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Hendrik Weber

Houten
Hendrik Weber

Summary

As an executive leader with over 25 years in Customer Experience, I've harnessed my deep expertise to drive innovation and shape best-in-class customer and partner solutions. My entrepreneurial spirit and passion isn't just about establishing businesses—it's about pioneering innovative approaches and constantly refining the CX landscape. My commitment extends beyond strategic implementation. I believe in fostering high-performing teams and mentoring the next generation of CX leaders, ensuring a legacy of excellence. Rooted in my leadership philosophy is the principle of mutual success; I champion symbiotic partnerships, where both parties are deeply invested in shared victories. Managing and optimizing expansive Customer Experience operations across diverse regions has enriched my global perspective, ensuring top-tier customer and client loyalty. Success, to me, isn't just an achievement—it's a continual journey of forging lasting relationships, nurturing talent, and staying at the forefront of industry trends. At my core, I am an innovator, an entrepreneur, a mentor, and a fervent believer in the collaborative power of partnership.

Overview

28
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance

CX Leadership Consulting
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

Champs CX


  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Chief Customer Officer


Oura Ring, Global Outsourcing


  • Strategically steered the Customer Experience (CX) outsourcing team through the most significant product launch in the company's history
  • Conducted a comprehensive analysis of existing outsourced operations, leading to a strategic resizing that aligned better with evolving business needs
  • In a pivotal move, I led the selection and implementation of a new service provider, focusing on providing cost-effective English language support without compromising on quality
  • Furthermore, my leadership extended to shaping the CX leadership team. I actively participated in selecting high-potential individuals, providing them with mentorship and guidance
  • My focus was on fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, ensuring that the team was not only equipped to handle the immediate challenges of the product launch but also poised for future growth and success
  • This hands-on leadership approach was instrumental in strengthening team dynamics and enhancing overall service delivery.

Sonos, Inc.

Director, CX Global Outsourcing & PMO
03.2016 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Developed and executed sourcing and location strategies, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost optimization (-35%)
  • Oversaw operational performance of outsourced partners at a strategic level, ensuring adherence to quality (+25%) and productivity (+15%) standards and overall raising the bar for customer experience
  • Provided coaching and development to key functions in the Partner Operations Team, driving world-class quality and productivity
  • Managed partner contracts, conducted proper monitoring, and implemented necessary actions to maintain strong partnerships
  • Led RFP processes, negotiated pricing agreements, and managed budgeting activities.

arvato CRM

Sr. Director, Global Head of Client Solutions
01.2014 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Responsible for transforming arvato's global platform to drive consistency in global operations, performance management, WFM, training and quality
  • Implement new technological and organizational solutions
  • Identify geographical trends in CRM/BPO on a global scale and match with customer requirements
  • Solution design and business transformation projects
  • Responsibility of business development activities for global call center projects
  • Facilitate global certifications in ISO27001 and PCI of arvato's global CRM network and support implementing ISMS.

arvato digital services LLC

Sr. Director, Global Client Relations and Solution
09.2008 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Global Call Center / Key Account Relationship Lead for Fortune 50 IT company and Fortune 100 eCommerce company
  • 3,000 FTE, $100m revenue
  • Solution design and business transformation projects
  • Responsibility of business development activities for global call center projects
  • Successfully managed global RFPs (China, EMEA, NA, LATAM)
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through effective resource allocation and budget management.
  • Strategic projects in developing Managed Services models for global call center projects and evaluating vested outsourcing model framework.

arvato services

Director - Customer Service & Technical Support
01.2005 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Introduced COPC quality management framework and successfully certified first call center site in 2006
  • Established Six Sigma training academy for own lines of business
  • Kicked off development of Global Quality Management framework
  • Introduced toolsets for agent performance management that COPC considered best in class
  • Revenue responsibility for +900 FTE business equivalent to +26m € revenue/year across a Pan European site footprint plus India operations
  • Responsible for setup of new arvato Call Center site in Estonia
  • Supported business development activities in Canada, India and the US as well as in EMEA.
  • Responsibility of business development activities in IT, Travel, Automotive and Internet industry for arvato's product line D26
  • Successfully acquired new client from the travel industry, five year contract worth an excess of 150m €
  • Driven CRM consulting projects for North American clients mainly from IT and Internet industry
  • Consulting of arvato BMW account team in Beijing, China, in order to drive global best practice sharing and knowledge transfer
  • Consulted Russian subsidiaries of North American software company with process mapping project
  • Managed LATAM RFP processes with International/NA team

arvato services

Senior Manager
01.2002 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • Revenue responsibility for +500 FTE, equivalent to +17m €
  • Responsible for setup of +120 FTE BPO business in Ireland
  • Successfully transitioned +300 FTE business to LCLM locations in Poland and India
  • Supported business development activities in Canada, India, China and the US as well as in EMEA.

arvato services

Account Manager
01.2000 - 01.2002

Job overview

  • Responsibility for implementation of international, multi-lingual service center businesses or projects
  • Managed first arvato international multi-site, multilingual virtual call center with hubs in Germany, France and the UK
  • Successful cooperation with international arvato subsidiaries
  • Project Control Customer Service front end Cost Center Responsibility
  • Single Point of Contact for Customer
  • Managed a business with more than 300 FTE.

Bertelsmann Marketing Service GmbH

Manager Training and Quality
01.1999 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Successfully managed training content development, training delivery for international multilingual call center project
  • Introduced formal quality management and coaching processes for staff development
  • Cost Center Responsibility
  • Single Point of Contact for Customer.

Bertelsmann Marketing Service GmbH

Supervisor Customer Service
08.1996 - 12.1998

Job overview

  • Managed a team of five BPO agents
  • Responsible for BPO Support Contract Processing
  • Supported first Internet based customer service community forum for Microsoft Club Customers.

Education

University Bielefeld
Bielefeld

from Economics

University Overview

Studies of Economics at the University Bielefeld with prioritization on Marketing

Skills

  • Global CX Leadership
  • Managing High Performing Teams
  • Developing New CX Leaders
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Innovative Problem Solving

Family Status

Family Status
Married

Languages

German (Native)
English (Near – Native)

Homebase

Homebase
Houten, The Netherlands

Key Skills And Expertise

Key Skills And Expertise
  • Leadership and Collaboration: Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, foster a culture of innovation and excellence, and achieve exceptional results through collaboration and effective communication.
  • Global CX Management: Deep understanding of CX best practices and a strategic approach to optimizing customer experiences across multiple channels and touchpoints.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Skilled in identifying, establishing, and nurturing strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth and enhance market positioning.
  • Operational Excellence: Adept at developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing outsourced partner performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Sales / Business Development: Strong business acumen with a successful track record in acquiring new clients, managing RFP processes, and negotiating contracts.
  • Highly articulate and exceptional people-manager with ability to motivate & inspire high performing teams and influence change

Full Name

Full Name
Hendrik Weber

Personal Information

Personal Information
Nationality: German

Hobbies

Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Music
  • Hot Chili Pepper Growing

Timeline

CX Leadership Consulting
Freelance
03.2020 - Current
Director, CX Global Outsourcing & PMO
Sonos, Inc.
03.2016 - 11.2023
Sr. Director, Global Head of Client Solutions
arvato CRM
01.2014 - 02.2016
Sr. Director, Global Client Relations and Solution
arvato digital services LLC
09.2008 - 12.2013
Director - Customer Service & Technical Support
arvato services
01.2005 - 08.2008
Senior Manager
arvato services
01.2002 - 01.2005
Account Manager
arvato services
01.2000 - 01.2002
Manager Training and Quality
Bertelsmann Marketing Service GmbH
01.1999 - 01.2000
Supervisor Customer Service
Bertelsmann Marketing Service GmbH
08.1996 - 12.1998
University Bielefeld
from Economics
Hendrik Weber