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Christoph JanachStrategic thinker, creative mind
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+43699 1967 6898
Location
Wagramer Straße 46/14, 1220 Vienna
https://www.christophjanach.com/
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/christophjanach

Christoph, holding an M.A. in Marketing & Innovation Management, blends extensive international project management with deep consulting experience. An expert in strategy innovation, co-creation, and AI-driven innovation, he is adept at leading transformative workshops for C-level executives at global firms, with a proven track record in developing and implementing comprehensive strategies in innovation, branding, and market positioning.

Work Experience
03/2020 – present
Managing Director HYVE Innovation Austria GmbH, Practice Lead Strategy and Empowerment, HYVE the Innovation Company
  • Leadership & Management: Led the restructuring and expansion of the Austrian office, growing the team from 1 to 6, and managed all executive responsibilities, including sales, HR, accounting.
  • Practice Lead: Remotely managed 15 professionals across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Spain, fostering cross-regional collaboration and leadership.
  • Sales & Project Leadership: Consistently generated approximately €1.5 million in annual sales and led major projects, ensuring strategic alignment at the Managing Board level.
  • Innovation: Designed, developed, and implemented innovation and digitalization strategies and empowerment programs. Moderated innovation formats for global company leaders at C-level to develop innovative products & services.
  • AI Initiatives: Spearheaded the AI initiative and transformation program at HYVE, restructuring the organization's offerings and framework.
  • 12/2017 – 08/2019
    Manager Client Leadership and FAST (Communication Consultant), MINDSHARE AUSTRIA
  • Team Lead for the Raiffeisen Group, responsible for the strategic alignment of all communications activities for the entire Raiffeisen Group
  • Emphasis on digitalization, online purchases and performance marketing
  • Advancing digital innovations and concepts in form of client workshops in the field of online strategies, insight finding and social media
  • Leading special projects: The Loop, real time marketing based on big data management (Campaigning, Analytics & Social Media Listening)
  • Christoph Janach
    09/2015 – 12/2016
    Associate Client Leadership und New Business (Communication Consultant), MINDSHARE AUSTRIA
  • Client service and strategic advising of a versatile portfolio: Red Bull, Volvo, the Austrian Red Cross and Dunkin Donuts
  • Supporting new business projects and development of innovative communication strategies
  • Education
    09/2015 – 10/2017
    Marketing and Innovation management (MASTER), FH WIENERNEUSTADT AM CAMPUS WIESELBURG

    Master Thesis: Virtual Reality in Advertising: a comparison of the activation and emotionalising abilities between virtual reality and 2D ads.

    Further Activities
    2019 – present
    Lecturer at FH Wiener Neustadt Campus Wieselburg

    „Digital Campaign planning and Media Challenges in the Future“

    Skills
    Leadership:

    Proficient in leading multinational teams and managing cross-functional initiatives within complex structures.

    Marketing Expertise:

    Advanced skills in branding, marketing, and campaign execution to maximize brand engagement.

    Communication:

    Excellent communication skills with different individuals, effective at conveying complex ideas and strategies.

    AI Capabilities:

    Skilled in leveraging AI technologies to drive business transformation and enhance operational capabilities.

    Project Management:

    Strong track record in leading large-scale international projects with significant budgets and diverse stakeholder alignment.

    Resilience:

    Highly adept at managing uncertainty and thriving in high-stress environments, ensuring steady leadership and decision-making under pressure.

    Languages
    German
    Spanish
    English
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    Entrepreneurship
    Korkenfreunde

    Sparring and coaching of the start-up, further development of the idea and support in marketing activities

    KEEGO

    Late Co-founder, head of marketing and business development

    Konzierge

    Support of strategic development and in marketing and sales

    Interests
    VolleyballTravellingTriathlon
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