Manuel Stern
Chief Transformation Officer @Cloudflight
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Transformation Officer @Cloudflight
Led the acquisition and integration of Paiqo (E2E), a Data & AI boutique, transforming Cloudflight´s Services, GTM and Operating Model, outperforming Cross-Selling targets by 50% in H1 post acquisitionOwned the Target Operating Model re-design and execution rigor, including rightsizing the organization (-15% TCO in indirect departments) Acted together with the CEO as key interface between management, shareholder and Advisory BoardOwned the preparation, structuring and follow-up of quarterly Advisory Board meetingsAdvisory Board Member of Cloudflight Sappho GmbH and PoA for Cloudflight GmbH
EDUCATION
Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
Master of Science - MS, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen mit Fachrichtung Maschinenbau
Hochschule Heilbronn - Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Informatik
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
ABOUT MANUEL STERN
I am a seasoned professional with 8+ years of experience driving transformation and growth in international, high-performance environments – including Private Equity companies. I bridge strategy and execution, with a focus on business transformation, Strategy, M&A and integration, and go-to-market acceleration.Currently serving as chief Transformation Officer at Cloudflight, I lead cross-functional programs that deliver measurable impact – from post-merger integration to sales enablement and operating model redesignProven success across world-class organizations, with core expertise in: Transformation & Strategy Execution – Leading company-wide initiatives across growth and restructuring contexts (e.g-50% of internal deflect costs, M&A Integration & Buy & Build – Designing and executing scalable integration frameworks (50-70% faster integrations) GTM & Sales Enablement – Building sales operating models that drive post-deal revenue growth (e,g,+50% Cross Selling) Organizational Design & Change – Structuring agile, future-ready organizations Board & Shareholder Relations – Navigating complex stakeholder landscapes in PE-backed companies
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