At ExecuThink Advisory, Michael Schulz leverages decades of experience to empower organizations in accelerating their digital transformation journeys with efficiency and precision. ExecuThink provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to optimize every phase of the IT lifecycle, from planning and implementation to operation and decommissioning. Michael’s team focuses on helping clients finance digital initiatives from within by uncovering significant cost-saving opportunities in IT, enabling faster project execution, higher quality outputs, and sustainable improvements.ExecuThink’s tailored services include “Sounding Board & 2nd Opinion” consultations, in-depth “Analysis and Optimization Workshops,” and “Active Coaching and Mentoring.” This holistic approach is crafted to bridge gaps in traditional IT models, foster agility, and promote a DevOps-driven culture that breaks down silos and accelerates business outcomes. With a strategic approach to procurement and contracting, Michael champions the creation of optimized supplier portfolios and flexible contract architectures that enhance competitiveness and operational resilience.Through ExecuThink, Michael provides an external perspective that uncovers hidden potentials, guiding organizations toward more agile, cost-effective, and innovative IT solutions. If you're seeking to elevate your IT strategy, let’s talk about how ExecuThink can drive meaningful, lasting transformation in your organization.

As Managing Director at Accenture, Michael Schulz brought strategic vision, industry expertise, and leadership excellence, guiding high-impact transformations for Fortune 500 clients across the automotive, industrial, and retail sectors. Michael specialized in overseeing end-to-end technology transformations, including agile transitions and IT efficiency programs, and held critical responsibilities as the Technology Sales Lead for Accenture's largest Products client in German-speaking regions. His role encompassed the full spectrum of client engagement—from acquisition and proposal development to maintaining senior-level client relationships.Michael’s portfolio of achievements includes launching and scaling Accenture’s Application Services Outsourcing for clients in the DACH region across industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. He expertly directed complex projects with multi-million budgets and teams of hundreds, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery of transformative solutions. His management extended beyond projects to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders and senior managers. As a People Lead, Michael guided numerous employees on their career paths, exemplifying a leadership style rooted in openness, respect, and dedication to professional growth.In addition to driving critical project turnarounds and strategic growth in Technology Services, Michael’s leadership fostered a collaborative environment, gaining recognition from peers, clients, and top executives alike. His legacy includes not only transformative client results but also a robust, people-centric leadership approach that left a lasting impact on Accenture’s culture and team development.

In his managerial role at Accenture, Michael Schulz demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical expertise in managing large-scale IT operations across Europe. He spearheaded the establishment and direction of a Software Factory, supporting major IT initiatives with a team of over 500 developers, and was pivotal in setting up and overseeing a 24/7 customer service center with 1,150 seats, ensuring seamless and continuous client support.As a Program Manager, Michael managed IT infrastructure services for a portfolio of 50+ parallel projects, applying his comprehensive knowledge of IT systems to drive efficiency and service excellence. He also led IT optimization programs for clients across various sectors, including retail, logistics, manufacturing, and high-tech, achieving significant improvements in system performance and operational effectiveness. His ability to deliver strategic IT solutions across complex environments laid a strong foundation for his later success as a Managing Director.

Michael Schulz began his career at Andersen Consulting as a Senior Consultant, quickly distinguishing himself through his strategic insights and executional acumen. In this role, Michael laid the groundwork for many of the high-impact IT and operational strategies he would later implement as a Manager and Managing Director. His responsibilities included designing and planning complex IT infrastructure projects, optimizing systems and applications, and developing operational frameworks that would become instrumental in transforming client services across Europe.Recognized for his exceptional performance and strategic vision, Michael earned a promotion to Manager after just one year, an achievement reflecting his dedication and capability in driving results for clients. His early contributions helped set the standard for excellence in IT and technology integration, establishing the foundation for a successful career marked by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to client success.

As Team Lead for Engineering Services at John Deere, Michael Schulz gained invaluable industry experience, overseeing applications and infrastructure operations across the European region. In this role, Michael was instrumental in ensuring seamless IT and infrastructure functionality, which was critical to supporting John Deere’s engineering services and operational goals. His leadership in managing complex IT environments laid the foundation for optimizing system performance and reliability across multiple locations.Michael’s strategic approach and deep technical expertise enabled him to tackle challenges in a demanding industrial environment, equipping him with a robust understanding of both technical and operational aspects that would greatly inform his later work in consulting. His success at John Deere was marked by his ability to bridge technical proficiency with effective team leadership, setting a standard of excellence and establishing best practices that resonated across the organization.

Michael Schulz served as Team Lead in Siemens' Central Department of Production and Logistics, specializing in materials technology and excelling in finite element analysis to address complex engineering challenges. His work included static and dynamic stress analysis, heat flow simulations, and fatigue behavior studies for electronic components used in computing and communication devices. Michael integrated experimentally determined values and specific material descriptions into his models, significantly enhancing simulation accuracy and establishing advanced numerical analysis practices at Siemens. During his tenure, he contributed to groundbreaking projects, including a patent application for a laser tube used in scanner cash registers, which showcased his technical creativity and problem-solving skills. His proactive, detail-oriented approach and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams played a key role in Siemens' technological advancements and laid the groundwork for his expertise in innovation.