Anneliese Sound - Interim Manager and M&A Advisor

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Borchen, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 8 months

United States

Consultant

Global Trust Impact Capital

M&A advisory
Strategic deal support
Impact investments

Jun 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Industrial Advisor

DBAG – Deutsche Beteiligungs-AG

Due diligence
Post-merger integration
M&A
Strategy consulting
Advisory and board member

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

7 months

Interim Manager

Bosch Quantum Sensor Technology

Market development and partner acquisition for disruptive quantum technologies
Successful industrialisation and project completion

Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

10 months

Interim CEO

Ioniq Skincare

Start-up leadership
Restructuring
Brand and product development
Internationalisation

Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year

Interim Director Global Marketing

Rehau Industries

Leading global marketing
Performance marketing
Trade fair management
Brand building
Budget responsibility

Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

1 year 1 month

Interim Director Global Sales

Steinel GmbH

Transformation in more than 70 countries
Development of new business models
Category Management
Building up the Building Intelligence division

Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

1 year 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Director Business Units Medtech & Apparative Kosmetik

MT.DERM GmbH

International market and product development
FDA, CE, Anvisa approvals
Clinical studies
Introduction of digital processes and IoT
Internationalization (USA, Brazil, South Africa)

Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

7 months

Hanover, Germany

Interim Director Sales, Marketing, Product Development

Hellux International GmbH

International Business Development
Market and product development
Restructuring of the product portfolio
Price and process optimization
Introduction of cross-sectional technologies (LED)

Oct 2011 - Present

14 years 11 months

Borchen, Germany

Managing Partner

FPM Future Potential Management

Strategic transformation and market development in sensor technology, quantum technology, medical technology, FMCG, fashion, cosmetics
Consulting for private equity investors
Innovation and brand building
Digitalization
Post-merger integration

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

European Director New Product Development, Marketing, Knowledge Management, Eco Design Services

Bureau Veritas CPS

Transformation of market strategy and commercial operations
Restructuring of sales, pricing and customer service
Development of new services
Post-merger integration
Digitalization of testing and audit services for industrial and commercial companies

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

4 years

CCO, Director Restructuring, Change & Process Engineering

Rosenthal GmbH

Restructuring
Leadership and process optimization for six brands as well as product development
Building controlling, reporting, and production KPIs
Leading cross-functional task forces

Jan 1993 - Dec 2005

13 years

Sales Director, COO Change & Transformation

LVMH Christian Dior, Guerlain, LVMH Shared Service Center

Restructuring (Guerlain)
Key account management (Dior)
Global SAP process integration
Introduction of ERP and CRM systems
Building a shared service center
Customer-centric sales solutions
Introduction of KPIs for the sales force
M&A, post-merger integration

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Fashion, Professional Services, Cosmetics, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Fashion

Professional Services

Cosmetics

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Information Technology, Product Development, Sales, Operations, and Marketing.

Strategy

Information Technology

Product Development

Sales

Operations

Marketing

Summary

International C-level executive with over 25 years of experience in transformation, restructuring and strategic business development. Expertise in innovation/industrialisation, IoT, sensor technologies, quantum technologies, medical devices as well as luxury and consumer goods. Proven track record in private equity environments, including post-merger integration, M&A advisory and strategy development. Visionary leader with pragmatic execution skills – effective in both corporate structures and start-up environments.

Skills

C-Level Transformation & Change Leadership
Strategic Business Development & Internationalisation
Sales, Business Development
Private Equity, Family Offices And M&A
Innovation Management, R&D, Industry 4.0, Iot, Dds, Saas
Private Equity & M&A: Due Diligence, Pmi, Board Advisory
Operations, Supply Chain & Process Engineering
Digitalisation & New Ventures, Esg & Ai
Marketing, Brand Building & Launch Strategies
Leadership Of Intercultural, Global Teams (>200 Employees)
Building & Scaling Start-Ups (Health, Tech, Luxury, Fmcg)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Hindi

Elementary

Education

University of Duisburg

Dipl.-Oec., focus: Industry & Production, Sales & Trade · Business Administration · Duisburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Email Authentication Specialist

Proofpoint Certified

EsG/Ai Seminars

TW / EY

Masterclass Ai Marketing Trends

MMC Learning, USA

Okr Process Owner Advanced

Digital Winners

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Fashion 28 y

Avg length 3 y 7 m

Longest experience 14 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant, Industrial Advisor, Interim Manager

Main industries Fashion, Professional Services, Cosmetics

Main business areas Strategy, Information Technology, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

August 2026

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Anneliese is based in Borchen, Germany.

Anneliese speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Hindi (Elementary).

Anneliese has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Anneliese has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Anneliese may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Anneliese would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Industrial Advisor, Interim Manager.

Anneliese's most recent position is Consultant at Global Trust Impact Capital.

In recent years, Anneliese has worked for Global Trust Impact Capital, DBAG – Deutsche Beteiligungs-AG, Bosch Quantum Sensor Technology, Ioniq Skincare, and Rehau Industries.

Anneliese is most experienced in industries like Fashion, Professional Services, and Cosmetics. Anneliese also has some experience in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Anneliese is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Product Development. Anneliese also has some experience in Sales, Operations, and Accounting.

Anneliese has recently worked in industries like Fashion, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Anneliese has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Product Development, and Information Technology.

Anneliese holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Duisburg.

Anneliese has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Email Authentication Specialist, EsG/Ai Seminars, and Masterclass Ai Marketing Trends.

Anneliese is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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