Christian Sauer

As Group CIO at Lotus GmbH & Co. KG, the Shared Service Center of the JLU Group, I am responsible for driving the Group-wide IT transformation. My focus lies on aligning IT strategy with business objectives, strengthening enterprise architecture, and ensuring scalable, secure, and future-ready IT operations across all operating companies. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovation, efficiency, and measurable business value through data-driven and customer-oriented solutions.

As IT Director & Head of Enterprise Services at Friedhelm Loh Group, I reported directly to the Group CIO/CDO and led a sizeable, internationally staffed IT organization with a three-tier management structure. My overall organization comprised around 100 employees located across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. I managed an international team landscape with significant functional breadth and operational scale, covering key cross-functional domains such as IT Service Management, Digital Workplace,

As Head of Business Partner Management IT, I led a team of 10 and acted as the central point of contact for the senior management of Siemens Diagnostics in Europe. My responsibilities included overseeing Business Partner Management and Demand Management, as well as managing the local network and data center. I was also in charge of coordinating with external service providers and initiating and managing IT projects, particularly in the areas of SAP, infrastructure, and applications. My role ensured that IT

In addition to my role as Business Partner, I also served as Head of IT at NeoNew Oncology, a subsidiary of Siemens Healthineers, reporting directly to the CFO. In this capacity, I managed a team of five and was responsible for overseeing key areas such as network infrastructure, data center operations, and client management. My leadership ensured the smooth functioning of these critical IT components, contributing to the overall stability and efficiency of the organization’s technology environment.

I was responsible for developing a comprehensive project portfolio for the IT initiatives of Siemens Healthineers, ensuring that projects were prioritized in line with strategic goals and business requirements. This involved regularly updating and reviewing the portfolio to adapt to evolving needs. I worked closely with stakeholders to maintain alignment across all initiatives and provided detailed reports on the status and progress of the portfolio. Additionally, I identified opportunities for optimization

I provided customer consulting for the implementation and optimization of Asprova software solutions, specifically for production planning and control. This involved analyzing business processes and customer requirements to develop tailored solutions that aligned with their operational needs. Additionally, I conducted training sessions and workshops globally, helping users gain a deep understanding of the Asprova software and ensuring its effective application. In collaboration with the development team, I

As part of managing ERP implementation projects for various international production companies, my focus was on configuring the ERP software to develop tailored solutions. This involved taking into account the customer's specific requirements and processes to ensure optimal customization. Additionally, I played an active role in the sales process by supporting the sales team in presenting software solutions and advising potential customers. Another key aspect of my work was ensuring that projects ran smooth

I was responsible for developing detailed specifications based on Windows Server 2003, which served as the foundation for system implementation and optimization. Additionally, I created operational manuals for a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environment, providing technical specifications and clear instructions for managing and maintaining the systems to ensure smooth and secure operations.