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As a business economist with entrepreneurial thinking, I feel comfortable in the role of a pragmatic solution developer and implementer – in the sense of the "way forward". I am a big fan of learning organizations. In this spirit, I enjoy dealing with complex issues, innovations, and digital transformation, as well as the challenges that arise from them for employees, teams, and organizations. Developing people and, above all, unlocking unused potential is one of my passions.
In my 15 years in project management, including in leadership positions in national and international contexts, I have learned to understand and master the challenges of various industries. As a consultant, I bring this wealth of experience to interim management and organizational development. Complex corporate changes in the course of post-merger projects are particularly exciting for me.
I see integrity, reliability, and effective networking as my success factors.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Russian
Basic
Spanish
Basic
Can work on-site
Bad Dürkheim (up to 50km)
Experience
- BASF SEInterim Senior Manager SMOCHEMICALFebruary 2025 - December 2025 (10 months)Illertissen, GermanyAssignment:1. Takeover and management of operational & IT workstreams to ensure operational readiness on Day 1• Introduction of SMO Governance incl. Status Meetings & Reporting• Crisis Management• Management of focus workstreams ERP & Non-ERP to ensure data migration (SAP R3 to S4 Hana) & operational readiness of logistics and production2. Identification of recommendations for action regarding weaknesses / deficits in the existing SMO / IMO structure – to ensure adherence to budget & closing date3. Development & implementation of a Cut-Over Strategy incl. Freeze & Stock-takingReporting Line: Vice President – Global Controlling, Digitalization & Country GovernanceResult:1. Completion of Carve-Out activities by the closing date• Divestment of production-specific departments Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sales & Procurement, IT• Transfer of all data & documents into the target structure of the acquiring company LDC (Louis Dreyfuss Company)• Integration of IT infrastructure into the buyer's target structure2. Successful Cut-Over• Reduction of the planned 7-day shutdown to 4 days• Ensuring operational readiness on Day 1• Handover of logistics inventories with inventory difference < 1%
- Catena-X Automotive Network e. V.Senior Consultant Process OptimizationAUTOMOBILEJanuary 2024 - December 2024 (11 months)Berlin, GermanyMost significant successes:• Kick-off workshop with interdisciplinary team for common understanding of standards & definition of requirements regarding frequency and size of releases• Development of a roadmap• Design, coordination, and further development of a Release Management process• Test phase & Roll-out of the RM process for the members & Free Open Source Community of the association (significantly Eclipse Foundation)• Roll-out for the international HUBs NA, CHN, JPN• Creation of a digital process manual as documentation on Tractus-X
- Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.Chief Operating Officer (Interim)AUTOMOBILEJune 2022 - December 2023 (1 year and 7 months)Berlin, GermanyStrategic planning for Open Source developments & communication- Moderation of the quarterly roadmap workshop at board level- Moderation & follow-up of board and advisory board meetings- Planning & execution of general meetingsEstablishment of an organizational structure for the association as an employer- Development of an organizational chart with 3 sub-areas (Open Source Development, Operations & Member Management) incl. job descriptions- Identification & advertising of required job profiles- Coordination of the recruiting process incl. employment contractsOperations- Planning & moderation of member & interested party communication- Coordination of service providers incl. progress control- Planning & implementation of communication strategy - trade fairs, panels, web, social media- Member management - applications, admission, onboardingProcesses & Systems- Development of business processes with the functional departments & service providers- Requirements description for ERP system- Preliminary selection (from 5 systems) & implementation of the ERP solution MS 365 Business Dynamics- Requirements description for additional modules for CRM & HR
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Education
- Diplom Betriebswirt (FH), EconomicsStralsund University of Applied Sciences2005Diplom Betriebswirt (FH), Economics
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