Tonino Lo Chiatto - Owner & Managing Director...

Q: Where is Tonino based?

Tonino is based in Leonberg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Tonino speak?

Tonino speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tonino have?

Tonino has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Tonino has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months . Note that Tonino may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tonino's latest experience?

Tonino's most recent position is Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant at LC-PV GmbH & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Tonino has worked for LC-PV GmbH & Co. KG , Strategic Fiber Networks GmbH , and Tele Columbus Betriebs GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Tonino most experienced in?

Tonino is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology , and Energy . Tonino also has some experience in Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Tonino most experienced in?

Tonino is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Information Technology . Tonino also has some experience in Strategy , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Tonino worked in recently?

Tonino has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Tonino worked in recently?

Tonino has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Strategy .

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Leonberg, Germany

Experience

Dec 2022 - Present

3 years 4 months

Leonberg, Germany

Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant

LC-PV GmbH & Co. KG

Development & implementation of the entire PV value chain
Business model development for tenant electricity, PPAs & contracting
Senior consulting, interim management, program management
Strategic and operational management of FTTx rollout projects
Management of subsidized fiber expansion in central Hesse
Construction project management and acceptance management for thousands of households

Mar 2022 - Apr 2024

2 years 2 months

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany

Managing Director & Board Member | CEO

Strategic Fiber Networks GmbH

Managed 7 companies with >100 employees
Secured financing with fund companies and bank consortia
Established organizational structures for network expansion areas
Managed planning, construction, sales, and 24/7 operations
Led, motivated, and developed the management team
Coordinated with municipalities, funding bodies, network operators, and partner companies
Drafted, negotiated, and closed contracts with 20+ contractors

Apr 2017 - Feb 2022

4 years 11 months

Berlin, Germany

Director of Project & Portfolio Management

Tele Columbus Betriebs GmbH

Led internal and external project teams in Berlin and Leipzig
Headed the transformation management office for integrating company acquisitions
Oversaw all strategic projects and post-merger management
Established and implemented IT service management according to ITIL
Introduced the Scaled Agile methodology and coached Scrum teams
Managed the strategic project portfolio > EUR 30M

Jan 2015 - Mar 2017

2 years 3 months

Backnang, Germany

Senior VP of Project Management

Signalhorn Trusted Networks

Built and developed customer care management
Led all project managers in three decentralized branches
Managed delivery for all customer orders of the corporate group
Implemented lean principles and quality management according to ISO 9001:2018
Modeled processes (order to cash) with sustainable implementation

Apr 2009 - Aug 2014

5 years 5 months

Cologne, Germany

Director Network Projects

KabelBW / Unitymedia

Managed up to 40 internal and external employees across three federal states
Responsible for a budget of approx. EUR 60M per year
Implemented strategic portfolio, program, and project management including roadmaps
Developed business processes to increase efficiency (order entry, scheduling, logistics)
Established a strategic project organization according to PMI©

Nov 2000 - Mar 2009

8 years 5 months

Backnang, Germany

Network Design Consultant

Marconi / Ericsson / telent

Jul 1999 - Oct 2000

1 year 4 months

Leonberg, Germany

Managing Director & Owner

Audio Video Network

Oct 1997 - Jun 1999

1 year 9 months

Magstadt, Germany

Head of Technology

Hess Behördensysteme

Sep 1995 - Jul 1997

1 year 11 months

Hemmingen, Germany

Head of Technology

Schadt Computertechnik

Sep 1987 - Jul 1993

5 years 11 months

Rutesheim, Germany

Service Technician

Servicetechniker

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Energy, and Government and Administration.

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Energy

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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

Project Management

Operations

Information Technology

Strategy

Product Development

Finance

Summary

Experienced C-level manager with 25+ years of expertise at the intersection of infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications.

Proven success in strategic corporate management, fiber-optic expansion programs exceeding EUR 100M, and turnkey projects in renewable energy. Bridge-builder between telecom infrastructure and the energy transition – with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, subsidy management, and complex infrastructure projects.

Skills

Infrastructure & Energy Industry
Pv Turnkey Projects (100 Kwp+)
Tenant Electricity, Contracting, Energy-as-a-service
Fiber Rollout, Energy Grids, Charging Infrastructure
Subsidy Management (Federal/state)
Regulation: Bnetza, Tkg, Weg
Strategic Management
C-level Leadership With P&l Responsibility
Company Build-up In Regulated Markets
M&a Integration & Post-merger Management
Investor Relations (Private Equity, Funds)
Strategic Steering Committees For Management & Supervisory Board
Large Project & Program Management
Infrastructure Programs > Eur 100m
Leading Distributed Teams (5–100 Employees)
Pmo Setup & Governance (Classic, Agile, Hybrid)
Subcontractor & Consortium Management
Stakeholder Coordination (Municipalities, Authorities)
Digitalization & Processes
Business Transformation In Regulated Industries
Digital Customer Journey (B2b/b2c/b2g)
Itil-based It Service Management
Iot & Smart Infrastructure
Lean Management & Iso 9001:2018

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Elementary

Education

Aug 1993 - Aug 1995

Gottlieb Daimler School

State-certified electrical technician, specializing in data technology · Electrical engineering, data technology · Sindelfingen, Germany

Sep 1986 - Feb 1990

Werner Siemens School

Radio and television technician · Radio and television technology · Stuttgart, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

ITIL V4 Foundation

PMP® Project Management Professional

PMI

SAFe® Agilist

Scrum Master & Product Owner

Scrum.org

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Telecommunication 25 y

Avg length 3 y 8 m

Longest experience 8 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant, Managing Director & Board Member | CEO, Director of Project & Portfolio Management

Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology, Energy

Main business areas Project Management, Operations, Information Technology

Qualifications

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Tonino based?

Tonino is based in Leonberg, Germany.

What languages does Tonino speak?

Tonino speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Tonino have?

Tonino has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Tonino has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Tonino may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tonino be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tonino would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant, Managing Director & Board Member | CEO, Director of Project & Portfolio Management.

What is Tonino's latest experience?

Tonino's most recent position is Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant at LC-PV GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Tonino worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tonino has worked for LC-PV GmbH & Co. KG, Strategic Fiber Networks GmbH, and Tele Columbus Betriebs GmbH.

Which industries is Tonino most experienced in?

Tonino is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Energy. Tonino also has some experience in Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Tonino most experienced in?

Tonino is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Information Technology. Tonino also has some experience in Strategy, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Tonino worked in recently?

Tonino has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication and Energy.

Which business areas has Tonino worked in recently?

Tonino has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Strategy.

What is Tonino's education?

Tonino attended Gottlieb Daimler School for Electrical engineering, data technology.

Does Tonino have any certificates?

Tonino has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), ITIL V4 Foundation, and PMP® Project Management Professional.

What is the availability of Tonino?

Tonino will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Tonino?

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