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Phase 04 · Implementation

Strategy without implementation is a slide deck.

That's why, on request, I stay until the system is running – as an Interim CDO taking digital leadership for a limited time, or as a sparring partner in the background. A temporary leadership colleague who rolls up his sleeves – across the DACH region, on-site and remote.

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Months engagement duration
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Days per week
DACH
Germany · Austria · Switzerland

Two models

As much support as you need.

Model A

Interim CDO / Transformation Lead

I take over digital leadership – as part of your team, not as an external advisor. From strategy to a running system: I manage vendors, enable your people, make architecture decisions and own the result. GDPR and EU AI Act compliant from day one.

2–4 days/week · 3–12 months · on-site and remote · terms on request
Model B

Advisory retainer

When the direction is set but you want an experienced voice on call: for decisions, architecture reviews, vendor management and the next step. Your team delivers – I make sure it's heading the right way.

Monthly quota · predictable budget · cancellable monthly

How I work

What implementation means in practice.

Lead, don't just recommend

I take responsibility for results – with clear milestones and measurable process KPIs instead of status slides.

Enable, don't create dependency

Your team learns to run and evolve the solutions themselves. My goal is to make myself redundant.

Technical depth

From code to architecture: I can verify what vendors deliver – and get hands-on myself if needed.

Regulation from day one

GDPR and the EU AI Act are built into every solution: EU hosting, transparent governance, clean documentation.

Integration before purchase

Existing systems are connected and extended before anything new is bought.

Control stays with you

Your data, your quality, your costs: all accounts, contracts and systems run in your name – not mine.

“Don't just advise. Deliver. – that standard remains. It just comes at the right point: after it's clear what's worth building.”

Eugen Schäfer · Why implementation is phase 4, not phase 1

Availability

Get leadership that rolls up its sleeves.

In a free intro call we'll clarify your starting point, your goals and whether an interim engagement or the retainer is the right model – across the DACH region.

Book an intro call – 30 min, free