Dieter Behrentin
CEO
Experience
CEO
Behrentin Communication GmbH
- Advise international companies on decision-critical EU market entry and expansion
- Structure regulatory, ESG and procurement alignment to unlock buyer access
- Support executive teams and boards in high-stakes go/no-go decisions
- Reduce financial, regulatory and reputational risk prior to market commitments
- Build and activate cross-border networks with procurement authorities and key stakeholders
- Translate innovation in bioeconomy and sustainability into commercially viable growth paths
- Selected contexts include international manufacturers, bioeconomy companies, municipalities, innovation hubs and applied research institutions across Europe
International Sales & Business Development (Tourism, Hospitality & B2B Services)
- Managed international key accounts and procurement-driven customer environments
- Worked directly with group-level purchasing and decision-makers
- Developed deep practical understanding of buyer logic, procurement cycles and commercial risk
- Built foundation for current procurement- and decision-focused advisory work
Applied Research Project – Bio-based Textiles (Hemp)
RWTH Aachen University
Industry-oriented research at the intersection of bioeconomy, material innovation and market scalability, with focus on industrial applicability, regulatory context and value-chain development
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Experienced in Professional Services (22 years), Biotechnology (12 years), Government and Administration (12 years), and Tourism (10 years).
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Experienced in Procurement (22 years), Strategy (12 years), Sustainability Management (12 years), and Sales (10 years).
Summary
Senior interim executive with 18+ years of experience supporting organisations in decision-critical situations across regulated European markets. Specialised in time-bound interim mandates where regulatory pressure, market entry risk, procurement complexity or executive uncertainty block growth. Known for rapid diagnosis, clear go/no-go decisions and delivery of measurable outcomes within defined timeframes (typically 3–9 months).
Typical interim mandates
- Interim Transformation Director (Regulatory / AI / Market Access)
- Interim Head of Market Entry (DACH / Europe)
- Interim Strategic Growth Lead (PE-backed environments)
- Interim Go-to-Market & Procurement Readiness Lead
Current strategic mandate
Strategic Market Entry & Regulatory Mandate – Roots Europe
Non-exclusive advisory role supporting market entry, regulatory positioning and procurement readiness within the European bioeconomy context. This mandate serves as an active market reference and does not limit availability for a senior permanent position.
Skills
- Strategic Market Entry (Europe / Dach / Cee)
- Regulatory & Esg Risk Alignment
- Procurement-driven Market Access
- Decision Architecture For Executive & Board-level
- Bioeconomy & Regulated Sustainability Markets
- Public & Private Procurement Environments
- International Stakeholder & Partner Alignment
- Go / No-go Expansion Strategy
Languages
Education
Apprenticeship · International Travel Agent
Business Administration & International Management · Germany
Certifications & licenses
Registered BAFA Advisor (Germany)
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