Thomas Hailer - Freelance Management Consultant

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Lecturer at Berlin University of Technology .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Berlin University of Technology , University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Business , and Hailer Management Consultancy .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Education , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Sales . Thomas also has some experience in Marketing , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Sales .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Lecturer

Berlin University of Technology

Teaching marketing and entrepreneurship courses
Part-time lecturer role

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Lecturer

University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Business

Teaching marketing and entrepreneurship courses
Part-time lecturer role

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 2 months

Freelance Management Consultant & Subcontractor

Hailer Management Consultancy

Dealer network development for German OEMs and foreign brands
Automotive sales and service management consulting including process optimization, service quality, customer satisfaction, and future dealership business models
Business development support for new importers entering the German market, including market entry and national organization setup in Germany

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Senior Manager, Management Consulting Division

Accenture GmbH

Member of client account leadership and practice leadership
Single point of contact for all talent and organization topics within the automotive industry community
Cross-functional management consulting for automotive OEMs and retail organizations focusing on business process and performance optimization such as service quality and dealer network development
Business development and project management within the Automotive and Talent & Organization practice, including organizational development, talent management, training, and change management

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

5 years

Wolfsburg, Germany

Senior Consultant and Project Manager

Screen GmbH

Consulting projects within OEM sales and after-sales organizations, focusing on profitability and restructuring low performers in the dealer network
Execution of workshops and trainings for national sales companies of the Volkswagen Group to ensure homogeneous quality standards in retail and after-sales globally
Implementation of projects to optimize distribution channels and business processes for Volkswagen AG

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Project & Country Manager for North Europe

Dekra International GmbH

Responsible for expansion of automotive services (e.g. MOT inspections, industry expert services) worldwide, with focus on North Europe (UK, NL, SE, DK, NO)
Controlling and support of national subsidiaries in daily business including reporting, startups, and business development
Ensured exchange of know-how and alignment of processes between subsidiaries
Initiated and managed projects for new product and service introductions and integration of new business units (M&A, post merger integration)

Jan 2004 - Dec 2008

5 years

Berlin, Germany

Freelance Management Consultant & Subcontractor

Hailer Management Consultancy

Provided startup advisory services; client business plan won Innovation Award of the German Minister of State for Culture and Media
Participated in consulting projects on business development, process management, outsourcing, organization, and automotive distribution topics

Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

4 years

Ravensburg, Germany

Managing Director

Ernst Sommer Automobile GmbH & Co. KG

Led company restructuring and implemented turnaround strategy
Introduced internal financial controls, closed or sold several business units, and consolidated holding structure achieving profit turnaround

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Assistant to the Managing Director / Project Manager Business Development

Viviance New Education GmbH

Conceptual design of e-learning business models
Responsible for German and Austrian markets
Led project for introduction of internet payment systems

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 Automotive (25 years), Education (12 years), and Professional Services (7 years).

Automotive

Education

Professional Services

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 Operations (22 years), Strategy (20 years), Sales (16 years), Marketing (10 years), Project Management (10 years), and Supply Chain Management (5 years).

Operations

Strategy

Sales

Marketing

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Swedish

Intermediate

Danish

Elementary

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

Nürtingen-Geislingen University (HfWU)

Master of Laws · Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Management · Germany

Oct 1997 - Jun 2000

European School of Management (ESCP Europe, formerly ESCP-EAP)

German business administration degree (Diplom-Kaufmann), Grande École Diploma and European Master’s in Management, primary · International Management · Paris, France

Oct 1994 - Jun 1997

University of Mannheim

Business administration pre-diploma (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree) · Economics & Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Volkswagen Master Trainer

Volkswagen AG

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer, Freelance Management Consultant & Subcontractor, Senior Manager, Management Consulting Division.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Lecturer at Berlin University of Technology.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Berlin University of Technology, University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Business, and Hailer Management Consultancy.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Education, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Sales. Thomas also has some experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Education.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Sales.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Master in Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Management from Nürtingen-Geislingen University (HfWU), a Master in International Management from European School of Management (ESCP Europe, formerly ESCP-EAP) and a Bachelor in Economics & Business Administration from University of Mannheim.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 1 certificate: Volkswagen Master Trainer.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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