Matthias Teichert - Project Manager & Senior Consultant

Q: Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Norwegian (Advanced), Danish (Intermediate), Swedish (Intermediate), French (Elementary), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Lecturer at DHBW Heilbronn .

Q: What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for DHBW Heilbronn , FORTSCHRITT GmbH , and Kneipjacken.com Teichert & Nagy GbR .

Q: Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Fashion and Apparel , and Retail . Matthias also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense , Automotive , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Marketing . Matthias also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Human Resources (HR) , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Fashion and Apparel , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Sales , and Strategy and Planning .

Recommended expert

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Heilbronn, Germany

Hybrid

Lecturer

DHBW Heilbronn

Lecturer for business & strategic sourcing, data capitalization, after-sales processes, project management and organizational development

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Hybrid

Partner, Managing Director and Advisory Board Member

FORTSCHRITT GmbH

Founded and led a management and strategy consultancy focusing on digitization, transformation, value chain and business model optimization (30 employees)
Led HR & recruitment (1.5k applications)
Responsible for sales (approx. EUR 2 million p.a.)
Headed the research group (3 people) including publications on management challenges and hybrid leadership

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Germany

Remote

Managing Director, CMO & Co-Founder

Kneipjacken.com Teichert & Nagy GbR

Launched a platform business for specialty textiles
Achieved market leadership in the DACH region through a consistent digital-only approach
Digitized POS, supply chain, sourcing, content, ordering, e-commerce and various other processes; UX/UI

Apr 2013 - Dec 2015

2 years 9 months

Germany

On-site

Project Manager & Senior Consultant

Erlkönig GmbH

Focus: mobility & automotive industry, strategic marketing, car connectivity, supplier management

Oct 2009 - Mar 2013

3 years 6 months

Münster, Germany

Freelance Consultant & Doctoral Candidate

WWU Münster (Ifpol)

Strategic consulting (including for the German Armed Forces, think tanks, SMEs) in risk management, digitization and political-economic analysis

Jul 2004 - Apr 2005

10 months

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Editor & Presenter

Radio Andernach

Periodically assigned abroad

Oct 1998 - Sep 2002

4 years

Germany

On-site

Naval officer (Lieutenant, retired)

German Navy

Seafaring

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (13.5 years), Fashion (10 years), Retail (10 years), Aerospace and Defense (4 years), Automotive (2.5 years), and Education (2 years).

Professional Services

Fashion

Retail

Aerospace and Defense

Automotive

Education

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (14 years), Strategy (13.5 years), Marketing (13 years), Supply Chain Management (13 years), Human Resources (10 years), and Sales (10 years).

Operations

Strategy

Marketing

Supply Chain Management

Human Resources

Sales

Summary

Entrepreneurial managing director and transformation manager with many years of experience in setting up structures, scaling and operational development of business models – especially in PE-related environments, corporate groups and family businesses.

Skills

Core Competencies

Many Years Of Experience In Strategic Projects – Including Capitalization Of Ideas/data, M&a / Pmi, Procurement, Pos Digitization, Time-to-market And Go-to-market, And Development Of New (Digital) Business Models
Leading Complex Transformation Projects In Corporate Groups, Medium-sized Companies And Startups
Strategic Projects With Vw, Tier 2 Suppliers, Audi, Toyota, Mazda, Vwfs, Etc.
Solid Knowledge Of Various It Tools (Crm, Erp, Esg Regulation With Csrd, Lksg, Dma) For Analyzing And Implementing Digital Reporting And Management Systems
Extensive Teaching And Coaching Experience At Universities (Dhbw Heilbronn, Wwu Münster, University Of Heidelberg, Srh Heidelberg, Macromedia) And Many Guest Lectures At Conferences And Universities
Active Research Work With Publications In Academic Journals And Edited Volumes – Topics: Digitization, Mobility, Business Models, Value Creation, New Work, Leadership, Transformation, Project, Change And Process Management
Built And Led A Consulting Firm With 30 Employees
Supported And Advised Startups (E.g. Pluginenergy, Tragwert) And Company-building Projects For A Cooperative Bank
Sought-after Expert – Presentations And Media (Welt, Rtl, Spon, Alles Auf Aktien)
Several Projects As Interim Manager After Acquisitions At Hinden Champions.

Personal Strengths

Structured, Solution-focused And Team-oriented Working Style
Execution-oriented, Hands-on And Experienced In Didactics
Passion For Teaching, Research And Interdisciplinary Exchange
International Perspective Through Studies, Teaching And Projects In Several Countries (E.g. Scandinavia, Czech Republic, Uae, China, Switzerland, Romania, Hungary, South Asia)
Strong Entrepreneurial Mindset And Drive
Innovative And Well Connected In Business, Politics And Academia

It Skills

Ms Office 365, Turbo Pascal, Python, Esg Systems, Crm, Erp, Csm, Cloud-based Process Control

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Norwegian

Advanced

Danish

Intermediate

Swedish

Intermediate

...and 2 more

Education

Oct 2018 - Dec 2024

Mendel University Brno

PhD in Management · Management · Brno, Czech Republic

Oct 2009 - Jun 2013

WWU Münster, Graduate School of Politics (GraSP)

PhD studies in Economics & Politics · Economics & Politics · Münster, Germany

Oct 2002 - Jun 2009

University of Heidelberg

Master of Arts in Economics and Political Science · Economics and Political Science · Heidelberg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

GPM Level B

German Navy

Scrum Master

German Navy

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Norwegian (Advanced), Danish (Intermediate), Swedish (Intermediate), French (Elementary), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer, Partner, Managing Director and Advisory Board Member, Managing Director, CMO & Co-Founder.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Lecturer at DHBW Heilbronn.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for DHBW Heilbronn, FORTSCHRITT GmbH, and Kneipjacken.com Teichert & Nagy GbR.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Fashion and Apparel, and Retail. Matthias also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, and Education.

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Marketing. Matthias also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Human Resources (HR), and Sales.

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Fashion and Apparel, and Retail.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Sales, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Matthias's education?

Matthias holds a Doctorate in Management from Mendel University Brno, a Doctorate in Economics & Politics from WWU Münster, Graduate School of Politics (GraSP) and a Master in Economics and Political Science from University of Heidelberg.

Does Matthias have any certificates?

Matthias has 2 certificates. These include: GPM Level B and Scrum Master.

What is the availability of Matthias?

Matthias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Matthias?

Matthias's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.