About Me
Philipp Kendzior
Hi, I'm Philipp. Great that you want to learn more about me.
At heart, I'm a business strategist who is passionate about closing the gap between a great idea and its successful execution. For over 15 years, I've been working at the intersection of data, marketing and technology – and had the privilege of working for some of the most renowned companies in finance, pharma and consumer goods.
My journey has taught me: a deep understanding of business is one half of success. The other is the ability to not just understand technological possibilities, but to actively use them to create results.
Today I'm experiencing the most exciting phase of my career: I'm evolving from a "tech-savvy" strategist into a Tech Creator. With tools like Agentic AI, I can radically shorten the long wait between strategic vision and technical execution. I now build prototypes in an afternoon that used to require months-long projects.
This blog is the chronicle of my journey – a journey that shows how business expertise becomes a superpower through AI.
Experience
15+
Years
Career
My Key Career Milestones
Head of Data Continental Europe
Sodexo
In my current role, I am responsible for data strategy for Continental Europe. My focus is on creating a unified data landscape to enable data-driven decisions across the organisation and to develop new digital services.
Head of Digital Transformation & Data Analytics
Sodexo
Responsible for the definition, development and implementation of digital consumer touchpoints including e-commerce and data analytics. Successfully deployed the digital ecosystem for Sodexo Germany and developed the Sodexo Germany data architecture.
Director IT-Consulting
Cocomore AG
Built and led the 'Digital Analytics Consulting' division. Advised national and international clients on data monetisation and the design of e-commerce and marketing technology strategies.
Senior Project Manager (Vice President)
DWS Group
Conception and development of complex IT solutions, including a data-driven 'Interaction Engine'. Managed the global relaunch of platforms including dws.de.
Senior Manager eMedia & Communications / Head of eMedia
Merz Pharmaceuticals
Four years at Merz Aesthetics: first as Head of eMedia (2012–2014), then as Senior Manager eMedia & Communications (2015). Responsible for the global digital strategy across EMEA, APAC and LATAM.
Project Head eCommerce / Marketing Manager
Praktiker Online GmbH
Built the Praktiker online shop: assortment and price strategy, fulfillment partner tender, process definition, frontend creation and launch. Subsequently as Marketing Manager responsible for campaign planning and multi-channel projects.
International Management Trainee
Praktiker
Store Management Trainee in Hungary and Greece (2/2008–7/2008), then Deputy Store Manager in Warsaw, Poland (8/2008–4/2009).
Drive
What Drives Me
The conviction that as managers we no longer have to wait on the sidelines. We now have the tools to become makers ourselves. Rapid prototyping is no longer the privilege of developers – it's the new core competency of every leader who understands AI as a lever.
I'm always open to a conversation – about AI, data strategy, or simply interesting ideas.
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