Jens Bothmer is the Managing Director of Autentity Innovation Consulting in Frankfurt am Main. He supports companies in transforming ideas into successful business models using proven innovation methods. His work focuses on effective innovation processes, digital workplace consulting, and managing organizational change.
With over 20 years of experience in national and international SMEs and corporate groups, he brings deep expertise in general management, strategic leadership, and business development. His industry background spans media, telecommunications, internet, and industrial companies.
What makes his approach particularly effective is the combination of analytical thinking, strategic planning, and practical execution. He always keeps the broader economic and organizational context in mind.
Jens Bothmer has in-depth knowledge of creativity and innovation processes as well as change management, with a clear focus on the successful introduction of modern workplace environments.
He is driven by the ambition to implement new approaches in a sustainable and effective way. Communication and empowering employees are, in his view, essential levers for lasting success.
Previously, he was Managing Director of the digital design agency Iconstorm (2004–2016) and served as an authorized signatory at Shift GmbH, formerly Blue Mars (1999–2004). He began his career in 1996 at Bertelsmann in Gütersloh. He holds a degree in economics (Diplom-Ökonom).
Throughout his career, he has been responsible for projects with clients such as Deutsche Telekom, Sky, Amadeus, Deutsche Bank, Bundesliga, as well as mid-sized companies like Vaillant, Gira, De’Longhi, and Liebherr.
Key areas:
- Innovation Management, Business Modelling, and Design Thinking
- Expertise in collaborative platforms: implementation, customization, content strategy, and organizational alignment
- In-depth knowledge of Adoption and Change Management (ACM) for large-scale enterprises
- Extensive experience in information architecture design, requirements management, functional specifications, and value proposition development
- Proficient in setting up, maintaining, and configuring Atlassian Confluence and Jira for both SMEs and enterprise environments
- Proven track record in leading and delivering large-scale, complex digital projects
- Strong expertise in cost estimation and bid proposal management
- Strategic consulting with deep expertise in brand positioning and market differentiation
Key skills:
- Strong communication and presentation skills across diverse stakeholder groups
- Ability to translate seamlessly between C-level executives, product management, and technical teams
- Consistent customer-centric mindset paired with solid technical expertise
- Proven leadership experience, with over 20 years as a founder and board member of a digital agency
- Extensive background in key account management across various business sectors