Marcus Wolf - CIO (ad interim)

Q: Where is Marcus based?

Marcus is based in Willich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Marcus speak?

Marcus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marcus have?

Marcus has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Marcus has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 19 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Marcus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marcus's latest experience?

Marcus's most recent position is CIO (ad interim) at Bartec Group .

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

In recent years, Marcus has worked for Bartec Group , Skyborn Holding , Speira GmbH , Next-Kraftwerke , and Swiss Steel Group .

Q: Which industries is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Telecommunication , and Insurance . Marcus also has some experience in Transportation , Food and Beverage , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Quality Assurance . Marcus also has some experience in Operations , Strategy , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication , Manufacturing , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Quality Assurance .

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

CIO (ad interim)

Bartec Group

Responsible for infrastructure, operations, network and VoIP, security, quality assurance, as well as asset management and business continuity
Planning and implementation of all requirements for NIS 2.0
Responsible for application development
Company-wide implementation of SAP S/4HANA and leading the development of new business processes, including cut-over planning
Digital transformation and cultural transformation towards a 'can-do mentality'
Realignment of the infrastructure (hybrid)
Restructuring the organization with partial outsourcing
Managed four direct reports with a total of 25 internal and external employees
Budget responsibility up to €25 million

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Principal Advisor to the CEO

Skyborn Holding

Responsible for infrastructure, operations, network and VoIP, security, quality assurance, as well as asset management and business continuity
Ensuring and stabilizing IT operations in a KRITIS company in line with regulatory requirements
Company-wide implementation of S/4HANA (Rise)

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

7 months

CIO (ad interim)

Speira GmbH

Responsible for infrastructure, operations, network and VoIP, security, quality assurance, as well as asset management and business continuity
Developed a concept to achieve NIS 2.0 compliance
Responsible for application development
Company-wide implementation of SAP HANA and leading the development of new business processes, including cut-over planning
Digital transformation and cultural transformation towards a 'can-do mentality'
Introduced a customer journey fully focused on the customer and their requirements
Analysis of the current organization and transformation into an interdisciplinary organization
Managed six direct reports with a total of 105 internal and 245 external employees
Budget responsibility up to €65 million

Sep 2023 - May 2024

9 months

Head of IT & Digitalization (CIO) ad interim

Next-Kraftwerke

Responsible for infrastructure, operations, network and VoIP, security, quality assurance, as well as asset management and business continuity
Implementation of KRITIS requirements in preparation for NIS 2.0
Ensuring and stabilizing IT operations in a KRITIS company in line with regulatory requirements
Sustainable reduction of technical debt
Long-term infrastructure planning (on-premise/cloud)
Digital transformation and cultural transformation towards a 'can-do mentality'
Spearheading and taking responsibility for the integration into the Shell Group
Fundamental restructuring of IT and development of a staffing plan
Managed five direct reports with a total of 58 internal and 85 external employees
Budget responsibility up to €45 million

May 2023 - Aug 2023

4 months

Principal Advisor to the CIO ad interim

Swiss Steel Group

Digital and cultural transformation
Company-wide implementation of SAP HCM/HXM and leading the development of new digital processes
Development of a new organizational structure for IT
Conducted a tender to select and onboard an IT service provider for the SAP S/4HANA implementation
Created the development and rollout plan and cutover plan

Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

8 months

Principal Advisor to the CEO ad interim

Circet Group France

Digital and cultural transformation
Analysis of the current organization and transformation into an interdisciplinary organization
Development of a new IT organizational structure
Ensuring overall IT operations
Conducting a tender to select and implement an IT service provider for IT infrastructure and user help desk
Company-wide rollout of SAP Hana and leading the development of new digital processes, as well as detailed creation of the cut-over plan

Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

10 months

Head of IT & Digitalization (CIO/CDO) ad interim

Brunata GmbH

Responsible for infrastructure, operations, network and VoIP, security, quality assurance, as well as asset management and business continuity
Responsible for application development
Company-wide rollout of SAP Hana and led the development of new business processes, including cut-over planning
Digital and cultural transformation towards a maker mentality
Introduction of a customer journey fully focused on customers and their needs
Analysis of the current organization and transformation into an interdisciplinary organization
Managed six direct reports with a total of 105 internal and 245 external employees
Budget responsibility up to €65 million

Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year

Head of IT & Digitalization (CIO/CDO) ad interim

Netcom-bw & plusnet GmbH

Responsible for infrastructure, operations, network and VoIP, security, quality assurance, as well as asset management and business continuity
Responsible for application development
IT strategy alignment and direct support to the business
Planning and implementing the IT digital transformation and its related business processes
Company-wide rollout of SAP Hana and led the development of new business processes, including cut-over planning
Introduction of a customer journey fully focused on customers and their needs
Analysis of the current organization and transformation into an interdisciplinary organization
Managed six direct reports with a total of 60 internal and 45 external employees
Budget responsibility up to €35 million

Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

1 year 8 months

Vice President Infrastructure, Operations, Security & Quality Assurance

Unitymedia NRW GmbH

Responsible for infrastructure, operations, network and VoIP, security, quality assurance, as well as asset management and business continuity
Led the relocation of IT from the matrix structure into Unitymedia's line organization
Oversaw the digital transformation
Oversaw all strategic IT projects and developments
Worked closely with the business to support their needs
Company-wide rollout of SAP Hana and led the development of new business processes, including cut-over planning
Responsible for budget planning, compliance, and cost optimization
Managed seven direct reports with a total of 65 internal and 35 external employees and led the outsourced teams in India and Argentina
Budget responsibility up to €65 million

Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

8 months

Director Transformation, Innovation & Projects

Lowell Financial Services

Led and coordinated the program to launch the Transformation, Innovation & Projects department
Introduced crisis management (BCM)
Established and structured the "Acceleration" program to realign the Lowell Group with an investment volume of €25 million
Led the operations, change, and application teams including provider and service management
Managed up to 15 internal and 40 project staff
Budget responsibility up to €27.5 million

Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

5 months

Program Manager Guidewire Project

Zurich Insurance Cologne

Led and coordinated the program to implement the new application landscape at Zurich
Crisis management (BCM)
Managed operations, change, and application teams including provider and service management
Led up to 15 internal staff and 40 project team members
Budget responsibility up to €15M

Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

8 months

Head of Operations and Applications

AXA-Technology Services Germany

Responsible for the operations of the entire company IT
Crisis management (BCM)
Led the operations, change, and application teams including provider and service management
Direct point of contact for the board regarding future IT strategies
Managed the full outsourcing of the high-volume printing business to a service provider, including tendering, selection, and contract negotiation
Executed the re-sourcing, developed interfaces with the service provider, governance, and coaching of staff
Managed production systems and applications with release cycles
Change management and restructuring of the IT organization
Led up to 65 internal staff and 35 project team members
Budget responsibility up to €75M

Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

4 months

Chief Digitalization Officer (CDO) (interim)

Leading European Internet Service Provider

Developed a strategy to digitalize IT and surrounding services
Analysed the IT organisation including personnel assessment
Analysed existing tools and processes related to digitalization
Transformed the IT organisation into the planned future mode
Developed a medium-term plan to implement the results

Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

1 year 3 months

Strategy Consultant, Coach

Leading European Logistics Company

Conducted a business and IT assessment regarding digitalization
Analysed the IT organisation including personnel assessment
Analysed existing tools and processes related to digitalization
Developed a digitalization and IT strategy
Developed a medium-term plan to implement the results

Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

5 months

Strategy Consultant, Auditor

King Abdullah Economic City

Conducted an ERP assessment from an IT perspective
Analysed the IT organisation including personnel assessment
Developed an IT strategy and drafted an RFP for data center outsourcing
Reviewed application management and developed a strategy to improve application efficiency
Prepared outsourcing to a service provider including all data center services, network operations, security, and desktop solutions
Prepared and conducted the RFP including decision paper for the Board of Chairmen
Prepared project setup including budget and timeframe
Allocated services across five global data centers (a total of 15,000 servers)

Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year 3 months

Head of IT Operational Excellence

Lekkerland AG

Responsibility for the operation of the entire corporate IT
Led the operations team, including provider and service management
Served as the direct point of contact for the board regarding future IT strategies
Managed the complete IT re-sourcing to a service provider, including tendering, selection, and contract negotiation
Executed the re-sourcing, developed interfaces with the service provider, and provided governance and coaching to staff
Consolidated the SAP landscape, including redesign of all business processes and cut-over planning
Planned provider selection, developed test cases, switched over the pilot department, and introduced the new production system and application management with release cycles
Outsourced data center services
Led up to 25 internal staff and 35 project team members
Budget responsibility up to €75 million

Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year 3 months

Program Manager

DEVK

Introduced new IT technologies, including cloud solutions, virtual infrastructures/workstations, and standardizations in software and hardware
Coached project managers and internal IT teams
Built a specialist team to run multiple technology projects in parallel, including budgeting and overall oversight
Coordinated with service and technology providers, coached senior project managers, and provided strategic advice to the board
Managed a volume of €45 million and led 65 employees

Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year 3 months

Program Manager

Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH

Led an IT outsourcing project to a service provider, including tendering, selection, contract negotiation, transition support, and execution of the outsourcing
Developed interfaces, governance, and staff coaching
Introduced new IT technologies, including cloud solutions, virtual infrastructures/workstations, and standardizations in software and hardware
Managed a contract volume of €115 million and led 55 employees

Feb 2007 - Jun 2012

5 years 5 months

Project Manager, IT Full-Service Provider

T-Systems

Managed the transition from multiple providers to a single service provider, overseeing overall coordination and coaching project managers
Built a team to optimize transitions
Designed missing processes, managed transitions, supervised the provider, and validated SLAs and quality gates
Implemented and adapted third-party application services
Coordinated engineering, rollout, and operations, and created project plans and schedules
Supported international delivery management and sales in proposal development for global projects
Validated technical concepts and documentation and optimized customer processes
Program lead for an outsourcing project for KPMG Germany and UK, consolidating infrastructure from India to Germany, and defining internal processes for ordering, invoicing, and inventory management (volume €165 million, 85 employees)
Program lead for building a centralized workstation infrastructure for Lufthansa AG in a high-availability environment, including IT restructuring
Delivered international projects in Active Directory and Exchange, setting up an international messaging organization, managing transitions according to ITIL standards, and controlling rollouts using Netinstall and SCCM

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Telecommunication, Insurance, Manufacturing, Utilities, and Transportation.

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Insurance

Manufacturing

Utilities

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Strategy, and Business Intelligence.

Information Technology

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Summary

Leadership figure with many years of experience in various executive roles in the following industries: Banking/Insurance, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Transport & Logistics, Trade, Chemicals & Pharma, Military, Aerospace
Extensive expertise in: Interim Management | Project management and planning for large-scale projects | Transition management and design | Strategy consulting | KRITIS & NIS 2.0 | Cybersecurity | Outsourcing
Budget responsibility up to €150 million | Leading up to 1,100 employees
Action-oriented manager with a hands-on mentality, strong intercultural and social skills, and high motivational drive
High assertiveness through clear and convincing communication
entrepreneurial | dynamic | hands-on | pragmatic | analytical

Skills

Scrum, Prince 2, Pmi, Itil V3
Microsoft Cm & Ca
Train-The-Trainer Certification (Trainer License)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Oct 1999 - Jun 2001

RWTH Aachen

Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Aachen, Germany

Oct 1997 - Jun 1999

State-certified Technician in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering

Oct 1984 - Jun 1997

Bundeswehr Luftwaffe

Basic studies in Aerospace Engineering

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

CISO certification

Train-the-Trainer certification (trainer license)

ITIL V3

Microsoft CM & CA

PMI

Prince 2

Scrum

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Information Technology 6 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 5 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles CIO (ad interim), Principal Advisor to the CEO, Head of IT & Digitalization (CIO) ad interim

Main industries Information Technology, Telecommunication, Insurance

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

June 2026

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Where is Marcus based?

Marcus is based in Willich, Germany.

What languages does Marcus speak?

Marcus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Marcus have?

Marcus has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Marcus has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Marcus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marcus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marcus would be well-suited for roles such as: CIO (ad interim), Principal Advisor to the CEO, Head of IT & Digitalization (CIO) ad interim.

What is Marcus's latest experience?

Marcus's most recent position is CIO (ad interim) at Bartec Group.

What companies has Marcus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marcus has worked for Bartec Group, Skyborn Holding, Speira GmbH, Next-Kraftwerke, and Swiss Steel Group.

Which industries is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Insurance. Marcus also has some experience in Transportation, Food and Beverage, and Retail.

Which business areas is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Marcus also has some experience in Operations, Strategy, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Utilities.

Which business areas has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

What is Marcus's education?

Marcus holds a Master in Computer Science from RWTH Aachen.

Does Marcus have any certificates?

Marcus has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: CISO certification, Train-the-Trainer certification (trainer license), and ITIL V3.

What is the availability of Marcus?

Marcus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marcus?

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