Markus Bauer

Markus Bauer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in consulting and project management. He currently holds the position of Head of Innovation & Strategy at COMPANION D GmbH, a role he has been in since May 2023.1

Professional Experience

Bauer's career at COMPANION D GmbH began in April 2021 when he took on the role of Head of Transformation, a position he continues to hold alongside his newer responsibilities.1 His professional journey also includes:

• Advisor to Chain4Travel in Zug, Switzerland (December 2022 - Present)
• Associate Director - Render Central Europe at Render in Berlin, Germany (April 2023 - Present)
• Management Consultant & Interim Project Manager at Bauer Consulting (February 2009 - March 2021)

Expertise and Skills

With over 20 years of experience, Bauer has developed a strong background in:

• Consulting
• Project management
• Innovation strategy
• Digital transformation
• AI and digital marketing

Education and Certifications

Bauer has invested in continuous learning throughout his career:

• Completed ThePowerMBA program (2021 - 2022)
• Holds certifications in Design Thinking from MIT's EMERITUS Institute of Management, Gamification from Coursera, and "A Beginner's Guide to Irrational Behavior" also from Coursera1

Languages

Markus Bauer is bilingual, with:

• Native or bilingual proficiency in German
• Full professional proficiency in English1

Achievements

His professional accomplishments include winning the "Best Execution" award at the Google Start-Up Weekend in 2014.1

Markus Bauer's diverse experience and ongoing pursuit of knowledge in emerging fields position him as a valuable leader in innovation and strategy at COMPANION D GmbH.