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Volker (Richard) Asmus

Interim CFO

Volker Asmus
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Nov 2022 - Present
3 years 4 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 11 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

General Manager

Fritz Schuchardt GmbH

  • Company focus: Construction, interior and exterior painting and varnishing
  • P&L responsibility, general management of company and customer relations
  • Direct budget responsibility 3.5 million euros per year, 35 employees

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (16 years), Information Technology (5 years), Education (4 years), Healthcare (3.5 years), Construction (3.5 years), and Professional Services (3.5 years).

Manufacturing
Information Technology
Education
Healthcare
Construction
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 (17 years), Information Technology (14 years), Supply Chain Management (8.5 years), Finance (7.5 years), Strategy (5.5 years), and Sales (5.5 years).

Operations
Information Technology
Supply Chain Management
Finance
Strategy
Sales

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

May 2005 - Dec 2010

Henley Business School/University of Reading

Executive Distance Learning MBA Program, Diploma in Management · Management · London, United Kingdom

Sep 1995 - Aug 1997

Academy for Business Management (Akademie für handwerkliche Berufe)

Bachelor in Technical Management (State-certified Technical Business Administrator) · Technical Management · Stuttgart, Germany

Sep 1995 - Aug 1997

Gewerbliche Schule für Farbe and Gestaltung

Master Painter and Varnisher · Painting and Varnishing · Stuttgart, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

ISO 50001 Certification

ISO 9001 Certification

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Where is Volker based?

Volker is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Volker speak?

Volker speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Volker have?

Volker has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Volker has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Volker may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Volker be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Volker would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CFO, Administrative Financial Advisor, Managing Director.

What is Volker's latest experience?

Volker's most recent position is Interim CFO at Medical Modules GmbH (Part of MK Kliniken AG).

What companies has Volker worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Volker has worked for Medical Modules GmbH (Part of MK Kliniken AG), Fleesensee die Jagdschule GmbH, Innovative Treestonik GmbH (ITS Group), and MV Werften Fertigmodule GmbH (Part of the MV Werften Group / Genting Group).

Which industries is Volker most experienced in?

Volker is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Education. Volker also has some experience in Construction, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Volker most experienced in?

Volker is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Information Technology (IT), and Supply Chain Management. Volker also has some experience in Finance, Strategy and Planning, and Sales.

Which industries has Volker worked in recently?

Volker has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Volker worked in recently?

Volker has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Volker's education?

Volker holds a Doctorate in Painting and Varnishing from Drewitz GmbH, a Doctorate in Painter and Varnisher from Drewitz GmbH, a Master in Management from Henley Business School/University of Reading, a Master in Painting and Varnishing from Gewerbliche Schule für Farbe and Gestaltung and a Bachelor in Technical Management from Academy for Business Management (Akademie für handwerkliche Berufe).

Does Volker have any certificates?

Volker has 2 certificates. These include: ISO 50001 Certification and ISO 9001 Certification.

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