“It’s the space between the bars,
that hold the tiger; and
It’s the silence between the notes,
that makes the music.
ZEN
OVERVIEW
Seasoned expert in developing and implementing strategic change initiatives and complex programs / projects *** MSc in Engineering (DE), Master (NL) and Doctorate (AUS) in International Business Administration *** More than 19 years experience as project / interim manager and management consultant *** Broad and interdisciplinary education synthesising technical, organisational and management skills *** Cross-industry knowledge portfolio and international business experience *** Proven competences in analytical methodologies as well as related implementation management effectively combining conceptual rigour with industry pragmatism *** Team player with initiate capability for innovative thinking in transition phases or crisis situations *** Certified management assessor (EFQM) and project management professional (PMI / IPMA / PRINCE2).
PROFESSIONAL KEY COMPETENCES
International Business Development – Selection of target markets and identification of entry barriers. Creation of feasibility studies. Planning of necessary structures, personnel, financials and product localisation. Preparation and coordination of launch projects and coaching of country managers.
Change Management - Systematic stakeholder analysis and related action planning. Redesign and optimisation of key business structures and processes during M&A, outsourcing and organisational restructuring. Set-up of synergy projects and frameworks incl. KPIs in change initiatives to monitor and control desired effects and achievements.
Program and Project Management - Develop and implement company-wide portfolio, program and project management frameworks in sync with existing business strategy and processes. Consistently complete projects on time, on budget, and to the quality and specifications required. Risk and crisis management. Setup and manage global Project Management Offices. Coach key individuals.
Interim Management – Take over temporary management positions e.g. targeting market entry, merger, outsourcing and business transition being able to quickly adapt and analyse, to work autonomously, to be result oriented, stress resistant and communicative. Proven capability to envision, build and drive high performance teams and organizational networks.
Audits and Assessments - Prepare and carry out project, process and management audits. Visualise and quantify organisational communication, collaboration and decision patterns using innovative SNA techniques. Identification of key individuals, critical information sources, hidden risks as well as subsequent action planning for improvement.
