Adrian Kerber - Freelance Management Consultant

Q: Where is Adrian based?

Adrian is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Adrian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Adrian have?

Adrian has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Adrian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Adrian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Adrian's latest experience?

Adrian's most recent position is Freelance Management Consultant at PalmTree Kerber Consulting .

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

In recent years, Adrian has worked for PalmTree Kerber Consulting and Drive Consulting GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Adrian most experienced in?

Adrian is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Chemical , and Transportation . Adrian also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Adrian most experienced in?

Adrian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Business Intelligence . Adrian also has some experience in Sales , Strategy , and Sustainability Management .

Q: Which industries has Adrian worked in recently?

Adrian has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Chemical , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Adrian worked in recently?

Adrian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Experience

May 2022 - Present

4 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Freelance Management Consultant

PalmTree Kerber Consulting

Designed and rolled out an architecture strategy, including training for over 200 employees
Led the redesign of feature lifecycle management and the release process for an autonomous mobility company
Created dashboards and C-level reports for a DAX-listed corporation to manage the development department
Managed over 500 requirements for a software-defined vehicle
Conceptually and technically evaluated future digital product portfolios of two vehicle platforms launching in 2026+, preparing 12 new features
Developed a digital driving function, including establishing MBSE requirements management

Mar 2019 - May 2022

3 years 3 months

Senior Consultant

Drive Consulting GmbH

Generated leads, reached out to new clients, created proposals, and managed accounts, including cross- and upselling, for €2 million in projects
Led a team of up to 10 consultants to establish an ALM system for a rail transport provider
Developed a growth strategy for polyurethane product developments for automotive battery systems, based on market studies and sales forecasts for a chemical company

May 2017 - Feb 2019

1 year 10 months

Consultant

Drive Consulting GmbH

Developed and implemented strategies for rolling out digital functions with an annual development budget of over €20 million for a premium OEM
Developed a company-wide sustainability campaign to offset CO₂ emissions, reducing the carbon footprint by 30%

Aug 2015 - May 2016

10 months

Aachen, Germany

Science Assistant

Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University

Prototyped an error detection sensor system aimed at cost savings for industrial equipment through economies of scale
Developed a neural network approach for test automation in carbon fiber equipment

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Chemical, Transportation, and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Chemical

Transportation

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Sales, Strategy, and Sustainability Management.

Product Development

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Sales

Strategy

Sustainability Management

Summary

With over 8 years of experience as a management consultant and project manager in organizational development and as a requirements manager, I help companies optimize their processes, implement complex projects efficiently, and achieve value-adding goals. My deep technical understanding combined with a strategic consulting perspective enables tailored solutions – from idea generation to implementation.

Skills

Project Management
Change Management
Business Development
Stakeholder Management And Technical It Consulting
Requirements Management And Mbse
Negotiation
Coaching, Mentoring And Team Building
Quality Management And Business Excellence
Ms 365
Project
Visio
Dynamics
Azure Devops
Atlassian Jira
Atlassian Confluence
Ms Sharepoint
Ibm Rational Change
Polarion Alm
Intland Codebeamer

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Education

Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

RWTH Aachen University & RMIT

Master of Science in Plastics and Textile Engineering · Plastics and Textile Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Oct 2009 - Oct 2015

RWTH Aachen University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Master I (Scrum.org)

Project Management Professional (PMI)

Six Sigma Green Belt (WZL, RWTH Aachen)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Automotive 9 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Management Consultant, Senior Consultant, Consultant

Main industries Automotive, Chemical, Transportation

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Adrian based?

Adrian is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Adrian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Adrian have?

Adrian has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Adrian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Adrian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Adrian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Adrian would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Management Consultant, Senior Consultant, Consultant.

What is Adrian's latest experience?

Adrian's most recent position is Freelance Management Consultant at PalmTree Kerber Consulting.

What companies has Adrian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Adrian has worked for PalmTree Kerber Consulting and Drive Consulting GmbH.

Which industries is Adrian most experienced in?

Adrian is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Chemical, and Transportation. Adrian also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Adrian most experienced in?

Adrian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Business Intelligence. Adrian also has some experience in Sales, Strategy, and Sustainability Management.

Which industries has Adrian worked in recently?

Adrian has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Chemical, and Transportation.

Which business areas has Adrian worked in recently?

Adrian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Adrian's education?

Adrian holds a Master in Plastics and Textile Engineering from RWTH Aachen University & RMIT and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.

Does Adrian have any certificates?

Adrian has 3 certificates. These include: Professional Scrum Master I (Scrum.org), Project Management Professional (PMI), Six Sigma Green Belt (WZL, and RWTH Aachen).

What is the availability of Adrian?

Adrian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Adrian?

Adrian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

How to hire Adrian?

To hire Adrian, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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Freelance Management Consultant

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Senior Consultant

Drive Consulting GmbH

Consultant

Drive Consulting GmbH

Science Assistant

Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University

Industry Experience

Business Area Experience

Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

RWTH Aachen University & RMIT

Master of Science in Plastics and Textile Engineering · Plastics and Textile Engineering · Aachen, Germany

RWTH Aachen University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Master I (Scrum.org)

Project Management Professional (PMI)

Six Sigma Green Belt (WZL, RWTH Aachen)

Statistics

Experience

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Expertise

Qualifications

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Adrian based?

What languages does Adrian speak?

How many years of experience does Adrian have?

What roles would Adrian be best suited for?

What is Adrian's latest experience?

What companies has Adrian worked for in recent years?

Which industries is Adrian most experienced in?

Which business areas is Adrian most experienced in?

Which industries has Adrian worked in recently?

Which business areas has Adrian worked in recently?

What is Adrian's education?

Does Adrian have any certificates?

What is the availability of Adrian?

What is the rate of Adrian?

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