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Jürgen Jäkel

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Jürgen Jäkel
Icking, Germany

Experience

Jan 2002 - Dec 2024
23 years
Icking, Germany

Founder

INT Consult GmbH

  • Focus on complex, mostly international projects where industry experience and detailed knowledge are required.
  • Delivery of more than 50 projects for internationally active mid-sized companies or global corporations with specialized subsidiaries.
  • Top rating / success rate in all projects (96%).
Jan 1998 - Dec 2001
4 years
Munich, Germany

Co-Founder & CEO

e-turn Inc.

  • Co-founded e-turn Inc. with two partners to develop a web-based platform for syncing contact data from Outlook, Excel files and mobile phone address books.
  • Sold the company with technology transfer.
  • Part of the service is now integrated into LinkedIn.
Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
2 years
San Jose, United States

Executive Vice President for Strategic Partnerships

Solectron Inc.

  • Implemented strategic corporate goals with major clients and partner companies.
Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
4 years
San Jose, United States

CEO

Force Computers Inc.

  • Led the global embedded computer business with 9 subsidiaries across 3 continents.
  • Sold the company to Solectron Inc. in 1998.
Jan 1994 - Dec 1996
3 years
San Jose, United States

COO

Force Computers Inc.

Jan 1986 - Dec 1999
14 years
Munich, Germany

Managing Director

Force Computers GmbH

Jan 1982 - Dec 1986
5 years
Munich, Germany

Head of Hardware and Software Development

Force Computers GmbH

Jan 1981 - Dec 1982
2 years
Munich, Germany

Software Developer

ESG – FEG

  • Development of the terrain following radar system for the European Tornado fighter jet.

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 Professional Services (23 years), Information Technology (20 years), Manufacturing (4 years), and Aerospace and Defense (2 years).

Professional Services
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense

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 Strategy (37 years), Project Management (23 years), Operations (14 years), Product Development (10 years), Information Technology (4 years), and Sales (2 years).

Strategy
Project Management
Operations
Product Development
Information Technology
Sales

Summary

  • Project management – delivery of complex projects: 96% in Time, in Full, in Budget and in Quality

  • Industry expertise in aerospace (Tier 1 & 2): 15 battery storage system projects (Tier 1), 10 automotive projects (Tier 1), 4 mechanical engineering projects (manufacturer), 4 hardware and software development projects, 11 embedded computer projects

  • Result- and goal-oriented “Natural Leader” for the project team: governance, scheduling and reporting (status and KPIs)

  • End-to-end management (supply chain management): full overview of the supply chain in projects from suppliers to end customers; generalist for planning (SOP), execution and stakeholder management; specialist in implementation with the project team

  • Solution-oriented implementation: unconventional solutions for complex tasks; “Think and act outside the box”; leave old paths, find and implement creative solutions

  • Assertiveness, persuasion, motivation “Lead by Example”: recognizing what’s achievable and delivering quickly

Skills

  • Leading And Executing Complex Projects With Teams Of Up To 120 Members

  • Value Stream Analysis And Optimization (Information, Production And Material Flow)

  • Using Common Project Management And Reporting Tools

  • Defining Kpis And Reporting

  • Defining And Implementing Governance And Reporting To Executive Levels

  • Managing End Customers As Well As Suppliers/partners

  • Confident Negotiator At Executive And Board Levels

  • Supplier Management, Relationship Management, Supplier Development

  • Sop, Production Planning, Buffer And Safety Stock Sizing

  • Long Lead Item (Lli) Management

  • Transfer Of Work Projects (B2b, B2m, M2b, M2m) | Apqp, Ppap, Concession And Dqn Management

  • Direct Customer Interface And Relationship-management

  • International Contract Negotiations – Individual Contracts Up To 200m Usd

  • Ms Project

  • Jira

  • Confluence

  • Scrum

  • Budget Management

  • Scheduling

  • Lli Planning And Sop Management

  • Project Planning And Reporting

  • Kpis

  • Six Sigma

  • Lean Management Principles

  • Sap R3 (Mm, Pp; Power Bi)

  • Ms Office Suite

  • Database Programming

  • It System Architecture

  • Various Programming Languages

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1978 - Jun 1981

University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Dortmund, Germany

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Where is Jürgen based?

Jürgen is based in Icking, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jürgen speak?

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

How many years of experience does Jürgen have?

Jürgen has at least 44 years of experience. During this time, Jürgen has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 6 months. Note that Jürgen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jürgen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jürgen would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Co-Founder & CEO, Executive Vice President for Strategic Partnerships.

What is Jürgen's latest experience?

Jürgen's most recent position is Founder at INT Consult GmbH.

What companies has Jürgen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jürgen has worked for INT Consult GmbH.

Which industries is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing. Jürgen also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Jürgen most experienced in?

Jürgen is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Operations. Jürgen also has some experience in Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Sales.

Which industries has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Jürgen worked in recently?

Jürgen has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Strategy and Planning.

What is Jürgen's education?

Jürgen attended University of Applied Sciences for Computer Science.

What is the availability of Jürgen?

Jürgen is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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