Fabian Kleeberger

I work with early-stage start-ups, growth-stage companies, and established enterprises to shape their product strategy and improve their product management. To this day, I engaged in B2C and B2B contexts for web, mobile, and platform products across various industries. I do regular 1:1 mentoring sessions with individuals who want to become product managers or work in a junior or senior role. I also offer coaching opportunities for product leadership positions.

I support the founders in creating a product value creation plan and evaluating and refining their product. I have been involved in the hiring of the first product-related roles and set up the MVP's agile development process, including a user research function.

I was responsible for managing Zenjob's core HR tech product with a double-digit million annual revenue and developing an all-in-one platform for internal tools and the company's first external API gateway. I led, scaled, and developed a team of product managers and business analysts.

I managed the highest-selling digital product portfolio of Germany's leading education company, with a triple-digit million annual revenue, and led the governance board for the digital transformation of the core business. My teams launched some of the company's most successful digital products.

I oversaw the development and management of Cornelsen's 10+ mobile EdTech tools, created and aligned the company's mobile product strategy, and introduced a new and universal subscription-based business model with a free trial to enable product-led growth.

I created the digital product vision and strategy for one of the company's sub-divisions, led teams through the ideation and development of an innovative 0-1 product, and convinced executives to provide the necessary resources.

I developed, owned, and drove strategic plans for the digital platform Coding Kids, created a business model and online marketing strategy, and defined the product's market positioning and value proposition. This was a part-time engagement in addition to my full-time job at Cornelsen.

I was in charge of establishing and launching a new product portfolio, creating the necessary teams from scratch, and leading them from ideation to launch and beyond. I played a key role in the company's digital transformation by being responsible for several internal products and serving as a trusted advisor to executive management.

I worked on several side projects for international clients, where I led key initiatives, drove product discovery and delivery, and defined success metrics and KPIs. I covered conversion, retention, and product growth, among others, and worked on platforms, integrations, and data products. These were temporary engagements in addition to my full-time job at Cornelsen.

I managed a portfolio of small, medium, and large product initiatives united under a clear product strategy and acted as a product management evangelist to build awareness and understanding of product development processes within the company.

I partnered with different NGOs and the federal ministry of education and research to collect organizational insights and translate them into actionable solutions. I audited companies, designed surveys, planned other research activities, and delivered suggestions on how these institutions could be improved. These were temporary engagements in addition to my full-time job at German Youth Institute.

On behalf of one of Europe's largest research institutes, I designed several education services and successfully trained over 600 professionals. I published four books and more than ten articles, organized an international conference, and secured a single-digit million funding for one of the company's projects.

During my time at the Red Cross, I contributed to the concept, plan, and set up of new education facilities, was responsible for resource and capacity management, and prepared, supervised, and ensured the ISO 9001 quality management certification.

I joined amazon when they were still very new in Germany and was one of their first employees. I was responsible for writing reviews, entering and updating product data, and structuring the brand-new music section. Soon I earned the responsibility to co-lead the setup of new departments for DVDs and games.

Developed in collaboration with Google, this highly interactive credential program consists of multiple real-world projects from industry experts. In addition, I gained deep knowledge about artificial intelligence and machine learning, establishing a business case for AI, and how and when to use AI in a product.

This 36-week program is part of Boston University's world-class MBA and teaches skills and perspectives to lead in today's digital age. I did not only develop the knowledge and capabilities to lead organizational change and transformation but also gained hands-on experience through several real-world projects.

All essential tools and techniques to manage the development, launch, and growth of digital products are taught in this program, which is part of Boston University's MBA. In 36 weeks, I learned variations in product management practices, alternative ways to drive digital business innovation, and techniques for oversight of experimentation and risk management with object-oriented development and analytics-based toolsets.

This program combines theoretical knowledge from psychology and business administration with insights into the mindset and practices of top managers. In one year, I learned how to be an employee-centric leader who intentionally and consistently puts employees first. I became an expert in empowering ideas, communicating healthily, and creating a culture where employees thrive.

Sociology examines the organization, structure, and change of social groups. Social psychology analyzes how the presence and behavior of others influence individual or group behavior. I extended my business studies at Europe’s leading elite university by applying these perspectives to professional contexts. I put particular emphasis on data analysis and statistical research.

Social workers don't only excel at understanding human behavior, motivation, and interpersonal relationships but are also experts in analyzing and solving workforce challenges. This program is practically oriented, interdisciplinary, and international. Its key research areas hold leading positions nationwide. As part of project workshops, I gained extensive experience in multiple fields and institutions.