Thorsten Morschheuser - Managing Director

Q: Where is Thorsten based?

Thorsten is based in Horgen, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Thorsten speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is Managing Director at Morschheuser Consulting GmbH .

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

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Morschheuser Consulting GmbH , Financial services provider , Talentana AG , Municipal utility , and Viavanta AG .

Q: Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Information Technology (IT) . Thorsten also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Utility Services , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Customer Service , Human Resources (HR) , and Marketing . Thorsten also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Information Technology (IT) , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Audit , and Strategy and Planning .

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Horgen, Switzerland

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

8 months

Managing Director

Morschheuser Consulting GmbH

Establishment, development and auditing of ISMS and IAM/IDM structures (SAP & non-SAP).
Development, optimization and review of authorization concepts, role models and interfaces (including SAP IDM/NetWeaver/S/4HANA, as well as cloud & AD).
Management and documentation of audit, compliance and certification projects (ISO 27001, TISAX, KRITIS).

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025

8 months

Supporting the CISO in preparing for the ISO 27001 recertification audit

Financial services provider

Support to the CISO in preparing for the ISO 27001 recertification audit, especially in IAM/IDM and access management.
Review and optimization of existing controls, KPIs and training materials around role and permission assignment (SAP and non-SAP).
Conduct effectiveness and plausibility checks on access rights and user lifecycle processes ("Internal Audit Lite").
Support the on-site audit and the implementation of the corrective action plan.
Audit passed successfully (only minor non-conformities).

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

11 months

Project Manager / Key Account Manager

Talentana AG

Advise clients on sourcing external resources and internal staff.
Management consulting in executive search and recruitment.
Support to management on data protection topics, system selection and website development.
Onboard new colleagues on general recruiting, client prioritization and IT topics.
Active search.

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

5 months

Evaluation of on-prem vs. cloud strategies

Municipal utility

Evaluate on-prem vs. cloud strategies in the context of KRITIS, NIS2 readiness and governance structures.
Gather and classify core applications (including access concepts and data protection classifications).
Analyze and document the IAM architecture, notably the integration of SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP systems into the existing authorization and segmentation logic.
Provide recommendations to improve interface management, role models, and system auditability (IAM, partly IDM functions).

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

1 year

Project Manager / Senior Consultant

Viavanta AG

Lead projects to expand internal IT resources.
Management consulting in executive search and recruitment.
Actively contribute to developing client USPs.
Active search and coordination.

Apr 2021 - Jun 2025

4 years 3 months

Temporary Consulting Engagements

Consulting and hands-on support in IT security, data protection, business continuity management, and infrastructure strategy
Identity & Access Management (IAM) with experience in SAP IDM, AD, cloud, and hybrid scenarios
Audit preparation, reviews, and implementation of traceability measures (especially role and permission management)
Integrating identity solutions into existing IT landscapes (including SAP, S/4HANA, non-SAP, cloud)
Strong communication skills with audit teams, business units, and management

Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

7 months

Evaluation and comparison of different architecture and operational models

Swiss service company with a subsidiary in Germany

Designing and building a central identity and access structure (IAM, including role-based access and tenant separation), integrating SAP and non-SAP systems
Assessing requirements for authentication, MFA, and permission management for all connected systems and services
Creating decision templates on governance and security questions for management, with risk assessment and recommended actions

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

10 months

Lead CRM & Tools / Senior Client Manager

Poolside AG

Analysis of the existing IT infrastructure
Requirements analysis focusing on data storage, telephony, CRM, and office applications
Support for migrating the remote server solution to SharePoint and OneDrive
Office 365 rollout and workstation migration
Integration of Swisscom Business Communication for home office use
1st and 2nd level support
Coordination with the IT service provider
Building new client relationships through acquisition
Negotiating framework agreements and PSLs with clients
Co-developing the new evaluation matrix for the client portfolio
Actively contributing to the development of the company’s USPs

May 2020 - Aug 2020

4 months

Study preparation

Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

3 months

Managing Consultant IT Permanent

Hays (Switzerland) AG

Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

10 months

IT Permanent Team Leader

Hays (Schweiz) AG

Leading and training sales staff
Testing the new CRM system
Revising the KPIs
Planning and executing marketing events

May 2017 - Mar 2019

1 year 11 months

Senior Consultant / Mentor IT Permanent

Hays (Schweiz) AG

Recruiting internal staff and leading and training mentees
Project management for the department's SharePoint implementation
Planning and executing marketing events
Advising the department head

Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

1 year 8 months

Senior Consultant IT Permanent

Hays (Schweiz) AG

Client support
New business acquisition
Negotiating framework agreements
Training internal staff
Proactively approaching candidates
Process management
Database maintenance

Feb 2014 - Aug 2015

1 year 7 months

Key Account Manager Rhine-Main-Neckar

CiP city personalbüro verwaltungsfranchise-vertriebs-factoring gmbh

Customer support in-house and field service
Internal staff planning
Payroll processing for the branches
Coordinating customer-related activities in the region
Training internal staff
Defining the new IT system
Implementing new IT systems
Sourcing external services

Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

7 months

Branch Manager Mannheim

CiP city personalbüro gmbh

Reporting to company management
Leading and supervising internal staff
Ensuring the branch's financial success
Ensuring compliance with collective agreements and legal regulations

Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

2 years 1 month

Dispatcher (management position)

CiP city personalbüro gmbh

Personnel administration
Controlling and business management
Participation in trade fairs and interviews

Feb 2009 - Jun 2011

2 years 5 months

Dispatcher (employee)

CiP city personalbüro gmbh

Customer support
Personnel scheduling
Recruitment
Personnel management
Part-time training as a Personnel Services Specialist

Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

6 months

Sales Officer (specialist responsibility)

CiP city personalbüro gmbh

New customer acquisition
Customer penetration
Candidate marketing

May 2008 - Jul 2008

3 months

Air Freight Handler

Airport Personal Service GmbH

Jul 2001 - Jul 2009

8 years 1 month

Merchandiser

ADZ Office Products Europe GmbH

Jun 2000 - Jan 2015

14 years 8 months

Cashier

Karstadt Warenhaus AG

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 Professional Services (15 years), Retail (14.5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Banking and Finance (0.5 years), Utilities (0.5 years), and Education (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Retail

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Utilities

Education

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 Customer Service (17 years), Human Resources (12 years), Marketing (10.5 years), Information Technology (6 years), Strategy (6 years), and Audit (5 years).

Customer Service

Human Resources

Marketing

Information Technology

Strategy

Audit

Skills

Isms Experience – Establishment And Operation Of Information Security Management Systems.
Ciso Role Experience – Interim Mandates With Overall Responsibility For It And Information Security.
Technical Understanding – Solid Knowledge Of It Infrastructure, Authentication And Cloud Security.
Industry/sme Experience – Familiar With Processes And Requirements Of Mid-sized Industrial Companies.
Security Awareness – Design And Delivery Of Training And Awareness Campaigns.
Audit Preparation – Experience Supporting Certifications And Internal Audits.
Data Protection Interface – Implementation-focused Consulting At The Interface Of Security And Data Protection.
Organizational Development – Experience Building Security-related Structures And Processes.
Management Communication – Confident In Steering And Communicating With Executives And Stakeholders.
Methodical Working – Structured, Process-oriented Work Style With A Focus On Practical Implementation.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 2020 - Sep 2025

Hochschule Luzern

Information & Cyber Security / Business Informatics IT Operations & Security · Lucerne, Switzerland

Fachhochschule Darmstadt

General Computer Science · Darmstadt, Germany

Georg-Büchner-Schule

Secondary education (Abitur) · Darmstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Personnel Services Specialist IHK

IHK

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Thorsten based?

Thorsten is based in Horgen, Switzerland.

What languages does Thorsten speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thorsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thorsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Supporting the CISO in preparing for the ISO 27001 recertification audit, Project Manager / Key Account Manager.

What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is Managing Director at Morschheuser Consulting GmbH.

What companies has Thorsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Morschheuser Consulting GmbH, Financial services provider, Talentana AG, Municipal utility, and Viavanta AG.

Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Information Technology (IT). Thorsten also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Utility Services, and Education.

Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Customer Service, Human Resources (HR), and Marketing. Thorsten also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Information Technology (IT), and Audit.

Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Audit, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Thorsten's education?

Thorsten attended Hochschule Luzern for Information & Cyber Security / Business Informatics IT Operations & Security.

Does Thorsten have any certificates?

Thorsten has 1 certificate: Personnel Services Specialist IHK.

What is the availability of Thorsten?

Thorsten will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Thorsten?

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