Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of a M&A and strategy advisory firm, advising small- to mid-cap clients across Europe. - Built and scaled the company from inception, including team scaling and adaption - Led the firm’s core service lines, including M&A advisory, strategy, performance and business development - Advised international clients across industries on strategic transformation and transaction execution - Successfully executed domestic and cross-border M&A mandates - Held fractional C-level roles (CFO/CSO) to drive operational performance and growth
Responsible for global brand strategy and organizational development of Uzin Utz Tools and its brands Wolff & Pajarito - Led and reorganized marketing, product management, and digitalization functions (9 direct reports) - Developed and implemented a company strategy aligned with group-level objectives - Managed global brand positioning and international business development initiatives - Implemented structured product development and cross-company process management - Member of the leadership team within the group
Strategic and operational support role to the executive board with exposure to group-wide transformation initiatives. - Drove cross-functional strategic initiatives at group level - Led and coordinated key corporate projects (e.g., sales excellence, transformation programs) - Acted as a key interface between executive management and operational units - Contributed to group-wide strategy development
Full P&L and operational responsibility for a French production entity with a strong focus on restructuring and performance improvement. - Led the organization with full functional responsibility (7 direct reports; approx. 60 employees total) - Managed finance, operations, and overall business performance - Executed site relocation including organizational restructuring - Implemented lean management and improved working capital efficiency - Strengthened operational and administrative processes - Member of the global Edelmann leadership team
Project and operational leadership role focused on process optimization and international coordination. - Managed cross-border projects between headquarters and international subsidiaries - Improved customer service processes and internal efficiency - Acted as key interface for major international clients - Supported supply chain coordination and operational improvements
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