Matthias Holder - Managing Director, CSO, CTO

Q: Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Göppingen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), Japanese (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . 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 Managing Director, CSO, CTO at Illig Packaging Solutions GmbH .

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

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Illig Packaging Solutions GmbH , HPS Home Power Solutions AG , mse Process Consulting LLC , Loparex Germany GmbH & Co. KG , and Xeniagraphic GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Pharmaceutical . Matthias also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Automotive , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Sales . Matthias also has some experience in Operations , Production/Manufacturing , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Strategy and Planning .

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Göppingen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Aug 2025

8 months

Heilbronn, Germany

Managing Director, CSO, CTO

Illig Packaging Solutions GmbH

Post-insolvency restructuring and transformation into a solutions provider
Responsible for sales, service, marketing, product management and development
Initiated a growth and efficiency program
Reorganized sales and service and implemented related processes (quote to cash)
Streamlined the network of sales agents
Established project planning and project management (quote to order fulfillment)
Redesigned spare parts strategy and introduced a modularization and common parts strategy for the portfolio
Managing director of the holding company, the operating company and subsidiaries in France, England, India and China
Managed about 35 sales agents worldwide

Nov 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Chairman of the Board, CEO, CTO

HPS Home Power Solutions AG

Restructuring and transformation of a system manufacturer in renewable energies (280 employees, €10 million in revenue)
Avoided insolvency and cut costs by about 50%, including staff adjustments, and secured a liquidity bridge through shareholders and banks
Working capital management, inventory reduction, and receivables and liquidity management
Shift from B2C to B2B (partner sales)
Implemented a program to achieve positive EBITDA and an accompanying transformation program
Set up a production and assembly site and a technical stabilization program for the installed base
Expanded into Europe and launched a new generation of systems with a production ramp-up
Responsible for strategy, HR, SCM, production, service and support, and development

Oct 2021 - Dec 2023

2 years 3 months

Denver, United States

CEO and President

mse Process Consulting LLC

Founded the company focusing on digitization (MS Dynamics Business Central), organizational consulting, and process planning for transatlantic manufacturing and plant engineering companies
Supported mid-sized companies with digitization, efficiency improvements and internationalization, including startup support, process and plant planning in the USA

May 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 10 months

Forchheim, Germany

Post Merger Integration Manager

Loparex Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Integrated and harmonized processes between the European plants of release liner and film manufacturer Infiana after acquisition by the American Loparex LLC
Aligned interfaces between sales, procurement, supply chain, production and finance for company-wide SAP rollout
Fine-tuned a new MES system and optimized and planned processes
Staff adjustments, working capital management, and crisis management during the COVID crisis, raw material shortages and supply chain disruptions
Served as interim plant manager at one of the sites

Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

1 year 9 months

St. Gallen, Switzerland

CFO / Co-Founder

Xeniagraphic GmbH

Founded and built the company
Launched an integrated health solution for pharmacies and their customers
Developed a mobile app and an integrated web portal for verified customer profiles, lab test ordering (including COVID-19) and secure document management
Participated in the tender for the German and European digital COVID vaccination passport

Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

1 year

Pliezhausen, Germany

Interim Chief Sales Officer

Kocher + Beck GmbH & Co. KG

Restructured sales and cylinder production
Led a turnaround as interim CSO (revenue €60M, 5 plants worldwide, 600 employees)

Jan 2019 - Oct 2025

6 years 10 months

Göppingen, Germany

Executive Interim Manager / Restructuring Specialist / Management and Process Consultant

Holder Management GmbH

Oct 2015 - Dec 2018

3 years 3 months

Filderstadt, Germany

Group Director Sales and Marketing

Herma GmbH

Realigned the labeling machine division to focus on pharma and cosmetics
International expansion to India, Southeast Asia, China, and Russia, and established a branch in the USA
Reorganized sales and established key account management
Introduced digital sales processes (CRM, SAP, service portal) and reporting, including KPIs
Implemented a center of competence structure across all plants and redefined production and sales responsibilities
Restructured the product portfolio with a platform strategy and restructured production across three plants
Increased revenue by about 40% in three years and improved contribution margin by about 8 percentage points

Aug 2012 - Sep 2015

3 years 2 months

Waiblingen, Germany

Head of Sales Track & Trace, blister and cartoning lines, bag-in-box and custom solutions

Robert Bosch GmbH

Managed project planning and process design, as well as internal and field sales
Integrated multiple sales departments into a unified sales organization for secondary packaging solutions
Launched serialization and track & trace according to EU Directive 2011/62/EU
Positioned the Waiblingen plant as a global competence center for bag-in-box solutions
Supported sister plants and key accounts
Increased sales by about 66% in three years

Mar 2011 - Aug 2012

1 year 6 months

Waiblingen, Germany

Area Sales Manager for Pharma Solida CEE/CIS and India

Robert Bosch GmbH

Managed CEE/CIS and India for Pharma Solida solutions
Oversaw €20M in sales and up to €4M in project volume
Built a global sales organization for track & trace, blister and cartoning lines

Jan 2010 - Feb 2011

1 year 2 months

Offenbach, Germany

Vice President Performance Consulting

MAN AG / manroland AG

Strategic realignment of sales, product management and portfolios
Set up a global sales staff to manage margin quality
Introduced strategic pricing, target costing and competitor monitoring

Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

2 years 2 months

Offenbach, Germany

Head of Customer Segment Management

MAN AG / manroland AG

Aug 2006 - Dec 2009

3 years 5 months

Offenbach, Germany

Subproject Manager Carve-Out BU Sheetfed

MAN AG / manroland AG

Responsible for the carve-out and group-wide transformation process in the sheetfed printing machines business
Reported directly to shareholders and the executive board

Jul 2004 - Jul 2006

2 years 1 month

Offenbach, Germany

Business Unit Manager

Eurografica Systemplanungs-GmbH (MAN Roland Gruppe)

Strategy and portfolio consulting, investment planning through turnkey plant planning
Process planning and optimization in production, supply chain and administration
Managed M&A projects, privatizations and change management

Oct 2002 - Jun 2004

1 year 9 months

Offenbach, Germany

Project Manager and Consultant

Eurografica Systemplanungs-GmbH (MAN Roland Gruppe)

Jun 1993 - Aug 1995

2 years 3 months

Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

Lithographer (Printing Plate Manufacturer)

RFK Druckform-Service GmbH

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 Manufacturing (20 years), Professional Services (7 years), Pharmaceutical (4.5 years), Automotive (2 years), Media and Entertainment (2 years), and Healthcare (1.5 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Automotive

Media and Entertainment

Healthcare

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 Project Management (17 years), Strategy (13.5 years), Sales (10.5 years), Operations (10 years), Marketing (6 years), and Production (6 years).

Project Management

Strategy

Sales

Operations

Marketing

Production

Summary

Results-driven manager with proven successes and extensive experience in international project business, plant and machinery engineering, and the process, printing and packaging industries
Broad expertise: transformation, turnaround, restructuring and change management | LEAN optimization of processes and structures in engineering, production, sales and service | ERP, digitization and Industry 4.0 | strategy, technology and manufacturing management | unit and serial production
Results: restructuring of global companies | M&A, due diligence and post-merger integration | strategy development and implementation | reorganization of departments, plants and product portfolios | international expansion | process planning and optimization up to turnkey delivery of complete plants | implementation of ERP/CRM, lean production and lean management | building leadership, controlling and KPI structures | privatization of Russian combines
Responsibility: >€750 million in revenue | >€300 million in project volume | leading global organizations with multiple plants and over 60 branches
Motivating and decisive leadership personality with strong strategic and entrepreneurial thinking & action
Strong intercultural competence and international focus | decisiveness | high quality and goal orientation | IT and process affinity | experienced leader | leadership coach

Languages

German

Native

Japanese

Advanced

Education

Sep 1998 - Aug 2002

University of Applied Sciences for Print and Media

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH), specialization in controlling and cost accounting comparisons · Printing and Print Media Management · Stuttgart, Germany

Oct 1995 - Mar 1998

University of Hohenheim

Economics and Japanese · Stuttgart, Germany

Aug 1991 - Jun 1993

RFK Printing Plate Service GmbH

Printing plate maker (lithographer) · Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

ProfilingValues Master – Job-related Personality and Candidate Analysis

ProfilingValues GmbH

Certified M&A Advisor

Accounting and Controlling Academy

Leading Simple Coach®

Grundl Leadership Academy

Certified ProfilingValues Partner

ProfilingValues GmbH

Certified Restructuring and Rehabilitation Consultant

Institute for Corporate Restructuring (IfUS) at SRH University Heidelberg

Leading Simple

Grundl Leadership Academy

LEAD Executive Seminars

Robert Bosch GmbH

Junior Leadership Seminars

MAN AG

Team Development

Bavarian Business Education Center

Trainer Certification

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Stuttgart

Profile

Created

January 2022

Last Update

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Göppingen, Germany.

What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), Japanese (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. 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: Managing Director, CSO, CTO, Chairman of the Board, CEO, CTO, CEO and President.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Managing Director, CSO, CTO at Illig Packaging Solutions GmbH.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Illig Packaging Solutions GmbH, HPS Home Power Solutions AG, mse Process Consulting LLC, Loparex Germany GmbH & Co. KG, and Xeniagraphic GmbH.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical. Matthias also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Automotive, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Sales. Matthias also has some experience in Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Marketing.

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Matthias's education?

Matthias holds a Doctorate in Printing and Print Media Management from University of Applied Sciences for Print and Media and a Doctorate in Printing plate maker (lithographer) from RFK Printing Plate Service GmbH.

Does Matthias have any certificates?

Matthias has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: ProfilingValues Master – Job-related Personality and Candidate Analysis, Certified M&A Advisor, and Leading Simple Coach®.

What is the availability of Matthias?

Matthias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Matthias?

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