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Marco Alber - Management Consultant

Marco Alber
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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Present
1 year 10 months
Cologne, Germany

Independent Management Consultant

Office for Value Creation

Expertise details
Position Summary
Independent Management Consultant at Office for Value Creation
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Operations
Strategy
  • Strategic and operational management consulting for growth and transformation of digital business models.
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
8 months

Chief Operating Officer (Interim)

Nayoki GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Chief Operating Officer (Interim) at Nayoki GmbH
Industries
Advertising
Business Areas
Finance
Operations
Sales
  • Strategic and operational management of a full-service digital marketing agency including active business development, operational excellence, cost management, business planning and controlling.

  • Led a team of 40 employees.

  • Managed C-level key accounts for clients like Unilever, Philip Morris, Villeroy & Boch, Wolford, Orsay and Seidensticker.

Oct 2018 - Sep 2022
4 years

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Galerie Alber GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Co-Founder & Managing Director at Galerie Alber GmbH
Industries
Arts and Crafts
Retail
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Project Management
  • Project management (MECE) and management of an omnichannel gallery for contemporary art, covering all work areas for an agile retail business in a premium product segment.

  • Communication management, German contract law, data analysis software and digital asset management.

  • Achieved profitable development with six-figure revenue, participated in major art fairs like Art Berlin and positioned artists in institutions like Kunsthalle Düsseldorf.

Jan 2016 - May 2024
8 years 5 months

Associate Partner

Retail Capital Partners AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Associate Partner at Retail Capital Partners AG
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Strategy
  • Strategic and operational management consulting in various retail projects including topics like omnichannel retail, e-commerce & marketplace strategies, buy & build strategies, M&A, post-merger integrations, 360° marketing, organisational restructuring, growth management and assortment optimisation.

  • Positioned as project lead and in interim management roles for customers such as Frasers Group, Selfridges Group, Aldi, Bünting, Lindt, KaDeWe, Globus, Migros and BMW Motorrad.

Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
1 year 3 months

Co-Founder & Head of Marketing and Project Development

Netconsil GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Co-Founder & Head of Marketing and Project Development at Netconsil GmbH
Industries
Advertising
Information Technology
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Project Management
  • Developed a start-up for digital commerce and advertising using tablets as POS complements with various features.

  • Led marketing and branding, organized proofs of concept, managed product development and drove business development.

Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
1 year 7 months

Head of E-Commerce Marketing & Sales

Strauss Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of E-Commerce Marketing & Sales at Strauss Innovation GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Marketing
Sales
Strategy
  • Developed and implemented digital marketing strategy and omnichannel sales strategy.

  • Led the e-commerce and digital marketing department with P&L responsibility.

  • Contributed to strategic development as part of the management team.

Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
1 year
Cologne, Germany

Manager Business Development & Marketing

RTL (Clipfish GmbH & Co. KG)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Manager Business Development & Marketing at RTL (Clipfish GmbH & Co. KG)
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
  • Managed operational marketing including cross-media and TV advertising.

  • Developed video-on-demand platforms and handled licensing and content management of digital assets.

Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
1 year 4 months

Junior Product Manager

RTL (Clipfish GmbH & Co. KG)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Junior Product Manager at RTL (Clipfish GmbH & Co. KG)
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Product Development
Aug 2007 - Jan 2010
2 years 6 months

Clerk for Audiovisual Media

RTL (Clipfish GmbH & Co. KG)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Clerk for Audiovisual Media at RTL (Clipfish GmbH & Co. KG)
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Operations

Industry Experience

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

Experienced in Retail, Media and Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Advertising.

Retail
Media and Entertainment
Arts and Crafts
Information Technology
Professional Services
Advertising
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Strategy, Project Management, Operations, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Marketing
Strategy
Project Management
Operations
Business Intelligence
Product Development
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Summary

After a successful start to my career in RTL's digital sector and holding various leadership roles in e-commerce and omnichannel companies, I've been working in management consulting for nine years, focusing on the entire lifecycle of retail and consumer goods businesses.

Skills

  • Strategic Development & Value Creation Programs
  • Digital Transformation & Business Development
  • Restructuring & P&l Performance Optimization
  • Transaction Advisory & Commercial Due Diligence
  • Project Leadership & Operationalization Of Strategic Measures

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

Joseph-Dumont-Berufskolleg

Clerk for Audiovisual Media · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1998 - Jun 2005

Theodor-Heuss-Gymnasium

Graduation from high school · Dinslaken, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9
Experience in Retail 8.5 y
Avg length 2 y 5 m
Longest experience 8 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Independent Management Consultant, Chief Operating Officer (Interim), Co-Founder & Managing Director
Main industries Retail, Media and Entertainment, Arts and Crafts
Main business areas Marketing, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

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Where is Marco based?

Marco is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Marco speak?

Marco speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marco be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marco would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Management Consultant, Chief Operating Officer (Interim), Co-Founder & Managing Director.

What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is Independent Management Consultant at Office for Value Creation.

What companies has Marco worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marco has worked for Office for Value Creation, Nayoki GmbH, Galerie Alber GmbH, and Retail Capital Partners AG.

Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in industries like Retail, Media and Entertainment, and Arts and Crafts. Marco also has some experience in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Strategy, and Project Management. Marco also has some experience in Operations, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Which industries has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in industries like Retail, Arts and Crafts, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

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

What is Marco's education?

Marco attended Joseph-Dumont-Berufskolleg for Clerk for Audiovisual Media.

What is the availability of Marco?

Marco will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Marco?

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

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