Dr. Thomas Lindner
About Dr. Thomas Lindner
Dr. Thomas Lindner serves as the Managing Director of Global Finance & Procurement at flatexDEGIRO, where he has worked since 2012. He has a strong background in finance and procurement, having held various leadership roles and completed multiple degrees in business administration and management.
Current Role at flatexDEGIRO
Dr. Thomas Lindner serves as the Managing Director for Global Finance & Procurement at flatexDEGIRO, a position he has held since 2023. His current role is based in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In addition to his managing director responsibilities, he has also been the Chief Representative at flatexDEGIRO since 2018, contributing to strategic leadership and operational oversight.
Previous Experience at flatexDEGIRO
Prior to his current role, Dr. Lindner worked as the Executive Director of Group Finance & Global Procurement at flatexDEGIRO from 2012 to 2023. During his tenure, he played a significant role in the uplisting of the group's shares to the Prime Standard (SDAX). His leadership was instrumental in managing complex financial operations and procurement strategies across the organization.
Professional Background in Finance
Dr. Lindner's career includes five years as a Projektmanager Finanzen at Neue Dorint GmbH / Dorint Hotels & Resorts from 2007 to 2012. In this role, he led various financial projects, including the introduction of VAT amendments in the hotel and food & beverage industry. He also managed the first-time consolidation of a new group of companies, integrating multiple source systems.
Educational Qualifications
Dr. Lindner holds multiple degrees in business management. He achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Internationale Unternehmensführung and Mitarbeiterführung from AKAD University in 2020. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Dienstleistungsmanagement and Konzerncontrolling from FernUniversität in Hagen in 2012. Additionally, he completed a Diplom-Betriebswirt at AKAD University from 2005 to 2009 and received a Bürokaufmann (IHK) mit Auszeichnung from IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein in 2006.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Dr. Lindner has led several significant projects. He oversaw the implementation of SAP Business ByDesign for over 500 employees and managed the introduction of EU standards in cashless payment transactions at the point of sale. He also executed purchase price allocations during mergers and acquisitions and developed a group-wide cost center concept, demonstrating his expertise in financial management and strategic planning.