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From fractional executive leadership to keynote experiences, futuring workshops to space manufacturing – every service is designed to fuse vision with execution.

FRACTIONAL CXO (INNOVATION & ALLIANCES)

Executive Leadership Without Full-Time Overhead

Need a seasoned innovation executive in your C-suite—without the full-time commitment? As your Fractional Chief Innovation Officer, I bring 25 years of experience (former VP Strategy at SAP Research & Innovation) to:

Architect innovation functions from zero to scale
Build strategic alliances with startups, corporates, governments
Manage complex ecosystem engagements for new products and markets
Guide C-level decision-making on technology adoption and transformation
Set up governance frameworks for innovation portfolios
Bridge strategy and execution with hands-on operational support

Ideal For: Scale-ups needing enterprise credibility, corporates building innovation functions, organizations navigating complex partnerships.

Engagement Models: Quarterly advisory (1-2 days/month), project-based (3-6 months), ongoing retainer.

Deliverables: Innovation strategy, alliance frameworks, ecosystem maps, executive coaching, transformation roadmaps.

FUTURING STRATEGY & ADVISORY

Architecting Your Tomorrow, Today

Stop reacting to disruption. Start designing your preferred future. Using proven future-making techniques and scenario planning, I help leadership teams:

Map possible futures through structured foresight methodologies
Build innovation ecosystems of purpose that align stakeholders across sectors
Set up Horizons Clubs: exclusive C-suite think tanks for strategic futures
Conduct advisory roundtables addressing exponential growth and transformation
Design future-back roadmaps that bridge vision with execution
Navigate VUCA/BANI environments with adaptive strategy frameworks

Ideal For: Organizations navigating uncertainty, scale-ups entering new markets, executives needing strategic clarity without full-time overhead.

Engagement Models: Quarterly advisory sessions, annual strategy retreats, ongoing Horizons Club membership.

Deliverables: Strategic playbooks, ecosystem maps, quarterly advisory sessions, transformation roadmaps, scenario plans.

INNOVATION EXCELLENCE

The Slingshot Model in Action

Innovation without method is chaos. Innovation with the wrong method is waste. I bring The Slingshot Model to guide organizations through the messy middle of transformation:

Leadership immersion weeks combining Design Thinking, future-making, rapid prototyping
Innovation capability building for teams stuck in “pilot purgatory”
Team structure design for dedicated innovation functions with clear mandates
Methods & tools training: Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Jobs-to-be-Done, Agile
Customer acquisition strategies for startups navigating enterprise sales
Portfolio innovation strategies balancing core, adjacent, and transformational bets

Ideal For: Companies stuck in pilot purgatory, teams needing innovation capability, leaders seeking to embed transformation culture.

Engagement Models: Multi-day workshops, 3-6 month transformation programs, train-the-trainer certifications.

Deliverables: Innovation playbooks, capability assessments, hands-on workshops, trained internal champions.

ECOSYSTEM & ALLIANCE BUILDING

Strategic Partnerships That Unlock New Markets

25 years managing SAP’s strategic alliances taught me one truth: real growth happens at intersections. I help you:

Map your ecosystem to identify white spaces, potential partners, and hidden opportunities
Forge strategic alliances with startups, scale-ups, corporates, and governments
Facilitate cross-border collaborations (especially Germany-India, Asia-Europe corridors)
Build innovation networks like the German Indian Innovation Corridor (GIIC)
Manage complex stakeholder engagements for new products, methods, and technologies
Design co-innovation programs that create mutual value

Ideal For: Companies expanding internationally, organizations seeking innovation partners, governments building economic bridges, corporates seeking startup collaboration.

Engagement Models: Partnership strategy consulting, ecosystem mapping workshops, alliance governance frameworks, co-innovation pilots.

Deliverables: Ecosystem maps, partnership agreements, alliance governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement plans.

LEADERSHIP COACHING & WORKSHOPS

Tuning Up Executives for Tomorrow’s Challenges

From Fortune 500 C-levels to ambitious scale-up founders—I coach leaders on navigating exponential change with confidence and clarity:

Executive coaching on Future-Back Thinking, innovation leadership, transformation
Leadership immersion programs (3-5 day intensives combining methods and mindset shifts)
C-suite advisory on managing exponential growth, technology adoption, culture change
Team alignment workshops for leadership cohesion during transformation
Board advisory on innovation governance, portfolio management, strategic foresight
Peer learning circles through Horizons Clubs and executive networks

Ideal For: C-level executives navigating disruption, leadership teams undergoing transformation, boards seeking innovation oversight.

Engagement Models: 1:1 executive coaching (monthly sessions), leadership team workshops (quarterly), immersion weeks (annual).

Deliverables: Personalized coaching plans, leadership assessments, transformation roadmaps, peer network access.

SPEAKING & KEYNOTES

Experiences That Transform Audiences

Need a speaker who doesn’t just inform—but transforms? From ECADay keynotes to moderating fireside chats at the highest levels, I create experiences that challenge thinking and spark action:

Innovation keynotes: Slingshot Model, Future-Back Thinking, Ecosystem Building
Technology & trends: AI, digital transformation, exponential technologies
Panel moderation: Fireside chats, leadership discussions, cross-sector dialogues
Workshop facilitation: Half-day to multi-day innovation immersions
Immersive experiences: From Lufthansa’s Flying Lab (conference in aircraft) to Drive-In hybrid conferences

Topics Include: The Slingshot Model, Futuring Methodologies, Innovation Ecosystems, Managing Exponential Growth, Cross-Border Collaboration, Leadership in VUCA/BANI Environments.

Ideal For: Conference organizers, corporate events, innovation summits, leadership offsites, government forums.

Deliverables: Customized keynotes (30-60 min), panel moderation, interactive workshops, memorable experiences.