Peter Puchalla - Consultant Strategy & Digital

Q: Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Meilen, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Peter speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 7984 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 998 years . Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is Consultant Strategy & Digital at Polynova AG .

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

In recent years, Peter has worked for Polynova AG , Axess Transformation , Endor USM , Amgen , and Paul Hartmann .

Q: Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Chemical . Peter also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Retail , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Strategy and Planning . Peter also has some experience in Operations , Marketing , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management .

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Meilen, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Switzerland

Consultant Strategy & Digital

Polynova AG

Designed the growth and digital strategy for an EU distributor
Established a differentiation strategy focusing on horizontal portfolio expansion, ESG and SG&A cost reduction using new digital sales and service channels
Offered same-day logistic delivery for key customers, increasing customer satisfaction by 25%

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Switzerland

Project Manager Corporate Strategy & Digitalization

Axess Transformation

Guided the strategy development achieving sustainable growth in a competitive environment
Conducted strategic analysis, defined vision and objectives, and developed strategy with business case
Developed a digital SaaS platform offering a two-digit million revenue potential

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Germany

Program Manager Digital Transformation

Endor USM

Managed the global digital transformation of a B2B/C business with a budget of €10 M
Implemented an agile organization, SCRUM and re-prioritized the backlog
Created a digital strategy roadmap to modernize the entire ERP and e-commerce, and set up the PMO and governance model
Improved major end-to-end business processes in marketing, sales, service, operations and logistics
Improved customer satisfaction by 25% of a global B2C business through improvement of AI forecasting, warehouse and logistics strategy
Generated €15 M short-term revenue growth and 20% reduction of operating cost

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Switzerland

Project Manager Digital Commercial Excellence Transformation

Amgen

Reshaped the global customer strategy process of a €28 B company
Generated an account profiling concept running regional management workshops with the USA, EU and CN
Defined the implementation concept and Veeva/Salesforce integration
Boosted decision-making efficiency by 20% in speed and quality

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Program Manager Divisional Transformation

Paul Hartmann

Consulted a €100 M business unit enhancing the business model and profitability
Conducted end-to-end analysis of processes, strategy, finance and customer satisfaction
Designed and launched a comprehensive excellence program for procurement, operations, logistics, product management, commercial and digitalization
Increased logistic efficiency by 30% through development of an optimal product packaging to improve pallet utilization and shortened lead time for end customers by seven days
Initiated a business model innovation project to improve the distribution network by moving from country-specific central warehouses to an automated delivery system directly from the manufacturing location, showing a potential 3% increase in EBITDA
Generated an 8% EBITDA improvement; lighthouse project rolled out company-wide

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Program Manager Business Transformation

Paul Hartmann

Refined project organization and eight workstreams with project charters affecting product management, R&D and regulatory, operations, marketing, sales and digital
Specified a company-wide communication and change management concept
Guided teams in solution development and helped solve complex problems and argumentation
Improved EBITDA by 2%

Oct 2018 - Dec 9999

7981 years 3 months

Switzerland

Interim Manager and Consultant

Consulting

Built PMO office at four different companies, helping to structure the project pipeline, develop a roadmap, install metrics and report to top management
Spearheaded a global digital and lean transformation as program manager, set up PMO, and increased EBITDA by 2% involving over 500 employees within an €800 M division
Reshaped an entire IT and digital department, optimizing the organization, increasing compliance and improving the software environment
Led digital business model innovation by overhauling end-to-end processes, reducing operating costs and significantly increasing customer satisfaction
Guided a global B2B2C digital transformation as interim head of digital, grew revenue by €15 M through sales automation and reduced operational costs by 20%
Improved customer satisfaction by 25% of a global B2C business through improvement of AI forecasting, warehouse and logistics strategy
Reshaped the business model of a €100 M business unit through COMEX, OPEX and digital transformation, resulting in an 80% profitability increase

Oct 2015 - Oct 2018

3 years 1 month

United Kingdom

Head of Marketing and Sales EMEA

Americhem Inc.

Directed a regional sales, marketing and R&D team of 40 people across six countries, achieving a 40% increase in market penetration and a 20% boost in annual revenue
Controlled a corporate project for the construction of a new mainland plant, managing a multi-million CAPEX investment and enabling over $100 M in growth potential

Summary

Passionate Project Manager with a solid background in Capex projects. Excited about leading Chemical, Polymers and driving product management initiatives in the B2B sector and ensuring alignment with the US market. 10+ years of experience in project management roles, including strategizing, planning, and execution. Enthusiastic about collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing valuable insights for market penetration. Dedicated to ensuring product success and alignment with business goals, ready to contribute to your team.

Medical Devices, Healthcare, LifeScience, Pharma, Technology, Engineering

Skills

Project And Program Management
Pmo
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Prince2
Scrum Master
Agile
Pmp
Safe
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Strategic Planning
Business Acumen
Product Management
Design Thinking
Blue Ocean Strategy
Value Proposition Design
Ai Marketing
Genai
Hypothesis Testing
Business Model Innovation
Customer Insights
Digital & Business Transformation
Bpmn
Business Case
Process Optimization
Commercial Excellence (Comex)
Data Strategy
Operational Excellence (Opex)
Big Data
Agile Transformation
Excel (Expert)
Powerpoint (Expert)
Sap
Oracle
Ms Dynamics
Veeva
Salesforce
Clickup
Jira
Ms Project
Minitab
Cloud
Sharepoint
Power Bi

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jun 2025 - Dec 2025

Ceibs Kellogg

Global Executive MBA · Switzerland

FH Nordakademie

Mechanical Engineering · Elmshorn, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

TÜV

PMP

PSM

US

Profile

Created

June 2024

Last Update

January 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Meilen, Switzerland.

What languages does Peter speak?

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

How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 7984 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 998 years. Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Peter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Peter would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant Strategy & Digital, Project Manager Corporate Strategy & Digitalization, Program Manager Digital Transformation.

What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is Consultant Strategy & Digital at Polynova AG.

What companies has Peter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Peter has worked for Polynova AG, Axess Transformation, Endor USM, Amgen, and Paul Hartmann.

Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Chemical. Peter also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning. Peter also has some experience in Operations, Marketing, and Sales.

Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Strategy and Planning, and Project Management.

What is Peter's education?

Peter holds a Master from Ceibs Kellogg and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from FH Nordakademie.

Does Peter have any certificates?

Peter has 3 certificates. These include: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, and PSM.

What is the availability of Peter?

Peter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Peter?

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