VASSILENA D. HARTTER
Tübingen
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leadership and business strategy, building high-performance teams, and managing multinational operations. Demonstrates exceptional skills in program management, operational excellence, and global business acumen. Proven track record in business restructuring, technology integration, and business process re-engineering. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives.
Experienced Senior VP with knack for driving strategic initiatives and transformative growth. Delivered significant operational improvements, fostering culture of innovation and collaboration. Spearheaded multi-million-pound projects, ensuring robust financial performance and market expansion.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SVP, Head of Strategy & Planning / Digital Europe
Marsh McLennan
Stuttgart
10.2023 - Current
- Built high-performance teams in Strategy, Digital and Process efficiency & Standardisation (~25 FTE) delivering exceptional results consistently.
- Defined corporate client service strategy by identifying and implementing key business initiatives for Europe.
- Directed major rightshoring effort; achieved leaner, more focused enterprise with central servicing capabilities.
- Pioneered digital transformation efforts to improve digital capabilities and client experience.
- Created and led successful business culture focused on exceptional performance and collaboration.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
Associate Partner
Oliver Wyman
Munich
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw multiple projects worth ~$2.5m in Communication, Media & Tech, achieving high-quality results.
- Cultivated client relationships with outstanding service delivery across Europe and Africa.
- Drove key operational initiatives to enhance growth and development of Tech practice.
- Developed new business opportunities to foster company expansion.
- Established successful partner relations for long-term business benefits.
Director Digital Strategy & Transformation
TeamViewer AG (SaaS)
Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Directed IT strategy and company-wide data governance initiatives, responsibility globally for certifications worth several million USD.
- Supervised high-impact projects, including global IT service optimisation efforts and established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
- Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency, e.g. built team of 6 for global strategic IT demand management.
- Mentored emerging talents to foster professional growth.
Director Corporate Projects
TeamViewer AG (SaaS)
Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Worked with PE and C-level on top 30 value creation projects.
- Drove revenue growth from approximately $160m to $650m in five years, scaling from 350 to ~1600 employees.
- Executed global subscription transformation for $250m business, reporting directly to Board of Directors.
- Coordinated company's IPO, marking largest in Europe since 2008.
- Designed all core processes and led major IT transformation / re-platforming
- Defined IoT strategy & roadmap, developed budget and pricing structures for new IoT business line, ensuring market competitiveness.
Engagement manager
Oliver Wyman GmbH (Strategy consulting)
Munich, Berlin
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Key employee in Strategic IT & Operations practice focused on Retail, Banking, Technology.
- Defined and led large-scale multi-million transformation programs for multinational clients in Europe and Russia.
- Supported Pre- and Post Merger Integrations for Tech clients, internationalisation Strategy for Insurance and Banking clients, Regulatory compliance for banking and institutional clients.
- Honoured with awards for exemplary contributions in mentorship and training efforts in all consecutive years.
- Acknowledged for building strong customer alliances as effective program manager.
- Displayed unwavering commitment towards enhancing client experience and engagement.
Consultant
MBtech Consulting GmbH (In-house consulting)
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Worked for Technology & Innovation Management department conducting research on success factors in innovation management.
- Designed and implemented new consulting product, successfully basing it on identified outcomes.
- Enhanced client understanding of market trends, leading to informed decision making.
Research fellow
Max-Planck Institute (Research)
Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg
04.2004 - 11.2008
- Designed and implemented two DNA motif search algorithms, authored publications in top-tier international journals (Science, J. Biotechnology)
- Worked for Department for Biological Cybernetics and Department for Evolutionary Biology on collaborative projects.
- Developed innovative research methods to advance scientific understanding.
Education
Executive programs - Strategy & Innovation for Top Performing Next Gen Leaders
INSEAD / Wharton Business School
Pennsylvania, France / USA 01.2021 - 01.2021
Master of International Management - Int. Management, Strategy and Marketing
European School of Business / Copenhagen Business School
Germany / Denmark 03.2009 - 09.2009
Master - Computer Science (Bioinformatics)
University Tübingen / Escuela Politécnica Alcalá de Henares
Germany / Spain 10.2002 - 09.2009
A-levels - Bulgarian & German
91. German Language Highschool
Bulgaria 09.1997 - 02.2002
Skills
- Leadership and business strategy
- Building high-performance teams
- Multinational operations & Program management
- Operational excellence & Global business acumen
- Business restructuring
- Technology integration
- Business process re-engineering
LANGUAGES
English
Proficient (C2)
German
Proficient (C2)
Bulgarian
Proficient (C2)
HOBBIES
Networking, Traveling, Cooking, Reading, Music, Outdoor
Accomplishments
Top performer employee programs
Established mentor and advocate for diversity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SVP, Head of Strategy & Planning / Digital Europe
Marsh McLennan
10.2023 - Current
Associate Partner
Oliver Wyman
09.2022 - 08.2023
Director Digital Strategy & Transformation
TeamViewer AG (SaaS)
08.2021 - 08.2022
Executive programs - Strategy & Innovation for Top Performing Next Gen Leaders
INSEAD / Wharton Business School
01.2021 - 01.2021
Director Corporate Projects
TeamViewer AG (SaaS)
01.2017 - 07.2021
Engagement manager
Oliver Wyman GmbH (Strategy consulting)
06.2011 - 12.2016
Consultant
MBtech Consulting GmbH (In-house consulting)
05.2010 - 11.2010
Master of International Management - Int. Management, Strategy and Marketing
European School of Business / Copenhagen Business School
03.2009 - 09.2009
Research fellow
Max-Planck Institute (Research)
04.2004 - 11.2008
Master - Computer Science (Bioinformatics)
University Tübingen / Escuela Politécnica Alcalá de Henares
10.2002 - 09.2009
A-levels - Bulgarian & German
91. German Language Highschool
09.1997 - 02.2002