Independent CFO & Management Advisor (2026-01 – Present)
Supporting organizations in CFO transition, stabilization, and handover situations through interim leadership and advisory mandates during growth phases, restructuring, or business model transformation — strengthening financial clarity and enabling confident decision-making.
- Step-in CFO support ensuring forecast accuracy, liquidity control, and management confidence
- Support technology, industrial and service businesses in pricing, profitability improvement, commercial finance and value creation initiatives
- Prepare value creation initiatives and Board-level financial narratives
CFO & Compliance Officer / Board Member at T-Systems Northern Europe (Deutsche Telekom Group) (2020-01 – 2025-12)
Scope: 9 countries, 5 currencies; Finance, Legal & Compliance. T-Systems, part of Deutsche Telekom, is a leading provider of Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Solutions. With a global presence, it helps enterprises accelerate Digital Transformation through secure, scalable, and innovative IT Services.
Reporting to SVP Finance and Sales of T-Systems International | Close interaction with Group CFO functions and external stakeholders. Team Lead 9 Direct Reports in Finance/ Legal/Compliance | 40 employees in the Finance/Legal.
- Executive CFO & Board responsibility for two legal entities (DK, UK) with full Finance, Legal & Compliance oversight across 9 countries
- Built and led scalable Finance, Legal & Compliance organizations, covering Accounting, Controlling, Cash & WC, Governance, Risk & Internal Controls
- Primary financial sparring partner to CEO, Board, and Group on turnaround, growth initiatives, M&A, PMI, and portfolio optimization
- Owned commercial & contract governance, incl. financial structuring, risk assessment, and steering of complex bids and long-term customer contracts
- Established governance, compliance, and risk frameworks aligned with Group standards while preserving execution speed and business agility
- Accountable for procurement, facility management, and performance programs, driving measurable cost, cash, and margin impact
- Led Nordic–UK merger & PMI, delivering €12M annual synergies (20%+) and ~40% Finance & Legal run-rate reduction (€3M p.a.)
- Delivered a multi-year regional turnaround, improving EBIT –3% to +6% and scaling revenue €20M to €200M through restructuring and portfolio focus
- Built a lean, investor-ready finance model (ERP, KPI steering, automation) and executed carve-out, ensuring transparency, governance, and operational continuity
- Delivered €10M+ cost and working-capital improvement (€6M cash impact) via performance programs and disciplined cash steering
- Stabilized and repositioned UK business, strengthening controls and cost base; enabled sustainable growth (CAGR ~3.5%)
- Ensured resilience during COVID-19 and Brexit, maintaining liquidity, compliance, and operations
CFO & Compliance Officer / Board Member at T-Systems Nordic AS (2010-01 – 2020-12)
T-Systems Nordic AS is the regional operating unit of T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom Group), delivering IT services and digital transformation solutions. Scope: 7 countries · 4 currencies · Finance, Legal & Compliance across Scandinavia/Baltics. Reporting to SVP Finance and Sales of T-Systems International and external Stakeholders, CFO of T-Systems International / Headquarter. Team Lead: Four Direct Reports in Finance/ Legal/Compliance approx. 15 employees in the Finance/Legal organization.
- Executive CFO & Board responsibility for T-Systems Nordic AS (Denmark) with operational oversight across seven countries in Scandinavia and the Baltics
- Full end-to-end accountability for Finance, Legal, and Compliance, covering Accounting, Controlling, Cash & Liquidity, Governance, Risk, and Internal Controls
- Hands-on leadership of restructuring and performance improvement, personally driving cost control, pricing discipline, and cash management initiatives alongside local management teams
- Primary operational sparring partner to the CEO and country leaders, translating strategy into concrete action plans and predictable monthly execution routines
- Accountable for commercial and contract governance, including financial structuring, risk assessment, and direct involvement in complex bids and long-term customer contracts
- Designed and implemented regional procurement and efficiency frameworks, strengthening cost transparency and operational discipline
- Established financial risk management and business continuity structures to support sustainable growth across a multi-country environment
- Delivered a full operational turnaround, improving EBIT from –€5M to +€3M through hands-on restructuring, portfolio refocus, cost reduction, and disciplined pricing execution
- Tripled regional revenue (+€50M) by executing a targeted growth strategy, securing major customer wins in Sweden and Finland, and strengthening go-to-market execution (CAGR ~5.5%)
- Led expansion into the Baltic states, establishing operations in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, incl. legal setup, financial structures, and initial governance frameworks
- Built and scaled the Nordic–Baltic organization, doubling headcount while implementing robust financial controls, governance standards, and scalable operating structures
- Reshaped the regional business portfolio, exiting low-margin activities, improving contract profitability, and reallocating resources toward scalable, higher-margin services
- Strengthened market positioning in the Nordics, aligning regional strategy with customer demand and reinforcing T-Systems' role as a trusted digital transformation partner
Commercial Manager at T-Systems International (2003-01 – 2010-12)
Reporting to SVP Commercial Management, CFO of T-Systems International / Headquarter. Team Lead Leading two Direct Reports.
- Hands-on commercial lead for large-scale, international IT deals, owning business cases, financial models, pricing logic, and profitability assessments
- Primary commercial sparring partner to Executive Board and Group management, providing clear, decision-ready deal evaluations and risk perspectives
- Defined and enforced financial, risk, and governance standards for deal approval at Board level, ensuring consistency across international transactions
- Directly supported Sales in complex negotiations, personally shaping commercial terms, pricing structures, and risk allocation
- Coordinated cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Procurement, HR, and Treasury to align customer deals with Group processes, policies, and financial objectives
- Ensured disciplined application of margin, pricing, and risk principles under tight timelines and high commercial pressure
- Improved win rate on large international deals by strengthening commercial storylines, pricing logic, and risk transparency in Executive decision-making and customer negotiations
- Created decision-ready deal transparency for Executive Board and senior stakeholders through standardized business cases, profitability models, and clear risk/return views
- Increased financial stability in deal execution by embedding governance, margin discipline, and risk controls into bid-to-contract processes, reducing late-stage surprises and protecting profitability post-signing
Controller at debis / Ascom / Henninger (1995-01 – 2003-12)
Hands-on controlling roles in international IT services and industrial environments, forming a strong foundation in FP&A, sales controlling, cost and margin management, and management reporting. Close collaboration with Sales leadership and Executive Management to improve pricing discipline, profitability transparency, and performance steering. Early exposure to ERP implementation (SAP R/3), group consolidation, and structured financial governance in multi-entity / multi-location environments settings.
- Improved sales and margin transparency through structured reporting and performance dashboards
- Supported profitability improvements via cost control, pricing analysis, and target-setting frameworks
- Contributed to ERP (SAP R/3) implementation and standardized financial processes, creating scalable foundations for later international CFO roles
