Andreas Balle

Head of Business Unit / SVP Operations @ Frontnow

About

I work in B2B SaaS and AI environments where growth has outpaced structure and operational clarity becomes critical. My focus is on building scalable operating systems across operations, finance, and leadership, enabling sustainable growth. In my current role, I am responsible for the operational and commercial performance of a core AI SaaS business, scaling ARR 3x within 12 months while establishing governance, board-level reporting, and financial discipline required for long-term scale. I am most effective in environments where impact comes from system design, clear ownership, and trust, rather than constant escalation or political overhead. My work typically involves COO or VP Operations responsibilities, including operating model design, investor readiness, and leadership enablement in growth-stage organizations.

Country

Germany

City

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Startup-Führung, Logistikmanagement, P&L, Strategieberatung, Due Diligence, Investorbeziehungen, Start-ups, Operations Management, Revenue Operations, Fundraising, Organisationsentwicklung, Go-to-Market, Finanzplanung, SaaS-Scaling, Nachhaltigkeitsbericht, Lean Operations, Qualitätsmanagement, Personalabteilung (HR), Generative KI, IBM Watson

Experience

Head of Business Unit / SVP Operations

Frontnow

2023-10 - Present · 3 yrs

Berlin, Deutschland

Owned the performance of the core AI SaaS business with responsibility for ARR growth, budget allocation, and organizational scaling. • Owned ARR growth and revenue performance of the core AI SaaS business, resulting in 3x ARR within 12 months • Accountable for P&L, budget planning, headcount decisions, and operating model design • Led the cross-functional leadership team across Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations • Built the scalable operating model to enable international expansion • Established board-level reporting and governance to support strategic and financial decision-making

Geschäftsführer, Co-Founder

I·DO

2016-8 - 2023-10 · 7 yrs 3 mos

München und Umgebung, Deutschland

Led and scaled a regulated FoodTech business as General Manager with full P&L responsibility, operating across multiple European markets with strong governance and board-level oversight. • Full P&L ownership for a FoodTech company operating across multiple European markets • Scaled the business from product–market fit to international retail distribution • Led corporate governance and board-level reporting, including strategic planning, financial performance reviews, and investor communication • Built and maintained governance structures suitable for institutional investors and corporate partners • Worked closely with shareholders and board members to align long-term strategy, capital allocation, and operational priorities • Balanced growth and operational complexity in a highly regulated FoodTech environment (quality, compliance, supply chain) • Navigated the complexity of FoodTech and retail environments, balancing margin pressure, regulatory requirements, and large retail partner expectations.

COO

Antidote GmbH

2013-3 - 2016-8 · 3 yrs 6 mos

München, Bayern, Deutschland

Led and scaled a regulated FoodTech and retail-facing business as General Manager with full P&L responsibility, operating across multiple European markets with strong governance and board-level oversight. • Owned operations, supply chain, production, and compliance in a regulated FoodTech setup • Built the operating model covering sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and quality management • Implemented early governance and reporting structures to support growth and investor transparency • Prepared the organization for scale by introducing processes, KPIs, and operational controls • Enabled the transition from founder-led execution to a more structured, scalable organization • Prepared the organization and governance setup for the transition into a CEO-led, investor-facing structure