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Ernst Holzmann

Freelance lecturer, speaker, interim manager, mentor and activist

Ernst Holzmann
Sternberg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2012 - Present
13 years 5 months

Freelance lecturer, speaker, interim manager, mentor and activist

Self-employed

  • Freelance lecturer at universities and continuing education institutes (Business Ethics, CSR, Marketing & Communication, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Sports Economics & Association Management)

  • Speaker at corporate seminars and events (Leadership & Strategy)

  • Public relations and social media marketing for companies and self-employed individuals

  • Interim manager (General management, Head of sales & marketing, Crisis management)

  • Founder of the Green Community

  • Mentor for founders

  • Activist for green topics on social media platforms

Jan 2004 - Dec 2012
9 years
Birkenwerder, Germany

Vice President Business Strategy, Marketing, Product Management, Service & Quality; Member of the Board FP Inc. USA

Francotyp-Postalia AG

  • Responsible for business strategy, marketing, product management, service and quality

  • Member of the Board of FP Inc. USA

Jan 1997 - Dec 2003
7 years
Munich, Germany

Managing Director Sales and Marketing Central Europe; Head of Business Development, Product Management, Corporate and Strategic

NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display Europe GmbH

  • Managed sales and marketing for Central Europe (projectors, LCD and plasma monitors)

  • Led business development, product management, corporate and strategic marketing

Jan 1990 - Dec 1997
8 years
Augsburg, Germany

Vice President Business Strategy, Corporate Marketing and Public Relations; Head of Consumer PC Product Division; Commercial

Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG

  • Led business strategy, corporate marketing and public relations

  • Established the Product Division Consumer PC (development, production, and marketing of PCs for private users)

  • Commercial manager of the Munich office

Jan 1978 - Dec 1990
13 years
Munich, Germany
On-site

Sales Manager Central & Eastern Europe; Head of Corporate Planning and Controlling; Project Sales Manager

Siemens AG

  • Managed sales of personal computers in Eastern Europe with on-site acquisition (Russia, Ukraine, Baltic states)

  • Led corporate planning and controlling

  • Served as project sales manager

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (26 years), Manufacturing (23 years), Education (13.5 years), Professional Services (13.5 years), and Sport (13.5 years).

Information Technology
Manufacturing
Education
Professional Services
Sport

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Marketing (36 years), Strategy (36 years), Sales (33 years), Product Development (23 years), Finance (13 years), and Project Management (13 years).

Marketing
Strategy
Sales
Product Development
Finance
Project Management

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Aug 1973 - Jul 1976

Siemens AG

Apprenticeship as Industrial Clerk · Industrial Clerk · Germany

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Where is Ernst based?

Ernst is based in Sternberg, Germany.

What languages does Ernst speak?

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

How many years of experience does Ernst have?

Ernst has at least 48 years of experience. During this time, Ernst has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years and 7 months. Note that Ernst may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ernst be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ernst would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance lecturer, speaker, interim manager, mentor and activist, Vice President Business Strategy, Marketing, Product Management, Service & Quality; Member of the Board FP Inc. USA, Managing Director Sales and Marketing Central Europe; Head of Business Development, Product Management, Corporate and Strategic.

What is Ernst's latest experience?

Ernst's most recent position is Freelance lecturer, speaker, interim manager, mentor and activist at Self-employed.

What companies has Ernst worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ernst has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Ernst most experienced in?

Ernst is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Education. Ernst also has some experience in Professional Services and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas is Ernst most experienced in?

Ernst is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Strategy and Planning, and Sales. Ernst also has some experience in Product Development, Finance, and Project Management.

Which industries has Ernst worked in recently?

Ernst has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas has Ernst worked in recently?

Ernst has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Ernst's education?

Ernst attended Siemens AG for Industrial Clerk.

What is the availability of Ernst?

Ernst is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ernst?

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