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Description

Location: Düsseldorf | Area of Operation: Germany, Netherlands & Belgium

I take on projects in mechanical engineering, technology, and electronics remotely as well as on-site. On-site appointments by arrangement, nationwide and in the Benelux region.

I support technology, industrial, and medium-sized companies in measurably increasing growth, profitability, and operational excellence – as an interim manager, management consultant, or project leader.

With over 14 years of experience in management, consulting, and technical leadership, I take responsibility where companies are facing transformation, scaling, turnaround, or internationalization. My focus is not on concepts, but on implementation, results, and sustainable impact.

What makes me special:

- Ex-Managing Director with full P&L responsibility (up to €70 million in revenue, up to 200 employees)

- Deep technical background combined with entrepreneurial management

- Proven revenue increases up to +35%, turnaround and profitability programs

- International experience (Europe, USA, global sales organizations)

Typical fields of application & added value:

- Interim Management (Managing Director, Operations, Segment or Department Head)

- Growth and Profitability Programs

- Operational Excellence & Restructuring (Processes, Organization, Costs)

- Sales and Marketing Transformation (Lead-oriented systems, global activation)

- Technology & Innovation Strategies (Roadmaps, new markets, digitalization, AI)

- M&A-related projects (Integration, preparation, carve-outs)

Project types & results:

- Development and implementation of growth strategies including market and product diversification

- Turnaround projects with sustainable performance improvement

- Introduction of structured strategy and management systems (e.g., Hoshin Kanri)

- Acceleration of development and decision-making processes

- Professionalization of international sales and organizational structures

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Düsseldorf (up to 50km)

szsolutions
Interim Executive & Management Consultant
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
February 2026 - Today (4 months)
Solingen, Germany
szsolutions is an independent interim management and executive consulting practice for technology-oriented and industrial companies.

The focus is on taking on interim leadership roles as well as hands-on consulting in situations that require clear responsibility, quick decisions, and measurable results. Typical fields of application include growth and transformation phases, operational stabilization, and complex transitional situations.

szsolutions combines many years of leadership experience with deep technological understanding and strong commercial implementation. The range of services extends from interim mandates as Managing Director, CTO, or Head of Sales to focused consulting in the areas of growth strategy, operational excellence, sales development, and technology and innovation roadmaps.

Collaboration takes place directly at the top management level with a clear focus on pragmatism, ownership, and sustainable impact.
Interim Management Growth Strategy Consulting Technology Strategy Change and Transformation Management
Retsch GmbH
Managing Director & Segment Head
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
September 2024 - January 2026 (1 year and 4 months)
Haan, NW, Germany
• P&L responsibility for the Milling & Sieving segment, comprising Retsch GmbH and Endecotts Ltd. (UK)

Successes:
• Growth and profitability strategy with Hoshin Kanri
• Aggressive, lead-oriented marketing
• Professionalized worldwide sales management
• New technology roadmap focusing on USPs and new markets
CEO Strategic Planning Business Development Sales Management Product Strategy
Brabender GmbH & Co. KG
Managing Director
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
May 2019 - August 2024 (5 years and 3 months)
47 Duisburg, Germany
• P&L responsibility for all Brabender locations including C.W. Brabender Inc. (USA) and Brabender OOO (RU)
• Chairman of the Board for C.W. Brabender Inc. (USA)

Successes:
• Growth strategy and revenue increase of 35%
• Activation of worldwide sales
• Development of new markets (batteries, biopolymers, meat substitutes, etc.)
• Turnaround and increase in profitability
• Integration of Brabender Messtechnik GmbH
• Divestment to Anton Paar and successful integration
Growth Strategy Business Development Sales Management Turnaround Mergers & Acquisitions