Chief of Staff - Strategy & AI Enablement (m/f/d)

The role

The Chief of Staff will drive the CEO agenda and run the company operating system. You will translate strategy into execution, manage business and financial steering, and apply AI to company operations.

What you will do

• Drive the CEO agenda across all functions
• Build and enforce a clear operating cadence
• Create full transparency on performance regarding GMV, Net Revenue, margin, and working capital
• Identify bottlenecks early and force resolution
• Break down company strategy into concrete, executable plans
• Align all CEO direct reports on priorities and timelines
• Track execution rigorously and intervene where needed
• Act as sparring partner to senior leadership
• Work closely with Finance on P&L, balance sheet, and liquidity
• Support investor communication and board preparation

Required qualifications

• 5+ years at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, or Bain & Company or top-tier investment banking with strong M&A exposure
• Proven track record of applying AI tools in real operating environments
• Strong financial understanding (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Exceptional structuring and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate under pressure in a high-performance environment
• Excellent communication skills in English (C1+)

Nice to have

• German would be advantageous

Benefits

• Work directly with the CEO on the most critical topics
• Exposure to board-level thinking and decision-making
• Full visibility across the company
• Opportunity to shape how a high-growth company is run
• Steep learning curve with real responsibility from day one

About the company

A11 is a next-generation supply chain platform that harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation. The company has a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe, China, and India.