Albrecht Krey - Interim Manager

Q: Where is Albrecht based?

Albrecht is based in Frankfurt, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Albrecht speak?

Albrecht speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Albrecht have?

Albrecht has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Albrecht has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years . Note that Albrecht may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Albrecht's latest experience?

Albrecht's most recent position is Interim Manager at Freelance .

Q: What companies has Albrecht worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Albrecht has worked for Freelance and Ford Werke GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Albrecht most experienced in?

Albrecht is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Albrecht most experienced in?

Albrecht is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Customer Service , and Project Management . Albrecht also has some experience in Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Albrecht worked in recently?

Albrecht has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Albrecht worked in recently?

Albrecht has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Marketing , and Strategy and Planning .

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Frankfurt, Germany

Experience

Apr 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Interim Manager

Freelance

Interim Manager
Start-up mentor / coach (voluntary)

Jul 2016 - May 2022

5 years 11 months

Cologne, Germany

Board Director Quick Lane Europe Ltd

Ford Werke GmbH

Responsible for developing and launching a franchise concept in the automotive quick service industry in Europe as the UK subsidiary of Ford Motor Company (USA)
Developed and implemented the Quick Lane (QL) franchise strategy in Europe (UK, DE, FR, ES)
Established the company in the UK and a branch in Germany, and set up the central and local QL teams
Responsible for onboarding the CEO hired at the end of 2019 and continued serving as the owner's representative with a focus on strategy
Terminated and settled all existing franchise agreements in Q3/Q4 2021, after which QL operations were shut down and the company was dissolved in 2022

Sep 2013 - Jun 2016

2 years 10 months

Cologne, Germany

Head of Quality & Retail Excellence

Ford Werke GmbH

Measured customer satisfaction (sales & service) in 20 European markets and developed and implemented improvement measures
Managed quality management, ISO certification, and Six Sigma activities for the European sales and service organization
Planned the dealer network for European markets, including contractual and legal matters such as dealer agreements and competition law

Feb 2011 - Aug 2013

2 years 7 months

Cologne, Germany

Marketing Strategy & Retail Experience Manager

Ford Werke GmbH

Developed a new European service strategy and was responsible for implementing it through cross-functional project management
Managed the program to improve customer experience (Retail Experience RE) in the European service organization and supported the RE program in vehicle sales
Coordinated the globalization of worldwide service marketing

Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

6 months

Moscow, Russian Federation

Project Manager

Ford Werke GmbH

Represented operational aspects in negotiations with national banks
Responsible for switching dealer inventory financing from self-financing to bank financing
Adapted all IT systems, accounting, and logistics processes

Nov 2009 - Jul 2010

9 months

Bucharest, Romania

Project Manager

Ford Werke GmbH

Responsible project management for the transition from an importer-based market to a Ford-owned sales organization
Negotiated the handover with the importer, planned and built the entire organizational infrastructure including office, IT, HR, etc.
Defined all local processes and integrated them into international company processes (accounting, financial planning, sales reporting, etc.)
Negotiated and implemented new dealer contracts
Renewed new-car logistics and dealer inventory financing with a national bank

Nov 2007 - Oct 2009

2 years

Detroit, United States

M&A Demerger Deal Team

Ford Motor Company

Sale of Volvo: Global responsibility for Marketing, Sales & Service (MS&S)
Sale of Jaguar/Land Rover: European responsibility for Marketing, Sales & Service (MS&S)
Negotiated the services and spare parts supplies required for the transition
After contract signing, responsible for all transformation and restructuring measures (carve-out) in MS&S, including splitting the national sales organizations in Sweden, Greece, Russia, and Belgium

Jul 1990 - Oct 2007

17 years 4 months

Cologne, Germany

Ford Deutschland / Ford Europa

Program Manager (PMO), Re-Engineering, Off-Shoring (EU Marketing & Sales, Cologne)
Coordinator, Vehicle Sales Planning (EU Marketing & Sales, Cologne)
Coordinator, Marketing Plans & Business Development (EU Customer Service, Cologne)
District Coordinator / Zone Manager Spare Parts Sales (DE Customer Service, Cologne Region)
Coordinator, Service Diagnostic Systems (EU Product Development, Dunton, England)
Specialist, Technical Product Complaints (DE/EU Customer Service – Cologne)

Mar 1987 - Jul 1988

1 year 5 months

Ottrau, Germany

Managing Director

Autohaus Krey

Crisis management after the sudden death of the owner to ensure the company's survival
Negotiated with banks to secure liquidity
Retained existing customers through intensive client communication
Restructured business processes
Stabilized and grew business volume and profitability
Sourced buyer, negotiated, sold, and handed over the business to the new owner

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (33 years) and Professional Services (3 years).

Automotive

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (27.5 years), Customer Service (22 years), Project Management (21 years), Operations (13 years), Strategy (6 years), and Sales (3.5 years).

Marketing

Customer Service

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Sales

Summary

Project management for transformation, restructuring, M&A carve-in/carve-out, and implementing strategic change
Strategic business development
Operational interim tasks in aftersales/service (B2B/B2C) and customer satisfaction (CX)
Start-up and franchise activities

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Feb 1995 - Feb 1997

City University London, Bayes Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA) · United Kingdom

Oct 1981 - May 1990

University of Darmstadt

Dipl. Eng. · Mechanical Engineering · Germany

Aug 1979 - Jul 1981

Autohaus Krey

Journeyman's Certificate · Automotive Mechanic · Ottrau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Sustainability Manager

alfatraining

Advanced Certificate in Marketing Management Practice

The Chartered Institute of Marketing

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Albrecht based?

Albrecht is based in Frankfurt, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Albrecht speak?

Albrecht speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Albrecht have?

Albrecht has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Albrecht has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Albrecht may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Albrecht be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Albrecht would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Board Director Quick Lane Europe Ltd, Head of Quality & Retail Excellence.

What is Albrecht's latest experience?

Albrecht's most recent position is Interim Manager at Freelance.

What companies has Albrecht worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Albrecht has worked for Freelance and Ford Werke GmbH.

Which industries is Albrecht most experienced in?

Albrecht is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Albrecht most experienced in?

Albrecht is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Customer Service, and Project Management. Albrecht also has some experience in Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Sales.

Which industries has Albrecht worked in recently?

Albrecht has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Albrecht worked in recently?

Albrecht has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Marketing, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Albrecht's education?

Albrecht holds a Master in Master of Business Administration (MBA) from City University London, Bayes Business School and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from University of Darmstadt.

Does Albrecht have any certificates?

Albrecht has 2 certificates. These include: Sustainability Manager and Advanced Certificate in Marketing Management Practice.

What is the availability of Albrecht?

Albrecht is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Albrecht?

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