More about the interim manager
The interim manager is a specialist in the development and optimization of IT business units. He opens up new business areas or sustainably improves the earnings situation, particularly for clients in the cyber security and software sectors. Another focus is crisis management for IT product development projects (R&D). The interim manager prefers to take on mandates as CEO, CTO or managing director as well as the management of complex projects.
In the past seven years, for example, the expert has built up a company for cloud-based managed security services and restructured a business unit for hardware and software products in a listed company in the field of cyber security. In a medium-sized group, he led the new business unit for cyber security services back to growth and profitability.
Many of his projects required a regular presence abroad, particularly in the USA and UK. For example, the manager spent a year as interim CEO of the newly acquired US subsidiary of a German security service provider and was responsible for post-merger integration from this role.
Optimal combination of skills for IT and general management
The interim manager offers his clients a special combination of skills: As a graduate computer scientist, he has a deep understanding of IT-specific processes. This applies in particular to the areas of cyber security and software products. He is also an experienced IT manager. He gained his expertise in general management in management positions at a Global 500 company, start-ups, family businesses and listed SMEs.
By combining his IT and general management skills, he is the ideal bridge builder between the two areas of commercial management and IT services, which are often at odds with each other.
The interim manager approaches his tasks and the people working with him directly and openly. This enables him to quickly analyze problems within the team. He is quick on the uptake and develops both strategic approaches and pragmatic operational solutions, which he is happy to tackle himself. He also impresses clients and teams by accompanying change processes with a feel for the people involved, acting authentically and exemplifying the required values.
