Patrick Hanhart - Consultant

Q: Where is Patrick based?

Patrick is based in Wängi, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is Consultant at DoD!fferent AG .

Q: What companies has Patrick worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Patrick has worked for DoD!fferent AG , BlueCallom AG , and CWS-boco Suisse SA .

Q: Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Chemical , Banking and Finance , and Professional Services . Patrick also has some experience in Manufacturing , Education , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Product Development , and Marketing . Patrick also has some experience in Customer Service , Finance , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) , Strategy and Planning , and Sales .

Recommended expert

Wängi, Switzerland

Experience

Mar 2023 - Present

3 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Consultant

DoD!fferent AG

Focus on strategy development and strategy implementation
Mandates: E&H QED Vision SA: Green Energy Power Plants; Exolynk Process Automatisation Platform; Lecturer at Global Digital Board Academy; AI Future Council Member at Swiss Future Institute

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

7 months

Zürich, Switzerland

VP Sales

BlueCallom AG

Executing direct and indirect sales approaches to convince enterprise innovation teams and C-Level

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year

Opfikon, Switzerland

Regional Head of Marketing & Sales HY Switzerland

CWS-boco Suisse SA

Implementation of “Next Generation Sales”: transformation of an analogue-oriented sales organisation into a virtual/digital one using SFDC, resulting in a 70% increase in sales in the last 4 months

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

7 months

Opfikon, Switzerland

National Sales Manager HY Switzerland

CWS-boco Suisse SA

Leading five field sales regions, key account management team, tender management, call centres, and distributors. Customers include City of Geneva, Canton of Vaud, hospitals, nursing homes
Co-creation of European blueprint of salesforce excellence and effectiveness as well as omnichannel marketing: Next Generation Sales in cooperation with Christopher Held “Insight Sales” (BCG)

Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

1 year 2 months

Flawil, Switzerland

Co-Founder and Member of the Advisory Board

Mosaik-Schulen Ostschweiz

From start-up to grown-up: resources, structures, finance, and legal. Full capacity reached

Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

2 years 1 month

Hunzenschwil, Switzerland

Managing Director

Cafina AG

Director of sales, technical services, marketing, and customer care
Improving collaboration among call centers, field technicians, and sales reps

Jun 2015 - May 2017

2 years

Münchwilen, Switzerland

Global Director Facility Service Consulting

Diversey

Creation, global roll-out, sales, and delivery of IoT/SaaS solution “SmartView” (hardware and software)
Creation and European roll-out of sustainability consulting services in FM and healthcare markets
Won the largest machine sales contract in company history with self-developed machine tracking solution TASKI IntelliTrail (Sainsbury’s UK); over 20,000 units in use worldwide

Jul 2011 - May 2015

3 years 11 months

Münchwilen, Switzerland

Global Industry Expert Building Service Contractors & FM

Diversey

Creation of new-to-the-world data-driven consulting services and IoT/SaaS solutions
International strategic marketing and sales projects

Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

1 year 10 months

Münchwilen, Switzerland

EMEA Portfolio Manager Consulting & Services

Diversey

Creation, sales, and delivery of food safety and sustainability consulting services in FM and healthcare
Portfolio and sales responsibility for European SaaS portfolio: purchasing platform and quality control

Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

3 years 1 month

Münchwilen, Switzerland

Marketing Director Austria & Switzerland

Diversey

Product lifecycle management for machines, chemicals, tools, consumables, and services
Led the most successful solution launches worldwide by identifying customer needs and initiating solution developments for healthcare and other industries

Aug 2002 - Jul 2006

4 years

Vienna, Austria

Business Development Manager Austria

Diversey

Member of the executive board: head of marketing and management sales sector FM
Consulting European R&D teams in product developments and route-to-market strategies

Aug 2000 - Jul 2002

2 years

Münchwilen, Switzerland

National Key Account Manager

Diversey

Most successful implementation of a global contract with the market leader in facility management measured by speed, quality, efficiency, and sustainability

Aug 1997 - Jul 2000

3 years

Münchwilen, Switzerland

Business Development Executive

Diversey

Portfolio lifecycle management: Hand Care, Fabric Care, and professional national advertised brands

Aug 1986 - May 1994

7 years 10 months

Switzerland

Client Advisor / Commercial Apprentice

UBS

Client Advisor UBS Zurich
Client Advisor SBV Frauenfeld
Commercial Apprenticeship SBV Winterthur

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 Chemical (18 years), Banking and Finance (8 years), Professional Services (6 years), Manufacturing (5 years), Education (4 years), and Food and Beverage (4 years).

Chemical

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Education

Food and Beverage

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 Sales (28.5 years), Product Development (17.5 years), Marketing (14.5 years), Customer Service (10.5 years), Finance (9 years), and Strategy (5 years).

Sales

Product Development

Marketing

Customer Service

Finance

Strategy

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Aug 1994 - Jul 1997

University of Applied Science, ZHAW

BSc in Business Administration, Marketing & Communication · Business Administration · Winterthur, Switzerland

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

SealedAir, Münchwilen

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

April 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Patrick based?

Patrick is based in Wängi, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Patrick be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Patrick would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, VP Sales, Regional Head of Marketing & Sales HY Switzerland.

What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is Consultant at DoD!fferent AG.

What companies has Patrick worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Patrick has worked for DoD!fferent AG, BlueCallom AG, and CWS-boco Suisse SA.

Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Chemical, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services. Patrick also has some experience in Manufacturing, Education, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Product Development, and Marketing. Patrick also has some experience in Customer Service, Finance, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Education.

Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Strategy and Planning, and Sales.

What is Patrick's education?

Patrick holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Applied Science, ZHAW.

Does Patrick have any certificates?

Patrick has 1 certificate: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

What is the availability of Patrick?

Patrick is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Patrick?

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