Leon Faupel
Innovation and Strategy Management Consultant
Experience
Jan 2016 - Present
8 years 7 monthsInnovation and Strategy Management Consultant
- As a self-employed consultant focusing on product development, innovation, and marketing, I combine rapid market launch of new ideas with a strategic approach to business development.
- I constantly strive for a balance between innovation capability and limited development effort.
- My approach includes adapting to market changes and effectively leveraging digital marketing.
- I place special emphasis on developing clear communication strategies and implementing innovative solutions that support both current needs and the company’s long-term goals.
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 applications, including projects for the European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
- Tasks included marketing, sales, customer relationship development and maintenance.
- Identified new business areas and successfully established 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 third-party companies, including the US brand NEUROGUM™.
- Founded the natural cosmetics brand GreenCocoon® with the goal of creating new and innovative approaches to sustainability in cosmetics, especially through the use of sustainable refillable glass bottles with a returnable system.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
3 yearsBusiness Development Manager Industry
Paglierani s.r.l. / OCRIM S.p.A.
- Responsible for establishing mills at OCRIM and selling packaging machines at Paglierani.
- Managed international industrial projects in mechanical engineering for the Germany and Austria region.
- Built a nationwide sales network.
- Developed appropriate marketing strategies.
- Ensured and maintained customer relationships.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
1 year Hamburg, Germany
Knowledge Management Consultant
SABIO GmbH
- Consultant and project manager for knowledge management in large enterprises.
- Provided SABIO software training to clients and conducted webinars.
- Optimized processes within client CRM systems.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
2 years Hamburg, Germany
eCommerce Project Coordinator
Panasonic Ltd.
- International project coordination, execution, management, controlling, and contract handling (business language English) in the area of PANASONIC eCommerce and associated 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 stage. My expertise also includes building collaborations and partnerships in technology-oriented industries. I have experience planning and executing relevant events, identifying and integrating emerging technological trends, and facilitating processes within innovation ecosystems. My solid project management knowledge and experience handling complex international projects enable me to develop and implement effective innovation strategies across various technology sectors.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Fachhochschule Westküste
B.A., majoring in Business Administration, Marketing, Health Tourism · International Tourism Management · Germany
Oct 2004 - Jun 2008
Fachhochschule Kiel
Agricultural Sciences · Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certification in Innovation Management
PAGLIERANI s.r.l. / OCRIM S.p.A
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