Matthias Hendrichs is an entrepreneur, investor and independent adviser focused on AI. He previously led Apple’s App Store Commerce & Services in APAC, served as Global CCO at fintech MODIFI and, most recently, led APAC for Pit, a Swedish, a16z-backed enterprise AI company. A second-time founder, he brings experience building companies, leading teams and scaling businesses internationally. He invests personally in and advises frontier labs including OpenAI and Anthropic, and comments on AI for CNBC, the FT and Nikkei Asia.
Managing Director APAC
Executive team member at Pit, an AI-native enterprise software company backed by a16z and Atomico, hired to establish APAC with an agreed transition to global CRO. Personally led sales, building a pipeline of ~70 enterprise prospects in three months with CFO, COO and CIO buyers.
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Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
First non-founder C-level executive at Series C cross-border payments and trade finance platform MODIFI. Led sales, marketing, partnerships and RevOps in 13 markets; US$1.2B GMV P&L at 45%+ gross margin; moved GTM from 80% direct to 80% partner-led; lifted NRR from ~85% to 100%.
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Head of App Store Commerce & Services for Asia Pacific
Led Apple’s US$40B App Store Commerce and Services business across 20 APAC markets as a member of the worldwide leadership team. Grew billings 66% while cutting operating cost 25%; led a 250-person organization and managed 160+ ecosystem partners, including Alibaba and Tencent.
Interim Executive, Digital Transformation
Recruited by the global CEO of LVMH’s DFS Group to lead the digital and operating transformation of its global retail business. Led an 80-person team plus 25 consultants, integrating CRM, ERP and AI/ML analytics into pricing, buying, staffing and the online-to-offline journey.
Managing Partner and Office Head, Hong Kong
Managing Partner in Gao Feng Advisory, the management spin-off from Booz & Company. Established and scaled the Hong Kong office and built a Greater China strategy platform across Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, advising CEOs of global firms such as Reckitt Benckiser and Nestlé.
Principal and Head of Hong Kong
Principal, Head of Hong Kong and member of Booz & Company’s Greater China leadership team. Built the Greater China private equity practice, leading due diligence and value creation for buy-out funds, and led transformation programs for Allianz, L’Oréal and Columbia Sportswear.
M.Sc. Business Administration (Diplom-Kaufmann)
