Nils Taubert

- Successful completion of the sale of the international parameter of LSG Group and transfer of related assets to new legal and leadership structure as member of the Global Leadership Team - Development and successful implementation of the culinary and logistics strategy for the WTCE 2024, the worlds largest Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo - Head of Culinary Excellence throughout the Expo, leading and logistically supporting the international Executive Chef team

- Management and commercial control of the onboard retail segment of the LSG Group with a global sales volume of approximately EUR 250 million - International contract and partnership negotiations - Responsibility for the subsidiary Retail inMotion with approx. 300 employees ("Speaker of the Management Board") - Expansion of global business activities, development of a customer-centric sales and service culture - Leadership and further development of the Executive Team (9 direct reports)

- Development, documentation, implementation, control and coordination of an overarching, global sustainability strategy for the LSG Group - Management of the topics of energy consumption, product development, resource conservation, recycling, waste disposal, logistics, employee training and building design with the integration of the UN SDG [UN Sustainable Development Goals] - Establishment and management of central Sustainability Taskforce and an associated global sustainability network

- Development of the process management strategy for the LSG Group and implementation of a comprehensive process management system based on APQC standards - Establishment, disciplinary leadership of the central process management team - Definition, selection and construction of a digital process house, documentation and maintenance of all relevant processes of the operational value chain (Sales, Procurement, Product, Operations, Logistics) and relevant support processes (HR, Finance, Infrastructure)

- 30% cost reduction and process optimization in the Product Development segment as part of a Group-wide, global efficiency program - Definition of related cost savings initiatives and tracker - Responsible for the optimization and coordination of processes between Engineering, Operations and Sales - Central & virtual lead of an international team of product development professionals - Direct reporting to the Executive Board, and networking of all divisions to achieve the best possible overall optimum

- Doubling of the facility footprint in Russia during the time of accountability - Overall responsibility for the regional management of the locations in Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS, including sales and budget development - Strategic development of the brand in the regional market and expansion of the market position, including conclusion of new joint ventures - Optimization, standardization, measurement and training of operational catering processes (homogeneous approach for customer and staff)

- Development and operational management of two new production sites in Bangalore and Hyderabad, including sales and budget steering in a difficult business environment - Achievement of growth and profitability targets, in compliance with global quality and production standards - Management of the expansion project in Chennai, closure and liquidation after adverse market developments - Representation of the company to key customers and government representatives and business partners

- Member of "The House" leadership team, an inflight service agency for VAA, an innovative partnership between caterer and airline - Control of the customer's global supply chain - Global inventory management of "Above the Wing" equipment, life cycle control based on specified KPIs - Optimization of freight costs and reduction of capital commitment - Management of logistics service providers, product suppliers and ground handlers/caterers, central contact for all related business of the customer VAA

- Market analysis of the then appearing low cost carrier segment - Segmentation of demand patterns in Legacy, Hybrid and Low Cost - Formulation of long-term impact to the legacy business of LSG Sky Chefs - Development of possible response scenarios and partnership proposals

- Responsible for marketing and sales support in Japan, Korea, China, India, SEA, and Australia - Sales Channel Management and regional development of new distribution channels (Online Sales development vs legacy CRS systems) - Team lead of the central and regional APAC Marketing team - Business development of market opportunities for future Lufthansa network prospects in Asia - Increase of reporting efficiency through the development of related VBA tools

- IT based Sales Channel Management, including cost monitoring by channels, documentation and optimization of previously labour intensive processes - Onboard Product Benchmarking in the Asian Market - Expansion of online presence and sales via direct and indirect online channels

Full apprenticeship as Chef in all divisions, incl. a la carte, banquet, industrial catering, and party service

Fachhochschule Heilbronn Transport Business Economist / Diplom Verkehrsbetriebswirt Final Thesis in Aviation Market Research