Pascal Janus
Vice President Center for Data & Analytics Insights @Fressnapf Deutschland
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President Center for Data & Analytics Insights @Fressnapf Deutschland
Driving Data Strategy & Transformation at FressnapfAs the leader of Fressnapf’s company-wide Data Strategy, I drive the transformation toward a truly data-driven organization. My responsibilities encompass Analytics, Data Management, Reporting, Data Science, and AI Strategies, ensuring that data is a key enabler of business success.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Building & Leading Data Excellence: Established and scaled a 60+ person, multi-disciplinary data team across Europe from scratch, fostering a high-performance culture.Transforming the Data Landscape: Leading the transformation of our data technology stack, retail data model, and modern data platform to enable real-time decision-making and automation.Driving Business Value & Innovation: Spearheaded initiatives that have led to significant efficiency and stability gains while unlocking new business opportunities through data-driven innovation.Championing Data Ownership & Governance: Implemented data literacy programs and data governance frameworks to ensure effective, compliant, and business-driven data usage.Shaping the Future of Fressnapf: As a member of the Top Management Circle, I actively contribute to strategic decisions, positioning data as a fundamental pillar of our ecosystem of services.I am passionate about leveraging data, AI, and technology to create tangible business impact, drive innovation, and empower teams to work smarter and more efficiently.
EDUCATION
University of Düsseldorf
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
FernUniversität in Hagen
Master of Science, Business Administration and Economics
ABOUT PASCAL JANUS
I am a strategic Data & AI Executive who bridges the gap between deep technology and commercial business value. My passion is building high-performance organizations from scratch and scaling them into engines of growth.Throughout my career at market leaders like Fressnapf, REWE Group, and Axel Springer, I have proven that data is not just an IT topic - it is a P&L driver. Most recently, I built a central Data & Analytics division from the ground up, scaling impact across 15+ countries and empowering over employees to work data-driven.What I bring to the table: Executive Leadership: Building and scaling diverse, cross-functional teams (up to 100 FTEs) with a strong focus on Agile culture, talent development, and organizational design. Strategic Transformation: Guiding traditional organizations through complex digital changes, Data Governance, and AI adoption (Change Management). Commercial Impact: Translating abstract data strategies into measurable efficiency gains (9-digit savings / Cost Optimization) and revenue uplifts (enabling €1.4bn+ growth). Tech & Innovation: Establishing state-of-the-art Cloud Ecosystems, Machine Learning pipelines, and scalable GenAI architectures in complex, federated environments.I am a \"Builder\" at heart - pragmatic, resilient, and focused on execution.Open to discussing strategic mandates and senior leadership opportunities where data drives scale.Areas of Expertise:Data Strategy • Digital Transformation • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & GenAI • Business Intelligence (BI) • Data Engineering • Cloud Architecture • P&L Management • Data Governance • Change Management • Retail & Media Tech • Reorganization • OKRs
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