Norbert Faulhaber - Principal Partner

Q: Where is Norbert based?

Norbert is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Norbert speak?

Norbert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Norbert have?

Norbert has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Norbert has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Norbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Norbert's latest experience?

Norbert's most recent position is Principal Partner at Consileon Business Consultancy GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Norbert also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: What is Norbert's education?

Norbert holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen .

Q: Does Norbert have any certificates?

Norbert has 12 certificates . Among them, these include: Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt , Agile Transformation Coach , and Bpm And Eden Process Management Consultant .

Q: What is the availability of Norbert?

Norbert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Germany

Principal Partner

Consileon Business Consultancy GmbH

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Smart eXperts Consultant & OKR Master

OKR-Berater.de

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Execution Partner, Director Region DACH

AchieV Business Optimizer

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Netherlands

Senior Executive Consultant

Kaizen Institute Germany

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Germany

Owner

SEC Strategy Execution Consultants

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Vice President Process Excellence Europe

Deutsche Telekom

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

Germany

Head of Process Xcellence

Xchanging

Jan 1997 - Dec 1997

1 year

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

General Electric

Jan 1996 - Dec 1996

1 year

Germany

Senior Project Manager

Technopart

Jan 1992 - Dec 1992

1 year

Belgium

Project Manager

GEPRO mbH

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 (5.5 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Telecommunication (1 year).

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Telecommunication

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 (4 years), Strategy (3.5 years), Quality Assurance (3 years), and Project Management (2 years).

Operations

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Summary

For more than 25 years, Norbert Faulhaber has been helping companies turn strategies into results, improve business performance, and build high-performing teams and organizations.

During this time, he has worked with more than 2,000 leaders and experts from various companies and industries across Europe and beyond. The programs and projects he has led and supported have delivered over €1.2 billion in financial impact and achieved an ROI of better than 10:1, based on many double-digit KPI improvements.

Skills

Passion For Continuous Improvement, Excellence, And Execution.
Commitment To Delivering On Financial And Non-financial Targets.
High Level Of Integrity And Alignment With Company Values.
Acts As A Role Model At All Organizational Levels And Walks The Talk.
Takes The Lead In Changing Business Environments.
Defines And Steers Initiatives, Pmos, Projects, And Activities To Implement Strategies At A Measurable And Sustainable Level.
Develops, Manages, And Steers Operational Excellence Transformation And Change Programs For Single Business Units And At The Corporate Level, Both Nationally And Internationally.
Focuses On Customer And Company Value, Developing And Implementing Profitable And Sustainable Solutions In Close Cooperation With All Involved Departments, Including Finance, Hr, And It.
Proven Strengths And Track Record In Program Management, Multi-project Management, Change Management, And Process Management (Waterfall, Hybrid, Agile).
Leads Local And Remote Staff (Direct And Dotted-line) And Cross-cultural Teams In International Environments With A People- And Results-oriented Approach.
Aligns The Big Picture/strategy With Employees’ Day-to-day Activities.
Trains, Coaches, And Certifies Ci Experts, Project Managers, And Process Managers.
Provides Excellence Coaching For Teams.
Provides Excellence Coaching For Leaders.
Long-standing Leadership Experience In Financial Services, Ict, And Telecommunications, Driving Results In Smes And Multinational Companies.
Extensive Consulting And Project Management Experience In Various Industries, Including Services And The Public Sector.
Coach. Consultant. Trainer. Interim Manager. Book Author. Speaker. Guest Lecturer.
Industry Expertise: Financial Services.
Industry Expertise: Telecommunications.
Industry Expertise: Services, Ict, It.
Industry Expertise: Manufacturing, Engineering.
Industry Expertise: Automotive, Packaging.
Industry Expertise: Life Science, Pharma.
Industry Expertise: Semiconductor, Rf Technology.
Industry Expertise: Public Services.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

RWTH Aachen

Diploma Engineer · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

General Electric

Agile Transformation Coach

Bpm And Eden Process Management Consultant

Kaizen Coach

Kvp Coach

Leadership Excellence

ESMT and ESSEC

Lss Program Leader

GE & GE Capital

Nlp-Practitioner

Okr Master

Professional Scrum Master

Project Management & Process Management

SaFe 5 Agilist

Profile

Created

April 2025

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Where is Norbert based?

Norbert is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Norbert speak?

Norbert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Norbert have?

Norbert has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Norbert has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Norbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Norbert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Norbert would be well-suited for roles such as: Principal Partner, Smart eXperts Consultant & OKR Master, Execution Partner, Director Region DACH.

What is Norbert's latest experience?

Norbert's most recent position is Principal Partner at Consileon Business Consultancy GmbH.

Which industries is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Quality Assurance (QA). Norbert also has some experience in Project Management.

What is Norbert's education?

Norbert holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen.

Does Norbert have any certificates?

Norbert has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Agile Transformation Coach, and Bpm And Eden Process Management Consultant.

What is the availability of Norbert?

Norbert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Norbert?

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