BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION & COMPANY BUILDING

Tim von Törne


About Tim

At Crest Digital, Tim von Törne brings over two decades of entrepreneurial experience to the design and scaling of digital business models. As founder, CEO, COO and business builder, he knows both the start-up dynamics and the challenges of grown corporate structures - and moves between both worlds with clarity, speed and implementation power.

His focus is on the integration of new technologies, units and ideas into existing companies. Whether post-merger integration, company building or the scaling of digital business areas: Tim turns opportunities into concrete impact - structured, technologically sound and culturally connectable.

What sets him apart is his eye for the “in-between”: When innovation meets reality, when start-ups have to fit into corporate contexts, when something new needs to grow into something big. For him, transformation does not begin in PowerPoint, but in the real confrontation with structure, responsibility and implementation.

He helps organizations not only to initiate topics such as automation, artificial intelligence or new digital business models, but also to integrate them deeply into operational processes and teams - always with the aim of creating a scalable, resilient organization. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Vita

  • since 2025
    Business Transformation & Company Building
    Crest Digital GmbH
    Supporting companies in growth, integration and transformation. Focus on post-merger integration, scaling digital business models and company building.

  • since 2019
    Mentor for start-up teams
    Founders' Institute
    Advising start-ups in the early stages - with a focus on business models, scaling and leadership.

  • since 2023
    Startup coach & mentor
    NOI Techpark
    Supporting technology-driven start-up teams in the innovation environment.

  • since 2025
    Chief Operating Officer (COO)
    CACS - Copernicus Autonomous Control Systems GmbH
    Following the acquisition of Kopernikus Automotive by Ford Motor Company, Tim is responsible for the post-merger integration. His focus is on the operational integration of the company, the scaling of central processes and maintaining technological excellence in the new corporate environment.

  • 2016-2025
    Co-Founder & COO
    Kopernikus Automotive GmbH
    Development of an international AI start-up in the automotive sector. Operational management, team building, scaling and preparation of company sale.

  • 2014-2016
    Chief Digital Officer
    Kids Fashion Group / Kanz
    Digital realignment of an established fashion brand. Development of a multi-brand eCommerce platform and management of an interdisciplinary team.

  • 1997-2000
    Senior Consultant
    Cluster Consulting (now Oliver Wyman)
    International strategy and growth consulting with a focus on telecommunications. Projects in Germany, Spain and the UK.

  • 2000-2005
    CEO & Co-Founder
    e-dict GmbH / eyePROM GmbH
    Founding and development of two digital business models in the fields of media and gaming. Product development, fundraising, market entry.

  • 2005-2006
    General Manager D.A.CH.

    Skype
    Responsibility for market entry and growth in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Local marketing, partnerships and positioning after eBay acquisition.

  • 2006-2010
    VP Business Development & Integration Lead
    cellity AG / Nokia
    Co-founder of cellity AG. After successful exit integration into Nokia. Responsible for business development, partner networks and team leadership.

  • 2010-2013
    CEO
    QUELLE - OTTO Group
    Digital restructuring and repositioning of the brand in the Group context. Development of new structures and team leadership.

  • 2013-2014
    Interim CEO
    Pneusmart B.V. (NL)
    Founding and international scaling of an e-commerce platform for tire retailers. Responsible for strategy, platform launch and operational management.

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