Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

I am reaching out to leaders who understand that in this time, it's not just efficiency that wins, but a robust approach to challenges, empathy, and above all, a willingness to change and the ability to innovate.

As a competent partner with over 15 years of practical experience, I support you in remaining capable of action in the future.

I guide your change processes and bridge the gap between structure & culture.

Systemic consulting, creative methods, as well as strategy, organization, and process development create the framework as needed.

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I share valuable insights and

initiate change processes in 1:1 sessions

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I moderate workshops for idea generation or team development

or I accompany your concept days with keynotes.

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I accompany your change project long-term & continuously

through the various phases.

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Together, we will successfully shape your transformation and secure your future.

Together, we create space for your opportunities!

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Esslingen am Neckar (up to 50km)

WESENTLICH - Innovation Management Consulting
Founder
January 2025 - Today (1 year and 7 months)
Kirchheim unter Teck, BW, Germany
Based on 20y+ experience in Leadership in the fields of Engineering, Innovation and Product Management I started my own business, doing consulting how to match organisational structure & leadership culture to foster innovation in medium-sized enterprises or equivalent organisations.
elero GmbH
Head of R&D
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
August 2023 - August 2024 (1 year)
Working as Head of R&D I was responsible for the technical development of Sun Shading products of elero brand within Nice Group, leading a group of about 20 engineers and technicians in three teams with international cooperation. I was member of First Line Leadership Team of elero GmbH and I did have responsibility for the respective budget.
Sun Shading products mean a system of electrically powered and mechanically or electronically controlled drives for the operation of shutters, blinds and awnings including wired and radio controlled devices and sensors. Main challenge is to reduce to the max, so to fulfil customer requirements in terms of silence and functionality with a minimum of components, effort and cost. I was in close contact with main intern. customers in all project phases from acquisition to launch.

 Functional and disciplinary lead of a group of 20 engineers in 3 teams.
 Successful support of new project acquisition and successful industrialisation of products.
 Responsible for requirements engineering, development and validation of new products and product changes according to requirements and specifications.
 Cross-functional cooperation with different interfaces, e.g. Product & Project Management, Sales, Purchasing, Operations, Finance.
 Responsible for product safety & conformity, including integration of eco design directive and person in charge of CE-Certification for elero company.
 Application of methods (process work, FMEA, DRBFM, etc.) to support systematic work flow.
Nice Group / elero GmbH
Product Manager
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
July 2021 - July 2023 (2 years)
Schlierbach, BW, Germany
As Productmanager for Sun Shading Products I was responsible for portfolio & its strategic development and product life cycle of Sun Shading products especially of “elero” brand and especially for DACH and French market and respective customers.

 Definition of product strategy for Sun Shading Products & Home Automation, respecting cost and technology, aligned with international organisations R&D, Procurement, Sales, Operations.
 Innovation Management for SunShading Products in elero company based on market survey and competitor analysis, e.g. SWOT
 Definition of int. & ext. product communication in cooperation with Marketing Organisation.
 Close cooperation with international customers.