Hedosophia | IcebreakerMembers
I bridge operational execution and strategic foresight – helping private & public companies transform, reposition or scale.
As a former CFO & COO in both public and VC-backed companies (e..g Zalando, ProSiebenSat.1, N26), I’ve led complex organizations through hypergrowth, transformation, and reorganization. Now, as Chairman of the Board at fast-scaling digital businesses and advisor to global investors and selected companies, I work with leadership teams to sharpen strategy, align governance and build scalable operating models.
I also teach and research at RWTH Aachen University, connecting academic rigor with practical business architecture.
What I bring:
- Full-spectrum leadership: from start-up to scale-up to IPO and institutional maturity
- Board impact: active Chairman & Board member at companies with revenues >€100m, 100%+ YoY growth, 100-1000 employees
- Transformation expertise: strategy, org design, M&A, fundraising, post-founder transitions
- Dual lens: hands-on operator and systems thinker, grounded in research & advisory
What I’m looking for:
- I’m open to CEO, Board, or NED roles with ambitious companies at inflection points – where strategy, execution, and governance need to come together.
Criteria:
- Ideal target size: €100M+ revenue or scaling toward €1B+
- Phase: post-founder, PE-backed, pre-IPO or public
- Sectors: digital infrastructure, commerce, AI/tech, energy, health, consumer
- Geography: US, EMEA, UK, China 
