Andreas Zindel
Interim Executive | Sales & GTM | Transformation & Growth | DACH & Europe | AI Strategy | Mentor@AZ Concepts – Interim Executive & Consulting
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Interim Executive | Sales & GTM Leadership | Transformation & Growth Across DACH & Europe | AI Strategy | Start-up Mentor. Interim Executive & Commercial Leader enabling sales growth, transformation, and international expansion for B2B companies – with strategic clarity, execution strength, and AI-driven innovation. Through my firm, AZ Concepts, I partner with organizations on interim mandates and transformation projects. Experienced across Financial Services, SaaS, Logistics, eCommerce, FMCG, and other B2B industries – supporting mid-sized businesses to international corporations. I help companies accelerate sales growth and transform their business models across Europe – with hands-on leadership and AI-driven strategies. I bring extensive leadership experience in Inside Sales, Field Sales, and Enterprise Sales – from building European sales structures from scratch to leading complex change initiatives and securing multinational key accounts. My background combines full P&L ownership, C-level stakeholder management, and go-to-market excellence, with a strong focus on innovation, AI strategy, and digital transformation. I have built and led high-performing teams across Germany, DACH, Benelux, and wider Europe, consistently exceeding revenue and efficiency targets through scalable strategies and hands-on leadership. I’m especially focused on how emerging technologies can enable smarter sales and sustainable business growth. Alongside executive mandates, I also enjoy mentoring start-ups and supporting entrepreneurial teams when time allows. In addition, I am part of the Nurole executive network, connecting senior leaders with transformation and board-level opportunities internationally. 📍 Open to executive-level roles such as Managing Director, VP Sales, or Director Business Development in Germany (preferably Frankfurt / Rhein-Main) or Paris (if EU scope). Let’s connect if you’re looking for an experienced, forward-thinking commercial leader who builds high-performance teams and delivers lasting results.
Work experience
Interim Executive | Sales & GTM | Transformation & Growth | DACH & Europe | AI Strategy | Mentor
AZ Concepts – Interim Executive & Consulting2025.07-Current(a year)Managing Director Inside Sales DE-CH-AT & BE-NE-LU / Telesales Lead EU
FedEx Express2018.03-2025.06(7 years)European Sales Agent (AZ Concept)
Anker Innovations LTD2017.03-2018.03(a year)CEO & Co-Founder
HARP International GmbH2016.06-2018.03(2 years)European Head of Sales
Taulia Inc.2016.01-2016.05(5 months)Director, Head of Business Development & Market Strategy / Head of Business Development
American Express Services Europe Ltd2010.01-2015.12(6 years)Director, Head of Partnerships & Business Development
American Express Services Europe Ltd2006.04-2009.12(4 years)Team Leader Multinational Accounts
American Express International Inc.2003.11-2006.03(2 years)Managing Director
WIESENHOF International GmbH Co. KG1998.04-2002.08(4 years)Director / Company Secretary
WIESENHOF UK Ltd1995.11-2002.05(7 years)Export Manager
WIESENHOF Handel & Export GmbH & Co. KG1994.06-1998.03(4 years)Trading Manager
Alfred Zindel KG1991.01-1992.03(a year)
Educational experience
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Artificial Intelligence Programme, Artificial Intelligence2024.01-2025.01(a year)Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Innovation, Strategic Leadership & Innovation2022.01-2023.01(a year)Harvard Business School
Executive Education, Launching New Ventures2015.01-2015.01Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)2002.01-2003.01(a year)DAV, Deutsche Aussenhandels- und Verkehrsakademie
Foreign Trade / Economics1992.01-1994.01(2 years)
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