Manfred Heiss

Bei MAUD dreht sich alles um den Datenschatz eurer Fahrzeuge und wie ihr diesen schnell und einfach für euch nutzbar macht. Jedes Auto und Motorrad liefert unzählige Fahrzeugdaten die Gold wert sind! Als unabhängige Plattform helfen wir euch dabei, diese sicher und selbstbestimmt zu barem Geld zu machen und gleichzeitig attraktive Angebote rund um eure Fahrzeuge zu erhalten.

Digital Strategies and innovative Solutions for Business Transformations and New Business Models. Closing the gap between customers, Automotive industry (Manufacturers, Dealerships, Garages) and other related industry sectors. Providing opportunities for IT Service Providers and Consulting firms to participate in mega initiatives at large international automakers.

2010 - 2015: Senior Director with geographic responsibility for the Automotive Industry Solutions Group in EMEA. Helped grow revenue contribution by over 800% in six years. 2007 - 2010: Senior Director with geographic responsibility for the Automotive Industry Business Unit in EMEA. Drive Oracle’s market strategy for the Automotive Industry and deliver industry domain expertise and business value to all customer interactions in the sales process.

Recruited for a high-profile consulting position in EMEA to support Global Automotive Accounts and local Consulting- and Systems Integration practices to significantly grow revenue while creating awareness and visibility for the company's service portfolio with customer senior management

Management advisory and Business Development for Hewlett-Packard and IBM's Global Automotive Accounts

Provided strong, forward-thinking leadership to this primary practice group and it's business activities with corporate clients in key industry sectors (e.g. automotive, industrial, aerospace and defense, high-tech, retail and consumer) throughout Latin America. Hold full P&L accountability for all aspects of operations including thought leadership, new business development, sales and marketing, financial planning and reporting, relationship management and dotted-line management to 450+ people

Served as Head of the Program Management Office in Singapore for Daimler's ERP Wholesale Project in APAC and as Business Development Manager for A.T. Kearney in Germany.

Key member of the senior team for a first manufacturing joint venture between two automotive giants - BMW and the Chrysler Corporation. Company manufactured the 4-cylinder engines for BMWs new Minicooper and Chrysler's Neon. Conceived and executed a Business systems strategy for the ERP implementation, supplier and transportation connection and other core systems supporting 500+ users and all aspects of operations.

Key member of a corporate task force, comprised of several cross-functional executives, challenged with the rapid deployment of a full-scale turnaround and culture change initiative. Conceived and executed high-level strategies, initiatives and projects in support of core operations (assembly and production, regional wholesale distribution, dealerships, parts and accessories and motorcycles) for this wholly owned subsidiary in South Africa. Administered a $21 million budget and led a team of 40+

Managed the full scale of corporate finance, accounting and reporting processes and systems (e.g. consolidation and reporting of balance sheet accounts, P&L statement, budget forecasting/variance analysis, cash flow analysis, cost accounting, feasibility studies) and special projects in support of domestic and international operations.

Managed core financial analysis, planning and reporting functions and provided systems support (e.g. budget forecasting/variance analyses, volume planning, revenue and expense forecasting/analysis, month-end closing, P&L statement preparation) and special projects (e.g. market specific model and pricing strategies) for the sales organization that included 14 international wholesale subsidiaries (1988 to 1991), and previously (1986 to 1987), for as many as 11 BMW plants and business divisions operating in Ge

Managed the development, implementation, operation and maintenance of systems, applications and databases in support of all corporate finance and accounting functions. Analyzed user needs, monitored systems performance (both online applications and batch processing), and followed through with the development of new software solutions and enhancements with a focus on meeting user needs and optimizing systems performance. Provided technical and managerial oversight to all project/program lifecycles and teams.