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Update the headline, intro and portrait image. --><\/p>\n<section id=\"top\" class=\"dh-wrap dh-hero\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"dh-kicker\">Customer experience \u00b7 Digital strategy \u00b7 Technology<\/div>\n<h1>Making digital experiences work better.<\/h1>\n<p class=\"dh-lead\">I connect customer needs, digital technology and strategic thinking to help teams create better experiences and lasting value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dh-actions\"><a class=\"dh-btn\" href=\"#work\">Explore selected work \u2197<\/a><a class=\"dh-btn dh-btn-alt\" href=\"#about\">A little about me \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-meta\">Based in Cologne, Germany <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00b7<\/span> Working across teams and markets<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DMEXCO-702x1024.jpg\" class=\"dh-hero-image\" alt=\"Dennis Herzing\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DMEXCO-702x1024.jpg 702w, https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DMEXCO-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DMEXCO-768x1120.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DMEXCO-600x875.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DMEXCO-1053x1536.jpg 1053w, https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DMEXCO.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- SECTION 3: Personal introduction. Keep this concise and specific. --><\/p>\n<section id=\"about\" class=\"dh-section\">\n<div class=\"dh-wrap dh-about\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"dh-kicker\">01 \/ A bit about me<\/div>\n<h2>Curious by nature. Strategic by design.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dh-about-slider\" aria-label=\"Selected moments from my work\">\n<div class=\"dh-about-slides\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dh-about-slide is-active\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1714465320928.jpeg\" alt=\"Dennis Herzing on stage at a Renfert event\" loading=\"lazy\"><br \/>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dh-about-slide\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Adesso-DigitalDay-2026-1287-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dennis speaking at a digital marketing event\" loading=\"lazy\"><br \/>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dh-about-slide\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DeninisBarca2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Creative event and music experience\" loading=\"lazy\"><br \/>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dh-about-slide\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IBEXA-216-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dennis at a technology event\" loading=\"lazy\"><br \/>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dh-about-slide\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC01528-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dennis presenting at a conference\" loading=\"lazy\"><br \/>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dh-about-slide\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7AB91F86-39ED-4B77-8C43-1CAB6FD3F38A-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dennis sharing ideas on stage\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-about-slider-controls\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"dh-about-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous image\">\u2190<\/button><span class=\"dh-about-count\">01 \/ 06<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"dh-about-next\" aria-label=\"Next image\">\u2192<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n.dh-home #about .dh-about-slider{margin-top:26px;width:100%;max-width:460px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:18px;background:#e8e4fa}\n.dh-home #about .dh-about-slides{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4\/5;overflow:hidden}\n.dh-home #about .dh-about-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s ease}\n.dh-home #about .dh-about-slide.is-active{opacity:1}\n.dh-home #about .dh-about-slider-controls{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:10px 12px;background:#f5f2eb;color:#202722;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em}\n.dh-home #about .dh-about-slider-controls button{border:1px solid #d9d5cb;background:transparent;color:#202722;border-radius:50%;width:34px;height:34px;cursor:pointer;font-size:18px}\n@media(max-width:760px){.dh-home #about .dh-about-slider{max-width:100%;margin:20px 0 26px}.dh-home #about .dh-about-slides{aspect-ratio:4\/3}}\n<\/style>\n<p><script>\n(function(){var s=document.querySelector('.dh-home #about .dh-about-slider');if(!s||s.dataset.ready)return;s.dataset.ready='1';var slides=[].slice.call(s.querySelectorAll('.dh-about-slide')),count=s.querySelector('.dh-about-count'),i=0;function show(n){i=(n+slides.length)%slides.length;slides.forEach(function(el,j){el.classList.toggle('is-active',j===i)});count.textContent=('0'+(i+1)).slice(-2)+' \/ '+('0'+slides.length).slice(-2)}s.querySelector('.dh-about-prev').addEventListener('click',function(){show(i-1)});s.querySelector('.dh-about-next').addEventListener('click',function(){show(i+1)});})();\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>I believe meaningful progress happens when people, technology and purpose come together.<\/p>\n<p>My focus is on strategic customer success, project leadership and AI-driven transformation \u2014 connecting business objectives with customer needs and turning complexity into clarity, direction and measurable impact. I bring a relationship-first mindset, a strong sense of ownership and a passion for building experiences that create lasting value.<\/p>\n<p>I see AI not simply as a tool, but as a fundamental shift in how we think, collaborate and create. Being AI-native means approaching challenges with curiosity, reimagining established ways of working and combining intelligent technology with human judgment, empathy and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>With a background spanning digital strategy, customer experience, technology and creative disciplines, I bring both commercial perspective and an appreciation for thoughtful design.<\/p>\n<p>What drives me is simple: building trust, leading meaningful change and making technology genuinely valuable for people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dh-pills\"><span class=\"dh-pill\">Strategic Customer Success<\/span><span class=\"dh-pill\">AI-Native Thinking<\/span><span class=\"dh-pill\">Project Leadership<\/span><span class=\"dh-pill\">Design &amp; Technology<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- SECTION 4: Expertise cards. Edit the titles and descriptions freely. --><\/p>\n<section id=\"expertise\" class=\"dh-section\">\n<div class=\"dh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"dh-sectionhead\">\n<div class=\"dh-kicker\">02 \/ What I bring<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Where people, platforms and ideas meet.<\/h2>\n<p>A practical mix of customer-facing work, digital knowledge and creative experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-services\">\n<article class=\"dh-service\">\n<div class=\"dh-number\">01 \u2014 PEOPLE<\/div>\n<h3>Customer experience<\/h3>\n<p>Understanding customer needs, removing friction and improving the end-to-end journey.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"dh-service\">\n<div class=\"dh-number\">02 \u2014 PLATFORMS<\/div>\n<h3>Digital ecosystems<\/h3>\n<p>Helping teams make better use of digital experience, customer data and product information platforms.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"dh-service\">\n<div class=\"dh-number\">03 \u2014 STRATEGY<\/div>\n<h3>Enablement &amp; insight<\/h3>\n<p>Turning recurring questions, feedback and product knowledge into scalable guidance.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"dh-service\">\n<div class=\"dh-number\">04 \u2014 CREATIVITY<\/div>\n<h3>Marketing &amp; experiences<\/h3>\n<p>Bringing a creative and audience-focused perspective shaped by consulting and event projects.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- SECTION 5: Featured portfolio. Links point to existing portfolio items. --><\/p>\n<section id=\"work\" class=\"dh-section\">\n<div class=\"dh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"dh-sectionhead\">\n<div class=\"dh-kicker\">03 \/ Selected work<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>A few projects from a varied journey.<\/h2>\n<p>From customer and market research to digital integration and live experiences. These cards link to existing portfolio entries; choose the projects you want to feature here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-projects\">\n<div class=\"dh-projectart\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dh-project-image\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/marketresearch.jpg\" alt=\"Apple market research project\" loading=\"lazy\"><strong>Apple Market Research<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-projectbody\">\n<div class=\"dh-tag\">Research \u00b7 Insights<\/div>\n<h3>Apple market research<\/h3>\n<p>A research-led project from the existing portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-projectart\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-17-at-10.16.43-1024x780.png\" class=\"dh-project-image\" alt=\"COMECO personalisation project\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-17-at-10.16.43-1024x780.png 1024w, https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-17-at-10.16.43-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-17-at-10.16.43-768x585.png 768w, https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-17-at-10.16.43-600x457.png 600w, https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-17-at-10.16.43.png 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><strong>COMECO Personalisation<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-projectbody\">\n<div class=\"dh-tag\">Digital \u00b7 Personalisation<\/div>\n<h3>COMECO Personalisation<\/h3>\n<p>Explore a project focused on tailored digital experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-projectart\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dh-project-image\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Screenshot-2021-12-17-at-10.22.05.png\" alt=\"CMS integration project\" loading=\"lazy\"><strong>CMS Integration<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-projectbody\">\n<div class=\"dh-tag\">Technology \u00b7 Integration<\/div>\n<h3>CMS Integration<\/h3>\n<p>A digital-platform project from the existing archive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-projectart\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dh-project-image\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/otbahnhof_collage.jpg\" alt=\"Ostbahnhof event project collage\" loading=\"lazy\"><strong>Ostbahnhof<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-projectbody\">\n<div class=\"dh-tag\">Events \u00b7 Experience<\/div>\n<h3>Ostbahnhof<\/h3>\n<p>A creative event project reflecting the earlier part of my career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"dh-textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/?page_id=222\">View the full portfolio \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- SECTION 6: Career snapshot. Confirm dates before publishing. --><\/p>\n<section id=\"journey\" class=\"dh-section\">\n<div class=\"dh-wrap\">\n<div class=\"dh-sectionhead\">\n<div class=\"dh-kicker\">04 \/ The journey<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Different experiences. One evolving perspective.<\/h2>\n<p>A short career snapshot, with the full details available in the CV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-timeline\">\n<div class=\"dh-role\">\n<div class=\"dh-date\">CURRENT ROLE since 09\/2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"dh-role-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/epilot-logo-scaled.png\" alt=\"epilot logo\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Strategic Customer Success Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Supporting strategic customers, driving adoption and helping customers realise long-term value from epilot\u2019s energy software platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-role dh-ibexa-journey\">\n<div class=\"dh-date\">\n<div class=\"dh-step-date\">PREVIOUS ROLE TILL 08\/2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-role-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Ibexa_Logo.png\" alt=\"Ibexa logo\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-ibexa-steps\">\n<div class=\"dh-ibexa-step\">\n<div class=\"dh-step-copy\">\n<h3>Key Account Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Building strategic customer relationships, supporting account growth and aligning customer goals with digital experience solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-ibexa-step\">\n<div class=\"dh-step-copy\">\n<div class=\"dh-step-date\">2024 \u2014 2026<\/div>\n<h3>Customer Experience Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Scaling product value through customer enablement, practical guidance and structured feedback across teams, use cases and markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-ibexa-step\">\n<div class=\"dh-step-copy\">\n<div class=\"dh-step-date\">SEP 2020 \u2014 2024<\/div>\n<h3>Customer Success Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Helping customers across DACH get more value from a digital experience platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-role\">\n<div class=\"dh-date\">2018 \u2014 2020<\/p>\n<div class=\"dh-role-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/groupm.png\" alt=\"GroupM logo\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Digital consulting &amp; performance marketing<\/h3>\n<p>Consulting on integrated digital marketing strategies and managing performance marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dh-role\">\n<div class=\"dh-date\">EARLIER CAREER<\/p>\n<div class=\"dh-role-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/earlier-career-logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"U logo\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Events, marketing &amp; web development<\/h3>\n<p>Experience across event management, brand promotion, sales and early website development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"dh-textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/dennisherzing.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CV_DennisHerzing.pdf\">Download my English CV \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- SECTION 7: Contact call-to-action. Update your preferred contact channel. --><\/p>\n<section id=\"contact\" class=\"dh-wrap dh-section\">\n<div class=\"dh-contact\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"dh-kicker\">05 \/ Say hello<\/div>\n<h2>Good things happen when perspectives connect.<\/h2>\n<p>Interested in customer experience, digital platforms, marketing or an interesting exchange? I\u2019d be happy to connect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><a class=\"dh-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/in\/dennis-herzing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect on LinkedIn \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; margin-top: 16px;\">Cologne, Germany<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<footer class=\"dh-wrap dh-footer\">\u00a9 Dennis Herzing \u00b7 Personal portfolio \u00b7 Cologne, Germany<\/footer>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DENNIS HERZING. AboutExpertiseSelected workJourneyContact \u2197 Customer experience \u00b7 Digital strategy \u00b7 Technology Making digital experiences work better. 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