Markus Peter - Interim Executive and Senior Advisor...

Q: Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Neustadt in Holstein, Germany .

Q: What languages does Markus speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Founder / Interim Executive at Dendo Digital .

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

In recent years, Markus has worked for Dendo Digital , PERI SE , and Etribes Connect GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Healthcare , and Professional Services . Markus also has some experience in Information Technology , Construction , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Human Resources , and Information Technology . Markus also has some experience in Strategy , Project Management , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

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

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Neustadt in Holstein, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

9 months

Neustadt, Germany

Hybrid

Founder / Interim Executive

Dendo Digital

Founder and owner of Dendo Digital – my entrepreneurial platform for digital leadership in the mid-sized B2B sector. Operating as interim executive (CDO, Head of Digital, CMO, Managing Director) and senior advisor for industrial companies in the DACH region.

Focus areas: building and scaling digital business units and specialist functions - especially marketing and sales, platform and product strategies, organizational design along digital domains, as well as P&L responsibility in transformation programs.

References include: PERI, Knauf, Raumedic, Peter Döhle

Nov 2023 - Nov 2025

2 years 1 month

Weißenhorn, Germany

Hybrid

Head of Peri Digital (Interim)

PERI SE

Responsible for the strategic and operational realignment of PERI's digital business unit
Developed and launched the PERI360 platform strategy to consolidate all digital customer solutions
Established a central operating model and introduced focused portfolio management
Managed a cross-functional team, working closely with the executive board, product management, sales, and IT

Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

9 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Digital Customer Interaction (Interim)

Knauf Digital

Responsible for building a new digital business unit focused on sales and platform solutions in an international B2B context
Developed a strategic target vision, designed a scalable operating model, and guided the organizational setup
Closely collaborated with executive management, corporate functions, and future leaders

Sep 2019 - Jun 2025

5 years 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Partner

Etribes Connect GmbH

Advising a wide range of companies on how to achieve their business goals using the rapidly evolving possibilities of digitalization
Supporting the development of smart strategies and translating them into solid action plans, then executing them with agility and measurable results
Leading the 'Commerce Transformation' business unit and driving the company's strategic development, customer acquisition, recruiting, mentoring, and more

Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

2 years

Lübeck, Germany

Vice President Digital Business Development & Operations

Dräger

Digitalization of Dräger's global sales and marketing activities
Provided tools, infrastructure, shared services, consulting, and project support for country and central teams with a team of around 30 people
Piloted and rolled out New Work methods, such as agile work methods in operational processes, Design Thinking, fast prototyping, customer centricity, etc.

Jan 2014 - Aug 2017

3 years 8 months

Lübeck, Germany

Vice President Marketing Excellence & Operations

Dräger

Established and developed a global marketing powerhouse at Dräger with the goal of driving the professionalization of marketing and communications worldwide
Supported marketing teams around the globe with tools, infrastructure, training, consulting and project work, and shared services through a team of about 50 employees, organized into expert teams for Digital Marketing, Live Marketing, Campaign Management, Customer Experience Management, Marketing Innovation & Impact, and Marketing Production & Services

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Pittsburgh, United States

Vice President Communications & Sales Marketing North America

Dräger

Led a team of about 30 people for all marketing and communications activities for Dräger North America
Translated global marketing and communication strategies to local conditions, ensuring effective, business-supporting implementation of measures
Took over the organization in a high-change environment, added key new skills and team members, and shifted the department from mainly administrative work to a desired internal business partner

Jul 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 6 months

Pittsburgh, United States

Director Marketing Communications Americas

Dräger

Led a team of about 30 people for all marketing and communications activities for Dräger North, Central, and South America
Established structures in Central and South America with locations in Mexico City, Panama City, and Sao Paulo
Transitioned Central and South America into an independent region with its own marketing leadership

Mar 2009 - Jul 2011

2 years 5 months

Pittsburgh, United States

Director Corporate Communications

Siemens Water Technologies (Evoqua)

Global responsibility for corporate communication across all core disciplines: marketing communication, online marketing, media relations, and employee communications
Took over a highly decentralized team (approx. 30 employees across 18 locations) and built integrated marketing and communications efforts
Focused on the internationalization of the company, which traditionally had a strong focus on the US market

Apr 2006 - Feb 2009

2 years 11 months

Erlangen, Germany

Manager Leadership Communications

Siemens Industry Solutions

Aligned and implemented global internal leadership communications worldwide
Supported the executive board on all communication topics, including speeches
Planned and executed communication campaigns, such as the international leadership conference with over 600 guests

Jul 1997 - Mar 2006

8 years 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Various roles in HR

Siemens Transportation Systems

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Information Technology, Construction, and Utilities.

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Professional Services

Information Technology

Construction

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Strategy, Project Management, and Operations.

Marketing

Human Resources

Information Technology

Strategy

Project Management

Operations

Summary

I support B2B companies in the critical phases of their digital transformation – as an interim executive and senior advisor at the C-level.

My strength lies in combining strategic clarity with operational execution: from transformation strategy to building digital organizations and overseeing P&L in ongoing programs.

I bring over 25 years of experience in international B2B companies – at Dräger, Siemens, and Etribes, as well as in interim assignments, e.g. at PERI and Knauf. With Dendo Digital, I now focus on what I do best: digital leadership on demand with measurable impact.

I work with companies that don’t need consulting slides but someone who gets things done.

Skills

Transformational Leadership
Interim Management
Digital Transformation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

PR College Berlin

Certified PR Consultant · Berlin, Germany

Siemens Dual Apprenticeship

Industrial Clerk · Frankfurt, Germany

Ganderkesee High School

High School Diploma · Ganderkesee, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Manufacturing 21 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 8 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder / Interim Executive, Head of Peri Digital (Interim), Head of Digital Customer Interaction (Interim)

Main industries Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services

Main business areas Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology

Qualifications

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Created

December 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Neustadt in Holstein, Germany.

What languages does Markus speak?

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

How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Markus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder / Interim Executive, Head of Peri Digital (Interim), Head of Digital Customer Interaction (Interim).

What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Founder / Interim Executive at Dendo Digital.

What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for Dendo Digital, PERI SE, and Etribes Connect GmbH.

Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Professional Services. Markus also has some experience in Information Technology, Construction, and Utilities.

Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Markus also has some experience in Strategy, Project Management, and Operations.

Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

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

What is Markus's education?

Markus attended PR College Berlin.

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Markus?

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