GET. THINGS. DONE.

Hello, my name is Dr. Christian Bartsch

Experienced digitalization expert and innovation leader

With over 20 years of international experience, I am a passionate pioneer in digital transformation and process optimization. My expertise spans various industries, including mechanical engineering, chemicals, automotive and IT services.


Leadership experience and global perspective

As an experienced executive, I have worked in roles such as CDO, Founder/CEO, Digital Business Developer and R&D Manager. My projects have taken me to over two dozen countries on four continents, giving me a unique global perspective .


Digital (Business) Transformation and Innovation

My transformation approach is holistic and practice-oriented. I have successfully introduced new technologies such as IIoT, machine learning, smart glasses, and augmented reality hands-on to businesses. In addition, however, I established new organizational units, adapted existing business models and validated and introduced new business models. These innovations have not only increased internal efficiency, but also driven business growth.


Awards and achievements

Under my leadership as Global Vice President, KraussMaffei Technologies, for example, was awarded the titles of "Champions of Digital Transformation 2021" and "Digital Champion 2022". In addition, the digital customer product portfolio won the "Industry Solutions Award 2023" in the category "Best Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 Solution".


Leadership style and personal interests

I don't have a "fixed" leadership style, because effective leadership has to be very adaptable  from my point of view.  I am guided by the customer context, the mission, possible obstacles and, of course, the team. Sometimes it takes clarity, sometimes freedom for personal responsibility, sometimes coaching and usually "challenging the status quo".

In my free time, I find balance in the mountains, on my racing bike or gardening.
 

Are you curious about how I can help you achieve your goals and increase your competitiveness?


I look forward  to working with you to develop innovative solutions and lead your company  into the digital future.

CONTACT

  • Industry Solutions Award 2023 & Digital Champion Award 2022

    (KraussMaffei Technologies)

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    "Christian is a team-player and created a personal network successfully across all divisions. [...] His ability to represent complex matters in an easy and understandable way was very well appreciated across all project management levels. [...] I would hire Christian again at any time as he is very client oriented and professional consultant. Thank you for the contribution." 

    (Director Global Core Program, AGCO International)

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  • Best Innovation Labs Award 2018

    (Linde)

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    "Your working style was efficient, precise and very friendly. You demonstrate a solid experience driving workshop and discussion with key stakeholders in a difficult context and [...] deliver proposals that support the company within its change management and transition processes. Your communication skills, alignment with me, was key and appreciated to reach the needed state for operation." 

    (Group ERP Operations Manager, Novartis AG)

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  • Champions Of Digital Transformation Award 2021

    (KraussMaffei Technologies)

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Information. Knowledge. Competence.

My further training & certificates:

  • Empathy and emotional intelligence at work
  • AI for leaders
  • Digital Champion
  • Virtual Leadership
  • Leading Change
  • PRINCE2
  • COBIT 5
  • ITIL v3
  • ISO/IEC 20000 Consultant


My trainer & teaching activities:

  • Trainer for IT Service Management and ITIL
  • Trainer for business process modelling
  • Lecturer for information and business process management at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz (HTWG)
  • Lecturer for IT Service Management and event-driven process chains at the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management