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Mario Brumm

Management Consulting and Interim Management

Mario Brumm
Wohltorf, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present
1 year 6 months

Management Consulting and Interim Management

Mario Brumm+ Consulting

  • Transition processes before and after carve-outs, including interim management
  • Product strategy and positioning
  • AI consulting using the AI Design Sprint method
Feb 2023 - Sep 2024
1 year 8 months

VP Business Development, Software & Direct Sales

MicroVision GmbH

  • Supported the company in post-merger integration into the organizational structure of the new owner
  • Repositioned and built the international sales organization
Jan 2010 - Jan 2023
13 years 1 month

Shareholder and executive management board member with power of attorney

Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH

  • Built an international distributor network (USA, Japan, South Korea, China)

  • Launched the world's first industrially manufactured LiDAR sensor for automotive applications

  • Introduced and implemented a CRM system

  • Developed strategic product positioning and created sub-brands to diversify product lines and focus market and product communication

  • Negotiated automotive serial contracts

  • Led and built the Global Operations division focused on sales, ERP, procurement, supply chain, customs, and export control

  • Founded and managed a US subsidiary to expand North American sales (Chairman of the Board of Directors)

  • Built the IT department with up to 30 employees

  • Introduced and established DevOps structures and a build toolchain

  • Digitized all company processes using Atlassian tools

  • Developed and launched a SaaS business model with cloud-based licensing and integrated customer portal, including in-house development of the database, web interface, C++ libraries, and SAP interfaces

  • Introduced and implemented EDI interfaces in the supply chain

  • Established a team for the newly created Corporate Business Process Management department (Legal & Compliance, Risk Management, Finance & Accounting, Controlling)

  • Introduced a goal-setting process in a New Work environment and implemented OKRs to define objectives at the team and individual levels

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
4 years

Director of Marketing & Sales

Ibeo Automobile Sensor GmbH

  • Built the Ibeo brand in North America (business development)
  • Established a sales organization in a start-up environment, including process development for selling and servicing handcrafted prototypes
  • Developed a new market as a pioneer in the automotive LiDAR industry
  • Launched the world's first industrially manufactured LiDAR sensor for automotive applications
  • Presented at international conferences on LiDAR sensors, new mobility, and autonomous or automated driving
Jan 2001 - Dec 2006
6 years

System Developer

Ibeo Automobile Sensor GmbH

  • Developed and implemented ADAS algorithms like pre-crash and pedestrian detection in research vehicles
  • Software development based on C++, Java, SQL, Interbase, and MS SQL database

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (22 years), Information Technology (16 years), and Professional Services (1.5 years).

Automotive
Information Technology
Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (19 years), Operations (13 years), Supply Chain Management (13 years), Product Development (7.5 years), Research and Development (6 years), and Sales (5.5 years).

Information Technology
Operations
Supply Chain Management
Product Development
Research and Development
Sales

Summary

  • Experienced leader with 15 years in executive management, strategic development, and building a company. Additionally sole P&L responsibility of a TG in Detroit, USA.
  • Skilled in developing and implementing product strategies to diversify into different markets, including launching a SaaS-based business model.
  • Extensive experience in organizational development and transformation processes in the automotive industry in LiDAR sensor technology for highly automated driving.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Florida Gulf Coast University, Boston University

International Executive MBA · Boston, United States

Oct 1996 - Jun 2000

University of Applied Sciences Lübeck

Diploma in Engineering (FH), Applied Physics · Applied Physics · Lübeck, Germany

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Where is Mario based?

Mario is based in Wohltorf, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Mario speak?

Mario speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Mario have?

Mario has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Mario has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years. Note that Mario may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mario be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mario would be well-suited for roles such as: Management Consulting and Interim Management, VP Business Development, Software & Direct Sales, Shareholder and executive management board member with power of attorney.

What is Mario's latest experience?

Mario's most recent position is Management Consulting and Interim Management at Mario Brumm+ Consulting.

What companies has Mario worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mario has worked for Mario Brumm+ Consulting, MicroVision GmbH, and Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH.

Which industries is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Mario most experienced in?

Mario is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Supply Chain Management. Mario also has some experience in Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Sales.

Which industries has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Mario worked in recently?

Mario has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Mario's education?

Mario holds a Master from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Florida Gulf Coast University, Boston University and a Bachelor in Applied Physics from University of Applied Sciences Lübeck.

What is the availability of Mario?

Mario is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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