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Oliver Busch

IT Consulting Division Manager / Authorized Officer

Oliver Busch
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Sep 2011 - Present
14 years 6 months
Berlin, Germany

Head of IT Consulting Division / Authorized Officer

msg services ag/gmbh

  • Currently responsible for 150 employees with 25 million euros in revenue.
  • Successfully merged and harmonized two consulting divisions, each with 70 employees and 9 department heads.
  • Grew the business from 4 IT consultants in 2002 to 350 employees at msg services.
  • 18 years of successful Citrix Platinum partnership.
Dec 2002 - Aug 2011
8 years 9 months
Berlin, Germany

Department / Division Manager

msg systems ag

  • Expanded business to additional locations in Germany (Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Cologne, Frankfurt) and handled tenders.
  • Secured first strategic major clients (e.g., Berliner Sparkasse, Finanz Informatik, IVV, KKH, ITDZ Berlin, GKVI).
  • Established Citrix Systems as a strategic enterprise partner at msg.
  • Researched and prepared complex information for decision making.
Apr 1999 - Nov 2002
3 years 8 months
Berlin, Germany

Sales Director

Sydios IT Solutions GmbH

  • IT system integrator and managed service provider.
Feb 1998 - Mar 1999
1 year 2 months
Berlin, Germany

Key Account Manager

Materna GmbH

  • IT system integrator, IT service management solutions.
Oct 1996 - Jan 1998
1 year 4 months
Berlin, Germany

Account Manager Enterprise Storage

EMC Deutschland GmbH

  • Enterprise storage solutions.
Apr 1990 - Sep 1996
6 years 6 months
Berlin, Germany

Account Manager / Product Manager

Magirus Datentechnik GmbH

  • IT distribution, hardware & software (HP, Digital/DEC, Apple Computer).

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (36 years).

Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Strategy (23 years), Sales (21.5 years), Information Technology (14.5 years), Research and Development (8.5 years), and Product Development (6.5 years).

Strategy
Sales
Information Technology
Research and Development
Product Development

Summary

Experienced manager with over 38 years in the IT industry, specializing in IT consulting, system integration, and sales leadership.

I have been working as the head of the IT consulting division at msg services gmbh for 22 years, overseeing 150 employees in line with our business goals (revenue, costs, profit) and addressing our clients' digitalization challenges.

With my experience and commitment, I contribute to our shared goal: staying innovative, always exceeding our clients' needs, and supporting and developing our team members. For me, putting people at the center is key to successful collaboration.

Additionally, I am responsible for several strategic partnerships.

I have strong expertise in people leadership & development, planning and managing complex proposals and clients, and many years of experience in solid business planning/forecasting.

I am looking for a new challenge where I can sustainably contribute my experience and skills in corporate management, personnel responsibility & development, business administration, account management, and bid management within a team.

Skills

  • Sense Of Responsibility

  • Structured And Self-directed Work Style Combined With Strong Commercial Skills

  • 38 Years Of It Experience And Solid Background In Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing, System Houses, Outsourced It And Enterprise It System Integration

  • Team Spirit, Social Skills, And Commitment

  • Driving Sustainable Employee Development With A People-centered Approach

  • Analytical And Communication Skills

  • Focus; I Work Focused And Efficiently Toward Goals, Placing High Value On Collaboration.

  • Business Planning, Budgeting, And Analysis

  • Personnel Management And Development / Recruiting

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills And Solution Orientation

  • Planning And Managing Complex Proposals And Tenders

  • Researching And Preparing Complex Information For Decision Making

  • Key Account Management

My Strengths (According To Gallup):

  • Results-oriented
  • Organizing
  • Inquisitive
  • Sense Of Responsibility
  • Focus
  • Team Spirit
  • Analytical
  • Fairness
  • Future-oriented
  • Loyalty
  • Cautiousness

Languages

German
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

Splitta & Leutz GmbH

Data Processing Clerk

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Where is Oliver based?

Oliver is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Oliver speak?

Oliver speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Oliver have?

Oliver has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Oliver has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years. Note that Oliver may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Oliver be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Oliver would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of IT Consulting Division / Authorized Officer, Department / Division Manager, Sales Director.

What is Oliver's latest experience?

Oliver's most recent position is Head of IT Consulting Division / Authorized Officer at msg services ag/gmbh.

What companies has Oliver worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Oliver has worked for msg services ag/gmbh.

Which industries is Oliver most experienced in?

Oliver is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Oliver most experienced in?

Oliver is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Sales, and Information Technology (IT). Oliver also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development.

Which industries has Oliver worked in recently?

Oliver has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Oliver worked in recently?

Oliver has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Strategy and Planning.

What is Oliver's education?

Oliver attended Splitta & Leutz GmbH for Data Processing Clerk.

What is the availability of Oliver?

Oliver is immediately available for suitable projects.

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