Experience:

1. Doctor of political science
2. journalist and author
3. public relations and communications management as a senior advisor
4. reputation and crisis management for various industries (e.g. infrastructure, chemicals, construction)
5. approval management and project support for various projects (e.g. port expansion, power plant modernization, hydrogen electrolyser)
6. executive experience as managing director (more than EUR 250 million turnover, over 850 employees managed)
7. mediator (IHK certificate), facilitator, mentor
8. lecturer in leadership and change management (Business School)
9. Honorary judge at the labor court

Skills:

Turnaround management, general management, organizational development and change management, people and culture, digitalization and project management, mediation and negotiation leadership, communication, facilitation and key-notes

Communication is the key to success: when negotiations, mergers, change processes or projects fail, in most cases the key to success is communication. Whether external relations, within the organization or between individual participants – professional communication is a skill that can and must be learned. Communication creates transparency and understanding and thus lays the foundation for relationships based on trust. This is a foundation on which you can smoothly manage the issues at hand and thus create win-win solutions.

Remove the Cause, not just the Symptoms: I support you in the crisis. And I don’t just make recommendations. Rather, we roll up our sleeves together, get to work and put things into practice. My aim is to actively participate in the implementation of your strategies and thus quickly overcome obstacles, seize opportunities and achieve tangible results. And: I want to work with you to understand how you or your company got into a crisis situation. So that you not only solve the acute problem, but also improve your organization so that you do not find yourself in similar situations again.

Customized solutions for unique needs: Whether it’s a reputation crisis, a shit storm, conflicts in the working atmosphere or difficult relationships with business partners: I am aware that every company goes its own way. That’s why my approach is never one-size-fits-all. I listen to you and want to understand your specific needs, challenges and goals. Your vision is my compass. My goal is to support your business by combining my expertise with your goals. No one knows your business, your challenges, your solutions better than you. I help you to work this out clearly, structure it and implement it.

Industry focus areas:

Transportation and Logistics
Chemicals
Energy and Utilities
Infrastructure and Construction
Communication and Consulting