Interim & Crisis Leadership
I step in as interim or crisis lead, take ownership, and stabilize the organization. Then I find and onboard the permanent leader to replace me, so the handover is clean, not a cliff.
Interim, Crisis & Change Leadership · Tech & Product
I get your tech org back on track.
Delivery that's late, buggy, harder than it should be. A leadership team you've lost confidence in, or a CTO who's already gone. A critical project, or a deal, on the line. Underneath it's usually priorities, structure, or people, not what everyone's pointing at. I find what's actually broken and fix it, as interim lead, crisis lead, or advisor. On AI, I separate what's real from the hype. And if I'm not the right person for it, I'll tell you up front.
How I help
M&A, Due Diligence & Post-Merger
I de-risk it: technical and organizational due diligence from the buyer or seller side, and post-merger integration that actually brings teams and systems together instead of letting them drift apart.
Leadership Transitions & Realignment
I give you an honest read of the people and the structure, help you make the hard calls, restructure where the org design is the real problem, find the right people inside and out, and realign everyone on common goals.
AI & the Operating Model
AI is changing how tech and product orgs work: delivery, product discovery, how teams are sized and composed. The right answer is different for every company, and most of the advice out there is noise. I help you cut through it and find the model that fits your company, with people, not just tools, in mind.
References
“I am very happy with the way our IT department is now set up again and thank you for the enormously important work that has brought us here. I am impressed by your ability to find a large number of highly qualified candidates for the various positions and to inspire them to join us. I felt that I was in good hands at all times. Under your leadership, our IT team had a competent contact person who provided orientation and structure and set an example. And you conveyed absolute reliability and security to both the team and me at all times.”
“Working with Thomas gave us the confidence we needed during a strategic transition period. He started with a detailed analysis of our organization and architecture, then guided us through the process of finding the right CTO. What impressed me most was how he helped us look beyond immediate technical needs to build a foundation for long-term success.”
“I've known Thomas for over 13 years through multiple ventures. His ability to bring order to complexity while maintaining strategic vision is remarkable. At Käuferportal, he transformed our tech organization from a small team into a powerhouse that enabled rapid growth and successful exit. When starting Valyria, he was my first choice as CTO and co-founder. Thomas combines deep business understanding with technical excellence, but what truly sets him apart is his calm, intelligent approach to complex challenges. His thoughtful nature and loyalty make him an exceptional partner through both tough times and success.”
“When I think of Thomas, I think reliability. He's detail-oriented, loyal, and always puts the team first. He's not one for grand gestures; he prefers delivering consistent, quality work. In every project, his dedication to the team's success is his standout trait. A genuine, indispensable asset.”
“Thomas is one of the most detail-oriented people I know. At Honeypot, he led our complicated due diligence process during our acquisition. He led teams across the company, from IT to ops to complete the task. We couldn't have done it without him. If you are looking for a leader to bring structure to chaos, there is no better man than Thomas.”
Who I am
Why trust me with your org?
20+ years in tech: from engineer to CTO to co-founder to advisor.
Under pressure I stay calm and analytical. I start from how you actually got here, get to what's really driving it, and tailor the fix to your specific people and setup, not a template. Then I stay until it's done.
WhartonChief Technology Officer Program
HTW BerlinMSc Business Computing
Scaled & stabilizedTech, product & data orgs taken from struggling to delivering.
Built from scratchNew organizations from zero, including as co-founding CTO.
Exited twiceThrough due diligence and the deal, on both the tech and business side.
Led big projectsInternationalisation, office moves, cloud migrations.
The core problems rarely change with the industry, and I'm happy in one I haven't seen yet.
Let's talk
Tell me what's going wrong.
Book a 30-minute call. We will work out what you are facing and whether I am the right person for it. No pitch, and a straight answer either way.
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