Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
CEO and CFO with an excellent track record of growing businesses and implementing far reaching efficiency programs within the automotive and industrial manufacturing sector. Particular expertise in restructuring and turnaround situations requiring transformational leadership. Work assignments in Germany, US, Canada, South Africa, Poland and negotiated company acquisitions and Joint Ventures in the US, China, India, Germany, the Netherlands, UK, Mexico and Portugal. Specialties: Leadership, M&A, joint ventures, strategy, organizational development, restructuring, financial planning and analysis, continuous improvement, electric buses, e-mobility, commercial vehicles, automotive . Achievements: • 20-year successful tenure as CEO (USA, Poland) and CFO (Germany). • Always significantly improved companies (revenue, Ebit, processes) and departments. • Successful in publicly listed large corporations (Daimler, EvoBus, Deutz AG), mid-sized companies (Daimler Buses North America, Novoferm, Solaris) and family businesses (Festo, Solaris). • Extraordinary success with the development and execution of growth strategies. Tripled revenue in North America, record revenues and market shares in Poland, strategic repositioning of companies in Germany and Mexico. • Sustainable execution of multiple restructuring, efficiency and cost cutting programs in direct and indirect areas across all cost and balance sheet positions in Germany, Poland and North America. • Negotiated plant closures and social plans with IG Metall and multiple labor contracts with IG Metall, United Autoworker Union (UAW) in the US, Canadian Autoworker Union (CAW) and Solidarnosc in Poland. • High social competence in international business and significant global experience . • Successful selection and integration of Joint Venture partners and acquired companies in Germany, Portugal, Netherlands, Poland, India, China, USA and Canada. • Broad experience in sales-/after-sales, strategy, M&A, compliance programs, planning and controlling, product costing and feasibility studies. • Personal negotiation of orders with public entities and private large and small customers all over the world. • Trusted and respected leader with high integrity, independent thinking and consequent execution. • High credibility with customers, suppliers, employees and auditors. • Proven track record in the creation and the lead of competent teams and the increase of employee satisfaction and loyalty.
The Power Systems Business Unit of Rolls-Royce is focused on creating sustainable, climate neutral solutions for drive, propulsion and power generation. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, power generation, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and for the oil and gas industry as well as diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission critical, standby and continuous power, microgrids and the active development of climate-neutral solutions.
Accuride brand wheels have been known for over 60 years as the lightest, most reliable, and toughest wheels in the market. Supported by a global manufacturing footprint and nimble supply chain, Accuride wheels are trusted by multinational OEMs and are delivering millions of miles on the world’s commercial and passenger vehicles. Accuride Wheels Europe and Asia (AWEA) provides a complete wheel portfolio for passenger cars, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and Off-Highway applications. AWEA has facilities in Germany, France, Russia, Turkey, and China.
Key project advisory services on strategic, business development, merger & acquisition plans, due diligence support and interim management (CEO/CFO/CRO). Public companies, Private Equity, Family Businesses. Council member expert Gerson Lehrman Group and Third Bridge for subjects in the automotive and commercial vehicle sector. Cooperation partner Rösler, Rasch, van der Heide & Partner.
DEUTZ is synonymous with pioneering spirit, passion and innovation culture. As an independent provider of diesel, diesel-electric and gas engines in the power range from 19 to 620 kW, we deliver high-quality, environmentally friendly and efficient drives in industrial, agricultural equipment and commercial vehicle applications. We support our customers with in-depth expertise in system integration and exhaust gas after-treatment. With our first-class services, we ensure maximum availability – worldwide and at any time.
Solaris Bus&Coach is a major European producer of city, intercity and special-purpose buses as well as low-floor trams. Since the start of production in 1996, over 14000 vehicles have already left the factory in Bolechowo near Poznań. They are running in 30 countries.