Lilli Sauer - AI – Data & Quality Specialist

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Bielefeld, Germany

Experience

Oct 2025 - Present

4 months

AI – Data & Quality Specialist

KI-Dienstleister

Training and quality evaluation of AI systems based on content and domain data
Measurably improved model accuracy and response consistency; reduced misclassifications

Sep 2023 - May 2025

1 year 9 months

Cologne, Germany

Partner

Licennium Partners GmbH

ESG consulting within a network, focusing on transformation, regulation, and CPM/ESG software
B2B acquisition and business development focusing on cross-industry mid-sized to corporate clients
Built a sales pipeline over 700% compared to annual revenue
Further development of product portfolio and external presentation
Expanded consulting and methodological expertise

Apr 2017 - Mar 2020

3 years

Bielefeld, Germany

Board Member

tischlerei formsache

Advised the owner and developed effective sales & marketing measures for sustainable economic business resilience
Expanded and stabilized business operations until the advisory board was dissolved in 03/2020

Mar 2016 - Jun 2020

4 years 4 months

Bielefeld, Germany

Managing Director

INCOTEC GmbH | INCOTEC Security Solutions GmbH

Overall management of central company functions with disciplinary responsibility for up to 20 employees and revenue > €2.5M
Strategy & business development: product & portfolio management, led an interdisciplinary innovation program (organization & business model innovation management) with integrated transformation management
Launched new company including business plan creation and capital raising
Transformation & change within 3 months
International investor acquisition through M&A processes and due diligence
Key account management
Built and led sales & marketing: program & project management, developed a new brand identity including corporate design
Repositioned tanning automation product portfolio and scaled it across 4 continents; launched a new measurement system segment for battery-powered devices
International management: expanded embedded systems development (automation, Industry 4.0, IoT) and extended offerings with mass production capacities for electronic components through strategic alliances

Feb 2012 - Feb 2015

3 years 1 month

Mönchengladbach, Germany

Business Development

imat-uve GmbH

Actively contributed to an efficiency improvement program and supported staffing including training measures
Strategy development, lead generation, and project management for automotive OEMs and suppliers in Europe, China, USA, Mexico
Planned and executed international trade show appearances, roadshows, and keynote presentations on innovation topics
Developed 270+ new projects such as scenario development, trend analyses, future materials, component development, testing procedures, supplier assessment, local sourcing, training & coaching
Designed and facilitated effective workshops for strategic business expansion and implementation of international projects
Software & tools: M365, Teams, Project, SAP (SD), Sage, Solution4, Prezi, AI

Sep 2011 - Present

14 years 5 months

Bielefeld, Germany

Management Consultant

Lilli Sauer Consulting

Comprehensive support for mid-sized B2B companies from status quo analysis through concept design to operational implementation, including coaching of management & teams
Line management & interim: temporary leadership of engineering and industrial engineering divisions/functions with disciplinary responsibility
Core industries: Manufacturing: automotive, mechanical engineering, textiles, leather, plastics; Services: testing & engineering, consulting, sustainability/ESG; IT & automation: embedded systems, IoT, CPM & ESG software
Strategy & transformation: created governance structures – clarity, faster decisions, growth
Innovation & business development: identified new business opportunities and led them to go-to-market
Processes & performance: streamlined processes, clarified responsibilities, established KPIs
Strategic communication & brand: sharpened corporate communications, CI/CD and narrative – consistent presence internally & externally

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Head of Product Innovation

AUNDE Group (AUNDE Achter & Ebels GmbH)

Initiated and led a group-wide, cross-customer department for cutting-edge technologies and products
Project management in collaboration with cross-functional teams, external partners and research institutes
Supervisory responsibility for 1 employee
Developed 12+ innovative product platforms
Increased idea generation rate by 40% by consolidating into the AUNDE Group’s innovation forum and serving as a member

Jan 1996 - Mar 2011

15 years 3 months

Mönchengladbach, Germany

Global Key Account Manager

AUNDE Group (AUNDE Achter & Ebels GmbH)

Managed global customer relationships with the VW Group in AUNDE’s textile and seat cover division, including coordination of sales, product management, design & engineering, and program management
Served as the interdisciplinary contact for OEMs and system suppliers worldwide; ensured cost, schedule, and quality targets across the entire product development and series production process
Provided technical leadership to 4 employees and held global matrix responsibility for 20 employees
Reported directly to the CEO of AUNDE Group with area-specific decision-making authority
Expanded AUNDE Group’s business from zero to high double-digit million-euro turnover; achieved a top-3 position in the textile and seat cover sector; included in the Top 100 (VW Group Award 2010)
Conceptualized and globally rolled out design and innovation shows, with studio and production presenters – a company-wide platform for customer communication and inspiration
Optimized sales and development processes by introducing a project management system and leading initiatives to reduce costs and increase efficiency
Moderated continuous improvement workshops and enhanced internal processes
Designed and led sales and marketing meetings to enhance strategic alignment and international collaboration

Summary

With experience, curiosity, and entrepreneurial spirit, I shape progress – connected, future-oriented, and impactful.

Skills

Core Competencies

Strategy & Business Development
Product & Portfolio Management
Innovation Management
Transformation & Change
Key Account Management
Program & Project Management
Leadership
Communication & Facilitation
International Management

Industries

Industry: Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Textile, Leather, Plastics
Services: Testing & Engineering, Consulting, Sustainability/esg
It & Automation: Embedded Systems, Iot, Cpm/esg Software

Tools & Methods

Software & Tools: M365, Teams, Project, Sap (Sd), Sage, Solution 4, Prezi, Ai-assistants (Chatgpt, Copilot, Perplexity)
Methods & Frameworks: Design Thinking, Business Model Canvas, Scenario Technique, Kvp/kaizen, Fmea, Swot
Work Style & Leadership: Iterative Work, Stakeholder Alignment & Decision Formats, Risk/issue Management, Workshop Facilitation & Executive Briefings
Special Expertise: Studio And Production Speaker

Soft Skills

Analytical & Conceptual
Forward-thinking & Creative
Strong Communication
Confident & Assertive
Team- & Network-oriented
Structured
Self-reliant
Result-oriented

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Oct 1993 - Jul 1995

Hochschule Niederrhein

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH), Marketing · Industrial Engineering · Mönchengladbach, Germany · 1,8

Oct 1989 - Jun 1993

Hochschule Niederrhein

Diploma in Textile Engineering (FH) · Textile Engineering · Mönchengladbach, Germany · 1,3

Oct 1985 - Jun 1988

Max-Planck-Gymnasium

General University Entrance Qualification · Bielefeld, Germany

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Education

Hochschule Niederrhein

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH), Marketing · Industrial Engineering · Mönchengladbach, Germany · 1,8

Hochschule Niederrhein

Diploma in Textile Engineering (FH) · Textile Engineering · Mönchengladbach, Germany · 1,3

Max-Planck-Gymnasium

General University Entrance Qualification · Bielefeld, Germany

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