More about the interim manager
The interim manager is a proven expert in B2B sales in the IT industry. He specializes in the areas of semiconductors, hardware and software as well as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). He combines international sales experience with entrepreneurial thinking and a deep understanding of technology. The interim manager takes on mandates for the temporary management and further development of sales departments and is also available for consulting projects.
In recent years, the computer science graduate has successfully completed various mandates as an interim manager and consultant for start-ups and medium-sized companies in Germany and abroad. For example, he successfully supported a medium-sized software company with its market entry in Latin America. He restructured the sales department of a supplier to the automotive industry and supported its market entry in Brazil and China. He developed the sales strategy via IT system houses for a start-up in the cyber security sector. As interim CEO of a SaaS start-up, he drove forward the strategic realignment of the company and laid the foundation for another round of financing.
The computer science graduate has been working as a freelancer since 2016. Prior to that, he worked for many years at US company Intel and a former leading German IT company. He has gained his sales experience in practically all areas of the IT industry: from the semiconductor industry to modern SaaS solutions, from managing director of the German subsidiary of a major American corporation to interim CEO of a German start-up. During his several years abroad in Brazil, he was able to gain in-depth knowledge of the IT industry and market entry in South America. The interim manager also has very good knowledge of the IT markets in Eastern Europe, the USA, the MEA region and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC).
Thanks to his good mix of empathy and consistent pursuit of business goals as well as challenging and nurturing talent, the interim manager has succeeded in building highly motivated and successful teams in numerous positions. In doing so, he moves confidently in an international and intercultural environment. Investing in the development of the team and a trusting cooperation with the teams have always been the basis for the Interim Manager's business success. The interim manager always keeps an eye on the big picture - and builds bridges. In this way, he avoids silo thinking and promotes collaboration across departments and hierarchies.
Clients, former superiors and colleagues value the interim manager as an exemplary leader who recognizes market opportunities and drives innovation. They are also managers who take organizations to the next level and successfully plan and support transformation processes. Another typical characteristic of interim managers is that they communicate goals clearly and work in a very results-oriented manner.