Jun 1987

University of Bremen

Diploma in Economics · Economics · Bremen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP by IIBA)

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

New School for Social Research, New York, USA

Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)

New School for Social Research, New York, USA

Service Management (ITIL® v4)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Professional Services 23 y

Avg length 6 y 10 m

Longest experience 17 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Owner, Managing Director, Analyst

Main industries Professional Services, Transportation, Education

Main business areas Strategy, Research and Development, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Kristian based?

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

What languages does Kristian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Kristian have?

Kristian has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Kristian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 2 months. Note that Kristian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kristian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kristian would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner, Managing Director, Analyst.

What is Kristian's latest experience?

Kristian's most recent position is Owner at CARSTENSEN MANAGEMENT GMBH.

What companies has Kristian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kristian has worked for CARSTENSEN MANAGEMENT GMBH.

Which industries is Kristian most experienced in?

Kristian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Transportation, and Education. Kristian also has some experience in Advertising, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Kristian most experienced in?

Kristian is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Research and Development, and Operations. Kristian also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Finance.

Which industries has Kristian worked in recently?

Kristian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Kristian worked in recently?

Kristian has recently worked in business areas like Strategy.

What is Kristian's education?

Kristian holds a Doctorate in Economics from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University.

Does Kristian have any certificates?

Kristian has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP by IIBA), PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM).

What is the availability of Kristian?

Kristian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kristian?

Kristian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.