Freelance Lecturer and Consultant

Graduate engineer with over 30 years of international experience in mechanical and plant engineering as well as drive technology. Many years of leadership experience in executive management, project management and strategic corporate development – with technical depth, entrepreneurial vision and proven business success.

Sustainable company growth: As a managing partner over more than 20 years, played a key role in building up and expanding several companies. During this time, revenue increased more than fiftyfold with significantly improved profitability.

Buy-and-build strategy successfully implemented: Acquired five companies, integrated them successfully and sold them to an international investor as part of a strategic realignment. Achieved lasting synergies in engineering, sales and production.

International management at Stadler Drive Technology, MS-Graessner and Nidec Graessner: Developed new markets, expanded European business and optimized key business processes along the value chain.

Technical project management in plant engineering at Mannesmann Demag AG, responsible for planning, execution and financial control of large process engineering projects.

International leadership experience as Chairman of the Board of an Italian engineering company: restructuring, process optimization and efficiency improvements in an intercultural environment.

Consulting and supervisory roles: Since 2023 in a consulting role for a family business. Member of the advisory board at Valeta GmbH with a focus on engineering, sales and production.

Long-standing Chamber of Commerce involvement: Examiner at the Ulm Chamber of Commerce in business administration.