Leon F.

Innovation and Strategy Consultant

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Kiel, Germany

Experience

Jan 2017 - Present
9 years

Innovation and Strategy Consultant

  • As a freelance consultant focusing on product development, innovation, and marketing, I blend rapid market launches of new ideas with a strategic approach to business growth.
  • I strive for a balance between innovation power and limited development effort.
  • My approach includes adapting to market changes and effectively using digital marketing.
  • I place special emphasis on developing clear communication strategies and implementing innovative solutions that support both current needs and long-term goals of the company.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
3 years
Bochum, Germany

Business Development Manager Space

SCISYS Deutschland GmbH

  • Responsible for business development of complex IT solutions for space, including projects for the European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
  • Tasks included marketing, sales, and building and maintaining customer relationships.
  • Identified new business areas and successfully built partnerships and products.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2023
10 years
Düsseldorf, Germany

Founder and Managing Director

GreenCocoon GmbH

  • Responsible for building innovations, brands, products, and sales, including project management, product development, and consulting for external companies, including the US brand NEUROGUM™.
  • Founded the natural cosmetics brand GreenCocoon® to create new and innovative approaches in sustainable cosmetics, especially using refillable glass bottles in a return system.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
3 years

Business Development Manager Industry

Paglierani s.r.l. / OCRIM S.p.A.

  • Responsible for setting up mills at OCRIM and selling packaging machines at Paglierani.
  • Managed international industrial projects in mechanical engineering for Germany and Austria.
  • Built a nationwide sales network.
  • Developed appropriate marketing strategies.
  • Ensured and maintained customer relationships.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
1 year
Hamburg, Germany

Knowledge Management Consultant

SABIO GmbH

  • Consultant and project manager for knowledge management in large companies.
  • Trained customers on SABIO software and conducted webinars.
  • Optimized processes within the client's CRM.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years
Hamburg, Germany

eCommerce Project Coordinator

Panasonic Ltd.

  • International project coordination, execution, management, controlling, and contract handling (business language English) in Panasonic eCommerce and related IT systems.

Summary

As an experienced management consultant in innovation management, I focus on developing and implementing innovative ideas and coordinating projects through to prototype. My skills also include building partnerships in technology-driven industries. I have experience planning and running relevant events, spotting and integrating new tech trends, and moderating processes in innovation ecosystems. My solid project management knowledge and handling of complex international projects enable me to develop and implement effective innovation strategies across various tech fields.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

Fachhochschule Westküste

B.A., focus on Business Administration, Marketing, Health Tourism · International Tourism Management · Germany

Oct 2004 - Jun 2008

Fachhochschule Kiel

Agricultural Sciences · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Innovation Manager Certification

PAGLIERANI s.r.l. / OCRIM S.p.A

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