Ulrich Tacke - Founder

Q: Where is Ulrich based?

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

Q: What languages does Ulrich speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Ulrich have?

Ulrich has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Ulrich has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month . Note that Ulrich may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ulrich's latest experience?

Ulrich's most recent position is Founder at TACKE.COACH Intercultural Leadership Coaching & Training .

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

In recent years, Ulrich has worked for TACKE.COACH Intercultural Leadership Coaching & Training .

Q: Which industries is Ulrich most experienced in?

Ulrich is most experienced in industries like Advertising , Education , and Professional Services . Ulrich also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Ulrich most experienced in?

Ulrich is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management . Ulrich also has some experience in Product Development , Sales , and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in industries like Education and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Product Development , and Strategy and Planning .

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Gottenheim, Germany

Experience

Feb 2020 - Present

6 years

Founder

TACKE.COACH Intercultural Leadership Coaching & Training

Successful and ongoing coaching of individuals and teams on personal development in cooperation with partner companies: basic° (Hamburg) and Rheos Consulting (Paris)
Leading and performing team workshops for a variety of companies (i.e. ODALINE, TPR Legal, M-CUBE) on subjects like team cooperation, communication, personal growth
Teaching “Strategic HR Management” at ISM Köln/Frankfurt
Equity Partner at 13Leaders.com; building an exchange platform for leadership practice

Mar 2018 - May 2020

2 years 3 months

Meckenheim, Germany

Managing Director

wige SOLUTIONS

Re-organization of product portfolio; successfully leading restructuring and integration process
Driving innovative digital concepts and international offerings (E-sports; Olympic Games; DFB)
Successful M&A and integration of French company ETC Audiovisuel (large scale projection)

Feb 2013 - Feb 2018

5 years 1 month

Managing Director / Board member

MEC Global

Turn-around of local business in first year; ensuring cost control, focused team on digital content development and winning new business (e.g., Calzedonia, Tiffany, Audemars Piguet)
Providing training for junior employees on strategy and personal development
Leadership of 30+ employees; trainer and coach for the senior management team (6)
Global agency lead for Mercedes-Benz (23 countries) with a €120 MM cumulated media budget
Successful restructuring of the international account network and people & culture modus
Leading local interdisciplinary digital team (18) as well as the network of partner agencies

Apr 2010 - Jan 2013

2 years 10 months

London, United Kingdom

Managing Director and Partner

Kastner & Partners

Doubling turnover through new business in two years, winning Glenlivet, TicToc, Burger AG
Leading and developing the local team (10) and extending the agency’s digital service offer
Creating and implementing innovative communications concepts for Red Bull’s can-to-content strategy

Nov 2008 - Nov 2009

1 year 1 month

Düsseldorf, Germany

Client Service Director / Member of the Board

BBDO Düsseldorf

Improving account profitability by 7%, delivering 25% of total agency turnover in 9 months
Structuring and orchestrating the international agency network for Braun (e.g., PorterNovelli)

Jul 2004 - Jul 2008

4 years 1 month

Kyiv, Ukraine

Managing Director

Leo Burnett

Leading agency to No. 1 position by winning “Agency of the Year” in two consecutive years
Restructuring the business with new strategy and key personnel; coaching senior management team
Doubling turnover after two years with focused new business strategy, winning clients like Sandoz, Unicredit, Metro C&C, Praktiker, Sony Ericsson, BP

Jul 1996 - Jun 2004

8 years

Various positions (Global Account Supervisor, Management Supervisor, Account Supervisor)

Grey Global Group

Strategic extension of the Pringles umbrella and successful global launch of dips & scoops
Global coordination and brand support, creating the first comprehensive archive and Pringles Asset-Toolbox for 25 offices worldwide
Leading the annual global project, budget and resource planning process
Development and successful implementation of a new communications strategy for Punica and Dr. Best
Building the account team for Deutsche Bank 24 and leading 8 employees
Contributing to agency recruiting events at schools and universities
Creating a new communications strategy for Sobieski and implementing the new image campaign
Successful local market launch of Pall Mall and Kent with holistic brand campaigns
Team building and managing the account with full P&L responsibility (€1.5 MM)

Summary

Internationally experienced Managing Director, client service focused trainer and people centric facilitator, who approaches challenges strategically and solutions with courage. Natural born networker and organizational talent. Self-motivated and understanding how to grow and orchestrate talents from a diverse range of disciplines. Culturally versed communicator, who moves and acts sovereign on all hierarchy levels in various industries. Authentic, empathic and diplomatic, always true to himself.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Polish

Elementary

Education

Oct 1993 - Jun 1996

International School of Management (ISM)

MBA/Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · International Management · London, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Certification PERMA-Leadâ Positive Leadership

Dr. Markus Ebner; ebner-team

Certified LEGO SeriousPlay Facilitator

Bricks and Business

Certified NLP- Coach

NLP-Zentrum-Berlin (DVNLP)

Certified Systemic Coach And Change Manager

INeKO Institute, University Cologne

Certification NLP Practitioner

NLP-Zentrum-Berlin (DVNLP)

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Ulrich based?

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

What languages does Ulrich speak?

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

How many years of experience does Ulrich have?

Ulrich has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Ulrich has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month. Note that Ulrich may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ulrich be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ulrich would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Managing Director, Managing Director / Board member.

What is Ulrich's latest experience?

Ulrich's most recent position is Founder at TACKE.COACH Intercultural Leadership Coaching & Training.

What companies has Ulrich worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ulrich has worked for TACKE.COACH Intercultural Leadership Coaching & Training.

Which industries is Ulrich most experienced in?

Ulrich is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Education, and Professional Services. Ulrich also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Ulrich most experienced in?

Ulrich is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Strategy and Planning, and Project Management. Ulrich also has some experience in Product Development, Sales, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in industries like Education and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Product Development, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Ulrich's education?

Ulrich holds a Master in International Management from International School of Management (ISM).

Does Ulrich have any certificates?

Ulrich has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certification PERMA-Leadâ Positive Leadership, Certified LEGO SeriousPlay Facilitator, and Certified NLP- Coach.

What is the availability of Ulrich?

Ulrich is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ulrich?

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