Sören Stricker - Company Owner

Q: Where is Sören based?

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

Q: What languages does Sören speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Sören have?

Sören has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Sören has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Sören may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sören's latest experience?

Sören's most recent position is Company Owner at Stricker Business & Digital Solutions .

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

In recent years, Sören has worked for Stricker Business & Digital Solutions and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles .

Q: Which industries is Sören most experienced in?

Sören is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Advertising , and Manufacturing . Sören also has some experience in Healthcare , Professional Services , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Sören most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Sören worked in recently?

Sören has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Sören worked in recently?

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

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Hanover, Germany

Experience

Sep 2025 - Present

7 months

Germany

Company Owner

Stricker Business & Digital Solutions

Advising mid-sized companies on AI integration, process automation, and digital transformation. Developing AI strategies, automating with n8n and Make, introducing agile methods, and supporting digital transformation projects.

Jan 2020 - Sep 2024

4 years 9 months

Hanover, Germany

Hybrid

Head of Digital Products Fleet & Commercial

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Led a team of 13 Product Owners as a sub-department manager, also serving as Lead Product Owner and Business Owner within the SAFe framework. Defined and implemented a digital B2B product portfolio strategy for fleet management. Co-responsible for building 3 near-shoring teams in Lisbon. Introduced agile methods (Scrum, SAFe, OKR) and facilitated transformation processes in cross-functional teams. Responsible for roadmap, strategic prioritization, and stakeholder management at the corporate level.

Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

11 months

Hanover, Germany

Hybrid

Product Owner

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Developed and implemented digital frontend solutions for fleet management in a cross-functional team. Responsible for product vision, backlog management, and prioritization. Worked closely with development, UX, and business teams to ensure product quality.

Apr 2015 - Sep 2018

3 years 6 months

Hanover, Germany

Remote

Co-founder

Revierstern - Agentur f. Online Marketing & Neukundengewinnung

Co-founded a performance marketing agency for SMEs (4 founders). Developed a proprietary digital solution for measuring ROI of Google Ads campaigns: a combination of SEA management, call-tracking-enabled landing pages, and a client portal for capturing caller outcomes. This enabled revenue-based tracking of phone inquiries for the first time – where traditional ad tracking stops. It allowed SMEs to optimize campaigns based on actual revenue instead of clicks.

Aug 2013 - Feb 2019

5 years 7 months

On-site

Controlling Expert

Volkswagen R GmbH

Conducted profitability analyses of vehicle projects, variance analyses, and business case calculations. Laid the foundation for later digital product management and strategic thinking within corporate structures.

Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

On-site

Junior Controller

Philips / TP Vision Germany GmbH

Apr 2010 - Sep 2011

1 year 6 months

Hamburg, Germany

On-site

Talent Development Program Finance & Accounting

Philips

Apr 2008 - May 2008

2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

On-site

Intern

Horváth & Partners Management Consultants

Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

8 months

United States

On-site

Intern

Siemens Transportation Systems Inc.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Advertising, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Automotive

Advertising

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

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

Finance

Product Development

Strategy

Information Technology

Marketing

Accounting

Summary

AI consultant & digitalization expert with 10+ years of experience in large corporations (Volkswagen AG). I help mid-sized companies with AI strategy, process automation (n8n, Make), and agile transformation – pragmatic and actionable. Daily rate €1,200–€1,500.

Skills

Product Development
Digital Transformation
Leadership

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Mar 2010

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University

Diploma in Economics · Marketing & Management | Controlling | Corporate Management · Hanover, Germany

Oct 2002 - Sep 2004

Siemens Technical Academy

Industrial Technologist · Data Technology/Business · Berlin, Germany

Jul 1994 - May 2001

Hoffmann-von-Fallersleben School

General University Entrance Qualification · Braunschweig, Germany

Certifications & licenses

XSeries Program “Business Model Innovation”

DelftX, Delft University of Technology (edX.org) · Delft, Netherlands

Business Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making

BUx, Boston University (edx.org) · Boston, United States

Product Management with Lean, Agile and System Design Thinking

BUx, Boston University (edx.org) · Boston, United States

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Automotive 11 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 5 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Company Owner, Head of Digital Products Fleet & Commercial, Product Owner

Main industries Automotive, Advertising, Manufacturing

Main business areas Finance, Product Development, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Sören based?

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

What languages does Sören speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sören have?

Sören has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Sören has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Sören may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sören be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sören would be well-suited for roles such as: Company Owner, Head of Digital Products Fleet & Commercial, Product Owner.

What is Sören's latest experience?

Sören's most recent position is Company Owner at Stricker Business & Digital Solutions.

What companies has Sören worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sören has worked for Stricker Business & Digital Solutions and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Which industries is Sören most experienced in?

Sören is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Advertising, and Manufacturing. Sören also has some experience in Healthcare, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Sören most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Sören worked in recently?

Sören has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sören worked in recently?

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

What is Sören's education?

Sören holds a Master in Marketing & Management | Controlling | Corporate Management from Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University.

Does Sören have any certificates?

Sören has 3 certificates. These include: XSeries Program “Business Model Innovation”, Business Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making, Product Management with Lean, and Agile and System Design Thinking.

What is the availability of Sören?

Sören is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sören?

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