Käfer Feinkost

Empowering digital transformation through strategic leadership

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About Käfer Feinkost

A premium brand uniting tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation

Käfer is a traditional company in the premium food segment based in Munich, known for exclusive fine foods, gastronomy, and high-quality culinary experiences. The brand combines culinary excellence with craftsmanship and a strong sense of aesthetics.

By combining brick-and-mortar retail, catering, and digital sales channels, Käfer pursues a holistic premium approach, creating unique customer experiences along the entire value chain of enjoyment.

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Project goals

Building digital leadership capabilities for structure, governance, and transformation

System integration for greater efficiency and transparency

As Käfer continued to grow, a diverse system landscape emerged, encompassing multiple ERP, POS, and time-tracking solutions. This variety provided valuable insights into different operational approaches but also highlighted the need for stronger integration and standardization to further enhance efficiency and transparency across the organization.

Strengthening centralized digital governance

Digital initiatives had previously been driven independently within each business division. The goal was to consolidate these efforts, define strategic priorities, and establish a company-wide digital roadmap - a task now overseen by the newly created CDO role.

Holistic process and structural transformation

To ensure the company’s long-term digital readiness, Käfer focused on modernizing and harmonizing its core processes and systems. The objective was to build a scalable IT and data architecture while sustainably improving operational workflows and the overall customer experience.

Our approach

From strategy to selection: a targeted executive search process

Calibration of position and profile

Definition of target group and sourcing strategy

Candidate management and capability assessment

Shortlist creation and process support

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The selection and placement process was outstanding — highly professional, efficient, and pleasant. We were impressed by how quickly and precisely the right person was found.

Dr. Klaus Petermann
CFO Feinkost Käfer

Results

Delivering measurable impact through strategic executive placement

Successful placement of the CDO role within just six weeks

Identification and recruitment of an experienced digital leader with strategic vision, strong execution capabilities, and excellent cultural alignment.

Strengthening digital governance and transparency

Establishment of a clear accountability framework for all digital initiatives, significantly improving the coordination and prioritization of projects across the organization.

Foundation for sustainable transformation established

The newly appointed CDO role provides the organizational and leadership foundation to modernize processes, systems, and data structures in the long term.

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