Christian Könes

 Oversaw Finance & Controlling functions of seven subsidiaries in Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa  Developed and implemented financial strategies to increase revenue and optimize cost savings  Optimized cash flow management and budgeting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting  Executed divestment of assets and business activities in Russia

 Directed implementation of new organizational set-up for the EMEA-wide Industrial Trucks & Services business  Optimized operating model and realized sustainable savings in structural cost  Facilitated large-scale change initiatives, ensured smooth transitions and high levels of employee engagement

 Conducted comprehensive market analyses, identified growth opportunities, and directed cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives  Developed new Strategy 2027 for KION’s Industrial Trucks & Services business in EMEA

 Oversaw group-wide programs of strategic corporate development and enhancing operational efficiency  Conducted equity fundraising as CFO of a subsidiary (start-up) in the field of Li-Ion cells  Negotiated, founded, and launched a joint venture company with an OEM customer in the field of battery production

 Directed strategy development for the re-organization of the TÜV Saarland Group

 Directed consulting projects in the field of corporate and capital market transactions  Determined companies’ equity and enterprise value using standard valuation methods, esp. Multiple- and Discounted-Cashflow method  Structured equity and debt financings (e.g., capital increases or corporate bonds) for SMEs with national and international capital providers

 Took over Interim-CFO function at Tier-1 automotive supplier in insolvency proceedings  Reviewed business model and executed performance improvement program to turn operational business with production sites in D, CZ, and PT back to profitability  Ensured correct and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements  Directed M&A process to sell the company

 Directed consulting projects in the field of strategic, operational, and financial restructuring  Created and maintained financial models to analyze and report the financial performance of a company to its relevant stakeholders  Prepared liquidity plannings (direct method) for short- and medium-term cash management  Set base for several (sub-) companies to continue as going concern based on authored IDW S6 expert opinions

 Analyzed and determined success factors of international Joint Venture projects with Chinese partners