More about the interim manager
The interim manager is an HR generalist with more than 25 years of experience as an executive and project manager in HR and IT, in international SMEs and corporations. His main strengths lie in the interim management of HR departments, HR business partnering, the transformation of organizations in the context of digitalization as well as in the development and management of talent management initiatives.
The interim manager is characterized by a very structured approach. If his analyses show it to be necessary, he challenges companies to go beyond the status quo or what was originally planned.
He impresses with his pragmatic management style and attaches great importance to clear and ongoing communication. Above all, he is characterized by a high level of perseverance. He always remains confident even under pressure and manages crises effectively. Despite all resistance, he always maintains a positive attitude and thus motivates his teams to go the extra mile.
His "can-do attitude", courageously seizing opportunities and empathetic people management are his recipe for success and allow him to successfully master projects and changes.
After completing his doctorate and working as a freelance trainer and project manager for internet information systems, he held various management positions in IT, technology strategy, outsourcing, IT operations and in the development of technology training and talent management at a mobile communications company.
He has been active as an expert and manager in the field of human resources for over ten years now. He was part of the management team of a global telecommunications company, introduced the HR business partner model according to Ulrich and was a successful executive coach and leadership trainer at the Corporate University.
In 2014, he moved to the pharmaceutical industry to take over the European HR management and help shape the change in the business model and sales. He was the European head of the Global Talent Management project, which enabled the identification and development of successors for global and business-critical management functions in Europe, the USA and Asia. As CHRO at an international service and logistics company, the certified European Business Coach was responsible for the restructuring of the HR department and the division.
