Functional Skills

Master Data Management
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Data Analysis
Market Research
Budgeting
Data Management
Secondary Research
Financial Management
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Innovation Management
Leadership Development
Supply Chain Integration
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Commercial Due Diligence

Software Skills

BigData
Canva

Sector Experience

Agriculture
Business Services
Consumer Goods
Manufacturing
Retail
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

Entrepreneurial Roles Start-Up
Entrepreneurial, Advisor, Mentor and Investment Activity
10/2013 - Present
• Founder: Stroodles Eco Tableware: inspiring how easy and fun sustainability can be with a range of sustainable products: pasta straws, edible cups, edible spoons, -plates and bowls; Building a B-Corp equivalent Eco-Trustmark
• Investor: Lazul/Sol Praia- Vertically Integrated Luxury Women's Swimwear Brand and Manufacturer
• Mentor: Mass Challenge Accelerator, Brave Foods- Roasted peas, Tea Studio- Luxury Tea Brand

Gelmann Consulting Ltd Management Consulting
Strategy & Interim Management Consultant
8/2011 - Present
• Working as a freelance consultant with experience in:
• Interim management: temporary provision of management and skills in times of change, transition or crisis
• Commercial Due Diligence: 10+ international projects across various industries conducting full CDD involving primary and secondary research, analysis, and presentation of results
• Routes-to-Market: entry into new channels, categories, geographies; market opportunity analysis, customer/ consumer segmentation, stakeholder mapping & management, voice of customer analysis, private label strategy, identification of new partnership opportunities
• Planning & Forecasting: data analysis, budgeting and budget control, modelling (internal targets, fundraising)
• Operational Excellence: analysis and optimization of processes, portfolios, cost structures, organizational structures; B2B and company internal product- and process trainings and workshops
• Fundraising Support: Development and Screening of Complete Business Plans ac

Fabacus Information Technology
CBDO
1/2016 - 2/2018
• Part of Core Management Team supporting business setup from scratch, daily operational management (sales, marketing, recruitment, strategy), Value Proposition Development, Strategic Partnerships, New Markets

Xingcubator Information Technology
CBDO
1/2017 - 2/2018
• Operational, Marketing and Sales Support to 7 incubated businesses: 2 Fashion Brands, social re-marketing tool, platform to increase conversion by repurposing UGC, collaboration Tool for the Fashion Industry, others CRO at Preadly: platform for market research via consumer-generated social media analysis (09/15-03/16)
• Development of Value Proposition, Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships and New Clients

BBSC Consultants GbR Management Consulting
Consultant
8/2009 - 8/2011
BBSC Consultants is a German boutique consultancy firm with a focus on interim management
• Operational (interim) management of specific company department (personnel, financial management/ budget control, reporting, day-to-day management issues) and full accountability for department's results
• Project management: definition of projects, leading project groups of client employees, delivering results
• Client interaction: constant meetings with and presentation of results and progress to board of directors, advisory board, and general senior management; first point of contact between client and local subsidiary
• People management: managed single functional- and cross-functional teams of up to 30 people, able to organize and motivate teams to deliver results in a fast-paced, high pressure environment

Simon-Kucher & Partners Management Consulting
Consultant 2nd level
8/2008 - 6/2009
Simon-Kucher & Partners (SKP) is a global consulting firm specializing in strategy, marketing, pricing and sales
• Performance-based promotion to 'Consultant 2nd Level' after only four months
• Extensive experience in sophisticated primary and secondary research; synthesized findings into insights
• Engagement in quantitative modelling and analysis and development and programming of actionable tools
• Developed strong knowledge base in pricing (price audit, -strategy, setting and -implementation)