Maik Bethke
Political Advisor
Political Advisor
Freelance
- Supporting clients with investment projects
- Political advocacy for clients in pre-political and political arenas
Interim CEO
Ortrander Eisenhütte GmbH
- Operational management and strategic development of a medium-sized company in insolvency proceedings
- Personnel responsibility and development
Deputy Chief Executive
Chamber of Industry and Commerce Cottbus
- Operational management and strategic development of the assigned areas
- Technical and disciplinary leadership and support of the teams under my responsibility
- Political advocacy for the regional economy at federal, state and local levels, including in coalition negotiations
- Advising and supporting local businesses
- Active involvement in the strategic direction of the chamber
- Active committee work with entrepreneurs and other stakeholders
- Co-development and implementation of a change process in the chamber
- Expansion of the network of regional and national cooperation partners
- Participation in the state working group of the chamber as well as the DIHK (Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry)
- Leading strategic planning and projects, such as structural change in Lusatia
- Responsibility for budget and revenue up to €1.8M
- Leading 85 employees, including 4 managers
Special results:
- Successful advocacy as a member of the negotiation team in the coalition talks in the state of Brandenburg, including a meeting with the federal president
- Development and introduction of a concept to support change processes
- Sustainable positioning as a skilled voice in structural change
Head of Information Technology
CDU parliamentary group of the Brandenburg state parliament
Deputy Press Spokesperson
CDU parliamentary group of the Brandenburg state parliament
Research Advisor
CDU parliamentary group of the Brandenburg state parliament
- Analysis, evaluation and consideration of political processes
- Development of strategies for the areas of economy and transport
- Development and implementation of high-profile public measures
- Involvement in the planning and execution of campaigns
Special results:
- Successful placement and implementation of multiple ideas into state politics work through bills and parliamentary motions
Staff member of a member of the Brandenburg state parliament
Strategically strong leader with valuable experience from many years of practice, including as interim CEO of a medium-sized company, deputy chief executive, office and department head
Broad expertise in operational management and strategic development of key areas based on skilled teams and effective processes
Expertise: strategic corporate management | people leadership and development | network building | advocacy | change management | regional development, structural change and location policy | budget planning and control | management consulting | committee work | and more
Achievements: launch and implementation of a change process | establishment of a strong, wide-reaching and resilient network with political decision-makers | and more
Previous responsibility: revenue and budget up to €40M | technical and disciplinary leadership of up to 280 employees
Integrative and persuasive personality with high commitment, organizational talent and strong communication skills
goal-oriented | resilient | flexible | reliable | open | down-to-earth
University of Hagen
Master of Arts, regional and supra-regional governance · Governance · Germany
Free University of Berlin
Bachelor of Arts, North American studies, economics and political science · Political Science · Germany
Großenhain High School
General university entrance qualification · Germany
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