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Andreas Popowitsch

@andreaspopowitsch

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Head of Operations & Strategy driving growth through M&A, transformation and digital CX.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles in strategy or operations where I can lead M&A, digital CX and organizational transformation to drive growth and efficiency.

I am a Head of Operations and Strategy with 20+ years leading complex projects across consulting, financial services, construction and real estate.

I have built and managed cross-border teams, opened a UAE branch, and led post-merger integrations and acquisitions valued between $3M and $10M.

My work includes administering annual acquisition budgets of $2.5M–$5M, managing large portfolios (including $1.4B pension assets), and launching new business lines that increased revenue and customer satisfaction.

I combine strategic planning, M&A execution, digital customer experience development and operational restructuring to drive profitability, efficiency and sustainable growth.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Operations & Strategy

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DSP Holding

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Led operations and strategic oversight for a multi-entity holding, opened UAE branch and managed teams across six countries, negotiated $3M–$10M acquisitions and administered $2.5M–$5M annual acquisition budgets to drive portfolio growth and integration.

Strategic Planning M&A Post Merger Integration Budget Management Team Leadership Business Expansion Digital Customer Experience Negotiation

Head of Market Operations

Tellco SA

Apr 2018 - May 2021 (3 years 1 month)

Led market operations and business development, drove restructuring that increased productivity >20%, improved sales by 9% and business efficiency by 21%, and supported $30M construction projects as steering committee member.

Restructuring Operational Management Business Development Strategic Planning Project Steering M&A Process Optimization Stakeholder Management

Senior Relationship Manager

Mercer SA

Nov 2010 - Mar 2018 (7 years 4 months)

Managed a $1.4B pension portfolio and led a cross-functional team to deliver pension fund strategies; launched a C-level financial consulting division generating ~$40M annual revenue.

Portfolio Management Team Leadership Business Development Asset Management Relationship Management Financial Consulting

Pension Consultant

Pax Insurances

Jun 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 4 months)

Advised on individual and group life insurance and pension solutions for private and public institutions to optimize coverage and compliance.

Insurance Brokerage Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance

Project Manager

ELMA Steel Constructions

Jan 2003 - May 2009 (6 years 4 months)

Managed steel construction projects across industrial, commercial and residential sectors, overseeing project delivery, timelines and client coordination.

Project Management Construction Management Scheduling Risk Management