Julian Hagenschulte

Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and Member of the Executive Board

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Julian Hagenschulte is Chief Digital Officer and Member of the Management Board at CargoBeamer AG, where he leads the Group-wide digital strategy and the development of an integrated, data-driven logistics platform connecting physical transport infrastructure with digital services and new business models. He joined CargoBeamer AG from PwC, where he led the Digital & AI Advisory practice for construction, real estate and infrastructure clients, delivering complex international transformation programs across Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. Previously, he built and scaled the Digital Advisory business at CBRE Germany and led digital strategy and transformation initiatives at Accenture Strategy. At CargoBeamer AG, Julian oversees Digital Solutions, IT and Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on platform scalability, digital transformation of core operations and the expansion of data-driven services across an international intermodal network.

Experience

  • Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and Member of the Executive Board at CargoBeamer
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Own the Group-wide digital strategy and serve as executive sponsor for CargoBeamer’s transformation into an integrated, data-driven logistics platform connecting physical infrastructure with digital services. • Build and scale a modular digital platform ecosystem enabling new data-based products, operational scalability and ecosystem partnerships across CargoBeamer’s international intermodal network. • Lead the digital transformation of core operations (terminals, transport, maintenance and asset management) through cloud technologies, digital twins and AI-enabled decision intelligence. • Translate technology investments into measurable business value, driving efficiency, resilience and growth while aligning digital roadmaps with board, investor and capital allocation priorities. • Oversee Digital Solutions, IT and Artificial Intelligence, establishing a scalable technology and data foundation for international expansion. • Embed data, analytics and AI into operational and strategic decision-making, shifting the organization from reactive execution to predictive, network-oriented operations. • Shape the digital operating model and leadership culture, clarifying decision rights, accelerating cross-functional collaboration and attracting top platform, product and data talent.

  • Head of Digital & AI Advisory for Capital Projects, Infrastructure and Real Estate at PwC Deutschland
    Jun 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Heading PwC's Digital & AI Advisory Practice for Capital Projects, Construction, Infrastructure and Real Estate • Co-Heading the Global Capital Projects and Infrastructure Artificial Intelligence (AI) capability • CTO-Responsibility focussing on Digital Service, Product and Platform Development, e.g. PwC Construction Hub (https://store.pwc.de/en/products/construction-hub), Infrastructure Managed Services, etc. • Responsible for large scale AI, Digital Strategy and Transformation and Digital Infrastructure engagements on global Mega / Capital Projects in the Dubai, Saudi Arabia (e.g. NEOM) and Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan) • Bridge Head to PwC‘s Technology Alliance Partners, Hyperscalers and Venture Capital (VC) Investments • Thought Leader and known speaker in Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, Smart Infrastructure

  • Senior Director | Head of Digital Advisory | CBRE GmbH at CBRE
    Mar 2018 - May 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Business line head reporting to CBRE’s CEO in Germany including full P&L responsibility • Responsible for setting-up and scaling new CBRE business line from scratch including business plan development, financial planning, go-to-market strategy, consulting service portfolio development • Establishing strong project pipeline focussing on project development and asset & investment management clients (e.g. Global Innovation Strategy for large AM client, Digital Strategy and Smart Service Concept for large Smart Quarter in Berlin, Feasibility Study for Science Park) • Building strong client base and c-level business contacts across the global real estate industry • Known speaker and panelist on global real estate fairs and events

  • Manager | Accenture Strategy at Accenture
    Mar 2010 - Feb 2018 · 8 yrs

    • Practice lead “Digital Strategy and Transformation” • Core member of the “IT Strategy and Operating Model” leadership team • Main focus areas: Digital Business Models, Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, (Multi-Speed-IT) Operating Model, IT Governance, IT Reorganization, Digital/Innovation Labs, Design Thinking, Recruiting for Accenture Strategy • Main industry focus: Financial Services, Real Estate, Energy

  • Cand. Master of Science | Corporate Technology at Siemens Technology India
    2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

    • Corporate Technology (CT) is the central research and development unit of Siemens • (Working) Student with focus on Enterprise Architecture Development, Service Oriented Architecture, System Integration