Katrin Eckhold

Responsible for building the Partner management strategy and concepts for all 14 operating countries of ConVista. Direct report to International Board in Cologne, Germany.

Responsible for Operations, Financial Reporting and Budgeting for the US entity of ConVista Consulting AG Leading Customer Relationship Management and Business Development for SAP Products (FI, FS-CD, FS-CM, FS-ICM, TRM) incl. Marketing, Delivery, Sales and on-site Project Management Heading Lead Generation Project for the Insurance Industry; Disciplinary responsibility for Operations team and SAP consulting team members

Launched US Business of ConVista, established market presence, marketed US sales campaigns, initiated client introductions and managed roadshows. Built up USA presence in New York City: incorporation, office establishment, first staff hires, operational setup in international group structure. Consulted customer in Bermuda on SAP Financial Asset Management functionality. Focus on operational process within implementation cycle, training and post implementation consulting. Project went live on time.

Provided customer service for German investors with subsidiaries in the Unites States, including selection of an accounting systems, submission of registration statements with state and federal governments, development of internal control procedures and administrative policies.

Independent marketing consultant for the Bavarian Business Association (VBW – Verband der Bayerischen Wirtschaft). Providing consulting services to Bavarian companies how to participate in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Marketing the State of Bavaria at conferences, trade shows and building long lasting relationships. Cross industry research and preparing comprehensive executive summaries used by senior management to guide new business activity; responsible for evaluating target companies. Handling media relations online and at events, working on quarterly newsletter, updating numerous databases. Scheduled and organized road shows and investor meetings.

AP Consultant for Fortune 500 companies Analyzing processes, elaborating solutions, writing concept and programming ABAP. Developed Reporting Solutions for Re-Insurance business at customer site based on the module SAP-BI/BW

Analyzing market conditions and preparing business decisions for a portfolio -strategy of Fraport and Celesio. Correspondence with investor relations departments and brokers. Reported directly to Managing Directors.

Preparing insurance contracts in the range of €20,000 – €50,000 for long time customers of second biggest insurance broker. Assisted in claim handling and contract negotiations with large industry customers.

Sole responsibility for sponsorship of a marketing event (M’Opera). Updating marketing activity proposals by Point of Sale, media relations assistance for launches of SLK automobile on Malaysian consumer market.

Analyzing hazards and preparing risk analysis for logistics and supply chain projects at the Siemens production plant in Saigon.

financial planning, economic policy, information management