Thomas Hartstang

CRO / Business Expansion / Restructuring / Integration / Turn-around / Program Management ⇒ Restructuring, turn-around, and improvement of operational areas ⇒ Interim management for corporate development ⇒ Start-up leadership / Private Equity support ⇒ Large scale vendor or product selection programs / strategic RfP support ⇒ International program / service delivery ⇒ Analysis, development, and implementation of sales and marketing plans

Restructuring of a real estate company owned by a widespread family and foundation of a second firm with about, but not exactly the same shareholder community; including: => run the companies as Managing Director => develop new corporate charter and put this in place => negotiate major lease contracts => pave the way for future growth => minimize tax

Improve perception of Comverse in Central + Southeast Europe Phase 1: stabilize revenue; avoid further product de-installations Phase 2: image turnaround – get customers to invite Comverse again to Bid Processes Phase 3: support and win additional business (all phases completed)

Responsible for delivery of all Projects, Consulting Services, other T&M based Services,and Onsite Support Services throughout Europe