Linoy Thomas-Founder & Strategy Lead
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Experience
Founder & Strategy Lead
KOOMUNU
- Designed and validated a digital community platform prototype through market testing, UX research, and early investor engagement (pre-launch phase).
- Led product concept, social media presence (1,400+ followers), and creation of explainer content to validate user interest and engagement potential.
Strategy & Business Development Manager
Experian
- Led strategic planning and go-to-market support for new product lines, including a successful Pet Insurance market entry.
- Built data-driven business cases and executive-ready decision templates to accelerate investment alignment.
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with partners like Guidewire, reducing onboarding time and scaling partner integration.
- Evaluated and integrated cloud-based partner platforms (e.g., SaaS/PaaS) to enable scalable fraud analytics and digital claims workflows, supporting strategy execution in the DACH region.
- Delivered actionable insights through market and performance analyses, shaping product positioning and operational strategy.
Managing Director – Strategy & Expansion Lead
Limewood Consultants Pvt Ltd
- Advised SMEs on European expansion via partner ecosystem design and GTM planning.
- Delivered strategic roadmaps and market-entry feasibility studies.
- Led cross-functional growth projects in digital and social impact sectors.
- Advised C-level clients on aligning strategy with market trends and operations.
Strategy Consultant (Intern)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
- Developed strategic perspectives for IT services in the insurance sector.
- Conducted gap analyses and derived concrete action recommendations.
Senior Consultant (Operations & Strategy)
The Dalit Alliance
- Developed expansion strategies through collaboration and cross-training between NGOs.
- Planned initiatives for the rescue and rehabilitation of bonded labor and child labor.
Assistant Manager Operations
Harman International
- Led 5 teams comprising automotive engineers, German language specialists, and business analysts.
- Conducted a Kaizen Blitz that resulted in 146 improvement ideas from 86 FTEs within two weeks.
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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Insurance, Banking and Finance, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Strategy, Marketing, Project Management, Operations, Product Development, and Research and Development.
Summary
Business strategist with 10+ years turning ambiguity into scalable growth. I craft winning positions (Blue Ocean, design thinking) and translate them into operating models, OKRs/KPIs, and pilot roadmaps that stick. Proven track record in market expansion, ecosystem building, and data-driven platform selection, delivering fast alignment and execution. I’ve led cross-functional teams and large improvement drives (Kaizen blitz producing 146 Kaizens from 86 FTEs).
Skills
- Blue Ocean Strategy
- Leadership Strategy
- Growth Strategy
- Okrs & Kpi Design
- Ai Transformation
- Design Thinking
- Digital Marketing
- Project Management
- Agile & Lean
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Stakeholder-Management
- Digital Transformation
- Business Modelling
- Product Roadmapping
Languages
Education
University of St. Gallen
MBA, Business Strategy, Operational Excellence & Leadership Strategy · St. Gallen, Switzerland
Diploma in Information Technology · Information Technology
Bachelor of Computer Application · Computer Application
Certifications & licenses
Board Member & Entrepreneur AI & Business Strategy
PMI & NASBA
Elements Of AI
University Of Helsinki
Management Excellence At Microsoft
PMI
Certificate In Digital Marketing
Alfatraining
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
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Qualifications
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Linoy is based in Heilbronn, Germany.
Linoy speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced).
Linoy has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Linoy has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Linoy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Linoy would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Strategy Lead, Strategy & Business Development Manager, Managing Director – Strategy & Expansion Lead.
Linoy's most recent position is Founder & Strategy Lead at KOOMUNU.
In recent years, Linoy has worked for KOOMUNU and Experian.
Linoy is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Insurance. Linoy also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Linoy is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Marketing, and Project Management. Linoy also has some experience in Operations, Product Development, and Research and Development.
Linoy has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.
Linoy has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Research and Development.
Linoy holds a Master from University of St. Gallen and a Bachelor in Computer Application.
Linoy has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Board Member & Entrepreneur AI & Business Strategy, Elements Of AI, and Management Excellence At Microsoft.
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