Marc Tobias
Moderation and leadership of a strategy, organization and ecosystem project to build the New European Center for
Experience
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 yearsGermany
Moderation and leadership of a strategy, organization and ecosystem project to build the New European Center for
Mitsubishi Electric Germany
- Advising on the strategic, organizational and operational development of the new European R&D and innovation center
- Moderating workshops
- Establishing a process to foster an innovation culture
Jan 2021 - Present
4 years 7 monthsCo-Founder
Social Start-Up Kinder Der Berge
- Founded a social start-up using lean start-up approaches
- Participated in the Social Innovation Lab of SOS Children’s Villages and Impact Hub Tyrol
- Supported by foundations and companies
- Partnerships with major university hospitals in Germany and Switzerland
- Kinder Der Berge offers families and children with cancer, especially from CH and D, unique mountain holidays
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 yearsFrance
External Project Lead and Business Model Implementer Innovation Project Lidiag
Different Subsidies in the Liebherr Group
- Lidiag is the new diagnostic tool for Liebherr earthmoving equipment and cranes
- Defined and implemented the launch process, business models, pricing and license management communication
- Overall responsibility for integration and coordination across 3 divisions, 10 plants and a cross-functional project team of 20 people
- Developed innovation elements and improved cross-functional processes
- Introduced Lean Innovation, Design Thinking and Customer Journeys as the basis for innovative solutions
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 yearsBuilding New Innovation Labs and Units
Company in the Finance and Insurance Industry and Company in the Energy Sector
- Coached new innovation units and supported the launch of new core products and business models at the edges of core business
- Applied Design Thinking, Lean Start-up and BMI methods
- Designed digital ecosystems and platforms
Jan 2018 - Present
7 years 7 monthsMunich, Germany
Senior Inhouse Consultant “New Business Models” and Transfer Strategies
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Headquarter
- Responsible for developing new business models at the corporate level and for individual institutes
- Conducted business model and strategy workshops with institutes and companies (30+ per year)
- Promoted collaboration with SMEs
- Designed regional innovation ecosystems
- Provided strategic support for new transfer structures
- Developed and rolled out the "Fraunhofer Transfernavigator" – a business model and transfer strategy Design Thinking process and playbook
- Worked closely with the internal start-up/spin-off program "AHEAD"
Jan 2018 - Present
7 years 7 monthsConsulting projects on innovation management | New Business Models, Sustainable Innovation and Transformation
Selbstständig
- Various consulting projects with large corporations, mid-sized companies and SMEs on digital transformation, innovation management and development/implementation of new business models
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
4 yearsSenior Expert Sustainable Business Models and Policy Development
Econcept – Agency For Sustainable Design
- Worked on the BB-Clean Project | Alpine Space Program
- Developed new business models and innovative incentive instruments for sustainable biomass heating solutions in the Alpine region, focusing on SMEs
- Used open innovation approaches to raise public awareness
- Developed innovative policy approaches
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 yearsFrance
C-Level Project – Designing New Business Models - Strategy 2025
Liebherr Aerospace France
- Led and moderated the entire business model development process from analysis and ideation to implementation
- Designed and moderated workshops with up to 20 participants, including the CEO
- Sprint project: from initial phase to rollout of two new corporate-level business models within one year
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 yearMunich, Germany
Building a New Innovation Process
Münchener Verkehrsbetriebe
- Designed an open innovation process with the innovation team
- Planned rollout
- Supported the implementation phase in initial "lighthouse projects"
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 yearSri Lanka
Business Model Development and Service Innovation in an Emerging Market / Developing Country Context
G.I.Z.
- Strategy development and new business models for GIZ in Sri Lanka; project management and workshops
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020
5 yearsGermany
Bringing Business Model Innovation Concepts to Crafts
Chamber of Crafts and various craft SMEs
- Roadshow with multiple workshops across Germany to promote business model innovation in crafts
- Advised on developing new business models with various craft businesses
Jan 2012 - Dec 2018
7 yearsVarious roles supporting SMEs, start-ups and NGOs in using crowd-based innovation methods
Econcept
- Worked on an EU-funded “Life+” project
- Open innovation internet-based crowdsourcing platform for sustainability challenges
- Project management activities and expert in developing business models for innovative solutions on the platform
- Developed concepts for intellectual property rights
Jan 2010 - Dec 2018
9 yearsMunich, Germany
Senior Consultant Innovation Management
BGW AG Consulting Spin Off of The Institute of Technology and Innovation Management at The University of St. Gallen
- Acquired and managed bilateral and network consulting projects
- Focus areas: open innovation, innovation strategy, business model innovation, innovation culture, lean innovation
- Clients across all industries from SMEs to corporations; worked at all hierarchy levels
- Conducted innovation projects in publicly funded programs (EU, Swiss and Austrian ministries)
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 yearsLeipzig, Germany
Head of Unit “Enterprises and International Markets”
Fraunhofer Association – Institute For International Markets and Innovation Systems (IMW)
- Acquired and managed national and international projects (including World Bank, BMBF, BMU, WIPO, EC) – project volume up to €500,000
- Applied research on innovation management and international competitiveness of companies
- Budget and personnel responsibility (15 team members)
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
2 yearsNepal
Various Positions in the Field of Consulting and Project Management
- Development project in Nepal in cooperation with UNDP and MEDEP (Micro-Enterprise-Development)
Summary
Open-minded and focused business model developer and innovation consultant with extensive workshop moderation experience (online and offline) and a large industry network; fascinated by sustainable innovation, digital and data-driven business models and (social) start-ups.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
Advanced Education
Oct 2004 - Jun 2008
University of Jena
Marketing · Jena, Germany
Oct 1998 - Jun 2004
University of Aachen
Diplom-Kaufmann · Business Administration · Aachen, Germany
Oct 1998 - Jun 2004
University of Toulouse
Diplom-Kaufmann · Business Administration · Toulouse, France
Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.
Try FRATCH GPT More actions
Similar Freelancers
Discover other experts with similar qualifications and experience
