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Ben Diez
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Bio
Ben is a seasoned data-driven strategy expert with over a decade of experience in catalyzing innovation within both corporate and startup ecosystems. His career has been marked by a relentless commitment to automating processes, reducing manual labor, and harnessing the power of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to uncover latent value in data.
Currently serving as the Head of Data Strategy & Governance at McDonald's Germany in Munich, Ben is the driving force behind the establishment of a comprehensive Data Strategy. He's responsible for evaluating tools within the organization, resulting in remarkable annual savings of 1 million euros. Ben also spearheads strategic initiatives with substantial budgets, revolving around customer discovery for product and equipment innovations.
Prior to his role at McDonald's, Ben held pivotal positions in various startups, including Senior Controller at mydays GmbH and Paymill GmbH, where he demonstrated his knack for enhancing efficiency through automation and process optimization. He has also been an instrumental figure in building processes from scratch, like financial planning for various funding rounds, a Business Intelligence landscape and the groundworks for international expansion.
Ben's journey began as an Infantry Officer in the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces), where he excelled in leadership and training roles. His diverse career journey showcases his expertise in data-driven strategies and process optimization, making him a valuable asset in any organization striving for innovation and efficiency.
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Experience
McDonald ́s Deutschland
Head of Data Governance & Strategy ・ Munich May 2023 - Present
Manager Strategy & Insights ・ Munich January 2017 - 2023
- developing a Data Strategy, covering current data landscape, exploring new data sources, and creating curriculum for employees to promote a data- driven work environment
- evaluation of tools used in the organization and developing own solutions where possible, resulting in 1m€ of annual savings
- leading strategic projects focusing on product and equipment innovations with budgets of up to 20m€
mydays GmbH
Senior Controller ・ Munich January 2016 – December 2016
- implemented self-service reporting in Qlikview, therefore reducing time spent on ad-hoc reporting significantly
- set up automated creation and distribution of standard reports
- introduced software supported budget planning, reducing time required for the process by 80%
Paymill GmbH
Senior Controller ・ Munich October 2012 – December 2015
- built and managed Finance and Legal department
- conducted financial planning for multiple successful funding rounds\
- provided financial framework to apply for a banking license at the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
- coordinated the founding of subsidiaries in UK and France, along with setting up accounting, payroll, and staffing frameworks
Arval Deutschland GmbH
Business Analyst ・ Munich May 2012 – October 2012
- created and maintained KPI dashboards for the CFO
- in charge of ad hoc- and standard reporting
Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)
Infantry Officer ・ Munich July 2005 – March 2012
- Completed Officer Training among Top 10% of class
- Led and trained soldiers in basic military skills
- Conducted workshops on leadership
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