Christian Schmalz

- Erarbeitung eines neuen Nutzungskonzeptes des Löwenberg-Gebäudes als regionales Startup- und Innovationszentrum - Identifikation von Partnern aus der Wirtschaft und Hochschulen - Etablierung eines Projektportfolios rund um die Themen: Digitale Transformation im Tourismus, Digitalisierung am Berg, Dezentrale Energieversorgungssysteme und Smart Farming

- Prepared launch of factoring company spin-off (stopped) - Defined organizational structures and processes for Factoring Operations-as-a-service (FaaS) - Recruited and hired talent for operations and service delivery - Turnaround Mandate: (Interim-) CEO of Finantia AG, Bern: Restructuring program to reduce cost and streamline service offering around factoring

Initiated restructuring program to reduce cost and streamlined service offering around factoring and related financing services

 Drove the process optimization for sourcing, procurement and contract management, defined a digitalization roadmap and led the global implementation of a Source-to-Pay-System (SaaS) as Program Manager overseeing > 40 team members  Built and managed a team of 60 buyers in both India and Poland to provide global sourcing and procurement services; increased delivery scope, efficiency and quality as well as reduced operating cost significantly

 Managed a team of 8 Strategic Sourcers covering IT, Professional Services and Business Services commodities  Handled more complex negotiations with suppliers

 Jointly with tax department developed procedures for a a tax efficient purchasing process  Advised divisions on cost management & transparency (including indirect taxes

 Advised back office functions on identification and implementation of cost management measures  Managed the delivery of 300mn cost savings with a team of 4 cost managers

 Led legal merger of Dresdner bank into Commerzbank across 60 countries and >200 legal entities  Worked with board members on annual group strategic planning process  Lead multiple strategic and business development initiatives (e.g. Due Diligences, IPO preparation)  Defined controlling for cost saving programs exceeding 1 bn EUR savings

 Advised on streamlining of service offering and implementation approach for IT service provider

 Advised on business process optimization & standardization across client sites  Analyzed business opportunities and enhanced approach to strategic change management  Served multiple functions and industry sectors

Wirtschaftsinformatik, Informationsmanagement, Organisation & Personalmanagement