Alexander Simon is the creator and visionary behind Consulting 5.0, a groundbreaking initiative redefining management consulting in the age of AI, Web3, and Quantum Computing.

With over 20 years of experience as a Management & IT Consultant, I have led transformative projects, chaired the Supervisory Board of a mid-sized IT company, and driven innovation across industries.
My expertise spans Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Knowledge Management, and Change Management, underpinned by systems thinking and financial modeling.
I am the creator and visionary behind Consulting 5.0, a groundbreaking initiative redefining management consulting in the age of AI, Web3, and Quantum Computing. Consulting 5.0 envisions a collaborative ecosystem that fosters Excellence for Humanity, addressing the pressing need for innovation and sustainability in the consulting industry.
Currently, I am refining the vision, where I research and publish to connect with thought leaders, innovators, and academics. This work is the first step in a multi-stage pathway that will culminate in the creation and scaling of the Consulting 5.0 ecosystem.
My professional journey reflects a commitment to driving transformative change through technology and strategic insight, and I am passionate about systems thinking, algorithmic trading, and the application of cutting-edge technologies in consulting and finance.
I completed Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of FernUniversität in Hagen and Master of Science degree in Finance from the Open University.
Key Skills:
• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 | 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 | 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿
• Fluent in 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 and 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻
• Proficient in 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, with a deep understanding of 𝗜𝗧 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀
• Avid reader, creative thinker, and fast learner with a passion for innovation.
Certifications:
• 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 (CSE, 2016–2024)
• 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 (CFD, 2016–2024)
I am open to 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 and 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, with a particular interest in opportunities in 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮. Let’s connect and explore how we can shape the future of consulting together.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn.
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