Pia Grote

Post Merger Integration

Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years

Post Merger Integration

International Mechanical Engineering Company

  • Responsible for change management and communication in a global project bringing two IT departments together into one new company
  • Organization of a global three-day convention to support the merger
  • Conduction of leadership and team workshops and support of the leadership team in various topics
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
1 year

Innovation Strategy

International Automotive Supplier

  • Analysis of the client’s current product portfolio and developing new ideas for innovative products
  • Creation of several virtual experience workshops with the aim to innovate and future-proof the existing product portfolio
Aug 2021 - Present
4 years

Freelance Consultant

Self-Employed

  • Several projects in the automotive industry, mainly focusing on building the future strategy for automotive suppliers
  • Supporting though interactive and virtual workshop (concept development and lead facilitation)
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year

Strategy Consulting

Air Mobility Start Up

  • Conduction of an interview series with key employees and execution of a strategy workshop to define purpose, vision, values, and strategy
  • Continued support in strategic questions, communication, and branding
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year

Digital Strategy

International Automotive Supplier

  • Development of a digital target picture through several virtual workshops and interviews
  • Set up of a portfolio management by collection all running projects, evaluation of these projects, and recommendations to leadership
  • Conduction of a virtual innovation workshops to ideate new digital products and services
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year

Founder Experience

Own Start Up

  • Development of strategy and direction for HyLevio (a new generation of air taxis powered by hydrogen)
  • Responsible for strategy, branding. marketing and communications
  • Participation in various well-known start up programs, e.g., Xplore by UnternehmerTUM (Munich) or Xpreneurs – incubator for high-tech start ups
Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
10 months

Co-Founder

HyLevio

  • Startup to develop a hydrogen-powered aircraft for intercity mobility
  • Responsible for strategy, business development, network and brand building, marketing and communication
  • Alumnus batch #9 of XPRENEURS an incubator for high-tech startups
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year

Workforce Transformation

German Insurance Company

  • Evaluation of the current organization and development of a future organization with role profiles for the future workforce
  • Analysis of skill gaps for recruiting using a software-based approach and clear recommendation to leadership
Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year 3 months

Manager People Advisory Services

EY

  • Founding and leading the strategic enablement office with the purpose to transform internally
  • Working closely with and reported directly to the leadership team
  • Responsible for collaborations with different startups focusing on New Work solutions and bringing their products to market
Oct 2017 - Oct 2019
2 years 1 month

Senior Consultant Digital Business Services

EY

  • Support in building a new department that focuses on the digital transformation of clients
  • Strengthening strategic alliances globally
  • Identification of skill gaps and project management for several M&A projects
Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
2 years 2 months

Consultant Advisory Services

EY

  • Test management in an international project in the power & utilities industry supporting a carve-out
Aug 2014 - Feb 2015
7 months

Intern | Procurement Marketing

Audi AG

  • Procurement of serval marketing and industrial services
Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
7 months

Intern | Procurement Serial Production

BMW Group

  • Accompanied several procurement processes, responsible for supplier communication

Summary

Fascinated by innovation and organizational development. Passion for design, brands, and creative work in teams. Motivated through the ambition to build a better and more sustainable world.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

May 2011 - Sep 2015

University of Applied Sciences Munich

Bachelor of Arts, specializing in Marketing · Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Emotional Leadership

Yvonne Schönau

Masterclass of Personality

Tobias Beck

Negotiation Training

Schranner Negotiation Institute