Ulrike Tegtmeier
Partner
Experience
Jan 2013 - Present
13 yearsGermany
Partner
F&P AG
- Change management and leadership coaching in the paper industry: Coached senior management on expanded roles and responsibilities; coached junior management for initial leadership tasks.
- HR, change management, and communications lead in the apparel industry: Supported an Israeli group after acquiring a German family business; developed a 5-year productivity improvement plan; guided the implementation of the 5-year plan in its first year; managed communications between Israel and Germany; provided intercultural training for managers and staff in both countries.
- Jack Link’s / Unilever post merger integration: Interim HR director and lead change and communications manager; supported the design and setup of a brand-new EMEA headquarters; created the new organizational structure; recruited over 50 new employees across 4 countries; led all HR activities ensuring the successful carve-out of the Bifi/Peperami brands from Unilever to Jack Link’s.
- Interim HR director for the Ansbach site.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2013
6 yearsMunich, Germany
VP EMEA & Asia
Cisco System
- Returned the division to profitability within one year.
- Achieved continuous growth in revenue and profit.
- Successfully built a highly motivated team after two challenging global restructurings.
Jan 1998 - Dec 2006
9 yearsGeneva, Switzerland
MD / VP EMEA & Asia
IOMEGA International SA
- Achieved over 5% revenue growth and 6% profitability within two years despite a declining market trend.
- Reduced staff turnover from over 50% to under 10%.
Jan 1990 - Dec 1998
9 yearsHamburg, Germany
MD Business Electronics
PHILIPS GmbH
- Reorganized 7 sub-product lines and teams into one business unit, achieving revenue growth in the first year.
- Over 30% profitable growth in the established business (monitors, hotel TV over eight years).
Jan 1987 - Dec 1990
4 yearsHamburg, Germany
Marketing & Sales Manager
Deutsche Mailbox GmbH
- Launched the first commercial email system in Germany.
- Designed and built a franchise network with 90 partner firms.
Jan 1984 - Dec 1987
4 yearsDüsseldorf, Germany
Training Manager
Ericsson Information Systems GmbH
- Built the first training center for sales and product management of terminals and telecommunications, including creating training plans, selecting trainers, and independently leading soft skills training.
Summary
Senior executive with many years of international leadership experience in mid-sized companies or large corporations as well as in post-merger integration projects. Specific expertise in change and communications management, and in building and reducing workforces. Extensive and detailed knowledge of international markets (EMEA and APAC). Strong focus on strategic thinking combined with the ability to turn long-term strategies into short-term actionable plans. Dynamic and structured with an action- and results-oriented approach. Excellent ability to present a company to diverse audiences.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
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