Hi, I'm Ben Lesniak - Digital leader | Multidisciplinary team head | Business development strategist | Organizational change agent | xGoogle EMEA operations manager | IHEID, IESE & IMD educated
I'm passionate about building bridges between business, technology, and people, driving digital transformation and impactful connections. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can orchestrate complex strategies and inspire diverse teams to achieve ambitious goals.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed Google Shopping's EMEA operations, aligning merchants and engineering teams.
Oversees significant InsurTech investments as Senior Manager at Die Mobiliar.
Can help others by offering strategic insights on digital transformation and operational efficiency.
🚀 Career trajectory
E-commerce & Digital Operations Leader
Grew within the digital product and e-commerce space, managing operations and product development at Digitec Galaxus and Google Shopping.
✦ Product Management
✦ E-commerce
✦ Operations Management
Investment & Strategic Governance Manager
Transitioned to a strategic investment role, managing a significant InsurTech portfolio and driving governance and cross-organizational alignment.
✦ Investment Management
✦ Corporate Governance
✦ InsurTech
✦ Die Mobiliar
Advisory & Transformation Catalyst
Provided interim project management support and contributed to organizational concept development, focusing on strategic transformation.
✦ Project Management
✦ Business Transformation
✦ Organizational Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
Cross-Functional Strategy Orchestrator
I bridge gaps between business, technology, and investment teams.
✦ Managed Google Shopping's EMEA operations, aligning merchants and engineering.
✦ Facilitated Mobiliar's InsurTech investment, coordinating legal, finance, and tax.
✦ Led cloud transformation as Co-Epic Owner and coordinated with top consultants.
Global Partnership Architect
I build and nurture high-impact relationships across diverse industries.
✦ Secured top French retailer partnerships for Google Shopping's 'Buy on Google'.
✦ Acted as Single Point of Contact for a major FDI and insurance investment.
✦ Managed key stakeholders including C-suite, board members, and external experts.
Innovation & Transformation Catalyst
I drive organizational change and digital evolution.
✦ Spearheaded digital performance measurement and fulfillment KPIs at Google.
✦ Co-authored an organizational concept and coordinated strategic transformation.
✦ Ensured rigorous board governance and preparation for high-stakes decisions.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new strategic partnerships in the evolving digital landscape.
✦ Connecting with thought leaders to discuss future trends in tech and finance.
✦ Seeking opportunities to drive impactful organizational transformations.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic insights on digital transformation and operational efficiency.
✦ Provide guidance on building and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
✦ Share expertise in navigating complex investment governance and compliance.
I would love your help on
✦ Discovering innovative startups in emerging technology sectors.
✦ Connecting with peers in venture capital and strategic investment.
✦ Finding collaborators for future digital innovation projects.