Martin
Mossakowski

Cross-cultural Leader Specialized in IT Strategy, Infrastructure and M&A Integration

PartnerCIO

Martin-mossakowski

Leadership Roles

  • Executive Director, Global Infrastructure – Linde, Inc.
  • Director and Chief Information Officer, Europe – Praxair GmbH
  • Director and Chief Information Officer – Lekkerland GmbH
  • Director  – Kaufland GmbH
  • Chief Information Officer – Bremke & Hoerster GmbH & Co.

 

Martin translates his large cap career experience as he advises multinational enterprises, mid-cap organizations, and companies involved in M&A. His broad knowledge of technology strategy and skillful leadership of execution are key attributes of his success working with clients to bring their IT organization to the next level. Martin has implemented SAP on a global basis, developed ecommerce platforms, and established data centers and analytics solutions. He has successfully recruited, coached, and mentored local and global teams delivering complex ERP, cybersecurity, and cloud services projects. He is recognized for his ability to accelerate change that improves efficiency and competitive stance across multiple markets. His industry knowledge is product centered and covers chemicals, consumer goods, and retail and wholesale. A multi-language communicator, Martin leads with a focus on building intercultural relations.

As a CIO, Martin aligns company objectives with technical resources on a local and global level. His ability to streamline services, implement SAP platforms, negotiate complex contracts, and harmonize processes builds stronger operations and improved profitability. Martin leads with solid technical knowledge complemented by astute business acumen and change agility. He thoughtfully develops and executes merger integration programs that result in a smooth transition and position the new enterprise for success. Working closing with the CISO, he has addressed risk, compliance, and threat prevention. He has proven experience managing network infrastructure, application development, service management, data centers, cybersecurity, and digital teams on a global basis. His leadership style reflects a focused viewpoint matched by a nimble thinking and a can-do approach.

Martin graduated with a Bachelor and a Master of Business in Computer Science from the University of Münster, a public research institution in Germany. He completed his apprenticeship at IBM where he worked on retail banking industry systems. A global citizen with permission to work in the US and EU, his language skills include German, English, Dutch, Spanish, and French. Committed to advancing the careers of future pilots, Martin is an active partner aircraft leasing company that provides aircrafts to pilots for time-building. He also enjoys golfing, running, and preparing for his first marathon.