Bernd (Robert) R.

Interim Excecutive

Gersthofen, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present
7 months

Interim Excecutive

Resumption of freelance activities as Interim Excecutive

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
6 months
Immenstaad, Germany

Managing Director (CFO)

ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH

One of the leading providers of aircraft seats in Economy, Premium, and Premium Plus as well as reconfiguration; revenue: approx. EUR 45 million; 180 employees (2024).

  • Commercial management of ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH, Immenstaad.
  • Responsible for finance, HR, IT, and supply chain.
  • Took on the role as a permanent position at the explicit request of the shareholder (private equity firm).
May 2024 - Jul 2024
3 months

Interim Executive | Consultant | Advisory Board Member

  • Transformation, turnaround, and restructuring
  • Management of critical special projects
  • Executive management as CEO or CFO (temporary assignment)
  • Commercial management (temporary assignment)
  • Advisory board and consulting
Jun 2017 - Mar 2024
6 years 10 months
Emersacker, Germany

Managing Director (CEO)

Milon Industries GmbH

One of the leading providers of electronically controlled circuit systems for the fitness and health industry; revenue: approx. EUR 40 million; 190 employees (2019).

Executive management of Milon Industries GmbH, Emersacker, its parent company Milon Holding GmbH, Grünwald, and other group companies at home and abroad.

  • Since June 2017: Commercial management (CFO) of Milon Industries GmbH, Emersacker, and its parent company Milon Holding GmbH, Grünwald.
  • Since January 2020: Assumed executive management of Milon Industries GmbH, Emersacker, as CEO, as well as management of other group companies.
  • Developed and implemented a strategy for the realignment and restructuring of the Milon Group.
  • Responsible for finance & accounting and for the areas: business development, product management, manufacturing & supply chain, customer relationship management (CRM), materials management including purchasing, human resources, information technology, and quality management.
  • Initiated and implemented an optimization concept to increase the efficiency of all logistics & manufacturing processes, boosting production output by approx. 40%.
  • Optimized internal processes and tools across the entire "order-to-cash" process, including introducing a change board, quality circles, improved cash management, used equipment valuation, etc.
  • Achieved significant reduction in overdue receivables & payables, lower error costs, and reduced bank liabilities, with a clear increase in available liquidity despite a challenging order situation.
  • ROI: Returned to profitability within one year and increased operating results in subsequent years despite steady revenue.
  • Integrated and implemented the acquisition of Five Konzept GmbH & Co KG, the market leader in mobility & muscle length training, into the group - including consolidating the sales organization.
  • Addressed the economic challenges related to the COVID pandemic, such as up to a 50% drop in revenue, by using countercyclical strategies, ensuring the group's ongoing liquidity.
  • Managed the entire M&A process for the successful sale of the group to a new shareholder, including setting up the electronic data room, conducting company presentations, and leading Q&A sessions with potential investors.
Apr 2014 - Apr 2017
3 years 1 month
Asbach-Bäumenheim, Germany

Vice President Finance

Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH

Global provider of manufacturing & automation solutions, products & systems for the glass & building materials industry, logistics, automotive industry, and thermal & mechanical process engineering; revenue: approx. EUR 270 million; 1,600 employees (2016).

Commercial management of Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH, Asbach-Bäumenheim, and Grenzebach BSH GmbH, Bad Hersfeld (45 employees).

  • Responsible for group planning and budgeting, as well as corporate finance & accounting and commercial contract management.
  • Prepared consolidated financial statements (HGB) including reporting (management report) and was responsible for group investment controlling.
  • Served as a competent and confident partner for business, legal & tax consultants, and auditors.
  • Led the restructuring of a major manufacturing site.
  • Coordinated all activities for closing a subsidiary, including relocating it to a new company site.
  • Designed the group-wide collection and maintenance of order statistics.
  • Responsible for IT systems across the group.
Aug 2002 - Mar 2014
11 years 8 months
Augsburg, Germany

Head of Accounting, Planning and IT Systems / Commercial Managing Director

MT Aerospace AG

International company in the OHB Group, Bremen; supplier of components for the aerospace industry; technology leader in lightweight construction using metal and composite materials; revenue approx. EUR 117 million; 490 employees (2013).

  • Head of Accounting, Planning and IT Systems:**

  • Responsible for financial accounting, preparation of individual statements and the sub-consolidated statement according to HGB & IFRS (26 employees).

  • Since July 2004: responsible for corporate planning, controlling, statistics and reporting.

  • Since October 2008: took over the IT systems department.

  • Contact person for external, tax and public price auditors and cooperative partner of the controllers at the parent company OHB.

  • Took over treasury tasks including hedging exchange rate risks after MAN Technologie AG left the group.

  • Merged planning areas into integrated corporate planning: order, capacity utilization, capacity, overhead and personnel cost planning including profit planning.

  • Integrated planning, controlling & treasury with a reduced staff by optimizing processes and streamlining content.

  • Adapted accounting to the parent company's requirements / designed and implemented the sub-consolidation package.

  • Carved out business units into legally independent companies / built redundant system infrastructure: servers, SANs and critical active network components.

  • Concurrent Commercial Managing Director (since September 2013) at MT Mechatronics GmbH, Mainz:** subsidiary of MT Aerospace AG, Augsburg; global provider of turnkey solutions for communication antennas, optical and radio telescopes, and mechatronic equipment for research facilities; revenue approx. EUR 20 million; 80 employees (2014).

  • Responsible for corporate planning, budgeting, financial accounting and reporting, project controlling and commercial contract management, procurement, HR, IT and risk management.

  • Restructured and strategically realigned the company: adapted organizational structure and processes / set up new business units.

  • Revised project management processes and ICT tools, e.g. bid calculation, risk & claim management, resource planning.

  • Created standards in project structuring (standard WBS).

  • Made working time model more flexible to manage workload fluctuations / negotiated and concluded works agreements with employee representatives.

Mar 1999 - Jul 2002
3 years 5 months
Munich, Germany

Head of Accounting / Manager International Relations

MAN TransCom GmbH

Subsidiary of MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG, Munich; provider of financial services, transport logistics & fleet management solutions; revenue approx. EUR 260 million; 70 employees (2001).

  • Head of Accounting (July 2000 – July 2002):**

  • Responsible for financial accounting and preparation of individual statements: HGB & IFRS (18 employees).

  • Corporate planning, financial accounting and reporting.

  • Contact person for external and tax auditors and the controllers at the parent company (MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG).

  • Managed early contract terminations and negotiated payment agreements.

  • Developed and coordinated concepts for setting up financial services companies in European countries.

  • Designed software to calculate service product prices for the German and European sales organizations.

  • Implemented an IT-supported accounts receivable management process.

  • Manager International Relations (March 1999 – June 2000):**

  • Supported the establishment of financial services companies and introduction of financial services products at European sales companies of the MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group.

Dec 1996 - Feb 1999
2 years 3 months
Munich, Germany

Commercial Clerk / Trainee in the Commercial Area

MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG

One of the leading international providers of commercial vehicles and transport solutions; revenue approx. EUR 4.9 billion; 30,000 employees (FY 98/99).

  • Commercial Clerk (March 1997 – February 1999):**
  • Prepared semi-annual, annual and planning financial statements for the MAN Nutzfahrzeuge sub-group and monthly reports / consolidated MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG planning data into planning statements.
Apr 1996 - Aug 1996
5 months
Rochester, United States
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MTR Machine Tool Research Inc.

Supplier of machine tools, machining centers as well as retrofits and rebuilds for third-party manufacturers in the USA.

Rochester College: Accounting & cost accounting courses - applied in practice.

Jan 1990 - Dec 1996
7 years
Augsburg, Germany

Degree in Business Administration

University of Augsburg

Focus areas: business management, organization, auditing, controlling, private law

Summary

  • Manager with standout skills in shaping strategies and implementing them professionally
  • Entrepreneurial leader with broad experience in the financial management and control of globally operating companies, including large corporations
  • Professional leadership of general management, business development, finance, controlling, sales & customer relationship management (CRM), production & supply chain, product management, human resources, and IT
  • Extensive experience in corporate turnaround & change management
  • Successful restructuring of business units, optimization of business processes, and execution of M&A processes including post-merger integration
  • Decision-making in product, project, & system business based on analytical sharpness, quick identification of issues, and solution-oriented approach
  • Authentic company representative with a confident presence at all levels

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1990 - Jun 1996

University of Augsburg

Diplom-Kaufmann (Univ.), corporate management, organization, auditing, controlling, private law · Business Administration · Augsburg, Germany

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