Strategic Growth, Venturing & Digital-Driven Transformation in Disruptive and Uncertain Times.

— Selected Experiences & References.

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  • Turnaround in Commercial Transportation: Developed the strategic blueprint, technical, and organizational concept to transform a long-time performance laggard in commercial transportation into a sustainably profitable and resilient global top performer.

  • B2B and B2C After-Sales Growth: Led the growth of B2B and B2C after-sales businesses, focusing on service excellence, new business models, data utilization, and effective digitalization.

  • Luxury Automotive Restructuring: Served as Chief Strategist during the restructuring and turnaround of a large global luxury automotive manufacturer and financial service provider, driving high-margin growth.

  • Lean Asset Growth in Automotive: Acted as Chief Strategist for lean asset growth at a luxury auto manufacturer, laying the foundation for long-term high-margin performance and growth.

  • Digitalization of Global Sales Organization: Developed the strategy and lead the implementation for the digitalization of a global sales and marketing organization, integrating physical and online sales channels.

  • Innovative Mobile Auto Repair Service: Initiated and guided the foundation and successful growth of a digital-driven mobile auto repair and maintenance service startup in the US, named to the Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2020.

  • Digital-Driven Car-Sharing Provider: Spearheaded the establishment of the first on-demand, digital-driven car-sharing mobility provider, leading its successful international expansion into more than 50 cities.

  • Strategic Consulting at McKinsey: Served various clients as Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey across Europe, the US, and Asia, focusing on restructuring and setting up businesses for sustainable growth.

  • Lecturer at St. Gallen Business School: Acting as a long-time lecturer at St. Gallen Business School, worked with next-gen leaders on dozens of different company cases to test their strategies and leadership approaches, developing options for successful long-term strategies and organizational models.