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Felix Baumgartl

Consultant / Interim Managing Director

Felix Baumgartl
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Mar 2020 - Present
5 years 11 months
Berlin, Germany

Consultant / Interim Managing Director

Freelance

  • Industries: Software, IoT, eCommerce, Cannabis
  • Developed a great overview and up-to-date insights into Germany's HRIS industry through research and numerous conversations with experts
  • Directed strategic reorientation and growth strategy of a software company using financial analyses, data based market research and decision making to successfully double the company's valuation within 24 months
  • Conducted a comprehensive market and competitor research, successfully recommending to enter the German CBD market with an existing team
  • Successfully developed and implemented a go-to-market approach for a CBD start-up as interim managing director with a very hands on approach
  • Steered an ed-tech startup team in its first steps developing a business model canvas, covering market research, product definition, market fit and funding requirements
  • Utilized design thinking and product discovery best practices to facilitate IoT business transformations for industrial players
  • Led IoT workshops to identify client needs and directed cross functional teams in developing commercial value propositions
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
7 months
Berlin, Germany

Chief Operating Officer

DCMN

  • Directed commercial departments across seven international offices, managing a team of six department heads and 100+ employees
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive bottom-up business plan process to drive growth and efficiency
  • Streamlined and improved complex processes such as cross-departmental pitching for new accounts, resulting in greater efficiency and productivity
  • Empowered newly re-established C-1 Level leadership team to take full P&L responsibility and achieve strategic objectives
Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
1 year 3 months
Berlin, Germany

Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director

BuzzBird

  • Conducted a comprehensive business analysis of BuzzBird, identifying a critical challenge in its fixed margin business model
  • Successfully led the implementation of a new business model in 4 months, resulting in an impressive 14 percentage point increase in gross margin
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership supporting the personal, professional, and organizational growth of first-time leaders
  • Fostered a strong partnership between BuzzBird and Studio71, effectively aligning their goals and preparing the later merger of both companies
Sep 2015 - May 2018
2 years 9 months
Berlin, Germany

Head of International Expansion

Studio71

  • Managed the local build-up of Studio71 Italia's operational framework, partnering with external partners and cross functional teams to achieve the business goals within budget and time constraints
  • Successfully led the integration of Finder Studios into Studio71, demonstrating outstanding project management skills throughout the integration process
  • Co-led commercial and financial vendor due diligence activities for a €53M capital increase, offering strategic recommendations to senior management for informed decision making
  • Conducted comprehensive commercial and financial due diligence for multiple acquisition targets, presenting well-defined proposals to senior management
Dec 2013 - Aug 2015
1 year 9 months
Leipzig, Germany

Manager Merger & Acquisition

Unister Holding

  • Held operational lead of a multi-hundred-million Euro divestment process, ensuring execution and timely completion of key work streams
  • Led a cross functional team through the vendor due diligence process, exhibiting strong leadership and effective communication skills
  • Fostered positive relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors and internal teams, to ensure seamless execution of divestment process
Jan 2013 - Nov 2013
11 months
Munich, Germany

Strategy Consultant

Cepton Strategies

  • Created and proposed a cutting-edge business model and provided strategic implementation recommendations to a global medical products corporation
  • Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of revenue and commercial models for a prominent pharmaceutical enterprise
Oct 2006 - Jun 2010
3 years 9 months

Management Trainee / Marketing Manager

General Electric

  • Co-led a project to identify research sites for GE offshore wind, resulting in the successful allocation of a €105M investment for a technology center
  • Conducted an in-depth analysis of the German government's stimulus packages and presented an implementation plan to GE Europe's executive team
  • Conducted a thorough study of Siemens in Germany to provide valuable insights and strategic recommendations for GE's global executive team
  • Supported negotiations to establish KIA banks in eight European countries with a keen ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
  • Managed an annual online marketing budget of €3Mio with accountability for all business-related responsibilities
  • Led a high-performing team of 3 in developing a new strategy for the online sales channel and the pricing structure to significantly increase revenue

Summary

I am an experienced executive and managing director across various businesses known for my quick grasp, clear focus and drive for results.

Possessing an esteemed MBA from ESADE business school and a dynamic business background, I excel in strategic thinking, problem-solving and leadership. My extensive experience in commercial and marketing, as well as strategy, and operations roles, has honed my skills in maneuvering complex business challenges with unparalleled precision and decisiveness. I have a strong bias for action, which allows me to deliver substantial business impact and measurable results. With my ability to grasp the big picture as well as getting deep into the details, I am poised to make an impressive contribution to any organization.

Skills

  • Internationalization
  • Business Development
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Project Management

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

ESADE Business School

MBA, Strategy, Finance and M&A · Business Administration · Barcelona, Spain

Oct 2001 - Oct 2006

Otto-von-Guericke University

Diploma, Marketing and Entrepreneurship · Business Administration · Magdeburg, Germany

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