Christopher Tonk
Digital Solution Advisor, Stora Enso Group IT @Stora Enso
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WORK HISTORY
Digital Solution Advisor, Stora Enso Group IT @Stora Enso
Dusseldorf, DE
Global role with frequent travel to European production sites. Responsibilities and scope remained consistent on Lead level despite organizational restructuring between Group IT and Business Units- Lead and steer a global portfolio of digital manufacturing and operational excellence solutions (>500k€), delivering multi-million-euro annual business impact across international production sites- Own and execute end-to-end digital transformation programs, from ideation and business case development to piloting, industrialization, and global rollout- Drive AI-based energy optimization initiatives, improving energy efficiency, cost performance, and sustainability KPIs- Coordinate international, cross-functional teams across Operations, IT, Automation, and external partners- Establish governance, auditing, and continuous improvement frameworks to ensure scalability and long-term value realization- Act as IT/OT lead for M&A and divestments, managing digital integration, system separation, and operational continuity.
EDUCATION
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)
Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.), Wood Technology and Management
Novare Leadership
Novare Accelerate Program 2022
Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development
Stora Enso GROW Global Trainee Programme
The University of Göttingen
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Forestry and Forest Ecology
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER TONK
Senior Digital Manufacturing and Operational Excellence Leader with 8+ years of international experience driving Industry 4.0, AI-based optimization, and data-driven performance improvement across multi-site industrial operations in Europe and Asia.I lead end-to-end digital transformation programs from strategy and business case development to piloting, global rollout, and value realization. My work focuses on translating digital technologies into measurable operational impact—including OEE improvement, energy efficiency, cost reduction, safety, and sustainability.In my current role at Stora Enso, I manage a globally distributed portfolio of digital manufacturing solutions, lead cross-functional and international teams, and frequently work on-site at production locations to ensure adoption and operational excellence. I also act as IT/OT lead for M&A and divestments, supporting digital integration and carve-out activities.I operate at the intersection of Operations, IT/OT, and Business, with a strong focus on scalable solutions, governance, and long-term value creation in complex industrial environments.
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