Establishment of people services, incl. recruiting, on-/off boarding, training & development and communication for 500+ consultants globally. Further expansion of project services, incl. business development, contract management, staffing & skill and research & knowledge management. Key Results:• Established new Onboarding Experience for more than 180 new joiners annually in a fully remote environment • Presented fully online contracting process with dedicated quality gates and reduced cycle-time• Saved more than X00k € on IT costs with various measures (e.g. replacement of equipment, decommissioning of legacy) • Increased global operations and service footprint by leveraging offshore capabilities• Set-up visual design service factory in India to support presentation, document and spreadsheet preparation• Representative and establishment for AZ Consulting in various committees such as risk management, IT & OPS and Covid-19 taskforce

Responsible for managing multiple projects and client relationships. Community lead across hubs and sites for service offerings in “Strategy Development & Business Modelling”, including M&A services, Post-Merger-Integration, Portfolio Management, Restructuring or Optimization. Direct supervision of one and interim lead for second team of highly skilled consultants in the area of central functions. Key Results:• Establishment of client relationships with outstanding NPS results and winning of projects • Saved X.Y Mio.€ external spend in the area of asset management in the area of Alternatives Infrastructure• Introduced AZ Consulting Insurance Dialogue to exchange relevant knowledge and leverage AZ capabilities• Key driver for process improvement in AZ Consulting, ranging from recruiting over approval to service development

Establishment of new corporate development unit, including strategic planning, multi-project portfolio management and goal-setting. Supported senior officers in development of market driven strategy and new business model. Initiated relevant measures and strategic projects to secure business achievements. Leading role in recruiting and managing a staff of twelve.Key Results:• Development of long-term strategy with chief officers and derived targets focusing on profitability, growth and quality• Launched multi-project management, incl. IT Service management, reshaping sales channels and support functions • Implemented a portfolio management to consolidate measures with a substantial impact on corporate development • Introduced quality assurance with respect to management bonus setting processes to implement strategy-driven goals

Responsible for planning and reporting process coordination, as well as, supervision of major corporate projects. Developed and managed external financial relationships (e.g. holding, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance. Leading role in recruiting and managing a staff of five senior experts plus supervision of up to 18 project managers. Close cooperation and regular strategic exchange with board of directors. Key Results:• Improved processes for preparation of financial statements and management reports by standardizing procedures and allocating clear responsibilities.• Implemented a business initiative to consolidate measures with a substantial impact on corporate development. • Served as “trouble shooter” in cases of urgent instances, such as M&A activities or project realignment.• Introduced quality assurance with respect to management bonus setting processes to implement strategy-driven goals.• Engineered a database, containing all financial statements of German insurers. Secured in-depth competitor analysis with standardized financial key performance analysis supplemented by qualitative information.

Provided top management consulting with focus on controlling, reporting optimization and internal control implementation. Worked in an international project environment for financial and automotive corporations. Ensured project successes, client satisfaction and coached junior colleagues.Key Results:• Developed and implemented an internal controls system within the financial organization for a major German car manufacturer in Central Europe, as well as, Northern America.• Recruited and trained new colleagues in basic controlling, consulting and project management techniques.• Initiated a consulting task force to research and prepare up-to-date controlling and corporate government methods.• Conducted a survey regarding reporting excellence with in-depth interviews in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on a CFO and top-management level. As a result, articles have been published in German business science journals.

Performed top management consulting with focus on controlling, multi-project management and corporate governance. Delivered successful projects for major insurers, banks and IT enterprises. Key Results:• Introduced a revised internal cost and performance calculation method for an IT-provider in SAP, including optimized planning and reporting procedures. • Implemented a multi-project management methodology for a major German bank, reporting to the managing board.• Supervised IT-development staff, including Indian branch to secure high client satisfaction and project process.

Reporting to the management board, responsible for multiproject management and strategic reporting.Key Results• Managed several M&A projects, starting with buyer research, documentation, road-show and negotiation preparation.• Established in-depth management reporting for strategic projects• Developed prototype for rapid business case assessment for restructuring projects.

Acted as an in-house management consultant to support the implementation of general business strategies. Conducted several international projects in areas of portfolio management, internal audit, budgeting and accounting. Key Results:• Successfully supported business planning and financial processes with performance improvement and accounting activities, including budgeting and reporting.• Assessed business branch profitability, resulting in a significant rescope and discontinued activities.