Sebastian Fritzsche

As a CIO with a strong entrepreneurial background and deep experience in digital transformation, I believe that successful IT leadership combines business alignment, scalable system architecture, and a data-driven culture. My leadership has been shaped by roles across fast-scaling mid-sized companies and corporate environments, where I’ve built future-proof platforms and driven company-wide transformation initiatives.

My expertise spans IT strategy, digital business transformation, ERP implementation (Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC), enterprise data architecture, partner integration, and the development of scalable E-Commerce and analytics platforms. I bring hands-on experience in building data structures, self-service BI environments, Security and cross-functional process development. As a CIO and former CTO, I’ve led the restructuring of IT organizations, introduced agile delivery models, and established governance structures that support sustainable growth and transparency.

Prior to my current role as CIO at Boltze Gruppe – an international wholesaler in the home & living sector – I served as CTO at A-Z GartenHaus GmbH and VP Digital Transformation at Ydeon Group, where I built the digital foundation for one of Germany’s leading D2C platforms in the DIY segment. This included ERP rollout, marketplace integrations, and the orchestration of end-to-end digital processes from supplier to customer.

Earlier in my career, I held P&L responsibility for the online business of a private-label brand within OTTO Group. There, I led shop development, performance marketing, and assortment steering, leveraging analytics and UX research to drive business impact. Before joining the corporate world, I founded and successfully exited my own digital venture – an entrepreneurial foundation that continues to shape my pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to leadership and transformation..

I’m passionate about aligning IT and business strategy, developing high-performing teams, and turning complexity into clarity. Whether it’s modernizing legacy landscapes, driving AI and data adoption, or integrating supplier ecosystems – I focus on measurable outcomes, speed, and scalability. My approach combines business understanding, technical depth, and collaborative leadership to deliver long-term value.