Claus-Peter Starey

Your Partner for global Support to organize, drive and steer Turnaround & Improvement Projects, Executive Interim Management functions and Coaching

Your Partner in Turnaround and Iimprovement Projects, Executive Interim Managerment , Services and Coaching

Independent Consultant to organize, drive and steer Turnaround and Improvement Projects, Executive Interim Management functions and Management Coaching, Services

Managing Director and Vice President of LM Glasfiber’s Business Unit Southern Europe (BU SE): The Danish based Group LM Glasfiber is the world’s leading supplier of blades for wind turbines, and the only supplier that operates on a global basis. The Spanish BU (total staff: > 1.200 employees) is formed by the BU head office in Madrid including the regional support functions and 3 factories.

Plant Manager: The world’s biggest Polyurethane (PUR) transforming Plant produces and delivers preassembled Instrument Panels and Door Panels to the Automotive Industry (DaimlerChrysler/Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SLK models and the Audi B7 Convertible produced by Karmann). Assigned following a special request of Faurecia Group headquarters, Paris, France, a world-leading supplier of the Automotive Industry.

Managing Director and Director of Faurecia’s Strategic Business Unit (SBU México): The Company is formed by 2 Plants: the Interior Systems Plant produces (11+ injection moulding machines) and delivers preassembled Instrument Panels, Center Consoles and Door Panels to the Automotive Industry (VW, Daimler Chrysler, Renault-Nissan, GM). The second Plant produces seat covers for the GM Grand Am model. Annual net turnover US$ 170 million. Staff: 1,600 employees in the production/assembly, engineering/maintenance

Managing Director and Plant Manager: The Company produces (14+ injection moulding machines) and delivers preassembled Instrument Panels and Door Panels to the Automotive Industry (new VW Golf A5 Generation and Volvo P15 Convertible). Annual net sales US$ 55 million. Staff of 400 employees in the production/assembly, engineering/maintenance, logistics & quality assurance divisions and in the finance & administration service centers too.

Independent Consultant, Barcelona, Spain: Studies for the creation of different Industrial Park projects

CEO of the Venture Expert Automotive Systems, S.A. (VEAS), Barcelona, Spain, a 50/50 joint venture between Peguform/Venture and Expert Components Spain. Responsible for the start up phase of VEAS. Successful organization and realization of a “Road Show” at the exclusive Gaudí house “Casa Battló” in Barcelona to introduce VEAS to 150 executives of almost all car producers as a worldwide acting system partner to assemble and deliver complete Front Modules to the OEM´s.

Managing Director and President of Peguform’s Strategic Business Unit IV (SBU México): The Company produces (6+ injection moulding machines) and delivers plastic bumpers and wheel liners to VW México. Annual turn over US$ 25 million. Staff: 110 employees in the production/maintenance, engineering, logistics and quality assurance divisions and in the finance and administration departments as well.

President and General Manager, also Country Manager Hoechst Group Chile: Realized the organizational turnaround and gave the Company a new focus to regain market share. Managed annual revenue of US$ 100 million. Directed staff of 465 people in 2 production facilities and the different sales and finance & administration divisions.

Head Human Resources in the Corporate Service Center Finance & Accounting. Introduced a modern personnel development instrument for all the 1.200 employees of the service center. Implemented employee evaluation and remuneration system including a variable bonus program (HAY system).

Regional Controller Western Europe reporting to the Board: Assisted in the elaboration, preparation and presentation of subsidiaries’ business plans and results to the management board of directors (Vorstand). Project leader of a new PET films factory including feasibility study in the Netherlands subsidiary (investment amount US$ 40 million).

Managing Director: First Experience with the Automotive Industry: The Company is a paint producer. Changed the business basis from a one-customer dependency (80%) to a more diversified supplier to the Cable and White Line Industry too. Annual sales US$ 25 million; Staff of 170 employees. Tripled sales within 3 years.Gained experience to manage business in a high inflation country.

Head Chemicals Division & Hoechst regional head for the Chemicals business in Central America & the Caribbean Area. Directed staff of 35 employees in the areas of production, warehousing, technical assistance, laboratory and sales with an annual revenue of US$ 7 million. Doubled export business within 3 years. Streamlined product mix and launched new products. Received honorable mention as most profitable plant worldwide (26% net profit).

Regional Sales Controller: Responsible for all sales relevant matters in the English and Spanish speaking European countries, as well as for the USA, Latin America, and Africa concerning the Paints & Synthetic Resins division. Project leader of a new German Egyptian emulsions production joint venture.

Assistant to the Managing Director & the Hoechst regional head for all business activities in Central America & the Caribbean Area. Developed a regional MIS. Analysis of regional balance sheets and P&L statements. Responsible as deputy division head for the successful launch of Schwarzkopf hair cosmetics in Guatemala. PR responsible.

Industriekaufmann, dann Organisations-Referent im Verkaufsstab: Responsible in the sales organization & planning team for the key data investigation for office & warehouse investments in the foreign subsidiaries worldwide and for overall office space availability in the German headquarters too. Led organization team for the corporate conference in Zurich, Switzerland.

Generalist, Lageroptimierung, Büroraumbedarfsplanung