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Hi, I'm Danny Laker, a Strategy & Innovation Senior Executive and Serial Entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience guiding companies to reach their full potential through leadership and innovative strategies. I have a strong track record in building international partnerships, driving digital transformation, and leading consulting teams in dynamic environments. I enjoy cultivating long-lasting relationships with business partners and clients and have a passion for entrepreneurship and coaching. My experience spans consulting, tech, brand management, and film production, where I continue to explore creative and impactful projects.…Hi, I'm Danny Laker, a Strategy & Innovation Senior Executive and Serial Entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience guiding companies to reach their full potential through leadership and innovative strategies. I have a strong track record in building international partnerships, driving digital transformation, and leading consulting teams in dynamic environments. I enjoy cultivating long-lasting relationships with business partners and clients and have a passion for entrepreneurship and coaching. My experience spans consulting, tech, brand management, and film production, where I continue to explore creative and impactful projects.

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Hi, I'm Danny Laker, a Strategy & Innovation Senior Executive and Serial Entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience guiding companies to reach their full potential through leadership and innovative strategies. I have a strong track record in building international partnerships, driving digital transformation, and leading consulting teams in dynamic environments. I enjoy cultivating long-lasting relationships with business partners and clients and have a passion for entrepreneurship and coaching. My experience spans consulting, tech, brand management, and film production, where I continue to explore creative and impactful projects.…Hi, I'm Danny Laker, a Strategy & Innovation Senior Executive and Serial Entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience guiding companies to reach their full potential through leadership and innovative strategies. I have a strong track record in building international partnerships, driving digital transformation, and leading consulting teams in dynamic environments. I enjoy cultivating long-lasting relationships with business partners and clients and have a passion for entrepreneurship and coaching. My experience spans consulting, tech, brand management, and film production, where I continue to explore creative and impactful projects.

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Hi, I’m Danny Laker, a Strategy & Innovation Senior Executive and Serial Entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience guiding companies to reach their full potential through leadership and innovative strategies. I have a strong track record in building international partnerships, driving digital transformation, and leading consulting teams in dynamic environments.

I enjoy cultivating long-lasting relationships with business partners and clients and have a passion for entrepreneurship and coaching. My experience spans consulting, tech, brand management, and film production, where I continue to explore creative and impactful projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Branding

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

German

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Vice President at Axel Springer hy Consulting GmbH, Berlin

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Built, managed, and motivated consulting teams of 12 FTEs, resulting in new service offerings and first recurring revenue. Designed company strategy and new service portfolios. Managed budget and team activities. Launched internationalization initiatives. Mentored teams and introduced Gallup Strength Finder company-wide. Collaborated with board members and cross-functional teams and represented the company at clients, events, and panels. Contributed to Axel Springer Group Innovation initiatives and sales, account, and stakeholder strategy development.

CEO at Anexo Ventures/ANEXO.IT UG, Bonn

September 1, 2019 - June 19, 2024

Built and shaped the company from scratch, realizing initial consulting and advisory engagements within the first year. Liaised with international tech and strategic partners. Designed consulting ecosystem models and approaches. Served as Senior Advisor to tech and service companies.

Senior Vice President at Big Picture GmbH, Berlin

May 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Determined and implemented strategic direction for new portfolio and consulting services in the Voice & AI space. Managed collaboration with automotive manufacturer and Japanese and Chinese AI startups. Established short and long-term goals and managed OKRs. Initiated future tech collaborations and increased internal visibility through publication and communication strategies. Established internal processes, supervised AI project teams, and coached venture building initiatives. Designed business models and steered international teams in conversational AI and tech development.

CEO & Co-Founder at NUX GmbH, Cologne

May 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022

Set up and ramped up the company covering IT, logistics, marketing, store, sales, distribution, and production planning. Managed a team of 8 employees, manufacturers, and partners. Negotiated with stakeholders and pre-seed investors. Co-designed and built product portfolio. Managed brand marketing, social media representation, and PR. Initiated B2B business model and acquired initial industry clients.

Junior Partner Digital Industry Comms & Media at Accenture Digital GmbH, Bonn

September 1, 2015 - March 31, 2020

Digital Co-Lead for Sales Comms & Media ASG managing sales over 100 million revenue. Led Digital Industry sales and consulting teams end-to-end. Built and managed sales and product pipelines for emerging tech and AI strategy projects. Led DAX 30 transformation projects strengthening Accenture’s engagement. Led business development, M&A preparation, due diligence, and sales. Conducted C-Level visioning strategy workshops and transformed client representation to a digital consultancy in AI and emerging tech.

CEO & Founder at fashionXact GmbH, Bonn

August 1, 2018 - June 19, 2024

Founded a circular economy platform focusing on share-rent-buy models. Built and shaped the company from scratch realizing initial consulting and advisory engagements. Liaised with international partners. Designed business model, MVP, and supervised platform solution development. Acquired ecosystem partners.

CEO & Founder at NUMETIX UG, Bonn

September 1, 2019 - June 19, 2024

Built and shaped the company from scratch unlocking consulting and advisory engagements. Liaised with international partners. Designed the business model and initiated the first partnership with a supplier focused on individualized beauty and marine-based cosmetics.

Chief Marketing Officer at Inplaces GmbH, Cologne

January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022

Led setup and ramp-up of this company spin-off/carve-out of Cologne Intelligence. Developed use-cases and go-to-market strategy. Prepared and pitched Inplaces to investors and designed distribution strategy.

CEO & Co-Founder at Mealmatch GmbH, Cologne

January 1, 2018 - January 31, 2023

Co-founded social dining matching platform and joined management initiating rollout and B2B business model. Positioned Mealmatch successfully and partnered with Deutsche Telekom AG as a Tech-Boost Startup. Initiated B2B partnerships with large grocery retail chains (deal frozen due to COVID). Represented and introduced Mealmatch internationally at global conferences. Managed insolvency process in 2022.

Visiting Lecturer at Several international Universities, Cologne, Bonn, Dortmund

January 1, 2011 - January 31, 2022

Lectured on Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Global Brand & Fashion Management, Business Psychology, Business Model Design, E-Commerce, and Agile Project Management at various universities.

Owner at zeitgeist consulting, Bonn

January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2015

Provided coaching, consulting, and business strategy services for SMEs and hidden champions. Coached top executives at DAX30 companies on digital transformation strategies. Initiated reverse mentoring at C-level for DAX30 executives and became their trusted advisor. Provided project and program management services.