Steffen H.-Interim Executive Business Transformation & Digital Execution
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Experience
Interim CIO and IT and Business Transformation Consultant
Telelift GmbH
Started as a Business Transformation Consultant for IT and process analysis, and from 09/2025 additionally took on the role of Interim CIO with overall responsibility for IT.
- Reduced IT operating costs by 28 %.
- IT and process analysis, target vision and roadmap; governance with SLA, RPO/RTO, RACI and TOMs.
- Led the introduction of Microsoft Dynamics 365: migration, integration and connection of existing systems.
- Established reporting with Power BI; prepared decision documents and 30/60/90-day quick wins for the executive management.
Representative Stuttgart
smartaxxess Group
Representative of the smartaxxess Group in the Stuttgart region, alongside my self-employed work at Steffen Herr Consulting. Positioned as a regional contact for founders and young small and medium-sized companies in the areas of business consulting, startup consulting and business development. Combining traditional consulting with coaching and expertise in digital transformation, tailored to the individual needs and entrepreneurial goals of the target group.
Contributed my consulting expertise to a digital consulting ecosystem that combines personal support with technology-enabled processes. The focus was on developing sustainable business models, corporate financing and supporting companies during their startup, growth and consolidation phases. The role centered on connecting business management issues with digital solutions and providing clear, practical advice on an equal footing. It combined regional representation, consulting for small and medium-sized companies and entrepreneurial sparring with the aim of supporting personal consulting through digital infrastructure and innovative processes.
Owner and Founder
Steffen Herr Consulting
Consulting and interim management for owner-managed small and medium-sized companies.
- Consulting and coaching
- IT and process transformation
- Interim and project management
Executive Board Member
Portfolio Consult AG
Strategic and operational management across all business areas: sales, consulting and real estate.
- Business consulting, sales and organizational development
- Managed real estate projects through to completion, in coordination with the architects
- Acquired and managed call centers in Europe
- Controlling and organizational management
Financial Planner
SEB AG
Established a new profit center, including lending.
- Professional and disciplinary management of 7 employees and 4 trainees
- Strategic financial and wealth planning for corporate clients and self-employed professionals
Senior Customer Advisor, Branch Manager from 11/2004
SEB AG
- Managed a branch team of 5 employees: lending and deposit business, staff scheduling, training
- Developed the customer portfolio, assessed and monitored risks
Customer Advisor
Volksbank Plochingen eG
Advised private and business customers on lending, financing, and investment matters. The role covered both personal financial needs and the financing requirements of companies.
Key areas:
- Advice for private customers on loans, financing options, and investments.
- Advice for business customers on lending and financing matters, as well as investing available funds.
- Explained financial relationships and different options during personal consultations.
- Combined customer-focused advice with the specific requirements of financing and wealth investment.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Real Estate, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Sales, Strategy, Finance, Customer Service, and Information Technology.
Summary
I take responsibility when transformation stalls and connect strategy, governance, leadership and execution to achieve measurable results.
Over 25 years of professional experience, including 13 years as a member of the Executive Board of Portfolio Consult AG. Most recently Interim CIO at Telelift GmbH: established IT governance, introduced Microsoft Dynamics 365 and reduced IT operating costs by 28 %. BAFA-listed business consultant, INQA coach and certified mediator.
Complex challenges are not solved through more action for action’s sake, but through clarity, structure and deliberate decisions.
I develop simple, sustainable solutions for complex situations and support their consistent implementation. Not theoretical, but effective.
Skills
Organizational Transformation & Governance
Interim & Transition Management
Business & Digital Transformation
Strategy-To-Execution
Leadership & Change Management
Process Optimization & Lean Management
Program & Operational Management
Confident Leadership
Taking Responsibility, Providing Direction And Driving Decisions, Even In Uncertain Situations And Under Time Pressure.
Clarity Of Roles And Decisions
Clear Responsibilities And Powers Prevent Friction And Escalation.
Audience-Focused Communication
Confident At Executive, Project And Team Level, Precise And To The Point.
Facilitation And Conflict Management
Moderating Different Perspectives Objectively And Resolving Resistance Constructively.
Systems Thinking
Quickly Understanding Complex Relationships In Organizations And Leadership Systems.
Structure And Prioritization
Reducing Complexity Through Clear Structures, Priorities And Decision-Making Logic.
Trust And Ability To Work Effectively
Clarity, Reliability And Consistent Action As The Foundation For Collaboration.
Resilience And Self-Reflection
Staying Calm During Critical Phases, Open To Feedback And Further Development.
Strategic And Management Consulting
Organizational Design And Governance
Interim And Transition Management
Project And Program Management
Agile And Hybrid Management Models
Risk And Decision Management
Lean And Process Optimization
Continuous Improvement And Quality Systems
Performance And Target Management (Okr, Bsc)
It And Process Transformation
Digital Transformation
Data Protection And Information Security
Change And Transformation Management
Employee Leadership And Team Leading
Coaching And Mediation
Business Development And Sales
Communications Management
Content Marketing
Golden Circle
Business Model Canvas
Value Proposition Design
Strategic Target Architectures
Maturity And Status Quo Analyses
Problem And Root Cause Analysis
Role And Responsibility Models
Value Stream Mapping
Sipoc
Hoshin Kanri
Scrum
Kanban
Okr
Change Management Frameworks
Stakeholder Models
Moderation And Facilitation
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Claude And Anthropic Api
Notion
Meistertask
Mindmeister
Lexoffice
Languages
Education
GENO Akademie
Fachwirt BankColleg · Business administration, economics, banking and banking law as well as private and corporate customer business · Stuttgart, Germany
Volksbank Plochingen eG
Bankkaufmann & Zusatzqualifikation Allfinanz · Bank clerk & additional qualification in financial services · Plochingen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
thekey.academy
Fachkraft für Qualitätsmanagement (IHK)
thekey.academy
Scrum.org
Scrum.org
Six Sigma White Belt
Council for Six Sigma Certification
Data & Process Expert (IHK)
thekey.academy
Digital Transformation & AI Expert (IHK)
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Digital Sales Expert (IHK)
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Fachkraft für Customer-Journey-Management (IHK)
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Fachkraft für Verkauf und Verhandlung (IHK)
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Fachkraft für Rhetorik und Kommunikation (IHK)
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New Work Expert (IHK)
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Fachkraft für Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement (IHK)
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Fachkraft für Selbst- und Zeitmanagement (IHK)
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Fachkraft für Stressmanagement (IHK)
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Business Transformation Expert (IHK)
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Fachkraft für Content Marketing (IHK)
thekey.academy
Fachkraft für Prozessmanagement (IHK)
thekey.academy
Fachkraft für Digitalisierung (IHK)
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Fachkraft für Agile Führung (IHK)
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Fachkraft für Agiles Projektmanagement (IHK)
thekey.academy
Lean Berater
Lean Prinzip
OTL Akademie
Digitale Transformation
Karriere Tutor
Einführung in die Digitalisierung
Karriere Tutor
Digital Business Innovator
Karriere Tutor
Change Management
Karriere Tutor
Leadership Coaching
Karriere Tutor
Vertriebsmanagement
Karriere Tutor
Business Development Management
Karriere Tutor
BAFA-gelisteter Unternehmensberater
Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle
INQA-Coach
Initiative Neue Qualität der Arbeit, BMAS
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Steffen is based in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Steffen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Steffen has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Steffen has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Steffen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Steffen would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CIO and IT and Business Transformation Consultant, Representative Stuttgart, Owner and Founder.
Steffen's most recent position is Interim CIO and IT and Business Transformation Consultant at Telelift GmbH.
In recent years, Steffen has worked for Telelift GmbH, smartaxxess Group, and Steffen Herr Consulting.
Steffen is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Real Estate, and Banking and Finance. Steffen also has some experience in Manufacturing.
Steffen is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Strategy. Steffen also has some experience in Finance, Customer Service, and Information Technology.
Steffen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Manufacturing.
Steffen has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Finance.
Steffen holds a Bachelor in Business administration, economics, banking and banking law as well as private and corporate customer business from GENO Akademie.
Steffen has 35 certificates. Among them, these include: Fachkraft für Datenschutz und -sicherheit (IHK), Fachkraft für Qualitätsmanagement (IHK), and Professional Scrum Master – AI Essentials.
Steffen is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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