Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

I love complex challenges and solve them together with the client team.

I am an internationally experienced CEO and CFO with over 16 years of management experience in medium-sized industrial companies and global corporations. My focus is on strategic realignment, transformation, and sustainable profitability improvement, especially in challenging market phases. I have successfully restructured three companies, managed several turnarounds, and significantly increased EBITDA above industry level.

I combine operational excellence with entrepreneurial thinking: from the development of clear market strategies and the introduction of scalable management and KPI systems to the effective management of product portfolios and aftermarket businesses. As the founder of a specialized consulting boutique, I now support companies in growth, start-up, and restructuring phases, as well as with financing and government subsidies (BAFA-certified).

I stand for authentic leadership, cultural change, and strategic focus. Under my leadership, teams grow not only professionally but also structurally, measurably in strengthened performance, motivation, and loyalty.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Hamburg (up to 50km)

Förderboutique
Management Consulting FOUNDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR
October 2023 - Today (2 years and 10 months)
Rellingen, SH, Germany
Support of companies in the areas of capital, subsidies, and management consulting
• BAFA certification for management consulting
• Start-up and growth coaching in all areas of the company
• Support in the selection and application for subsidies
• Management of financing processes in the areas of VC and debt financing
Yimuka GmbH
FOUNDER, MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR
October 2021 - Today (4 years and 10 months)
Rellingen, SH, Germany
Startup for development aid in Uganda. Using proven economic methods to sustainably create income in Uganda and protect trees
BW PAPERSYSTEMS EUROPA,
MANAGING DIRECTOR
October 2020 - September 2021 (11 months)
Wedel, SH, Germany
Gaining market share from European market leaders by changing the European strategy from a US-led outsider with 2% market share to an independent, local provider.

Results:
• Development and implementation of a strategic 3-year plan to exceed 10% EBITDA in Europe
• Record order intake in finishing machines
• 5x more participation in final negotiations in the corrugated board industry
• Development and implementation of an aggressive marketing strategy
• Relocation of machine production for European customers from the USA to Germany