Sonja Schuster - Founder and Managing Director

Q: Where is Sonja based?

Sonja is based in Bonn, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Sonja speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Sonja have?

Sonja has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Sonja has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Sonja may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sonja's latest experience?

Sonja's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at The Bold Zone GmbH .

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

In recent years, Sonja has worked for The Bold Zone GmbH and Telekom Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sonja most experienced in?

Sonja is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Professional Services , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Sonja most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Sonja worked in recently?

Sonja has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Sonja worked in recently?

Sonja has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Strategy .

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Bonn, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2022 - Present

3 years 8 months

Bonn, Germany

Founder and Managing Director

The Bold Zone GmbH

Aug 2018 - Nov 2022

4 years 4 months

Germany

Senior Manager Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

Telekom Deutschland GmbH

Jun 2009 - Aug 2018

9 years 3 months

Germany

Head of Brand & Communications

congstar GmbH

Nov 2007 - Apr 2009

1 year 6 months

Germany

Manager Marketing Operations

congstar GmbH

Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

1 year 1 month

Germany

Communication Specialist

T-Mobile International AG

Dec 2005 - Sep 2006

10 months

Germany

Communications Manager (ext.)

Deutsche Post AG

Apr 2004 - Nov 2005

1 year 8 months

Germany

Communications Manager (ext.)

T-Mobile Deutschland GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Transportation.

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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

Marketing

Information Technology

Product Development

Strategy

Operations

Skills

Sales Strategy, Go-To-Market, Scaling And Strategic Business Development For Tech Companies
Consulting & Training Across The Entire Customer Lifecycle – Market Positioning And Customer Experience
Business Coaching & Training For Sales Teams & Executives – Developing Skills, Methods, And Mindset
Creative Solution Development For Innovative Products, Efficient Sales Channels, And Long-Term Customer Retention
Expertise In Digitalization & Technology (Telecommunications, Ar, Vr, Ai) – Proven Strategies For Market Entry, Growth & Scaling
International Experience

"Successful Growth Needs A Strong Strategy – But Above All, Excellent Execution! Winning, Delighting, And Sustainably Scaling New Customers With A Clear Go-To-Market Strategy – This Is My Passion."

Industry Experience: It, Telecommunications, And Logistics Industries
Strategy Development And Transformation Of The Sales Team Of A B2b Software Provider (Rheinmetall Subsidiary)
Project Lead For The Tv Campaign For The 2022 World Cup In Qatar; Management Of All Communications And Sales Channels
Business Development In Vr/Ar For Deutsche Telekom B2c; Product Conceptualization And Sales, Product Owner For The Magenta Vr App
Build-Up And Management Of The Mobile Brand Congstar: Brand Strategy, 360-Degree Product Communication, Market Research, Trade Communication; Double-Digit Million Budget

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Stuttgart Media University

Industrial Engineering, Advertising and Market Communication · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Design Thinking Facilitator

Deutsche Telekom AG

Certified Business Coach

BDVT

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Telecommunication 17.5 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 9 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder and Managing Director, Senior Manager Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, Head of Brand & Communications

Main industries Telecommunication, Professional Services, Transportation

Main business areas Marketing, Information Technology, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Sonja based?

Sonja is based in Bonn, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Sonja speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sonja have?

Sonja has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Sonja has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Sonja may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sonja be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sonja would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder and Managing Director, Senior Manager Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, Head of Brand & Communications.

What is Sonja's latest experience?

Sonja's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at The Bold Zone GmbH.

What companies has Sonja worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sonja has worked for The Bold Zone GmbH and Telekom Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Sonja most experienced in?

Sonja is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Sonja most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Sonja worked in recently?

Sonja has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sonja worked in recently?

Sonja has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Strategy.

What is Sonja's education?

Sonja holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, Advertising and Market Communication from Stuttgart Media University.

Does Sonja have any certificates?

Sonja has 2 certificates. These include: Design Thinking Facilitator and Certified Business Coach.

What is the availability of Sonja?

Sonja is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sonja?

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