Pierre Kröning

CIO Beiersdorf & Managing Director BSS

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

About

I have many years professional experience in different areas of IT, Finance and Strategy in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Strong customer focus as well as entrepreneurial thinking & action. Excellent analytical skills, result driven with strong business orientation and drive at work. Distinct interpersonal skills and ability to inspire others.

Experience

  • Beiersdorf (Full-time · 21 yrs 2 mos)
    • CIO Beiersdorf & Managing Director BSS
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Director Data & Analytics, Finance & HR Applications
      Sep 2020 - Aug 2025 · 5 yrs

      - Designed and implemented a sustainable Data & Analytics IT target picture - Established the “One Data and Analytics Platform” as strong foundation for AI and data insights - Led multiple strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency and boosting business performance - Transformed the global Data & Analytics organization (100+ FTE)

    • Director Business Reporting & Financial Analytics
      Oct 2016 - Aug 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      - Built an analytics, reporting and planning function in finance - Implemented a simplified driver-based planning process, reducing effort from 40k to 4k data points - Introduced dashboard technology for affiliates, regions, and the Executive Board - Established the "Finance Academy" to strengthen financial knowledge at all levels using new approaches

  • Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting
    Sep 2003 - Apr 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Consultant at Arthur Andersen Consulting
    Jan 2002 - Aug 2003 · 1 yr 8 mos