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I am a multicultural leader for safety-critical, process-driven, and complex systems in industries such as medical technology and aerospace. My experience in this area has taught me that there is always a fine line between stability and chaos. As an interim manager, I strive to achieve a balanced balance between all strategic, organizational, cultural, and operational aspects in every company I come into contact with.
English
Native or bilingual
German
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational
Can work on-site
Uhldingen-Mühlhofen (up to 50km)
Experience
- SAMTOLCoach, Trainer, Interim ManagerAVIATION AND AEROSPACEOctober 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, BW, GermanyAs a coach and trainer with a passion for leadership, I help young executives learn more about themselves and sustainably optimize their leadership style. This leads to a better working and corporate culture, which has a direct impact on productivity and performance.
- Bühler Motor Aviation GmbHManaging DirectorFebruary 2020 - May 2023 (3 years and 3 months)Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, BW, GermanyThis position enabled me to develop the company with successful crisis and health management during the Covid-19 pandemic. We met our financial targets, and expanded the company, despite difficulties in the aerospace sector. I also designed a framework of projects for the future strategy of the company, including developing vision, mission and culture. I was responsible for all functions of the company, and:• Led 6 operational teams (production, sales and supply chain, HR, finance and controlling, quality, IT)• Led 4 engineering teams (electronics, software, systems, test)• Expanded the company, doubling the production space and increasing revenues whilst reducing costs of the new production lines.• Accelerated leadership development, including designing my own training program• Developed online tool usage for training during remote working• Was responsible Manager for EASA Part 21G and Part145 designated organisations
- Bühler Motor Aviation GmbHTechnical DirectorApril 2019 - January 2020 (9 months)Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, BW, GermanyThis position enabled me to perform a successful organizational and leadership transformation in order to position the company for effectivity in engineering excellence. I was responsible for the technical and quality departments of the company, comprising approximately 35 employees, including 6 team managers. This included:• Organisational development, change management and leadership development• Development and implementation of design processes, in order to improve quality and efficiency• Responsibilty for technical quality and results of development projects• Project portfolio management
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Education
- Master of BusinessUniversity of Manchester - Manchester Business School2012MBA, Engineering MBA
- Doctor of PhilosophyLoughborough University1997PhD, Flight Control Design
Certifications
- Certified Professional Scrum Master and Product Ownerscrum.org2023
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®Project Management Institute2023