What I do - driving stronger performance and higher valuations
through scalable finance and innovation
With 20+ years in finance and tech scale-ups, I’ve led teams through growth, transformation, and restructuring, helping organizations improve performance, strengthen operations, and navigate scale and complexity with confidence.
Today, I work hands-on with PE-backed and growth SMEs as Interim CFO and operator.
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A value creation platform for PE-backed and growth SMEs, building the scalable finance and operating backbone needed after acquisition or rapid growth.
We combine CFO leadership, Finance PMI, automation and AI with a network of trusted specialists.
Exec advisory & board
I work hands-on with leadership teams to navigate complexity, create clarity and move faster.
I currently serve on the board of
Make by Celonis.
Speaking & coaching
I speak on AI adoption, finance transformation and human-centered execution, helping leaders turn technology-driven change into better results.
Past: PAKCon, Waves and KI Gipfel.
A recent BCG study found that while AI is surging, 74% of companies still struggle to create real value—slowed by scattered data, too many tools, and resistance to change. But with smarter tech and smoother integrations, the opportunity for meaningful transformation has never been stronger.
— Boston Consulting Group
“Fabienne is an experienced leader who excelled at staying on top of things and was always fully committed to Starmind's goals. At all times, she focused on finding the right balance between operational challenges and financial performance.
I have come to know and appreciate her as an open and respectful individual. She has the skills and energy to lead an organisation successfully."
Peter Waser
Board Member, Starmind (ex. Microsoft)
Trusted by leaders who value clarity and execution
"Fabienne was a key driver in wefox’s transformation, leading Finance Transformation, the Transformation Office and in her role as acting COO. She introduced a new operating model, delivered OPEX savings of over 20% and implemented automation tools (incl. ERP).
Her leadership across Finance, Data, IT and Operations strengthened our ability to scale, and her focus on both operational efficiency and financial performance helped guide wefox toward profitability. Fabienne's resilience, hands-on approach, and people-focused leadership made her a trusted and highly respected leader."
Julian Teicke & Fabian Wesemann
CEO & CFO, Founders, wefox
Trusted by leaders who value clarity and execution
"Fabienne’s strategic advise was pivotal to Scewo’s growth. She secured a major investor and a key board member, strengthening our investor leaderships and scaling efforts.
Her finance expertise and high-level network made her an invaluable partner.
Fabienne’s practical approach and ability to deliver sustainable solutions ensured lasting impact."
Thomas Gemperle
CEO & Co-Founder, Scewo
Trusted by leaders who value clarity and execution
How I work
Value creation today is operational, not only financial. I work inside the company,
enabling people and building systems that acquired and growing SMEs need to scale.
The shift is here. Automation and AI are accelerating everything. Yet many organizations remain stuck, slowed by fragmented systems, disconnected tools, and unclear data. This isn’t an IT issue. It’s a leadership one.
I’ve seen it firsthand as a CFO and Strategic Operator, leading transformations across scale-ups, M&A, and carve-outs. I know the pressure to deliver results fast, and the barriers that stand in the way. The real challenge isn’t the technology itself. It’s leadership, knowing where to start and having the courage to begin.
That’s where I come in. I help you build healthy, tech-driven organizations by connecting data and tools across the data-to-cash flow processes. This enables real-time visibility, faster decisions, and sustainable performance.
You don’t need a big program. Just small, smart steps that unlock momentum, so margins grow, and teams stay.
Let’s build the winners of tomorrow.
Proven experience. Real results.
10+ years
in CFO & COO roles
3x
Topline, headcount, & users
20%+
OPEX reduction in a tech company
$1BN+
Multiple
M&A deals
$50M
Margin improvements
10 years
Big 4 consulting & CPA qualified
Building agile, tech-first finance organizations where smart systems and AI
enable teams to focus on real value.