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Andreas Pütz

Consultant and Interim Manager

Andreas Pütz
Obertshausen, Germany

Experience

Apr 2022 - Present
3 years 11 months

Consultant and Interim Manager

Self-employed

  • Communication support and guidance during transformations
  • Development and implementation of communication strategies
  • Internal communication (stakeholder mapping, messaging, formats)
  • Leadership communication
  • Crisis communication
  • Board consulting
  • Professionalization and modernization of communication structures
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
3 months

Chief Communications Officer

Orpea GmbH

  • Leadership of corporate and marketing communications
  • Development of a target structure for an efficient communications department
  • Enhanced profile as the largest investor in social real estate
Sep 2015 - Apr 2021
5 years 8 months

Vice President Corporate Communications & Marketing

SGL Carbon SE

  • Leadership of global corporate communications, including marketing services
  • Communication support for the strategic realignment
  • Project responsibility for the company's repositioning
  • Strategic rebranding of the corporate brand, including roll-out
  • Relaunch of the company website (awarded the Annual Multimedia Award)
  • Set up a content hub for business units
  • Concept and implementation of a stakeholder magazine (awarded the Fox Award in Gold)
  • Professionalization and digitalization of communication structures
  • Introduction of 360-degree communication
  • Design and implementation of leadership communication
Aug 2012 - Aug 2015
3 years 1 month

Director Group Communications

Dorma Holding GmbH & Co. KGaA

  • Leadership of global corporate communications
  • Translated the growth strategy "DORMA 2020" into a communications strategy
  • CEO positioning with a focus on internal stakeholders
  • Digitalization and professionalization of internal communication (CEO blog, design and launch of a social intranet)
  • Design, execution, and moderation of the global leadership conference (100 participants)
  • Design and implementation of the first phase of merger communication between Dorma and the Swiss KABA AG
Jan 2010 - Jul 2012
2 years 7 months

Director Corporate Communications

Burson-Marsteller GmbH

  • Leadership of the twelve-member Corporate Practice
  • Managed international client accounts in the B2B and B2C sectors (telecommunications, automation, energy, chemicals)
  • New business development and significant contribution to positive revenue growth
  • Built and developed the EMEA Change & Organizational Performance practice
  • Designed and executed an exclusive European event on the topic "The CEO as Change Agent"
Sep 2004 - Dec 2009
5 years 4 months

Communications Officer

Almatis Group GmbH

  • Setting up and leading the global communications department after the spin-off from Alcoa
  • Developing and embedding the company's mission statement into the organization
  • Supporting and shaping change processes (e.g., secondary buyout) through effective communication
  • Positioning the company and raising its profile across all relevant markets
  • Building, maintaining, and enhancing the company website
  • Designing, planning, and implementing customer satisfaction surveys
Aug 1997 - Aug 2004
7 years 1 month

Consultant

Pleon Kohtes Klewes

  • Advising on internal, crisis, and international communication
  • Successfully repositioned a German service company after its privatization
  • Led product-related European crisis communication for publicly listed pharmaceutical and chemical companies
  • Managed external press offices for clients (associations, non-profit)
  • Continuously evaluated PR activities using media coverage analysis and focus group tests
  • Successfully completed the trainee program (editorial, events, publications, media relations)

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (14 years), Professional Services (13.5 years), Chemical (12.5 years), and Pharmaceutical (7 years).

Manufacturing
Professional Services
Chemical
Pharmaceutical

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), Research and Development (7 years), Project Management (5.5 years), and Sales (2.5 years).

Marketing
Research and Development
Project Management
Sales

Summary

As a strategic business partner with many years of experience across different industries and companies, I design and shape communication and the necessary organizational structures to ensure they sustainably contribute to business success. I see myself as a driver of ideas and storyteller with a keen sense for people and their needs. A special focus of my work is on corporate positioning and guiding change processes.

Skills

  • Corporate Communications Leadership
  • Crisis Communication
  • Content Development
  • Change Communication
  • Ceo Consulting
  • Press Spokesperson
  • Brand Management
  • Digitalization
  • Speechwriting
  • Press And Media Relations
  • Leadership Communication
  • Personnel Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Internal Communication

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Aug 1992 - May 1993

University of Maryland

American Studies · United States

Sep 1989 - May 1990

Stanford University

American Studies · Stanford, United States

University of Bonn

Master's degree · North American Regional Studies · Bonn, Germany · very good

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Obertshausen, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 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: Consultant and Interim Manager, Chief Communications Officer, Vice President Corporate Communications & Marketing.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Consultant and Interim Manager at Self-employed.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Self-employed, Orpea GmbH, and SGL Carbon SE.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Chemical. Andreas also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Sales.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Project Management.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Master in North American Regional Studies from University of Bonn.

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