08/24/2026 updated
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Interim Manager & Project Manager
Sibenik, Croatia
Worldwide
Dr.rer.pol. (Doctorate), Leipzig University, Business FacultyAbout me
Transformation executive and project manager with 16+ years of experienc. Driving value creation, performance improvement, and sustainable growth. Trusted adviser on operating models and divestments divestments. Proven track record of results in high-pressure, international environments.
Private Equity
Business Transformation & Restructuring
Extensive expertise in designing and leading large-scale business transformations, restructurings, post-merger integrations, and carve-outs across multiple industries including retail, pharma, energy, technology, and mobility.
Performance Improvement & Operational Excellence
Proven track record in driving performance improvements, margin optimisations, cost reductions, and EBITDA growth through the development and implementation of new operating models and scalability enhancements.
Change Management & Organisational Development
Deep knowledge in change management strategy, cultural change, organisational excellence, and enterprise agility, including the formation and leadership of large consulting and transformation teams.
Project Management & PMO Leadership
Broad experience in project management office (PMO) leadership, planning and execution of complex multi-workstream transformation programmes, and delivery of results within defined timelines and budgets.
SAP Migrations & Technology Projects
Hands-on involvement in major SAP introductions and IT transformation projects, including the world's largest SAP retail introduction and large-scale IT service provider restructurings.
Strategy Development & Operating Model Design
Expertise in developing corporate strategies, designing target operating models, and reshaping value propositions for international organisations across various sectors.
Commercial Excellence & Sales Effectiveness
Experience in optimising sales and distribution processes, developing key customer relationships at C-level, and increasing sales effectiveness through structured commercial improvement programmes.
Interim Management & Executive Coaching
Qualified interim manager and certified systemic coach, providing senior management coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness and supporting organisations during critical transition phases.
Post-Merger Integration
Leadership of post-merger integration teams for large international technology enterprises, covering integration strategy, planning, execution, and target operating model design.
Extensive expertise in designing and leading large-scale business transformations, restructurings, post-merger integrations, and carve-outs across multiple industries including retail, pharma, energy, technology, and mobility.
Performance Improvement & Operational Excellence
Proven track record in driving performance improvements, margin optimisations, cost reductions, and EBITDA growth through the development and implementation of new operating models and scalability enhancements.
Change Management & Organisational Development
Deep knowledge in change management strategy, cultural change, organisational excellence, and enterprise agility, including the formation and leadership of large consulting and transformation teams.
Project Management & PMO Leadership
Broad experience in project management office (PMO) leadership, planning and execution of complex multi-workstream transformation programmes, and delivery of results within defined timelines and budgets.
SAP Migrations & Technology Projects
Hands-on involvement in major SAP introductions and IT transformation projects, including the world's largest SAP retail introduction and large-scale IT service provider restructurings.
Strategy Development & Operating Model Design
Expertise in developing corporate strategies, designing target operating models, and reshaping value propositions for international organisations across various sectors.
Commercial Excellence & Sales Effectiveness
Experience in optimising sales and distribution processes, developing key customer relationships at C-level, and increasing sales effectiveness through structured commercial improvement programmes.
Interim Management & Executive Coaching
Qualified interim manager and certified systemic coach, providing senior management coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness and supporting organisations during critical transition phases.
Post-Merger Integration
Leadership of post-merger integration teams for large international technology enterprises, covering integration strategy, planning, execution, and target operating model design.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2023
Languages
GermanNative speakerEnglishNative speakerItalianFluentCroatianFluent
Project history
Interim management and operational engagement during value creations, optimisation projects and business transformations in various sectors. Subject matter expert for performance improvement, operating models, project management and transformations. Coaching of senior management to enhance their leadership effectiveness. Led the lead and recovery of the carve-out, value creation and divestment of the 1.8 billion retail division of a British healthcare company. Directed the value creation and divestment of a 550 million healthcare provider. Led the performance improvement of a b2b retailer.
Managed large-scale transformation programmes in post-merger integrations, performance improvements, and restructurings in the technology and retail sectors. Subject matter expert for strategy, operating models and leadership. Project responsible during the restructuring of a PE-owned international retailer. Head of the post-merger integration team during the merger of two large international technology enterprises.
Design and implementation of global programmes during restructurings, SAP migrations, post-merger integrations, and performance improvements in retail, pharma, energy and mobility. Formed and led the Change & Transformation Practice, expanding from 4 to 45 consultants across 5 locations. Co-led the Future Organisation Unit, focusing on organisational excellence, business models, cultural change, and enterprise agility. Sales responsible and developer of key customers on C-level. Management function of the Munich office.