Andreas Niegsch - CEO & Co-Founder

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Schaufling, Germany .

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Slovenian (Elementary), Turkish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is CEO & Co-Founder at ZukunftsMeisterei GmbH .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for ZukunftsMeisterei GmbH , Start-up digital platform for complete wheel monitoring in real-time , and CROSSROADS MANAGEMENT .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services . Andreas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Sales , and Operations . Andreas also has some experience in Marketing , Project Management , and Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Operations .

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Schaufling, Germany

Experience

Sep 2020 - Present

5 years 6 months

CEO & Co-Founder

ZukunftsMeisterei GmbH

Business models
Transformations
Aftercare

Our goal is to build bridges to the future together with entrepreneurs, owners, and supervisory bodies, and to ready existing business models for what lies ahead

Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

10 months

Interim CEO

Start-up digital platform for complete wheel monitoring in real-time

Assessed and adapted the existing business model, identified needed resources including capital, and provided operational support to the Executive Board in shaping the model
Interim CEO (12/20 – 03/21)

Aug 2019 - Present

6 years 7 months

Interim Management & Advisory

CROSSROADS MANAGEMENT

Filled CEO and CSO vacancies on short notice
Supported critical transformation projects and programs, including restructuring
Ensured future success by guiding and leading strategy redefinition, business reframing, and addressing process and structural challenges

May 2015 - Jun 2018

3 years 2 months

Bad Homburg, Germany

Regional Managing Director, Bridgestone Deutschland GmbH

Bridgestone Europe NV/SA

Overall responsibility for the consolidated results of three entities; Member of the Advisory Boards of portfolio companies in Germany and Austria
Transformed the business model and organizational structures, including M&A
Maintained market share and EBIT contribution despite major changes in distribution and organizational setups
Expanded market coverage by investing in target companies and securing IHS > 20%
Improved quality and performance of key product lines
Grew the retail network in Germany from 160 to 800 shops through a joint venture
Aligned sales force structure with customer and channel needs and introduced key account management in B2B
Increased buy-in for marketing programs and new product ideas by proactively engaging business partners
Boosted employee engagement by clarifying roles, processes, and compensation policies

Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

1 year 6 months

Brussels, Belgium

Director PBU Consumer Sales, Emerging Markets

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V.

Managed turnover and profit for Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Baltic States, Russia/CIS, Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa
Defined and rolled out a private-label program for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Launched new product lines by combining volume and revenue potential of the Nordics and Russia with R&D and Supply Chain teams
Introduced a second premium product line exclusively for Turkey, the Middle East, and North Africa without cannibalizing existing products
Ensured production targets by creating a platform for private-label programs, resulting in over 1 million additional tires sold annually

Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

1 year 9 months

Special Project Director SSA

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V.

Defined and implemented the future business model of Goodyear’s Sales and Service organization in Sub-Saharan Africa including all relevant M&A activities
Emphasized safeguarding fulfillment of internal and external compliance specifications for partnerships and subsidiaries
Ensured growth of Goodyear brands through compliant 10-year agreements while reducing working capital by 50% and delivering EBIT of over $10 M
Orchestrated sale of Sales and Service organizations in SSA to selected distributors

Apr 2010 - Jul 2012

2 years 4 months

İstanbul, Turkey

On-site

CEO

Goodyear Lastikleri T.A.S.

Overall responsibility for the listed company including two production sites in Turkey
Revised go-to-market strategy focusing on quality initiatives
Ensured fulfillment of local and US compliance regulations while respecting relationship-oriented business culture
Increased EBIT by 100% and quadrupled share value within 2.5 years
Drove turnaround of Original Equipment business leading to EBIT improvement of €10 M
Improved productivity in production by over 10% per annum by establishing efficient processes and Lean structures

Feb 2006 - Mar 2010

4 years 2 months

Prague, Czech Republic

Managing Director Central Southeastern Europe

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V.

Overall responsibility for consolidated net operating result across 12 countries including production plant in Slovenia
Created the Central Southeastern Europe region by integrating organizations under one management team
Served as President of the Management Board of Sava Tires in Slovenia since October 2004
Grew turnover, EBIT and productivity in production by over 10% per annum and increased market share by over 3 percentage points in the premium segment
Streamlined organization reducing staff by 9% and involved 150 employees in change process
Achieved sustainable cost reduction of €2 M and invested nearly €2 M in personnel development

Oct 2004 - Feb 2006

1 year 5 months

Slovenia

Managing Director and President of Management Board

Sava Tires

Overall responsibility for the company including one production plant
Project lead managing development and sign-off of future organization and business model for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
Increased EBIT by over 10% per annum and achieved sustainable cost improvements of €1 M in production
Introduced 355 workdays in production as first company in Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe
Ensured market leadership with market share over 30% in Slovenia and former Yugoslavia
Introduced KPI-based performance management and Lean principles in production

Jan 2003 - Sep 2004

1 year 9 months

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Managing Director

Goodyear Dunlop Tires UK Ltd.

Overall responsibility for the company including retail chain of 200 stores and three factories
Turnaround of the entity with a history of chronic loss
Achieved full restructuring and improved EBIT by over €35 M
Delivered sustainable cost reduction of €24 M by strict cost management and reducing workforce by 30%
Increased contribution margin by €17 M through critical evaluation of distribution channels and partnerships
Improved retail earnings by €4.5 M in 1.5 years by closing non-lucrative shops and programs

Oct 2001 - Dec 2002

1 year 3 months

Brussels, Belgium

Director Marketing and Sales EEMEA Region

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V.

Responsible for Sales, Product Management and Marketing for OE and Aftermarket segments in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
Redefined strategic direction of the Russian sales company
Participated in global repositioning of Goodyear and Dunlop brands as member of the Marketing Management Team
Increased unit sales by 11% to 16 million units and contribution margin by 25% to €300 M
Created and introduced a common multi-brand strategy
Increased unit sales by over 50% and EBIT by 220% in Russia
Established dedicated marketing organizations in each company

Oct 1999 - Dec 2001

2 years 3 months

Brussels, Belgium

Sales Director Sales Countries Europe

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V.

Responsible for Sales, Product Management and Marketing across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux, Ireland, Nordics and Baltic States
Steered post-merger integration of Goodyear and Dunlop sales companies
Increased EBIT by 80% to €85 M and delivered highest ROI and cash flow in European sales organizations
Merged competing sales companies in 17 countries without market share loss
Transferred contracts from sole partners to non-exclusive agreements without losing market share
Implemented integrated brand strategy for Goodyear, Dunlop and associated brands

Dec 1998 - Dec 1999

1 year 1 month

Hanau, Germany

Head of Foreign Sales Companies

Dunlop GmbH

Overall responsibility for foreign sales organizations and two retail operations in Switzerland and the Netherlands
Led negotiations for integrating foreign sales companies as part of JV between Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Sumitomo Rubber Industries
Transformed foreign sales companies into a positive EBIT contributor by reframing businesses and retail operations
Defined new sales and marketing structures for European sales countries

Feb 1998 - Nov 1998

10 months

Waiblingen, Germany

Project Manager - Global Aseptic & Clean-fill Packaging Machines

Robert Bosch GmbH

Oct 1995 - Jan 1998

2 years 4 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Senior Product Manager - Global Windshield Cleaning and Drive Belts

Robert Bosch GmbH

Apr 1994 - Sep 1995

1 year 6 months

Regional Sales Manager - Saxony and parts of Brandenburg/Thuringia

Michelin Reifenwerke KGaA

Jan 1993 - Jun 1994

1 year 6 months

Head of Trade Marketing Germany

Michelin Reifenwerke KGaA

Jan 1991 - Dec 1992

2 years

Sales & Marketing Trainee

Michelin Reifenwerke KGaA

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 (27.5 years), Manufacturing (22 years), Professional Services (6.5 years), and Information Technology (1 year).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Information Technology

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 Strategy (15.5 years), Sales (14.5 years), Operations (11.5 years), Marketing (10.5 years), Project Management (8.5 years), and Production (8 years).

Strategy

Sales

Operations

Marketing

Project Management

Production

Summary

Proven success in leading companies and geographical regions (including factories) with a turnover of up to €700M in more than 60 countries across Europe, including Russia, Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa
Responsible for up to 3,000 employees with up to 12 direct reports across 3 levels
Extensive experience in developing and executing sustainable business strategies at various stages of company growth, including M&A
Organizational development and change management in diverse cultures and company scenarios, including restructuring and post-merger integration
Rigorous and consistent cost and performance management based on clear KPIs and Lean principles in production, administration, and sales
Skilled in fostering constructive engagement and conducting effective negotiations with trade unions, works councils, and advisory/supervisory boards in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Turkey
Broad international track record in Sales, Project Management, and Product Management in the aftermarket and original equipment sectors of the tire and automotive supply industry
Strong customer and solution focus with a keen interest in growth opportunities driven by digitalization and artificial intelligence

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Slovenian

Elementary

Turkish

Elementary

Education

Sep 1986 - Oct 1991

University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH) · Business and Engineering · Rosenheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Artificial Intelligence - Advanced Management Training

TU Munich: Chair of Robotics, AI and Real-Time Systems and appliedAI Initiative of UnternehmerTUM GmbH and TU Munich

Blockchain - Hype or Innovation

Hasso Plattner Institute

Certified Restructuring and Financial Recovery Consultant

IfUS Institute at SRH University Heidelberg

Competitive Marketing Strategy and Tactics

University of Michigan Business School, Ann Arbor, MI (USA)

Digital Transformation

University of Virginia and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Excellence Program “Supervisory Board Knowledge from A to Z”

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Finance for Executives

INSEAD, Singapore

Goodyear Advanced Leadership Program

Cleveland, OH (USA)

Goodyear Leadership Training

The Mahler Company, Ridgewood, NY (USA)

Impact Skills Course

Leonie Mellinger Personal & Business Impact Coaching, England

Media & Presentation Skills

Bob Moomey Communications, Williamsburg, VA (USA)

Mediation Training

Mediator, neustart, Berlin, Germany

Project Management

Business Management Consultants (BMC), Istanbul, Turkey

Profile

Created

November 2021

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Schaufling, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Slovenian (Elementary), Turkish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: CEO & Co-Founder, Interim CEO, Interim Management & Advisory.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is CEO & Co-Founder at ZukunftsMeisterei GmbH.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for ZukunftsMeisterei GmbH, Start-up digital platform for complete wheel monitoring in real-time, and CROSSROADS MANAGEMENT.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Andreas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Sales, and Operations. Andreas also has some experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Operations.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Business and Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 13 certificates. Among them, these include: Artificial Intelligence - Advanced Management Training, Blockchain - Hype or Innovation, and Certified Restructuring and Financial Recovery Consultant.

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