Munich, Bavaria, Germany
I am a senior operations and commercial executive with a track record in scaling complex aerospace and deep-tech hardware businesses, from early industrialization to series production, in capital-constrained and high-reliability environments. I have led end-to-end operations, supply chain and industrial ramp-ups, working directly with CEOs, Boards and senior investors, balancing speed, cost, quality and risk in safety-critical contexts. My experience spans aerospace, space systems and advanced manufacturing, with hands-on leadership in supplier ecosystems, make-or-buy decisions, cost-out programs, and operational governance at executive level. I am typically engaged where organizations need to move from ambition to execution: stabilizing operations, scaling production, and building leadership teams that can deliver under pressure. Based in Germany, operating internationally. Open to COO, VP Operations, Managing Director or CEO-1 roles in complex hardware and technology-driven environments. I scale organisations by aligning product, operations and commercial strategy: strengthening supply chains, building robust planning and production systems, reducing cost of goods, and shaping data-driven decision making. I have a strong record in turnaround environments, where I restored predictability, rebuilt supplier trust, and delivered step-change performance. My career spans engineering and senior programme leadership roles at Rolls-Royce in Germany and the UK, and executive operations roles in electrical and next-generation aerospace companies. I excel at navigating periods of change, stabilising operations, and unlocking growth through clear processes, empowered teams, and strong stakeholder partnerships. At my core, I’m driven by building organisations that execute reliably, innovate intelligently, and create lasting value. I thrive in roles where business leadership, operational rigour and human-centred management come together to deliver measurable business impact. My areas of expertise include: ☛ Enterprise Leadership ☛ Strategy ☛ Negotiations ☛ Supply Chain Management (Procurement, Planning, Logistics) ☛ Strong interpersonal aptitudes and team management ability ☛ High-volume Portfolio Management ☛ Risk Analysis / Management ☛ Team Leadership ( 35 and above) ☛ Stakeholder Management ☛ Strategic Planning ☛ Systems Engineering ☛ Electric Aircraft / Drones / Turbine Engine Technology ☛ Budget Management ☛ Resource Management ☛ New Products Introduction (NPI) ☛ Planning / Tracking Methodology ☛ Aircraft Engine Development/Certification CS-25 /CS23
• Led multi-site, cross-functional operational transformation initiatives across Munich and Los Angeles, improving supply chain, logistics, planning and execution in a high-growth aerospace manufacturing environment. • Orchestrated an €11M cash-impact program in 4 months through supplier renegotiations, payment prioritisation and executive-level trade-off decisions, exceeding a €6M target during a critical liquidity phase. • The €11M cash-impact achievement was recognised internally through company-wide communications and later presented as a case study at an external Supply Chain Summit for senior supply chain leaders in Munich. • Owned strategic and operational planning across supply chain functions, linking KPI governance, spend control, resource allocation and capital investment planning to company priorities. • Led organisational development across Logistics, Project Planning and Purchasing, including headcount planning, capability building, training and future operating-model design.
Founder & Director at FLAMEN AEROSPACE Ltd. Aerospace consultancy company providing consultancy from 2011 in propulsion systems, Complex Supply chain and program management for the global Aerospace Sector operating in UK, and Europe having as clients among others: Rolls Royce Germany, Capital Aviation Services, ITP UK, Rolls Royce plc, Alexander Mann Solutions, RDT Engineering.
Topics include: - Propulsion / engine testing - Avionics testing - Non-destructive testing (NDT) of materials, components, and structures - Flight testing, telemetry (military, antenna & data testing) & data acquisition - Certification