Steven Torok

Torok Consulting

Greater Hamburg Area

About

Ambitious, sociable management consultant with strong IT / Governance / cross-functional skills now looking for the next challenge within an organisation, building bridges between business / sponsors & project resources / stakeholders while ensuring the success of internationally scoped projects. - Self-starting freelance consultant - Well educated having achieved a BS and MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology - Former member of PLM Team within the Supply Chain Management, providing and developing management consulting services - Experienced in Aerospace & Defense, medical, pharmaceutical, and telecommunication industries - Recognized as an “analytical driver” with exceptional communication abilities, who effectively builds and leverages client relationships - International experience and background: educated in the United States, with ten years of work experience in the United States, Germany, France, UK, Sweden, and Hungary. Industries - Aerospace - Pharma / Medical - Retail Funtional - IT - Engineering - Marketing - Shared Services

Experience

  • GM & Transformation Lead at Specialty Bedding
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Responsible for overall operations and customer relationship management. Launched and led business transformation, including implementation of product data management, inventory management, and quality management systems. Establishing online presence and developed a digital marketing strategy aimed at strengthening brand visibility and boosting sales.

  • Senior Consultant - Torok Consulting / Polestar Consulting at Polestar Consulting GmbH
    Jun 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 1 mo

  • Global Program Manager – Data Privacy Operations at NielsenIQ
    Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Led the development and launch of a new Global Data Privacy organization, securing executive sponsorship and alignment across stakeholders. Designed and implemented key operational processes and services. Managed the RFP process, including supplier evaluation, negotiations, and selection of a third-party cloud platform (OneTrust). Oversaw the global deployment of the platform, ensuring successful adoption and operational use across the organisation.

  • Project Manager at Boehringer Ingelheim
    Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 · 6 mos

    Established project management office for a corporate led Patient Support Program (PSP) which was localized and deployed within countries. Built up a requirements management approach to integrate specific needs from each country. Integrated and managed a third-party SaaS vendor responsible for solution design, build & testing. Created a standardized plan which could be applied for each country deployment. Designed demo/testing sessions.

  • Senior Consultant - Digital Transformation at LIPO Einrichtungsmärkte AG
    Oct 2020 - Feb 2021 · 5 mos

    Supported the development of a company-wide Digitalization Strategy. This included the establishment of a cross-functional program with an initial focus in the areas of Digital Marketing / eCommerce. Defined and set-up the PMO, including the onboarding of a new resource dedicated to drive the projects forward, prioritized to unlock organizational and process value.