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Stefan FischerSF

Stefan Fischer

Senior Expert Strategy & Digital Transformation

€1,200/day
Essen, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Stefan

Senior Expert für KI-basierte Produktentwicklung und Digitale Transformation in Mobility & Logistics

Ich unterstütze Unternehmen der Mobilitäts-, Logistik- und Transportbranche dabei, strategische Prioritäten schnell und messbar in erfolgreiche digitale Produkte, KI-gestützte Services und exekutierte Transformationsinitiativen umzusetzen.

Über 14 Jahre Praxis in Strategie, Produktentwicklung, Programmumsetzung und Partnerschaften (u. a. als Head of Strategic Partnerships bei DKV Mobility).

Kernkompetenzen
  • KI-gestützte Produktentwicklung & Automatisierung (z. B. AI-Pilot zur automatisierten Transaktionsdatenauswertung)
  • Aufbau digitaler Produkte von MVP bis GTM (Transport Management SaaS, Kundenportale)
  • Strategische Nearshoring-Partnerschaften & Ökosystem-Integration
  • Agile Transformation & produktbasiertes Delivery
  • Go-to-Market Strategien & Product-Market-Fit
Ausgewählte Erfolge
  • Aufbau Transport Management SaaS für KMU-Speditionen (Budget 4,5 Mio. €)
  • Turnaround & Go-Live Kundenportal (Budget 5,2 Mio. €, 20+ Entwickler)
  • Aufbau strategischer IT-Nearshoring-Partnerschaft
  • MVP-Entwicklung eines autonomen Mobility-Startups (RideNow)
Verfügbar ab sofort, remote oder vor Ort (Essen / DACH).

Ziel:
  • Pragmatische Umsetzung mit klar messbarem Business-Impact.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Essen (up to 50km)

Experience

  • RideNow
    Founder & Product Lead (Mobility Startup)
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    May 2025 - December 2025 (7 months)
    Essen, Germany
    • • Iterated an MVP for an autonomous vehicle platform in close collaboration with potential customers
    • • Conducted comprehensive market research, persona analysis and validation tests
    • • Developed Go-To-Market strategies, customer acquisition plan, including business case, financial planning and 3-year roadmap
    Product Strategy & Roadmapping artificial intelligence Business Modelling Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Financial Modeling
  • DKV Mobility
    Head of Strategic Partnership
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    April 2022 - June 2024 (2 years and 2 months)
    Ratingen, Germany
    • • Led the development of a Transport Management SaaS model for SME-sized freight forwarders (budget €4.5 million): market research, product & business strategy, Go-to-Market & eco-system integration
    • • Built an IT Nearshoring partnership: market analysis, selection of top 3 providers, SLA/KPI agreements & integration into internal product teams
    • • Prepared strategic analysis and strategy paper for the Management Board
    Business Modelling Nearshoring Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy SLA Management Business Strategy
  • DKV Mobility
    Project & Program Manager Digital Transformation
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    April 2019 - March 2022 (2 years and 11 months)
    Ratingen, Germany
    • • Successfully turned around the customer portal project, led a team of 20+ developers, managed €5.2 million budget, delivered Go-Live incl. data migration and sales team integration
    • • Introduced new payment functionality ("Pay at Pump") in DKV App
    • • Executed M&A projects and technology due diligence
    Digital Transformation Project Management project-governance Mergers & Acquisitions Software Development

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Education

  • Professional Deal Making
    Manager Institute
    2023
    Professional Deal Making
  • Diploma in Business Administration (FH)
    FOM, Hochschule für Ökonomie und Management
    2010
    Diploma in Business Administration (FH)

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