More about the interim manager
The Interim Manager for Operations and Sales is a specialist in thermoforming in plastics technology and in the production of technical textiles (non-woven & woven fabrics). He combines his special production expertise with extensive commercial experience as a plant manager and head of business units as well as controlling skills that create transparency and enable fact-based decisions. Since the end of 2021, the expert has been offering his expertise as a freelance interim manager.
The interim manager's focus is on increasing the profitability of plants and business units by optimizing processes in administration and production. In addition, the business economist (VWA) is very adept at opening up new business areas with innovative products and materials or further developing existing business models. His clients benefit from the interim manager's many years of sales experience, during which he has developed a special feel for the needs of customers and markets.
In his career as COO, Vice President and Plant Manager, the interim manager has built up a new business division for technical needle felts, including sales and production. In plastics technology, he was responsible for the successful restructuring and turnaround of a plant. He also managed several M&A projects and carve-outs in plastics technology - including the integration of new customers and products as well as machines and systems into a new production layout.
Supervisors and colleagues value the interim manager as a reliable, strong and responsible executive with a strong market and customer focus. He involves the management team and his employees in strategy development - and leads by example with clear guidelines and target achievement. He is a strong networker who represents the company confidently both internally and externally - also in an international environment thanks to his excellent English language skills.