Rüdiger Nölleke - Senior Management Consultant - Paper, Cardboard & Packaging Solutions

Q: Where is Rüdiger based?

Rüdiger is based in Ratingen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Rüdiger speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Rüdiger have?

Rüdiger has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Rüdiger has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month . Note that Rüdiger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rüdiger's latest experience?

Rüdiger's most recent position is Senior Management Consultant - Paper, Cardboard & Packaging Solutions at Noelleke Management Consulting .

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

In recent years, Rüdiger has worked for Noelleke Management Consulting , Bergische Kartonagenfabrik Fritz Nießen GmbH & Co. KG , and Stora Enso Germany GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Rüdiger most experienced in?

Rüdiger is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Rüdiger most experienced in?

Rüdiger is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Product Development , and Marketing . Rüdiger also has some experience in Operations , Logistics , and Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Rüdiger worked in recently?

Rüdiger has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Rüdiger worked in recently?

Rüdiger has recently worked in business areas like Sales , Product Development , and Sustainability Management .

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Ratingen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Senior Management Consultant - Paper, Cardboard & Packaging Solutions

Noelleke Management Consulting

Partner of the Hamburg Management Consulting KNOX - Experts in Print and Packaging
Interim Manager in the Paper, Cardboard & Packaging Industry focusing on Sustainable Packaging Solutions with the vision of „Conserving Natural Resources“

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Velbert, Germany

Plant Manager

Bergische Kartonagenfabrik Fritz Nießen GmbH & Co. KG

Optimizing production performance by changing internal processes, internal and external employee training, replacing production manager
Increasing revenue and profit by realigning the customer/product portfolio
Motivating the team by introducing a participative management style with focus on KPIs
Ensuring three-shift operations in times of the covid pandemic

Jan 2010 - Dec 2021

12 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Regional Sales Director Central Europe, Packaging Materials Division

Stora Enso Germany GmbH

Winning new key accounts by reorganizing the sales department
Introducing innovative, sustainable material solutions for FMCG packaging
Increasing sales through individual handling of customers
Motivating the team by introducing a participative leadership style with a focus on KPIs
Taking over responsibility for the French market (€60 million sales) after a reorganization
Establishing and expanding business with major branded goods companies and retailers

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Schwabach, Germany

Managing Director

Print Pack GmbH & Co. KG

Increasing sales by 10% p.a. by gaining profitable new customers
Optimizing operating profits by systematically re-planning the customer portfolio
Increasing production by replacing the production management, investing in machinery, changing internal processes and training employees
Generating additional sales by cross-selling together with sister plants

Jan 2002 - Dec 2007

6 years

Karlsdorf-Neuthard, Germany

Director Sales & Operations

Wellprint

Increasing sales by 30% (2002-2007) by gaining new key accounts
Increasing operating profit by 120% in the first year by optimizing the customer portfolio, improving internal processes and intensive employee motivation
Analyzing "make or buy" decisions and implementing them with the objective of maximizing sales and earnings
Optimizing in-plant logistics

Jan 1994 - Dec 2001

8 years

Kappelrodeck, Germany

Director Sales & Marketing

Lenk Paper GmbH

Safeguarding continuous utilization of the capacity of three paper making machines with various product portfolios in constantly changing markets
Developing new products to help secure the continued existence of the company and thus also of jobs
Intensifying existing customer relationships with the aim of safeguarding turnover and expanding business further
Developing and implementing market strategies for selected CEE countries and supervising representatives in foreign markets

Jan 1993 - Dec 1994

2 years

Brussels, Belgium

Product Manager - Graphic Papers

Sappi Europe

Establishing an export company for Europe and overseas
Preparing, developing and supervising the marketing plans for particular types of paper
Matching product developments with market requirements in cooperation with the paper mills and sales departments throughout the group of companies

Jan 1991 - Dec 1993

3 years

Ehingen, Germany

Sales Promoter and Product Manager

Hannover Papier

Selling the existing product portfolio: graphic and specialty papers
Preparing sales strategies and providing support from the product development stage to the planning of necessary communication activities
Organizing and carrying out the agreed marketing activities together with advertising agencies
Conducting market and competition surveys and preparing the information for presentation to the sales and marketing departments

Jan 1989 - Dec 1991

3 years

Raubling, Germany

Sales Promoter and Assistant to the Board of Management

PWA Graphic Papers

Getting first-hand knowledge of the sales department of an industrial company and how it interacts with other functions
Supporting and undertaking tasks for the Sales Director
Preparing materials for presentations
Introducing the company to potential customers and sales agents

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 Manufacturing (37 years).

Manufacturing

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 (33 years), Product Development (15 years), Marketing (13 years), Operations (11 years), Production (6 years), and Logistics (6 years).

Sales

Product Development

Marketing

Operations

Production

Logistics

Skills

Senior Management Consultant - Sustainable Packaging Solutions
"Conserving Natural Resources"
Paper, Cardboard & Packaging
Leadership & Strategy: Leading And Motivating Interdisciplinary And Intercultural Teams In Sales, Production/operations, Procurement & Supply Chain
Sales: Identifying Market Opportunities And Developing Solutions For All Stakeholders, From Raw Material Producers, Packaging Manufacturers And Branded Goods Suppliers To Retailers, Consumers And The General Public
Innovative Sustainable Solutions: Developing And Implementing Material And Process Innovations For Sustainable, Holistic Packaging Concepts
Professional Networking In The International Packaging Industry: Long-standing Business Relationships With Decision-makers Along The Whole Value Chain

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1983 - Jun 1989

University of Essen (now University of Duisburg-Essen)

Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing and Energy Business · Business Administration · Essen, Germany

Gymnasium an der Wolfskuhle, Essen

Abitur/university entrance qualification · Essen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Wholesale and Foreign Trader (IHK)

IHK

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Rüdiger based?

Rüdiger is based in Ratingen, Germany.

What languages does Rüdiger speak?

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

How many years of experience does Rüdiger have?

Rüdiger has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Rüdiger has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month. Note that Rüdiger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rüdiger be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rüdiger would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Management Consultant - Paper, Cardboard & Packaging Solutions, Plant Manager, Regional Sales Director Central Europe, Packaging Materials Division.

What is Rüdiger's latest experience?

Rüdiger's most recent position is Senior Management Consultant - Paper, Cardboard & Packaging Solutions at Noelleke Management Consulting.

What companies has Rüdiger worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rüdiger has worked for Noelleke Management Consulting, Bergische Kartonagenfabrik Fritz Nießen GmbH & Co. KG, and Stora Enso Germany GmbH.

Which industries is Rüdiger most experienced in?

Rüdiger is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Rüdiger most experienced in?

Rüdiger is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Product Development, and Marketing. Rüdiger also has some experience in Operations, Logistics, and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Rüdiger worked in recently?

Rüdiger has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Rüdiger worked in recently?

Rüdiger has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Product Development, and Sustainability Management.

What is Rüdiger's education?

Rüdiger holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Essen (now University of Duisburg-Essen).

Does Rüdiger have any certificates?

Rüdiger has 1 certificate: Wholesale and Foreign Trader (IHK).

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