Maximilian Nakladal

Leading Corporate Performance | Automotive, Restructuring & Strategy

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Experience

  • Webasto Group (Greater Munich Metropolitan Area)
    • Director Corporate Performance Program
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    • Head of Corporate Strategy
      Sep 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

      As Head of Corporate Strategy (since Sep. 2024, previously Strategy Project Manager) at Webasto SE, one of the world's top 100 automotive suppliers with a turnover of €4 billion, I am responsible for shaping and executing the global corporate strategy. As Head of Corporate Strategy (since Sep. 2024, previously Strategy Project Manager) at Webasto SE (€4B revenue, Top 100 Automotive Supplier), I oversee the development and execution of the global corporate strategy. Key Focus Areas: Strategic & Corporate Governance: Leading the global strategy process and organizing top-management and Supervisory Board meetings. M&A & Business Growth: Driving M&A due diligence, establishing international Joint Ventures, and developing business unit strategies. Team & Transformation: Disciplinary leadership of the Strategy Project Management team and acting as PMO for a group-wide transformation program, including major strategic projects like carve-outs and improving competitiveness.

    • Project Manager Corporate Strategy
      Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Reise at Career Break
    Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    During my sabbatical, I fulfilled a lifelong dream by traveling the world. I gained invaluable cultural experiences in over 20 countries across all continents, broadening my global perspective and enhancing my adaptability and intercultural communication skills.

  • Senior Consultant at Berylls Strategy Advisors
    Apr 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    At Berylls Strategy Advisors, the leading automotive consulting boutique focused on C-level advisory, I specialized in consulting OEMs across Europe. My responsibilities included driving reorganization projects, steering the turnaround program for a luxury OEM as the PMO, developing product and portfolio strategies, conducting market analyses and scenarios, and shaping the corporate strategy for a multi-brand performance OEM.

  • Corporate Strategy at BSH Home Appliances Group
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

    During the final stages of my Master's studies, I gained my first experiences as a young professional in the Corporate Strategy team within the COO Office at Bosch Siemens Home Appliances. I actively supported the strategic process, conducted portfolio analyses, and prepared and facilitated workshops with the board to update the company's strategy in line with the strategic process.

  • Consultant at Porsche Consulting
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 · 5 mos

    As an intern at Porsche Consulting, I gained my initial experiences in management consulting and project management. I worked on projects with two different OEMs, contributing to the revision of the logistics concept. Additionally, I standardized the launch management processes of four OEMs into a central and cross-company launch management blueprint.