Andreas Balle
Head of Business Unit SVP Operations @Frontnow
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Business Unit SVP Operations @Frontnow
Berlin, DE
Led the operational, financial, and organizational performance of an AI SaaS business through a critical scaling phase from early revenue to enterprise readiness.Reporting directly to the CEO with cross-functional leadership across Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations. De facto COO scope including P&L, People, Governance, and Investor Relations- Drove significant ARR growth through operating model redesign and commercial discipline- Reduced monthly burn by more than 80%, restoring financial sustainability- Scaled the organization from a small founding team to a mid-sized, cross-functional structure- Implemented ISO 27001 and ISO 9001- Established board-level reporting, governance cadence, and regular board meetings- Introduced rolling forecasts, budget cycles, and structured financial planning- Supported multiple funding rounds across equity and convertible instruments- Led enterprise contract structuring with major international partners- Managed R&D tax credit filings across multiple fiscal years
EDUCATION
Technical University of Munich
Bsc, Technologie und Biotechnologie der Lebensmittel
SRH University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
ABOUT ANDREAS BALLE
I build the operational backbone that turns high-growth companies into governable, scalable businesses.Track record: 3x ARR growth while reducing burn by 80%+. ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 implemented and certified. Full P&L turnaround to positive EBIT. Mutlimillions in funding secured across equity and convertibles. Board governance and investor reporting built from scratch.My work spans two worlds:→ SaaS & AI: Scaled a B2B AI company from early revenue to enterprise readiness — ARR growth, operating model design, board reporting, ISO certification, and international contract structuring (incl. enterprise deals).→ FoodTech & Manufacturing: Built and led a regulated consumer business from product-market fit to multimillion revenue across multiple European markets. Led the full turnaround, production cost reduction, EBIT restored to positive.What I bring— Operating model design and execution cadence— Governance, compliance, and board readiness (ISO 27001, ISO 9001)— Capital discipline: burn reduction, forecasting, budget cycles— Post-acquisition integration and organizational design— Founder-to-professional leadership transitionBased in Munich. Open to DACH, EMEA, or international scope.Remote-first preferred. High travel readiness.
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