Andreas Berents-CEO, CRO
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Non-Executive Director Supervisory Board
Secta, Autosur
Managing Director of several companies in the damage and valuation services group
TÜV Rheinland AG / FSP-Unternehmensgruppe
- Responsible for strategic and operational management of a group of five companies with around 450 employees and about 800 franchise partners, with revenues of around EUR 200 million
- Led and developed management teams, expanded the franchise network, and further developed business models in official vehicle inspections as well as damage and valuation services
- Implemented transformation, digitalization, and efficiency programs at group level
- Scaled the FSP group through a strategic growth program, increasing revenues from EUR 75 million to EUR 160 million while raising EBIT margin to over 20%
- Turnaround of two companies in the damage and valuation services business from loss to profit
- Executed several digitalization and BPO projects for sustainable efficiency improvements
Managing Director Germany and Austria
Euromaster GmbH
Strategic and operational management of the national companies in Germany and Austria with around 2,060 employees and revenues of about EUR 300 million
Developed the sales strategy with a stronger focus on fleet business and consistently implemented the one-stop-shopping approach
Optimized branch structures, processes, and cost structures for sustainable profit improvement
Expanded the service portfolio in auto service, tires, and auto glass
Initiated change and strengthened the sense of growth opportunities across all hierarchy levels, as well as reinforced operational control tools
Improved EBIT by over EUR 25 million (best result in company history)
Improved network coverage with over 60 new franchise partners
Introduced a digital marketplace for tires and spare parts
Director Operations & Sales
Euromaster GmbH
Operational management of the branch network and further development of central sales and service areas
Optimized business processes and cost structures in auto repair, tire service, and auto glass
Expanded sales activities and strengthened fleet business as a strategic growth segment, including opening new highway truck centers
Introduced a communication and control system in service centers to strengthen operational excellence
Improved the branches' operating profit by EUR 10.5 million
Increased gross profit in the auto glass area from EUR 210,000 to over EUR 3 million
Increased revenue in auto service by more than EUR 9 million
Interim Managing Director, Production & Sales
Decor-Metall GmbH
Managing Director Germany and Denmark
Minit Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG / Minit Group
Mainly overseeing business operations in Germany with around 600 employees and revenue of about EUR 35 million
Further developing the branch and franchise business, optimizing organizational and product structures, and expanding international activities, especially in the Polish market
Transformation in Denmark and fighting corruption in the Czech Republic
Leading regional management teams, realigning site strategy, and further developing the service portfolio
After many loss-making years, improved EBITDA from negative DM 8.0 million to positive DM 3.8 million
Expanded the branch network in Poland from 10 to 45 locations within two years
Successfully moved the Danish and Czech entities from loss to profit
Increased gross margin through new low-material services to over 90%
Managing Director
Minit Nord GmbH
Franchise Area Manager Northwest & Luxembourg
Studienkreis F+P GmbH
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Experienced in Automotive, Professional Services, Retail, Education, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Sales, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Production.
Summary
Strategically oriented CEO with many years of experience leading medium-sized and international organizations. Proven track record transforming organizations with a focus on profitability, growth, and operational excellence. Strong expertise in restructuring complex business models, scaling franchise and branch networks, and sustainably improving key performance indicators. Strengths in developing performance-driven organizational structures, building modern compensation and performance systems, and implementing digital transformation programs.
Skills
- Corporate Strategy
- Sales Excellence
- P&L Responsibility
- Performance Management
- Turnaround Management
- Digitalization
- Restructuring
- Compliance & Governance
- Franchise Management
- Organizational Development
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Education
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Master of Arts · Faculty of Philosophy · Münster, Germany
Certifications & licenses
LeadX Top Executive Training (CLP, Change, Leadership & Partners, London)
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