Mario Tschunke - Senior IT Success Manager EMEA

Q: Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Wiesbaden, Germany .

Q: What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Senior IT Success Manager EMEA at Dussmann Stiftung & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Mario has worked for Dussmann Stiftung & Co. KG , Teamstation AI , Gartenhaus GmbH , and HDP GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Government and Administration . Mario also has some experience in Transportation and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Strategy . Mario also has some experience in Operations , Sales , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Information Technology , and Project Management .

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Wiesbaden, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2023 - Jun 2025

2 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior IT Success Manager EMEA

Dussmann Stiftung & Co. KG

Directly reporting to the Group CIO and a board member
Strategic IT partner for management in over 12 EMEA countries
Responsible for digitalization initiatives aligned with company strategy
Key partner for the managing directors of all local subsidiaries in IT strategy development
Translated board visions into scalable technical solutions
Acted as a bridge between technical teams and the C-suite

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 4 months

Palo Alto, United States

Member of the Technical Advisory Board

Teamstation AI

Strategic technology advisor for a US-based AI company
Advised the CEO
Supported a potential EMEA market entry strategy

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Global Manager of Business Process Optimization

Gartenhaus GmbH

Led the company-wide ERP transformation with a €2.5M budget
Managed a cross-functional ERP implementation team across multiple business units
Established program governance and reporting to C-level
Conducted business process analysis and optimization with the COO and CFO

May 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 8 months

Alzey, Germany

Head of Project Services

HDP GmbH

Full P&L responsibility for the project services area
Led a 14-person team across three disciplines
Managed over 50 client projects per year
Redesigned the project governance framework and delivery methodology
Built a high-performing team with 0% turnover

Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Program Manager

Capita Customer Services GmbH

Managed a €1.2M transformation program for a major client
Led a digital transformation program including process automation and system modernization
Identified €6M upsell potential through in-depth client analysis and development of a solution roadmap

Dec 2016 - Dec 2019

3 years 1 month

Wiesbaden, Germany

Senior IT Program Manager

Fortune 500 Supply Chain Technology Leader

Program manager for a global trade & compliance ERP implementation in over 100 countries across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas
Designed and implemented the complete IT infrastructure at a new plant in the Czech Republic
Provided IT consulting for the strategic merger of four mid-sized companies

Jun 2014 - Sep 2016

2 years 4 months

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Chief Operating Officer

Advancis Middle East GmbH

Full P&L responsibility for the Gulf region
Restructured Gulf region operations from the ground up
Built strategic partnerships with government agencies for mission-critical security solutions
Navigated complex regulatory and cultural environments for PSIM implementations

Jan 2007 - Dec 2013

7 years

Management Consultant

Provided strategic IT consulting for Fortune 500 clients in the APAC and MENA regions
Managed technical projects for the Saudi e-government initiative (Yesser program)
Implemented international disaster recovery solutions and developed CRM strategies

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Remote

IT Manager – Global Infrastructure

IT Convergence

Global responsibility for IT infrastructure at seven international sites
Led the New York office launch remotely from Argentina

Jan 2001 - Dec 2005

5 years

Paris, France

Senior IT Project Manager

Honeywell

Managed large European IT projects including rolling out over 14,000 endpoints in 20 countries
Led a 15-person IT team across ten locations

Jan 2001 - Dec 2005

5 years

Belgium

Senior IT Project Manager

VRS Consulting

Managing large-scale European IT projects, including the rollout of over 14,000 endpoints in 20 countries
Leading a 15-member IT team across ten locations

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Government and Administration, Transportation, and Manufacturing.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Transportation

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Operations, Sales, and Finance.

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Sales

Finance

Summary

Global IT executive with over 25 years of proven success leading global digitization and transformation programs. Specialized in delivering complex IT implementations and post-merger IT integrations in multicultural environments across 20+ countries. Direct C-level advisory experience.

Skills

Emea/apac/americas It Leadership
Global Erp Module Rollouts Across 100+ Countries
C-level Partnership & Board Advisory
Post-merger It Integration
Digital Transformation Strategy
Multi-million Euro Program Management
Enterprise Architecture & Governance
Change Management & Adoption
Stakeholder Management
Multicultural Team Leadership (Up To 50 People)
It Service Management (Itil)
Strategic Business Development
P&l Management Up To €2.5m
Government & Public Sector It (Mena Region)
It Infrastructure
Microsoft 365
Office 365
Sharepoint
Jira
Servicenow
Oracle
Agile
Waterfall Model
Continuous Improvement
Vendor Management
Budget Planning
Risk Management
Business Continuity
Service Level Agreement
Portfolio Management
It-infrastructure
Waterfall
Continues Improvement
Vendor Management
Stakeholder Management
Service Transition.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Dutch

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1994

IHK Düsseldorf

Data processing clerk · Düsseldorf, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Change Management For IT Professionals

Servant Leadership – Leading by Serving

LinkedIn Learning

Lean Six Sigma Foundations

LinkedIn Learning

Leading Effectively

LinkedIn Learning

ITIL® Foundation Certificate In IT Service Management

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Rights of data subjects

LinkedIn Learning

Scrum: The Basics

LinkedIn Learning

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Information Technology 21.5 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 6 (Germany, United States, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, France, +1)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior IT Success Manager EMEA, Member of the Technical Advisory Board, Global Manager of Business Process Optimization

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Government and Administration

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

March 2026

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Wiesbaden, Germany.

What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mario be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mario would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior IT Success Manager EMEA, Member of the Technical Advisory Board, Global Manager of Business Process Optimization.

What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Senior IT Success Manager EMEA at Dussmann Stiftung & Co. KG.

What companies has Mario worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mario has worked for Dussmann Stiftung & Co. KG, Teamstation AI, Gartenhaus GmbH, and HDP GmbH.

Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Government and Administration. Mario also has some experience in Transportation and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy. Mario also has some experience in Operations, Sales, and Finance.

Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Project Management.

What is Mario's education?

Mario attended IHK Düsseldorf for Data processing clerk.

Does Mario have any certificates?

Mario has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Change Management For IT Professionals, Servant Leadership – Leading by Serving, and Lean Six Sigma Foundations.

What is the availability of Mario?

Mario is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mario?

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