Claus E. - Managing Director

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Kufstein, Austria

Experience

Jan 2014 - Jul 2022

8 years 7 months

Managing Director

Eggersberger Consulting GmbH

Responsible for interim management and business consulting, specializing in restructuring and turnaround measures as well as company-specific optimization initiatives.
Conducting competency workshops and providing guidance and solid advice on all aspects of corporate mergers & acquisitions processes.
Performing due diligence reviews and expert analysis of business processes and organizational structures.
Developing customized development strategies to increase efficiency according to implemented supply chain and sourcing strategies.
Successfully restructured local SMEs, resulting in excellent financial profitability.
Implemented various IT systems with resulting efficiency gains and debureaucratization measures across multiple departments.

Jun 2010 - Present

15 years 3 months

Managing Partner / Project Manager

Ingenieurbüro Consart KG

Technical support of development projects in the automotive sector from inquiry to handover to series production.
Enforcing project schedules with efficient interface communication to the respective project teams, clients, and management.
Modeling and analyzing business processes, budget planning, and project controlling.
Leading the acquisition of global major clients such as Daimler AG and BMW AG.
Responsible for scheduling and resource planning as well as claim and contract management.
Conducting supplier negotiations and developing schedules, processes, and cost plans.
Technical and disciplinary leadership and coordination of up to 30 project staff.
Successfully designed and managed the entire sports seat project for the BMW M3/M4 (F80/F82).
Successfully designed and managed the complete project for front seats for the Audi Q7 and Q9 (AU546/AU616).
Successfully handled various automotive projects as overall project manager or lead engineer.
Implemented and successfully led projects for pillar trim for the IAC Group.

Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

1 year

Project Manager

Kathrein Werke KG

Leading and managing development processes for automotive projects, such as taxi radio antennas.
Responsible for overseeing the complete development chain from proposal to series readiness.
Direct leadership of 6 employees.

Sep 2004 - Jul 2008

3 years 11 months

Project Engineer and Designer

Karent Karosserieentwicklung

Responsible for developing and implementing interior and exterior designs for renowned automakers such as BMW Munich, BMW Dingolfing, and Daimler Sindelfingen.
Contributed technical co-development for patents for BMW AG.

Jul 2003 - Dec 2016

13 years 6 months

Owner

MacTech Systems

Provided technical leadership and continuous development of the company as a certified Apple Reseller in system consulting, sales, support, and maintenance of Apple and Linux workstations.
Managed maintenance contracts with over 100 local small and medium-sized businesses.
Strategic planning and implementation of networks with technical and disciplinary leadership of 3 employees.
Introduced ERP software at local companies, resulting in significant efficiency improvements.
Successfully planned and executed IT security solutions.
Custom adjustments of various cloud strategies with successful efficiency gains and significant cost reductions.
Conducted seminars with well-known software partners.
Led and designed complex IT and cloud-based projects.

Summary

Experienced leader with broad experience in project management and excellent problem-solving skills. Confident in technical and commercial planning and in implementing effective optimization measures and an analytical approach to achieve quality project goals.

Expertise in restructuring companies and implementing tailored turnaround measures. Extensive expertise in developing complex automotive assemblies. Strong communication and team skills, with quick comprehension and high business acumen, as well as a great talent for building a productive company culture.