Georg Hüwel - Independent Consultant & Interim Manager

Q: Where is Georg based?

Georg is based in Cologne, Germany .

Q: What languages does Georg speak?

Georg speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Georg have?

Georg has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Georg has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Georg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Georg's latest experience?

Georg's most recent position is Independent Consultant & Interim Manager at RTB Consult .

Q: What companies has Georg worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Georg has worked for RTB Consult and Servite GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Manufacturing . Georg also has some experience in Healthcare , Automotive , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Procurement and Purchasing , and Supply Chain Management . Georg also has some experience in Sales , Product Development , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Georg worked in recently?

Georg has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Georg worked in recently?

Georg has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Product Development , and Sales .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

8 months

Independent Consultant & Interim Manager

RTB Consult

Corporate management, business consulting and interim management in leadership, general-, business-, change management & transformation, e2e supply chain, procurement
Building the go-to-market and sales organization of a software company to launch a new HR ERP solution
Supporting investor search for a legal tech start-up offering AI-based software for law firms

Oct 2014 - Jul 2025

10 years 10 months

Cologne, Germany

Co-Founder, MD and Shareholder

Servite GmbH

Co-founded and led a staffing company providing temporary workforce solutions to hospitality and industrial clients under German Temporary Employment Act
Developed and commercialized software solutions for temporary staffing firms, HR service providers, and companies with field-based employees
Combined responsibility for operations, business development, client acquisition, finance, and product strategy

Jul 2011 - Oct 2012

1 year 4 months

Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland

Director Supply Chain, Parts EAME

AGCO International

Reported directly to the VP Parts EAME
End-to-end responsibility for parts master data management, parts catalog creation and publication, operational parts procurement via regional purchasing, Managed Dealer Inventory (MDI), and logistics and warehousing operations in the region
Led a team of 6 direct reports with a total of 110 employees in the region
Redesigned reporting structures and aligned the organization to a brand-oriented sales structure
Improved availability from 94% to 96% for A-parts, from 90% to 92% for B-parts, and from 80% to 85% for C-parts

Mar 2009 - Oct 2014

5 years 8 months

Cologne, Germany

Independent Consultant & Interim Manager

RTB Consult

Interim manager and consultant in business analysis and strategic planning, business development, transformation and restructuring with its translation into results
Led the restructuring of a German healthcare production site, successfully transferring production from Germany to Asia on time and within budget while retaining key employees in critical roles
Designed and prepared the implementation of a new supply chain strategy for a mid-sized metal industry company, including organizational redesign and process optimization

May 2006 - Apr 2008

2 years

Brussels, Belgium

Projectleader Value-Stream-Management-Implementation

WABCO Vehicle Control Systems (now ZF)

Indirect reporting line to the VP Quality & Operational Excellence and the VP Global Manufacturing
Led a two-year transformation program to implement LEAN and value stream-based structures across local manufacturing units
Transformed local manufacturing entities into value streams and aligned purchasing, production, and logistics processes as well as workforce allocation to the new structure
Achieved logistics cost reductions (JIT, inventory) of 2 M USD
Delivered average productivity improvements of 30%, enabling a 23% reduction in personnel cost and savings of 3.45 M USD

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Brussels, Belgium

Director Global Supply Chain, BU Vehicle Dynamics and Controls

WABCO Vehicle Control Systems (now ZF)

Direct report to the VP & BU Leader Vehicle Dynamics & Controls and indirect report to the VP Global Manufacturing
Global responsibility for local manufacturing units assembling components and systems for mechanical and electronic braking systems for trucks and buses
Managed product cost of 600 M USD (500 M USD material, 100 M USD manufacturing cost) with an annual capex budget of 15 M USD
Implemented a low-cost country sourcing strategy, shifting suppliers from Western to Eastern regions and generating 15 M USD in material savings
Conducted value analysis projects on hydraulic braking systems; for example, converted a brake caliper from forged aluminum to spheroidal graphite iron with CNC machining and reduced material cost by 50% (2.4 M USD)

Feb 2001 - Dec 2004

3 years 11 months

Brussels, Belgium

Director Operations Materials Sourcing EMEA

American Standard Companies

Direct report to the VP Global Sourcing of WABCO Vehicle Control Systems
Managed annual indirect spend of 350 M USD with 7 direct reports and a total team of 60 employees in the region
Consolidated purchasing across three business units in EMEA and harmonized procurement policies
Introduced a web-based spend analysis tool to increase cost transparency and cost awareness by function
Renegotiated SAP licenses for American Standard USA, achieving annual cost reductions of 1 M USD
Delivered annual savings of at least 3.9% (13.65 M USD)

Nov 2000 - Jan 2001

3 months

Brussels, Belgium

Director Operations Materials Sourcing EMEA

Honeywell Europe S.A.

Direct report to the VP Supply Chain
Led a team of 5 direct reports with 75 employees in the region
Managed an annual indirect procurement budget of 500 M USD

Feb 1999 - Oct 2000

1 year 9 months

Barcelona, Spain

Leader Indirect Materials and eSourcing Europe

GE Power Controls

Direct report to the Director Global Resale and Global Sourcing & Purchasing
Annual budget responsibility for 113 M USD and 12 direct reports
Initiated procurement digitalization through a purchasing intranet, electronic tenders, and e-auctions
Led “Bullet Train” initiatives (aggressive bundling and standardization of commodity groups such as switching devices, small parts, metal components across countries and plants) to achieve step-change savings of 17.3 M USD
Executed a year-end supplier backend bonus campaign after Q3, generating 0.75 M USD in cash before year-end

Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

3 years 1 month

Neu-Isenburg, Germany

Leader Indirects Sourcing Germany

GE Finance Holding

Direct report to the Managing Director of GE Finance Holding
Matrix responsibility for procurement across all GE entities in Germany
Achieved price reductions of 0.675 M USD in transport and 0.45 M USD in travel & living/air travel

Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

3 years 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Leader Indirects Sourcing Central Europe

GE Medical Systems

Direct report to the Managing Director in Frankfurt and the European Purchasing Director in Paris
Responsible for an annual spend of 50 M USD with 3 direct reports
Qualified new logistics and installation service providers for medical equipment on customer sites, achieving a 15% price reduction (0.79 M USD)
Negotiated broader specifications for hoses and seals with R&D to increase supplier competition and realized savings of 0.52 M USD

Jan 1993 - Dec 1995

3 years

Hanover, Germany

Commodity Leader Chemicals & Packaging Germany

Solvay Deutschland GmbH

Direct report to the Purchasing Director of the Solvay Group in Germany
Responsible for the procurement of fluorspar and packaging (corrugated board, glass, big bags, etc.)
Managed an annual spend of 50 M DM and achieved average yearly savings of 3% (1.5 M DM)

Aug 1992 - Dec 1992

5 months

Brussels, Belgium

European Project Leader

SOLVAY & CIE.

Reported to the European Purchasing Director
Analysis of sales channels for mercury and copper and the sale of metals from decommissioned electrolysis plants of the Solvay Group in Belgium
Prepared a market analysis and documented the sale of 300 t of mercury and 400 t of copper from Belgian plants
Generated a total sales value of 1.21 M €

May 1991 - Jul 1992

1 year 3 months

Hanover, Germany

Management Trainee

Solvay Deutschland GmbH

15-month structured program with rotations in purchasing, logistics, production, marketing/sales, and export

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (11.5 years), Professional Services (11.5 years), Manufacturing (11 years), Healthcare (8.5 years), Automotive (8 years), and Metals and Mining (5.5 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Automotive

Metals and Mining

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (21 years), Procurement (19 years), Supply Chain Management (17.5 years), Sales (12 years), Product Development (11.5 years), and Strategy (6 years).

Operations

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Sales

Product Development

Strategy

Skills

General Management
Business Strategy And - Development
People Management
P&l Management & Finance
Procurement (Direct & Indirect)
Supply Chain & Logistics
Transformation & Restructuring
Project Management
Interim Manager
Visionary And Strategic Thinker
Strong Integrity And Sense Of Responsibility
Decisive, Resilient And Adaptable
Excellent Communicator And Motivator
High Empathy And People Orientation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 1984 - Jun 1990

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University Bonn

Intermediate diploma in Economics · Economics · Bonn, Germany

Oct 1984 - Jun 1990

University of Cologne

Master in Business Administration and General Managment, Diplom-Kaufmann (Business Administration) · Business Administration and General Managment · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1973 - Jun 1982

Martinus Gymnasium

Graduation from high school · Linz am Rhein, Germany

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Georg based?

Georg is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Georg speak?

Georg speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Georg have?

Georg has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Georg has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Georg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Georg be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Georg would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Consultant & Interim Manager, Co-Founder, MD and Shareholder, Director Supply Chain, Parts EAME.

What is Georg's latest experience?

Georg's most recent position is Independent Consultant & Interim Manager at RTB Consult.

What companies has Georg worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Georg has worked for RTB Consult and Servite GmbH.

Which industries is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Georg also has some experience in Healthcare, Automotive, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management. Georg also has some experience in Sales, Product Development, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Georg worked in recently?

Georg has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Georg worked in recently?

Georg has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Sales.

What is Georg's education?

Georg holds a Doctorate in Economics from Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University Bonn and a Master in Business Administration and General Managment from University of Cologne.

What is the availability of Georg?

Georg will be available from April 2026.

What is the rate of Georg?

Georg's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.