I build strategies for growth – augmenting robust marketing skills with consumer psychology, digital transformation and data proficiency. Having worked with clients and partners across industries, geographies and different cultures, I am comfortable in high-level management positions and multinational environments. I am passionate about building teams, leading them to professional excellence and transferring knowledge.

Robert Daniel

I build strategies for growth – augmenting robust marketing skills with consumer psychology, digital transformation and data proficiency. Having worked with clients and partners across industries, geographies and different cultures, I am comfortable in high-level management positions and multinational environments. I am passionate about building teams, leading them to professional excellence and transferring knowledge.

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I build strategies for growth – augmenting robust marketing skills with consumer psychology, digital transformation and data proficiency. Having worked with clients and partners across industries, geographies and different cultures, I am comfortable in high-level management positions and multinational environments. I am passionate about building teams, leading them to professional excellence and transferring knowledge.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing & Strategy Advisor at Independent consultant
July 1, 2022 - Present
Independent consultant specializing in pharma, telecom, and energy. Expertise in digital transformation, experience design, customer journey optimization and performance marketing. Collaborating with leading consultancies and agencies (WPP, Omnicom, Publicis).
Managing Director at Donkey Communication
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Led a boutique design agency for premium beauty and fashion brands. Designed digital experiences, integrated omnichannel commerce and transformed business models for German Mittelstand clients to unlock growth opportunities and ESG potential.
Head of Planning at Geometry Group Germany (S&F COMMERCE)
June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2019
Tripled the strategic planning team and business over seven years. Led Customer Experience, Retail, and Shopper practices. Structured strategic services for multinational accounts. Designed go-to-market strategies and consulted e-commerce platforms.
Director Strategy at deepblue networks (Scholz & Friends)
May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012
Built the in-house strategy department and integrated classic advertising and digital units. Created portfolio and brand strategies, co-developed the Neuroversum framework.
Founder & Managing Director at D2. Strategic Communication
January 1, 1996 - November 1, 2007
Evolved from business consulting to digital strategy and performance-based communication services. Developed digital transformation solutions for IBM, Philips, and Austrian Telekom.
Consultant & Trainer at Unisys
July 1, 1992 - December 1, 1995
Advised businesses on operational processes, specializing in IT-driven efficiency optimization. Conducted Microsoft and project management trainings for corporate clients. Facilitated education track development, crafting tailored training concepts for institutional clients.

Education

MBA at Brand University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2024 - January 5, 2026
Certificate at Bertelsmann Academy
January 1, 2018 - January 5, 2026
Diploma at Danube University
January 1, 1994 - January 5, 2026
Diploma at Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
January 1, 1994 - January 5, 2026
Graduation at Grammar School, Austria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Graduation at High School, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987
e-Business Management at Danube University Krems
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Data Science at Bertelsmann Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026

Qualifications

MBA
January 1, 2024 - January 5, 2026
Data Science Certificate
January 1, 2018 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Retail, Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment