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 & Consulting
    2025.07-Current(a year)
  • Managing Director Inside Sales DE-CH-AT & BE-NE-LU / Telesales Lead EU

    FedEx Express
    2018.03-2025.06(7 years)
  • European Sales Agent (AZ Concept)

    Anker Innovations LTD
    2017.03-2018.03(a year)
  • CEO & Co-Founder

    HARP International GmbH
    2016.06-2018.03(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 Ltd
    2010.01-2015.12(6 years)
  • Director, Head of Partnerships & Business Development

    American Express Services Europe Ltd
    2006.04-2009.12(4 years)
  • Team Leader Multinational Accounts

    American Express International Inc.
    2003.11-2006.03(2 years)
  • Managing Director

    WIESENHOF International GmbH Co. KG
    1998.04-2002.08(4 years)
  • Director / Company Secretary

    WIESENHOF UK Ltd
    1995.11-2002.05(7 years)
  • Export Manager

    WIESENHOF Handel & Export GmbH & Co. KG
    1994.06-1998.03(4 years)
  • Trading Manager

    Alfred Zindel KG
    1991.01-1992.03(a year)

Educational experience

  • Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Artificial Intelligence Programme, Artificial Intelligence
    2024.01-2025.01(a year)
  • Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management

    Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Innovation, Strategic Leadership & Innovation
    2022.01-2023.01(a year)
  • Harvard Business School

    Executive Education, Launching New Ventures
    2015.01-2015.01
  • Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    2002.01-2003.01(a year)
  • DAV, Deutsche Aussenhandels- und Verkehrsakademie

    Foreign Trade / Economics
    1992.01-1994.01(2 years)
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