More about the interim manager
The interim manager is an expert in corporate communications for international corporations and SMEs. His particular focus is on the strategic, content-related and organizational orientation of corporate communications as well as effective communication in change processes and special situations (M&A, restructuring, market entry, etc.). The interim manager knows how to develop and implement solutions in complex organizational structures. Thanks to his conceptual strength, extensive experience and empathetic personality, he makes an effective contribution to securing the reputation of companies in the public eye and enhancing it with clear messages and convincing content.
In one of his most recent mandates, as Interim Head of Communications and Press Spokesman, he supported the merger of the German subsidiary of an international pharmaceutical wholesaler with the German subsidiary of a competitor. In a longer-term part-time mandate as Head of Communications & Investor Relations, he was responsible for the public image of a leading listed Swiss manufacturer of key technologies for internal logistics. He built up the brand umbrella in DACH for an international French high-tech group and strengthened brand awareness by expanding analog and digital communication. At the same time, he succeeded in positioning members of top management as industry spokespeople in associations and the public.
Experienced in communication during change processes and in special situations
The communications expert has been working as a freelance consultant since 2013 and as an interim manager since 2020. Prior to that, he was Head of Corporate Communications and Press Spokesperson at Thales, Rhön-Klinikum and ABB, among others. In these and other internationally oriented roles, he has made a significant contribution to successfully shaping complex change processes and special situations with professional communication.
In crisis and special situations in particular, clients benefit from the communications expert's special experience. Even in agitated situations, he always maintains the professional calm that makes well thought-out communication strategies possible in the first place. He is just as convincing to the outside world as he is within the company. As a systemic organizational consultant and coach, he is ideally placed to win over managers and employees for organizational and individual changes and to develop suitable processes.
Another advantage of the interim manager is his multilingualism: he speaks fluent English, French, Italian - and German. From his work abroad (Switzerland, France) and numerous international projects, he has strong intercultural skills and a large network in the media and associations, which he is happy to use in the interests of his clients.
The interim manager focuses on successful change through collaboration within the company. Therefore, change always has a corporate cultural aspect for him. Thanks to his additional qualifications as a systemic organizational consultant and coach, he has an additional set of tools and broader perspectives.
Clients and employees alike attest to the interim manager's motivating leadership at eye level and proactive communication, which creates security and trust and thus the prerequisite for making change projects successful together.
