Balazs Wittmann
Strategic Thinker and Executor for Startups, New Ventures and Business Models
Experience
Sep 2023 - Mar 2025
1 year 7 months Bruchsal, Germany
HybridTeam Lead Strategy + Program Manager NextGen Aircraft (interim)
Volocopter GmbH
- Reshaped the company’s long-term strategic direction, crafting a purpose, vision mission to create a purpose-driven performance culture
- Completed the next critical milestone for the NextGen aircraft development through heading the program management, fostering collaboration of a cross-functional team and validating requirements through a customer advisory board
- Led the M&A process for the divestment of a business unit, including due diligence, valuation, and negotiation with buyers
- Boosted revenue growth potential, refining the core business model and identifying aftersales as a key growth stream
- Led a high-performing team, mentoring five direct reports to deliver on strategic initiatives
Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
10 months Bruchsal, Germany
Senior Manager Strategy & Execution
Volocopter GmbH
- Eliminated inefficiencies, discontinuing non-lucrative business streams and achieving substantial CAPEX savings
- Orchestrated the company’s first product delivery project, uniting engineering, logistics, business development, and external partners to meet delivery goals
- Facilitated strategic leadership alignment, designing and hosting the annual strategy retreat for the Senior Leadership Team
- Advanced organizational focus, managing the improvement of company-wide OKRs
Apr 2019 - Oct 2021
2 years 7 months Munich, Germany
Strategic Program Manager
Azena – A Bosch IoT Start-up
- Scaled the company from concept to market launch, leading strategic execution of the launch MVP
- Accelerated brand impact, leading rebranding efforts that improved market positioning and enhanced customer engagement
- Optimized operations, streamlining financial and sales processes, which improved efficiency and supported scaling objectives
- Enhanced organizational alignment, fostering team cohesion through impactful events and leadership initiatives.
Feb 2014 - Mar 2019
5 years 2 months Munich, Germany
Junior Consultant, Consultant, Managing Consultant in Strategy, Innovation & Sales
Horváth & Partners Management Consultants
- Delivered strategic consulting services across aviation, banking, manufacturing, public sector, and construction industries
- Key activities/ skills gained: strategic management, business model design, Balanced Scorecard and KPIs, strategic initiative management, project management, market analysis, blockchain, process optimization, stakeholder communication and management, moderation, presentation
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
8 months Berlin, Germany
Freelancer
TauRes Gesellschaft für Investmentberatung
- Provided tailored investment consultation services to individual clients, building trust and financial literacy.
Summary
Resilient and adaptable business leader with 10 years of experience and a talent for thriving in VUCA environments. With extensive experience in strategy, program management, and cross-functional leadership, combining a results-driven mindset, strong focus on fostering team spirit and a good sense of humour.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Hungarian
Intermediate
French
Elementary
Education
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
University of St Andrews
Master of Letters in International Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship · International Business · St Andrews, United Kingdom · First class
Oct 2009 - Sep 2013
Berlin School of Economics and Law & University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany · First Class Hons
Aug 2001 - May 2008
Romain-Rolland Gymnasium
Abitur · English, Physics · Berlin, Germany · 2.0
Certifications & licenses
Balanced Scorecard Implementation Certificate
European Business School
Strategy Execution Certificate
European Business School
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