Sebastian Blum - Founder and Managing Director

Q: Where is Sebastian based?

Sebastian is based in Wedel, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Sebastian speak?

Sebastian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sebastian have?

Sebastian has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Sebastian has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sebastian's latest experience?

Sebastian's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at JustScaleBuilding GmbH .

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

In recent years, Sebastian has worked for JustScaleBuilding GmbH and Accenture Interactive .

Q: Which industries is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Advertising , Media and Entertainment , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Product Development , and Information Technology . Sebastian also has some experience in Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Information Technology , and Strategy .

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Wedel, Germany

Experience

Apr 2022 - Present

4 years

Founder and Managing Director

JustScaleBuilding GmbH

Latest interims-management (04/22-04/23): Global Digital Lead Opel / Vauxhall

Feb 2020 - Mar 2022

2 years 2 months

Senior Manager Digital Transformation

Accenture Interactive

Management consulting in digital marketing transformation with focus on digital platforms and automotive
Key clients:
Google, leading the Google / Accenture Ads Partnership in DACH
SMART, building a new breed of automotive eCommerce players

Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

3 years

Managing Partner Precision Marketing & Digital Transformation

Wavemaker (GroupM)

Key clients: Vodafone, Chanel, Mondelez, Colgate
Leading more than 60 FTEs

May 2015 - Jan 2017

1 year 9 months

Managing Partner Media Consulting & Strategy

MediaCom (GroupM)

Key clients: Volkswagen Group (Dealer Marketing), Sony, Shell
Leading more than 40 FTEs

Apr 2012 - Apr 2015

3 years 1 month

Director Product & Development

Omnicom Media Group

Innovation management and digital agenda setting for the media agency brands "OMD" & "phd".

Apr 2006 - Mar 2012

6 years

Director Digital

ZenithOptimedia (Publicis Groupe)

Starting as Online Planner for Toyota at Zenith
Promoted GroupHead (2007) with growing team and client portfolio (Reckitt Benckiser, Coty)
Promoted Supervisor (2008) leading two digital teams (one in HH, key client: Bauer Verlag)
Promoted Digital Director for both sister brands (Zenith & Optimedia) with broader focus on new business and extending the agency offering in digital.

Jan 2002 - Mar 2006

4 years 3 months

Co-Founder and Partner

Buenasoma - estudio creativo (PartG)

Design and creative services from marketing campaigns through fair appearances to product development
Key clients: AdHoc, Haaner Felsenquelle, Messe Düsseldorf, L’Oréal

Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

1 year

Copy Writer

Red Cell - a WPP company

Copy writing, concept and idea development
Key clients: Alfa Romeo, Singapore Airlines, Geberit

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Advertising, Media and Entertainment, and Automotive.

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Information Technology, Strategy, and Product Development.

Marketing

Information Technology

Strategy

Product Development

Summary

Dynamic Executive with almost 20 years of experience helping organizations grow and transform their business. Adept in making key decisions and working with other professionals to achieve common goals and solve challenges.

Experienced in managing large teams as well as leading highly skilled individuals, I am always keen to support people develop their full potential. Highly competent mediator skilled in effectively communicating on all levels, dedicated to successfully directing business operations. Pragmatic and result oriented, I am determined to build marketing and sales performance solutions at scale. Bringing a proven track record in managing digital projects of all kinds increasing overall company growth.

Skills

Adaptability
Leadership
Marketing
Digital Transformation
Business Strategy

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 1997 - Jan 2000

Düsseldorf Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Certified Advertising Merchant (IHK) · Düsseldorf, Germany

Apr 1994 - Jul 1997

University of Duisburg-Essen

German, Philosophy, Communication Science · Essen, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Advertising 21 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Founder and Managing Director, Senior Manager Digital Transformation, Managing Partner Precision Marketing & Digital Transformation

Main industries Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Automotive

Main business areas Marketing, Information Technology, Strategy

Profile

Created

February 2024

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Sebastian based?

Sebastian is based in Wedel, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sebastian speak?

Sebastian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sebastian have?

Sebastian has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Sebastian has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sebastian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sebastian would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder and Managing Director, Senior Manager Digital Transformation, Managing Partner Precision Marketing & Digital Transformation.

What is Sebastian's latest experience?

Sebastian's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at JustScaleBuilding GmbH.

What companies has Sebastian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sebastian has worked for JustScaleBuilding GmbH and Accenture Interactive.

Which industries is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Media and Entertainment, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Information Technology. Sebastian also has some experience in Strategy.

Which industries has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Advertising.

Which business areas has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Information Technology, and Strategy.

What is Sebastian's education?

Sebastian attended Düsseldorf Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Certified Advertising Merchant (IHK).

What is the availability of Sebastian?

Sebastian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sebastian?

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