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Christina Holzmueller

Business Systems & Operations Consultant

€1,042/day
London, GB
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Christina

I help organisations untangle and redesign the systems, processes and operating models that sit underneath their work. My focus is the space where business systems, operations and organisational design meet — mapping how work actually flows, diagnosing structural gaps, and building the invisible scaffolding that helps teams operate with clarity and calm.

Over the past 7+ years I’ve worked across complex, multi-team environments, supporting transformations involving CRM/data workflows, portfolio-style processes, reporting structures, governance, time-tracking, vendor selection and cross-team alignment. I often act as the bridge between non-technical teams, leadership and developers — turning messy requirements, cultural behaviours and operational nuances into structures that are coherent and usable.

Typical projects include:

• Mapping and improving end-to-end processes (from intake to delivery to reporting)
• Designing or re-designing CRM and workflow systems before rebuilds or vendor decisions
• Identifying bottlenecks and defining operating models that match how the organisation actually functions
• Creating governance and documentation that support learning and accountability
• Supporting teams through organisational change, system launches or restructuring
• Translating reporting needs into clear data flows and decision pathways

My approach is practical, people-aware and systems-focused: make work visible, remove friction, align decisions with how the organisation truly operates, and build structures that last.

Available remotely across Europe and the UK, with in-person options in London, Munich and Berlin.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Conversational

Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)

Experience

  • self-employed
    Business Transformation & Change
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    June 2025 - Today (1 year)
    London, UK
    Supporting NGOs, social enterprises and impact-led organisations through operational and cultural transformation.
    Current engagement: operational transformation project for an international development funder.
    • Currently leading design and implementation of new organisational systems, management frameworks and collaboration models.
    • Facilitating cultural realignment during strategic repositioning, ensuring teams reconnect with purpose through new ways of working.
    Organisational Transformation Systems Design & Process Improvement Change Leadership Culture & Behavioural Change Strategic Operations
  • Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
    Operations Manager
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    January 2019 - January 2025 (6 years)
    London, UK
    Led operational transformation and systems development during a period of organisational growth and strategic renewal. Partnered with senior leadership and the Board to improve processes, structures, and culture, ensuring the organisation could scale effectively while staying mission-driven.

    Key highlights:

    Operational Leadership: Streamlined cross-functional workflows, improving collaboration between programme, finance, and operations teams.

    Systems Design: Built new management and delivery frameworks to clarify accountability and reduce administrative friction.

    Governance & Board Liaison: Served as the key link between operations and Board processes, ensuring decisions were informed by reliable data and clear structures.

    Change & Culture: Supported cultural evolution through new systems and practices that embedded shared ownership, transparency, and adaptability.

    Strategic Alignment: Translated organisational strategy into practical delivery systems and performance frameworks.
    Operations Management Organisational Transformation Process Improvement Governance Leadership & Team Collaboration
  • Global Innovation Fund
    Policy Advisor
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    January 2018 - January 2019 (1 year)
    London, United Kingdom
    Provided policy, governance, and research support to GIF’s leadership during a period of strategic repositioning and funding expansion.

    Key highlights:

    Conducted policy analysis and briefing for investment and strategy discussions.

    Coordinated internal processes for stakeholder communication and programme alignment.

    Strengthened institutional links between policy, investment, and delivery functions, laying the groundwork for subsequent operational transformation.
    Policy Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Research & Communication Programme Coordination Strategic planning

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Education

  • MA
    University of Leeds
    MA
  • BA
    University of Bradford
    BA

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