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Natalie Kressin

Managing Director

Natalie Kressin
Gräfelfing, Germany

Experience

Apr 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years 9 months
Munich, Germany

Managing Director

ThinX Academy GmbH

  • Consulting firm for change and transformation management
  • Focus on advancing corporate culture, organizational development, and leadership development

Consulting references:

  • Goetel GmbH (Göttingen): Change and transformation program, organizational development, corporate culture with the development of vision, mission, values, transformation and communication roadmap, leadership model, and a 3-module "LEAD to Transform" program for 40 leaders and 15 trainings for employees
  • Vaillant (Remscheid): Change management for the introduction of AI-driven knowledge software with driver and barrier analysis, change roadmap, leadership development, and training
  • K-Recruiting GmbH (Munich): Advancement of corporate and leadership culture, design and implementation of measures for talent retention, leadership development program
  • Entega AG (Darmstadt): Corporate governance with OKRs, development of a strategy map and derived OKRs, trainings and support during implementation
  • Digistore24 GmbH (Hildesheim): Development of a New Work leadership culture with a blended-learning program "Plötzlich Chef" and a pilot project introducing OKRs in marketing and sales
  • Munich Re Innovation Lab (Munich): Assessment and alignment of startup C-level teams, definition of job profiles and successful team composition
Jan 2017 - Present
9 years 3 months
Munich, Germany

Interim Management and Leadership Development

NLK Consulting

  • Interim management of senior roles at the interface between marketing and sales
  • Design and delivery of leadership development programs

Interim management roles:

  • Liberty Global – hello fiber: Regional project management for fiber expansion with control of point-of-sale and customer acquisition measures, negotiations with municipalities, and oversight of sales and door-to-door activities
  • 1&1 Mobilfunk: Contract management with contract and price negotiations for the national expansion of the 5G network and property management
  • Compugroup Medical: Marketing project management including the definition and implementation of the marketing roadmap for healthcare software, market and competitor analysis, and definition of customer insights
  • Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen: Customer portal project management with portal redesign, market research, definition of value proposition and personas, briefing for information architecture, and implementation management
  • Lebara Mobilfunk: Interim Head of CRM with development of the CRM roadmap, establishment of CRM structure, campaign management, and leadership of the CRM team
  • Segafredo Zanetti: Interim Head of Marketing with development of a marketing roadmap for retail in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Poland, market and competitor analyses, planning and management of product launches
  • Comvel (Pro7/Sat1): Interim team lead onsite performance management with oversight of the onsite performance team and external media agencies, optimization of the online sales funnel, and social media strategy
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Munich, Germany

Head of Marketing

Segafredo Zanetti GmbH

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Munich, Germany

Senior Marketing Manager

o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Munich, Germany

Head of Acquisition

o2 Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
5 years
Munich, Germany

Director Marketing

Fonic GmbH

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication (16 years), Food and Beverage (11 years), Healthcare (9 years), Manufacturing (9 years), Media and Entertainment (9 years), and Professional Services (2.5 years).

Telecommunication
Food and Beverage
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Media and Entertainment
Professional Services

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 Marketing (16 years), Customer Service (9 years), Procurement (9 years), Product Development (9 years), Project Management (9 years), and Sales (9 years).

Marketing
Customer Service
Procurement
Product Development
Project Management
Sales

Summary

Transformation and change management expert with a proven track record in shaping and implementing organizational change to build strong, agile, and adaptable companies: Extensive experience in advancing corporate and leadership culture, organizational development, and corporate governance. Delivery of tailored, holistic, and sustainable leadership development programs. Many years of leadership experience with internal teams and external service providers. Strong negotiation, conceptual, and implementation skills with a focus on what matters. Industry-specific know-how in telecommunications, fiber optics, energy, IT, and software.

Skills

  • Change Management And Transformation Support
  • Agile Organizational Development
  • Transformation Of Corporate And Leadership Culture
  • Corporate Governance With Okrs
  • National And International Leadership Development Programs
  • New Work Methods
  • Executive Coaching
  • Marketing & Communication
  • Strategy Development

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Diploma in Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Insights MDI Consultant

Systemic Business Coach

DGSF

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Where is Natalie based?

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

What languages does Natalie speak?

Natalie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Natalie have?

Natalie has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Natalie has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Natalie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Natalie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Natalie would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Interim Management and Leadership Development, Head of Marketing.

What is Natalie's latest experience?

Natalie's most recent position is Managing Director at ThinX Academy GmbH.

What companies has Natalie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Natalie has worked for ThinX Academy GmbH and NLK Consulting.

Which industries is Natalie most experienced in?

Natalie is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare. Natalie also has some experience in Manufacturing, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Natalie most experienced in?

Natalie is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Customer Service, and Procurement and Purchasing. Natalie also has some experience in Product Development, Project Management, and Sales.

Which industries has Natalie worked in recently?

Natalie has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Natalie worked in recently?

Natalie has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Marketing, and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Natalie's education?

Natalie holds a Master from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

Does Natalie have any certificates?

Natalie has 2 certificates. These include: Insights MDI Consultant and Systemic Business Coach.

What is the availability of Natalie?

Natalie is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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