We assist in execution and planing of post merger integration. Contributing to talent retention and the realisation of acquisition strategies.

The Verbund beratender Unternehmer e.V. is a nationwide network of qualified business consultants, providing small and medium-sized enterprises with quick access to competent, quality-assured consulting services.

Providing valuable assistance in conducting thorough operational due diligence, developing comprehensive integration strategies, facilitating communication between teams and implementing best practises for a successful merger.

Mission: Build operations for a scaling Start Up, VC Funded.Driving organisational development in the area of operations to meet scaling demand by delivering excellence in procurement, supplier development and design for manufacturing.

“Detekt is committed to collaborating with governments in Asia to achieve their National Innovation Transformation goals”

Io2HUB, the UNIQUE European incubator & accelerator for IoT/Smart products.The HUB gives access to 4 locations in 3 continents in Vienna, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Silicon Valley.

Mission: Conceive and deliver on a business plan for a standalone electronic business unitGentherm today is a NASDAQ listed market leader in thermal management for the automotive industry (Toyota, Audi, Kia, Porsche, BMW..) with an annual turnover of 1 Bio. USD.Highlights:• Planning & Executing a Greenfield Manufacturing Site for 4.0 Mio units/Year• Executing Business & Trademark registrations, Banking facilities, HSE compliance• Build a performing multi-cultral management team• Integrate the venture into the global Gentherm organisation • Seek & win customer accreditation for Toyota, Nissan, HMC, GM, Audi, MB• TS 16949 certification (April 2014)• Units/ Year 2013: 300.000 -> 2015: 4.000.000• Build a certified Supplier Base - Set up and implement process digitalization (ERM (SAP), DMS (i-Tec), QAM (IBS), PDM)

Mission: Post M&A Integration. Stabilise and integrate an acquired business unit Based in Hongkong and Shenzhen Etratech AP/AMC provides EMS services to well-known Brand Names in Europe, North-America and the Middle East such as:Trelock, TORO, Toyota, Audi, Kia, Suzuki, Husqvarna, S&G.Co-owned by Canadian Etratech Group (www.etratech.com) & Argosy Partner Venture Capital Fund (www.argosypartners.com).Achievements:• Grew Sales BY 2010-11 +32% • Sales/Employee BY 2010-11 +35,5%• Increased Value Add by +9%• Improved Direct Labour Efficiency by 43,6%• Optimized Product & Customer Portfolio• Captured Automotive industry as new segment • Aligned organizational structure with business needs• Re-build ERP-System combined with supporting organizational processes• Implemented Lean Manufacturing by means of Value Stream Mapping• Reduced RFQ Lead Time from 30 days to 10 days• Initiated 2+1 sourcing program realizing substantial savings

Mission: Post Merger Integration, PE funded (KKR).Zumtobel Component Division (TridonicAtco), is the listed manufacturer of industry-leading electronic control systems. I integration the recently acquired business unit transforming a failing division into a position of strength. Key results:• Turned Asia Pacific (Australia, Malaysia, China) into one of the top performing Zumtobel divisions (R&D,Sales,Manufacturing)• M&A activity and Due Diligence for acquisitions • Grew EBIT from 8% -> 13% YoY• Created and drove customer relationship development initiatives• Contributed €120M to the global organisation• Reduced Working Capital per cycle term (130 days / €-282.5K) • Increased productivity 18% Year on Year • Reduced costs by €4.7M, Lead Time to -35%, Material Costs -12% year on year• Built, coached and retained a talented results-orientated cross-functional management team• Implemented SAP R3; transferred production lines / 45 Variant w. a volume of €7.5M per year• Secured ISO 9000-2000 quality accreditation• Reducing employee a attrition from 45% to 2% by restructuring organisation, designing & implementing career path & bonus scheme to optimise performance• Clearly defined priorities and instilled a solutions-driven approach to deliver results at individual and team level

Directed and set priorities for the organisational development of operations in China – providing high precision technology solutions to blue chip clients. Formulated 1, 3 and 5 year strategic plans for revenue growth, key customer relationship development, and the transformation of best practice manufacturing

Project leader for product placement and distribution in US catering to key customers such as Bloomingdales, JC-Penny, and Macy’s.

• Greenfield set up• Product Placement (Malls, Cash & Carry) - MerchandisingBranding - Event management - Commercial & Add campaign