Nils Hamann - Senior Advisor to CTO

Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Senior Advisor to CTO

McPhy Energy Energy S.A.

Head of Project Engineering: Led 6 teams through rapid growth, doubling headcount within 11 months; managed 3 team leads and 30+ engineers
Set up and led capacity forecast, project capacity alignment, outsourcing, and subcontracting of work packages for the Technology Unit (Engineering, R&D, Product Development)
Established quality metrics for the department’s engineering output and integrated them into bonus objectives for team leads and engineers
Conducted annual appraisals, objectives and bonus discussions, and personal development plans for 7 direct reports
Head of Program Management: Led the largest internal development program for next-generation 4 MW hydrogen electrolysis stacks. Result: “Go” for next phase “Basic Engineering”
Led a strategic make-or-buy study for core components (cathodes). Result: Component & manufacturing technologies down-selected and approved for next phase
Project Director "Green H2 Atlantic" in Sines, Portugal: Managed 100 MW project for a client consortium (EDP, Galp, ENGIE, Vestas, Bondalti, Martifer), funded with €30 m by the European Commission’s “Green Deal” and invited for grant preparation of “Innovation Fund”
Led and coordinated R&D activities under the “Green Deal” with contributors (ENGIE, DLR, ISQ) on topics such as standardization of test protocols, primary grid service, and advanced hydrogen management system
Supported “Green Deal” reporting and applications for various EU grants (e.g., Innovation Fund)
Led technical due diligence from OEM perspective, coordinating approx. 12 departments to respond to an external technical advisor
Corporate Partnerships: Established technological partnerships within the European hydrogen industry under IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest)

Oct 2019 - Present

6 years 4 months

Czech Republic

Independent Management Consultant

Freebird Consulting

Applied McKinsey CAPEX Excellence Method (Minimum Technical Solution - MTS) at a multi-national base chemical producer on three major investment projects between Fel1 and Fel2 phase. Result: CAPEX estimate reduction of average 30% between €12 m and €93 m (incl. risk & contingency)
Led transformation of two manufacturing production sites in the concrete industry in Czech Republic with approx. 150 FTE each. Result: Reduction of direct and indirect cost by approx. 20%
Freelance consultant at Stern Stewart & Co. for a goal-alignment initiative between 19 global affiliates at a leading industrial organization. Goal: +€50 m sales & +€10 m EBIT
Led the transformation office of an organizational optimization project for a traditional German production facility in the chemical industry with approx. 900 employees. Result: Roll-out of new org-structure & 10% cost reduction
Prepared financial & operational model for a +€300 m logistics tender as part of a major helicopter tender for the defense industry supporting one of the largest global aviation OEMs
Interim Director PMO for a public tender in the rail industry with approx. €1 bn volume and 30 team members

Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year

Poland

Acting Project Manager

Lumics Consulting

Managed an end-to-end process orientation & optimization program between Purchasing and Finance with high visibility at CFO level in the Lufthansa Group; led a core team of approx. 15 members
Deputy program manager for a company-wide operational and administrative cost reduction program at a European aviation player. Result: ~800 FTE cost reduction
People leadership including performance reviews, development plans, candidate interviews (McKinsey methodology), approval of work hours, travel, and holidays

May 2018 - Present

7 years 9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Lecturer (part-time)

Fresenius University, Faculty of Management, Business and Media

Developed complete “Strategic Management” class for Master students in International Tourism & Event Management; delivered live and remote learning during COVID-19 and conducted written & verbal exams
Developed parts of “Industrial Production” class for the MSc in Economics degree, focusing on qualitative and quantitative methods of process improvement
Designed syllabus and content for a new “Business Consulting” class and supported preparation for accreditation

Apr 2016 - Oct 2018

2 years 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Consultant

Lumics Consulting

Led a Lean Management transformation in two Deutsche Bahn Netz regional headquarters; implemented performance management, process improvements, and training of new staff (OpEx Coaches & OpEx Managers)
Provided project and program management coaching for an operational cost reduction program in the Engine Division of Lufthansa Technik; developed workshops, tools, methods, and concepts for ideation of improvement
Conducted internal candidate case interviews (face-to-face & phone) using the McKinsey evaluation model
Developed internal “Train the Trainer” workshops on topics such as Design Thinking, Agile Innovation, and Structured Cost-Reduction Method

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Madrid, Spain

Business Development Manager

Ennomotive

Acquired customers and created and executed sales strategy
Established strategic partnerships

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

5 years

Hamburg, Germany

Build Project Manager, Business Unit Cargill Refined Oils Europe

Cargill

Managed brownfield vegetable oil refinery projects (US$100 k–7 m) from feasibility through engineering, construction, and start-up
Led cross-functional project teams of up to 7 engineers

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

3 years

Belgium

Project Engineer, Department Renewable Resources – Technology

Air Liquide S.A.

Performed process and mechanical project engineering; negotiated with clients and subcontractors in Spanish and English for biodiesel, bio-ethanol, fatty acids, and vegetable oil extraction and refining technologies
Helped close multi-million-€ engineering deals and led engineering subcontracts of 12 months’ duration

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Spain

On-site