Functional Skills

Business Unit Strategy
Business Planning
Cost Reduction
Program Management
Competitive Landscaping
Benchmarking
Commercial Strategy
Growth Strategy
Business Intelligence
Strategy Development

Sector Experience

Aerospace & Defense
Automotive
Life Sciences & Pharma
Retail
Technology

Languages

English
German
Big 3 Consulting (MBB)
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

Freelance Management Consulting
Director
1/2016 - Present
Various advisory roles (start-ups, education industry)
ZocDoc Inc Start-Up
Director Business Intelligence (CEO direct-report)
7/2014 - 12/2015
Implementation of new performance management system across the organization to drive organizational transformation, incl. establishment of new structures, processes, and systems (esp. in Mktg. & Sales, but also in HR, Finance, Product, IT, and Operations/CRM)
ALJ International Corporate Strategy & Development
Director Strategy (direct report CSO)
7/2012 - 3/2014
o Establishment of new businesses
- Renewable energy company, incl. JV with FRV, a globally leading solar PV developer
- Real estate development and manufacturing companies
o Assessment of various investment opportunities
o Development and implementation of strategy to grow and diversify ALJ Group’s business activities from USD 12bn (2012) to USD 17bn by 2017
Abu Dhabi Government Other
Senior Advisor to Director General
10/2008 - 5/2012
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (TDC) 2011-12
o Planning & implementation of first ever Abu Dhabi Science Festival in 2011 (USD 5m budget; 120,000 visitors), leading team of contractors & internal resources
o Development of Science, Technology & Innovation Strategy (part of Abu Dhabi Vision 2030)
HUMAN RESOURCES AUTHORITY (HRA) 2008-10
o Content leadership of organizational transformation of entity with USD 30 million budget, incl. ramp-up from 40 to 200 staff
Dubai Holding Corporate Strategy & Development
Director Strategy (direct report COO)
10/2006 - 6/2008
o Management of portfolio of companies, incl. definition of operational and financial targets for Tatweer & Entities (USD 2bn revenue, USD 40bn investment portfolio)
o Execution of numerous projects across Tatweer Corporate & Entities, e.g. business performance review & stage gate processes; recruitment concepts & performance management concepts; brand strategy; business plans, e.g. for Dubai Health Care City, Dubai Industrial City, and Global Village; performance review for Dubai Mercantile Ex
McKinsey & Company Management Consulting
Engagement Manager
7/2001 - 9/2006
Member of the High-Tech and Innovation Practices
Technical University of Munich Research
Assistant Professor, Space Engineering
10/1996 - 4/2001
Lecturer, Project Lead.