Volker Asmus - Interim CFO

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Nov 2022 - Present

3 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim CFO

Medical Modules GmbH (Part of MK Kliniken AG)

Company focus: Manufacturing of modular emergency hospital containers
Administration, finance and controlling
Build up all processes, procedures, systems and structures in Germany as headquarters
Post-acquisition integration of a manufacturing plant in Spain
Setting up a greenfield plant in Serbia
Reporting line: CEO

Apr 2022 - Present

3 years 10 months

Silz, Germany

Administrative Financial Advisor

Fleesensee die Jagdschule GmbH

Company focus: Training courses for the German hunting license according to German regulations
Finance and controlling
Restructuring of the company with a focus on personnel structure, business processes and IT systems
Reporting line: Owners

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim CFO

Innovative Treestonik GmbH (ITS Group)

Company focus: Development of innovative building and building services systems, equity investments in companies to implement these systems, and prime contracting including financing, planning and execution in structural construction
Post-acquisition integration of four companies under ITS Holding
Restructuring of acquired companies in finance and controlling, budgeting and cash flow planning, HR, operational and project-related processes and structures
Reporting line: Group Shareholder

Oct 2016 - Jan 2022

5 years 4 months

Wismar, Germany

Managing Director

MV Werften Fertigmodule GmbH (Part of the MV Werften Group / Genting Group)

Company focus: Manufacturing of prefabricated cabin modules for the cruise ship industry with a focus on smart technology and technical ship system integration
Set up a new greenfield company, including operations, infrastructure, finance and administration
Established a semi-automated assembly line
Managed procurement and logistics processes for the complete supply chain
Responsible for HR recruiting and set up of IT infrastructure, including initial implementation of ERP, LES/MES systems, AutoCAD Inventor and Vault
Achieved ISO 9001 and 50001 certification
Responsible for P&L
Direct budget responsibility: €80 million annual revenue and €25 million investment in the first two years; 240 employees
Reporting line: Group CEO

Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

6 months

Germany

Managing Partner

R&M International Group

Jan 2013 - Mar 2016

3 years 3 months

Suzhou, China

General Manager

R&M Alvedoor (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

Company focus: Production of accommodation systems for the maritime industry
P&L responsibility, post M&A, ERP integration and development and rollout of a new sales strategy
Complete restructuring and setup of operations, product portfolio, supply chain, new production facilities and project execution capabilities, including ISO 9001 and 50001 certification
Increased revenue from €2.5 million to €15 million per year
Developed Asia strategy and established an Asian hub for R&M Group covering key markets in China, Japan, Europe and South America
Set up and managed a new cruise liner project in Nagasaki, Japan, for the production and delivery of high-quality pre-fabricated wet units, contract value > €12 million over 3 years
Direct budget responsibility of €15 million per year, 250 employees
Supported global M&A teams and activities
Reporting line: CEO, R&M International Group

Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 11 months

Philadelphia, United States

President

R&M Ship Technologies USA Inc.; R&M American Marine Products Inc.

Company focus: Structural welding and installation of accommodation systems for the maritime industry
P&L responsibility, setting up the US operation, implementing a new ERP system and obtaining ISO 9001 certification
Developed US strategy and grew customer base in North and South America
Increased revenue from €1 million to €10 million per year
Direct budget responsibility of €10 million per year, 70 employees
Reporting line: CEO, R&M International Group

Nov 2008 - Feb 2011

2 years 4 months

Bremen, Germany

Head of International Business Development

R&M Ship Tec GmbH

Company focus: Systems, services and solutions for the maritime industry
Developed group strategy and grew global market share
Set up and provided technical and process support for new international ventures (USA, Russia, Finland, Asia)
Reporting line: CEO, R&M Ship Tec Group

Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

2 years 11 months

Berlin, Germany

Managing Director of Marketing Services

Wolff Consulting

Company focus: Technical support for direct and dialogue marketing campaigns and customer relationship management in the automotive industry
P&L responsibility
Established and led a business unit for technical marketing performance
Developed and implemented sales strategy
Direct budget responsibility of €3 million per year, 15 employees
Reporting line: Owner

Sep 2002 - Dec 2005

3 years 4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager

T.Systems GEI GmbH

Company focus: Information technology
Developed and implemented customer relationship management systems for international projects with global teams

Jan 2001 - Aug 2002

1 year 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Business Analyst

debis System House

Company focus: Information technology
Business-process analyses and design
Conception of internet portals, content management systems and e-commerce solutions with international teams
Main customer: Daimler Chrysler

Sep 1997 - Dec 2000

3 years 4 months

Hamburg, Germany