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Philipp Lück-Managing Partner (Managing Director)

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Potsdam, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2017 - Present
Berlin, Germany

Managing Partner (Managing Director)

K'UP The .ID Company | Kleinundpläcking GmbH

Position Summary
Managing Partner (Managing Director) at K'UP The .ID Company | Kleinundpläcking GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Finance
Operations
Strategy
  • Leading and further developing the consulting division for corporate strategy, business model and future development

  • Responsible for the key areas of operational and commercial management (finance, operations, IT, HR) including corporate law

  • Developing strategy, market and scenario approaches for executive boards, shareholders and leadership teams of national and international clients

  • Managing mandates at the intersection of business model, organization, brand, sales and operational excellence

  • Positioning as a sparring partner for companies in need of strategic realignment and operational readiness

  • Guiding mandates to sharpen business models, market positions and implementation logic

  • High effectiveness in situations where companies require prioritization, pragmatic solutions and consistent execution (succession, M&A, market entry)

  • Creating sustainable added value by combining top management perspective, understanding of medium-sized businesses and hands-on leadership

Oct 2015 - Feb 2017
Berlin, Germany

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Curated Shopping GmbH (Lookiero/Outfittery)

Position Summary
Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Curated Shopping GmbH (Lookiero/Outfittery)
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business Areas
Logistics
Operations
Supply Chain Management
  • Full responsibility for the operational management of the customer process chain from marketing through client consulting, operational purchasing, logistics to after-sales

  • Leading and coordinating relevant functions along the end-to-end funnel in an international e-commerce environment

  • Integrating growth logic, customer experience and operational performance

  • Advancing management frameworks, tracking and decision-making approaches for marketing and operations-related questions

  • Translating a highly growth-oriented business model into robust processes, clear responsibilities and scalable operational procedures

  • Operational leadership of the integration in a major merger with a competitor from Benelux and Scandinavia

  • Leading a complex international operations structure with a wide span of control and multiple management levels

  • Contributing to the end-to-end professionalization of a data- and customer-centric business model, including commercial due diligence responsibility for finance

  • High effectiveness at the intersection of growth, process stability and service experience

  • Leadership experience in international scaling and coordinating multiple country and team contexts

May 2012 - Aug 2014
Berlin, Germany

Co-Founder & Managing Director / COO

Arena RKD GmbH

Position Summary
Co-Founder & Managing Director / COO at Arena RKD GmbH
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Customer Service
Logistics
Sales
  • Co-developing and operationally shaping the business model in B2B returns management and secondary marketing

  • Responsible for the operational core areas of logistics, customer service and sales/customer management of the B2B service divisions

  • Building processes, structures and responsibilities, including setting up a new logistics center with high-bay storage (reverse logistics processes)

  • Entrepreneurial co-responsibility for priorities, development steps and further evolution of the model

  • Building an operational unit at the intersection of business model development, service delivery and scalable process logic

  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial execution strength in a phase where structures had to be developed and made robust

  • Relevant experience dealing with the challenges of young business models: market adaptation, prioritization, operational stabilization

Apr 2012 - Present
Potsdam, Germany

Owner

L.13 Beratung & Beteiligung

Position Summary
Owner at L.13 Beratung & Beteiligung
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Retail
Business Areas
Operations
Product Development
Strategy
  • Advising startups, growth companies and SMEs in the development and refinement of business models and market approaches

  • Reviewing, supporting and partially investing in entrepreneurial ventures with a focus on digital value creation and economic viability

  • Acting as a sparring partner for founders, managing directors and entrepreneurs on positioning, offering logic, operational structuring and prioritization

  • Building an independent entrepreneurial vehicle that combines consulting and investment expertise

  • Providing added value in situations where entrepreneurial thinking, clear prioritization and execution strength are in demand

  • Expanding own profile in the fields of digital business models, retail, services and transformation

Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Gütersloh, Germany

Head of E-Commerce / Board Assistant

arvato Medienfabrik | Bertelsmann AG

Position Summary
Head of E-Commerce / Board Assistant at arvato Medienfabrik | Bertelsmann AG
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Marketing
Operations
Strategy
  • Started as a board assistant in the marketing and commerce division with close involvement in strategic, commercial and business policy topics

  • Supported the preparation of decision-making materials, analyses and topics of high relevance for market, customers and business development

  • Collaborated with leading retail and consumer goods partners in professional key account contexts

  • Took on responsibility in strategic business development, M&A activities including due diligence processes

  • Transitioned into line management as Head of E-Commerce, leading and further developing the division with a focus on digital marketing and service models

  • Early proof of ability in a demanding corporate environment close to the board, strategy, sales and business development

  • Visible development step from an analytical-strategic function to a role with independent line responsibility

  • Built a professional foundation for later roles in business model development, strategy, operations and corporate leadership

May 2007 - Aug 2008
Cologne, Germany

Head of Sales & Cooperation

NetMoms GmbH

Position Summary
Head of Sales & Cooperation at NetMoms GmbH
Industries
Advertising
Business Areas
Marketing
Sales
  • Developing, building and leading the Sales, Marketing and Partnerships division

  • Responsible for acquiring, supporting and growing partners and advertisers, and for setting up marketing structures

  • Key account management for FMCG clients and developing suitable advertising and partnership concepts

  • Early proof of responsibility in building commercial structures within a digital growth environment

  • Building a solid understanding of platform logic, target markets, marketing and partnership-based business development

  • Early development of a market- and growth-oriented mindset that later carried over into roles focused on e-commerce, digital business models and corporate development

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Retail, Information Technology, Transportation, Fashion, and Media and Entertainment.

Professional Services
Retail
Information Technology
Transportation
Fashion
Media and Entertainment
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Product Development, Finance, Logistics, and Sales.

Operations
Strategy
Product Development
Finance
Logistics
Sales
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Summary

Philipp Lück represents the rare combination of strategic clarity, operational leadership and entrepreneurial drive. His profile combines board-level proximity in the Bertelsmann environment, building and leading digital business units, his own founding and investment experience, and many years of responsibility in strategy, transformation and growth mandates.

As COO, he was responsible for the entire operational customer process chain of a digital business model and led five department heads with indirect responsibility for around 250 employees in five countries. His particular strength lies in recognizing business opportunities early, deriving viable business models and priorities from them, and consistently translating them into effective structures, processes and teams.

He acts analytically, pragmatically and with strong leadership – providing direction especially where companies need to secure growth, efficiency and future viability at the same time.

Skills

  • Corporate Leadership & General Management: Translates Growth, Transformation And Efficiency Targets Into Robust Structures, Priorities And Actions – Nationally And Internationally.

  • Leading Complex Organizations: Experienced In Managing Executives, Multidisciplinary Teams And Cross-Functional Units During Dynamic Business Phases.

  • Transformation & Change Management: Directs Change Processes With A Clear Target Architecture, Consistent Implementation And A Strong Connection To Reality.

  • Stakeholder Management At The Top-Management Level: Confident In Collaborating With Shareholders, Boards, Executive Teams, Partners And Clients.

  • Hands-On Excellence With Entrepreneurial Responsibility: Merges Conceptual Thinking With High Personal Effectiveness In Execution, Even In Demanding And Unclear Situations.

Job-Specific Competencies

  • Business Model Development & Repositioning: Develops Sustainable Business Models, Refines Value Creation Logic And Guides Companies In Evolving Their Market Approach And Revenue Mechanics.

  • Strategy & Operations / End-To-End Management: Strong Skills In Integrating Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Procurement, Logistics And Finance Across The Entire Value Chain.

  • E-Commerce & Digital Business Models: Extensive Experience In Building, Scaling And Leading Digital Business Models With A Focus On Customer Value, Service Quality And Growth.

  • Building & Professionalizing Business Units: Skilled In Establishing Structures, Standardizing Processes And Introducing Clear Responsibilities, Governance And Performance Standards.

  • Operational Excellence In Growth & Transformation Environments: Highly Effective In Stabilizing, Optimizing And Realigning Organizations Within Medium-Sized And Evolving Structures.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

May 2009 - Sep 2009

Univ. Panamericana

Marketing Management · Mexico City, Mexico · 1,3

Oct 2006 - May 2010

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Mgmt.

B.Sc. · General Management | Marketing/Sales & Corporate Strategy · Vallendar, Germany · 2,1

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6
Experience in Professional Services 14 y
Avg length 5 y
Longest experience 14 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Partner (Managing Director), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Co-Founder & Managing Director / COO
Main industries Professional Services, Retail, Information Technology
Main business areas Operations, Strategy, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Philipp is based in Potsdam, Germany.
Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).
Philipp has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Philipp 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 Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Philipp would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner (Managing Director), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Co-Founder & Managing Director / COO.
Philipp's most recent position is Managing Partner (Managing Director) at K'UP The .ID Company | Kleinundpläcking GmbH.
In recent years, Philipp has worked for K'UP The .ID Company | Kleinundpläcking GmbH and L.13 Beratung & Beteiligung.
Philipp is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Information Technology. Philipp also has some experience in Transportation, Media and Entertainment, and Fashion.
Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Product Development. Philipp also has some experience in Finance, Logistics, and Sales.
Philipp has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Retail.
Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Product Development.
Philipp holds a Bachelor in Marketing Management from Univ. Panamericana and a Bachelor in General Management | Marketing/Sales & Corporate Strategy from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Mgmt..
Philipp will be available part-time from July 2026.
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