Christian Neiderstam
Blentarp
Summary
Multi-talented business leader bringing 15 years of experience as successful CEO. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in software / IT Consultant industry.
Critical Success Factors has been:
Application Development: Deep knowledge of the application development process from business need to delivery. A successful track record of recruitment of development teams, coaching, canaging deliveries and achieving budget goals.
Sales Process: Developing efficient, effective and powerful sales processes which shorten sales cycles, remove frustrating administrative overhead from pipeline management to substantially boost revenue.
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Team Development: Working closely with sales and business development teams to help them level up their performance through intuitive conversations and coaching / mentoring techniques.
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Presentation Delivery: Engaging with customers and with customers’ customers, to develop a deep understanding of both the specific need and the wider opportunity, and then delivering powerful sales presentations that inspire prospects to action.
My background crosses the domains of technical IT and business development. This has given the opportunity to build genuine connection with individuals and teams at all levels of industry.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Development Executive
ItzyBlitz Media AB
Malmö
01.2022 - Current
- Develop SportBlitz News APP for APPLE APP Store and Google Play
- Create all user case development specifications for functionality and UI
- Responsible for technical platform and architecture
- Setup of application development team
- Created marketing Strategy, guidelines and tools for execution.
- Created blueprints, drawings and detailed schematics of proposed structures.
- Developed plans and specifications for building projects to meet the needs.
- Researched zoning ordinances, building codes and other regulations related to construction projects.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
CEO
Startup Xlentcon Doo
Belgrade
05.2014 - 09.2021
- Development of a new Content Software for the online igaming industry.
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
- Eliminated company bottlenecks, reduced financial obstacles and addressed work constraints to promote overall growth.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Conducted presentations to outside groups to drive programs, policies and company objectives.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
Business Development Executive
UDK
Stockholm
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Developed growth plans by identifying key clients, key targets and priority service lines.
CEO
MAP Scandinavia AB
Stockholm
11.2001 - 06.2007
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with employees and experts.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in [400]% increase in annual sales.
CEO
Xlent Systems
Sundsvall
10.1999 - 10.2001
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Eliminated company bottlenecks, reduced financial obstacles and addressed work constraints to promote overall growth.
- Drove company vision with collaborative employee engagement techniques and strategic leadership.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
Management Consultant Manager
IBM
Sundsvall
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Created and maintained sales environment to support business objectives.
- Researched and communicated competitive activity to influence marketing plans and sales tactics.
- Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising and coaching employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth and profitability.
- Researched and capitalized on emerging opportunities to build business and expand customer base.
- Boosted revenue and facilitated sales activity while developing consistent employee measurements for exceeding goals.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Executed and created strategic sales plans to expand customer base and extend global reach.
Project Manager Team Leader
IBM
Stockholm
02.1991 - 01.1997
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules and funding.
- Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.
- Outperformed costumer expectations by applying new methods and technology expertise.
System Engineer
IBM Sweden
Stockholm
08.1984 - 01.1991
- Increased automated job count, including server reboots and database clean-up.
- Ran operational tests on systems and equipment to reinforce proper processes and remedy malfunctions.
- Developed, implemented and managed IT processes to encourage regulatory compliance.
- Maintained servers, software and operating system equipment.
- Implemented and monitored policies, processes and procedures for governance of information technology and security for relational database (DB2) operations.
Lead System Architect
IBM
Boca Raton
02.1988 - 01.1989
- Evaluated IBM System Application Architecture SAA In international project in Boca Raton, Florida
- Pulled from experience in OOP, design patterns and enterprise app integration to promote technical interoperability.
- Maintained comprehension of latest development trends, tools, languages and methodologies to assist software development and marketing.
- Designed, optimized and integrated business processes across disparate systems.
- Developed system models using automated tools to analyze performance under various operating conditions.
- Verified stability, security and scalability of system architecture.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Umeå University
Umeå06.1984
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring Top Talent
- Application Development Management
- Market Trend Expertise
- Market Access and Expansion
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Budget Planning
- Relationship and Team Building
- Marketing and Sales Strategies
Certifications, Awards
Blue Ribbon Award
Christian Neiderstam was given
"Blue Ribbon Award" 1998,
the award consist of IBM Stock,
given to recipient stays
in the company selected amount
of years.
The "Blue Ribbon Award" is
presented to employees
regarded top management material
within IBM.
Ernest & Young "business growth award"
Christian Neiderstam as CEO for
MAP Scandinavia, received
Earnest and Young "business growth award"
2003 for the second best growth firm
in the area of north Sweden.
Timeline
Senior Business Development Executive
ItzyBlitz Media AB
01.2022 - Current
CEO
Startup Xlentcon Doo
05.2014 - 09.2021
Business Development Executive
UDK
01.2008 - 01.2014
CEO
MAP Scandinavia AB
11.2001 - 06.2007
CEO
Xlent Systems
10.1999 - 10.2001
Management Consultant Manager
IBM
01.1999 - 01.2001
Project Manager Team Leader
IBM
02.1991 - 01.1997
Lead System Architect
IBM
02.1988 - 01.1989
System Engineer
IBM Sweden
08.1984 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Umeå University
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