Vice President Product Management, Head of Public Affairs, Chief Innovation Officer

* Manufacturer of apps for secure communication for governments
* Approx. EUR 30 million in revenue, 90 employees
* After takeover by Materna Group in 2022: Materna Virtual Solution GmbH
* In private equity ownership

Chief Innovation Officer (Interim)
As the Interim Chief Innovation Officer at Virtual Solution AG, I
was tasked with setting up an Innovation unit and restructuring
the Product Management team to promote and optimize the
innovation process. Leading a team of 10, I focused on driving
continuous product optimization and development while meeting
stringent security and compliance requirements.


One of my significant achievements was increasing the number of
successful product launches by 25% within one year, which
strengthened our market position and increased customer
satisfaction. I led the project management for setting up the
Innovation unit, which promoted and developed new ideas and
technologies to support company growth.


My role also involved ensuring compliance with security and
regulatory standards, particularly for VS-NfD accreditation with
the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). This
position required me to develop and implement strategies that
improved team and departmental collaboration, optimizing
processes and accelerating the product development cycle.

* Start-up specializing in industrial blockchain applications
* Venture Capital financed

Vice President Business Development Europe
At Cryptowerk Corp., a startup specializing in industrial
blockchain applications, I played a key role in the market entry
and expansion of the company in Europe. The product, an API
used by engineers and product teams, required my deep expertise
in product management to ensure its successful integration and
adoption in various markets.


My primary responsibilities included identifying potential
markets, developing growth strategies, and working closely with
the product team to adjust the product strategy for local needs. I
led the market entry, achieving sustainable growth by adapting
our product strategy to the European market through proof-ofconcept
projects worth approximately EUR 200 thousand each.
I collaborated with the federal government to contribute to the




creation of the national blockchain strategy, positioning
Cryptowerk as a significant player in the industry. I also ensured
the product's success in Germany by adapting it to comply with
the German Signature Act, which provided the necessary legal
certainty for widespread adoption.

Establishing strategic partnerships was another critical aspect of
my role. These partnerships increased the reach and acceptance of
our products, significantly contributing to the company's overall
growth. My work at Cryptowerk highlighted the importance of
combining product management expertise with strategic business
development to drive successful market expansion.

At Retarus, I served as the Chief Product Officer, joining the
company in its early days as one of the first employees and
helping it grow through a bootstrapped approach. I was
responsible for managing Product Management and Development,
defining, and implementing a product strategy to establish
Retarus as a market leader.


During my tenure as CPO, I expanded revenue from EUR 31.6
million to EUR 46.8 million by introducing various new products
and services. I managed numerous international projects,
adapting products to different markets, and achieved profitability
in the US market. My role involved leading a team of 65 employees
and steering product development while monitoring the entire
product portfolio.


I initiated a project to optimize product development processes
and integrated AI and machine learning technologies. These
efforts reduced time-to-market while ensuring product quality
and established a high-performance product team.

Managed the definition and implementation of product strategy
and roadmap, leading a team of 12 employees. Increased market
share by 15% and improved communication and collaboration
between departments by 25%.

Developed and optimized innovative products and solutions,
tripled revenue, and reduced time-to-market of products by 30%.

Provided photography services, specializing in various client
projects.

Conducted customer training and email implementation projects
for companies such as Wacker Chemie, Adidas, Porsche, and Shell.

* Office application software provider

Product Manager
Led the market launch of cc:Mail in Germany and held global
product responsibility for the Unix/Solaris platform of cc:Mail