Harald Tingelhoff

Director AI Business Solutions | Digital Transformation Leader | D365 | Microsoft AI | Copilot | Azure | Power Platform

Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany

About

Arineo GmbH supports companies worldwide as a full-service provider for Microsoft Cloud Services such as D365, Power Platform, AI, Copiloten, M365 and Azure. In my role as Director Business Development, I lead the global activities in Microsoft AI Business Solution, Cloud & AI Platforms, Data & Artificial Intelligence and Modern Workplace. Our teams focus on the implementation, optimization, digitalization and ongoing support of ERP and CRM business processes using Microsoft platforms such as D365 FO, D365 CE and the Power Platform, including extensive AI services. Personally, I bring more than three decades of experience with business software solutions, especially in the area of CRM and cloud technologies (Microsoft, Salesforce, Veeva, SAP, Siebel/Oracle) - from mid-sized companies to globall enterprises. My mission is to support customers with innovative IT solutions in a trustworthy and sustainable manner and to promote seamless collaboration. My focus is on helping companies to successfully implement digital strategies and bring about sustainable change. Interested in a conversation? Need an advice or sparring partner? - Just get in contact to me. I‘m looking forward to exchange ideas.

Experience

  • Arineo Group (Hybrid)
    • Director AI Business Solutions
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      Hi, I’m Harald – a business innovator passionate about driving digital transformation with purpose. My mission: future-proof organizations by reimagining business models, leveraging cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, and integrating AI for sustainable growth. With 30+ years of experience in business software solutions (CRM & Cloud: SAP, Siebel/Oracle, Salesforce, Veeva, Microsoft), I’ve worked with mid-sized companies and global enterprises to unlock new opportunities through technology. As Director AI Business Solutions at Arineo, I help organizations thrive in the AI era by combining strategic vision, technological expertise, and sustainable transformation. What we deliver at Arineo: 🎯 Strategic Vision – Designing and executing digital roadmaps for long-term success. 🤖 Technological Excellence – Proud member of Microsoft’s Inner Circle for AI Business Solutions 2025/2026 (Top 1% of global partners). 🌻 Sustainable Transformation – Employee-Owned-Company model (EOC) ensures innovation, responsibility, and reinvestment in people and technology. I believe in the power of AI, agile thinking, and collaboration to transform businesses and create lasting impact. 💬 Let’s connect and shape the future of digital transformation together!

    • Director Business Development
      Aug 2019 - Jan 2026 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      - Responsible for all of Arineos Microsoft Modern Workplace activities globally - We are a full service provider for Microsoft Cloud Services: M365, D365 and Azure - Focused on process digitalization and optimization especially based on Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Power Platform with Business Intelligence (Power BI) Workflows (Power Automate / RPA), Power Apps, Content Management and Intranet

  • Business Mentor for Start-Ups at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen - Abteilung Forschung und Transfer - Transfer & Startup Hub
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Innovation und Entrepreneurship sowie zum Wissens- und Technologietransfer.

  • Sycor (Full-time · 9 yrs 5 mos)
    • Business Development Lead - Digital Workplace
      Oct 2018 - Jul 2019 · 10 mos

      - Driving sales activities and development of new business in the area of cloud consulting - Strategic business development in the area of Microsoft O365, Azure Cloud, SharePoint and Enterprise Content Management - Responsible for expanding into new target groups and expanding existing customers - Acquisition and establishment of new partners

    • Director Content and Collaboration Service
      Nov 2015 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      - Overall accountable for Microsoft O365, SharePoint and ECM services of Sycor GmbH. - Strategic and operational development of (Cloud-) Consulting Services based on Technologies like SharePoint, Nintex, EASY Software - Responsible for leading a group of up to 45 FTE and a direct budget of 5,5 Mio. €

    • Director Business Information Service
      Jan 2013 - Oct 2015 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      - Overall accountable for 1st, 2nd Level and Business Intelligence Pharma as well as Microsoft SharePoint services of mbs GmbH - Strategic and operational development of two new business areas: Microsoft SharePoint and Business Intelligence - Responsible for leading a group of up to 50 FTE

  • AstraZeneca (Full-time · 6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Business Engagement Manager Commercial
      Oct 2008 - Feb 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos

      - Established IT as an accepted and transparent business partner for Sales, Marketing, Medical and Backoffice - Achieved competitive advantage through successful deployment of a multichannel sales model with insidesales/telemarketing, service teams, inside medical, digital as well as mobility concepts - Developed and successfully implemented local and global applications. Main projects: CRM for Sales, Medical, Corporate Affairs based on Oracle and Salesforce.com; implementation of interactive detailing; document sharing, mobile BI and sample management

    • Team Lead CRM
      Nov 2005 - Sep 2008 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Team Lead CRM: Germany, Austria, Switzerland Team Coordination, Change Management Implementation of business objects and Cognos for analytical CRM and Siebel for operational CRM

    • Administrator und IT-Trainer
      Apr 2003 - Oct 2005 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Further development and expansion of SAP CRM according to BCG roadmap, SAP CRM Administration, Service Management, Supplier Management , Incident Management

  • IT-Trainer & Projectmanager at mbs Marketing & Bildungsservice GmbH
    Sep 2000 - Mar 2003 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Self employed consulting and project management for IT projects Technologies: Microsoft Office, SAP CRM, Lotus Notes