Stefan Fischer - Founder & Product Lead

Q: Where is Stefan based?

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

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Founder & Product Lead at RideNow .

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

In recent years, Stefan has worked for RideNow and DKV Mobility .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Transportation , Automotive , and Professional Services . Stefan also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Product Development . Stefan also has some experience in Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Transportation , Automotive , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Product Development .

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Essen, Germany

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Experience

May 2025 - Dec 2025

8 months

Essen, Germany

On-site

Founder & Product Lead

RideNow

Iterated an MVP for an autonomous vehicle platform in close collaboration with potential customers
Conducted comprehensive market research, persona analysis and validation tests

Apr 2022 - Jun 2024

2 years 3 months

Head of Strategic Partnership

DKV Mobility

Led the development of a Transport Management SaaS model for SME-sized freight forwarders (budget €4.5 million): market research, product & business strategy, go-to-market & ecosystem integration
Built an IT nearshoring partnership: market analysis, selection of top 3 providers, SLA/KPI agreements & integration into internal product teams
Prepared strategic analysis and strategy paper for the Management Board
Developed an agile delivery standard to raise the outcomes of newly introduced product-based delivery model

Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

3 years

Project & Program Manager Digital Transformation

DKV Mobility

Program “Digitization of Customer Interfaces (Portal & App)”: successfully turned around the customer portal project, led a team of 20+ developers, managed €5.2 million budget, delivered go-live including data migration and sales team integration
Introduced new payment functionality (“Pay at Pump”)
Executed M&A projects and technology due diligence

Jul 2016 - Mar 2019

2 years 9 months

Team Leader Capacity Management

Magna Powertrain

Leading a team to steer tactical supply chain planning processes (Direct: 2 FTE; Indirect: 5 FTE)
Digitization of tactical supply-chain processes

Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 3 months

Project Manager

Pcubed

Driving flagship quality improvement program

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Automotive, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Transportation

Automotive

Professional Services

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy.

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Strategy

Summary

I support mobility and logistics companies in turning strategic priorities into successful digital products, high-impact partnerships, and executed transformation initiatives.

Skills

Key Focus Areas:

Ai-supported Product Development & Digital Services
Strategic Partnerships & Nearshoring
Agile Transformation & Program Management
Go-to-market Strategies & Product-market Fit
Ai
Digital Transformation
Strategic Planning
Partnerships
Team Leadership
Change Management
Agile Leadership

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2006 - Jan 2010

FOM University of Economics and Management

Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Essen, Germany

Aug 2002 - Jun 2005

Trading School

Industrial Clerk · Essen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Six Sigma Black Belt

Management Institute TEQ, Chemnitz

Prince2 Foundation

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Transportation 5 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder & Product Lead, Head of Strategic Partnership, Project & Program Manager Digital Transformation

Main industries Transportation, Automotive, Professional Services

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Stefan based?

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

What languages does Stefan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stefan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Product Lead, Head of Strategic Partnership, Project & Program Manager Digital Transformation.

What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Founder & Product Lead at RideNow.

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for RideNow and DKV Mobility.

Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Automotive, and Professional Services. Stefan also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development. Stefan also has some experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy.

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Automotive, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan holds a Bachelor in Industrial Clerk from Trading School.

Does Stefan have any certificates?

Stefan has 2 certificates. These include: Six Sigma Black Belt and Prince2 Foundation.

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Stefan?

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