Bernd Henrich - Executive Assistant / Transformation

Q: Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Lippstadt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Bernd speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is Executive Assistant / Transformation at DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBAU GmbH .

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

In recent years, Bernd has worked for DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBAU GmbH , KB Container GmbH (KMGB-Gruppe) , and ISOLITE GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Chemical , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Human Resources , and Legal . Bernd also has some experience in Operations , Marketing , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Chemical , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Human Resources , and Legal .

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Lippstadt, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Executive Assistant / Transformation

DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBAU GmbH

Executive-level responsibility for transformation and operational management
Leading cross-department restructuring and transformation projects
Interim leadership of sales & IT departments, including building structures and digitalization
Responsible for forecasts, management reporting and optimizing operational processes
Managing cross-functional topics in operations, HR, IT and organizational development

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

6 months

Head of HR / Organizational Development

KB Container GmbH (KMGB-Gruppe)

Managing HR for the group (~750 FTE)
Operational support for restructuring and stabilization measures
Optimizing organizational structures, recruiting processes and responsibilities
Advising management on organizational and labor law issues
Coordinating cross-functional measures for organizational optimization
Supporting employer branding, recruiting and managing recruitment agencies

Mar 2018 - Sep 2023

5 years 7 months

VP HR & Legal / Corporate Development

ISOLITE GmbH

Responsible for HR, legal, compliance and governance in an international industrial group
Coordinating international sites and organizational structures
Supporting post-merger integrations after acquisition by Hitachi Chemical
Supporting organizational transformations and restructuring measures
Coordinating international and cross-functional projects
Board- and CEO-level responsibility in international group companies

Jan 2016 - Feb 2018

2 years 2 months

Head of Controlling / Corporate Development

ISOLITE GmbH

Responsible for controlling, corporate development and management support
Establishing controlling, reporting and management structures
Coordinating international projects and organizational structures
Supporting M&A and post-merger integration activities
Supporting international site development and expansion projects
Cross-functional collaboration with operations, finance and management

Feb 2013 - Dec 2015

2 years 11 months

Executive Assistant / Corporate Development

ISOLITE GmbH

Supporting executive management in strategic and operational projects
Coordinating international launch and industrialization activities
Supporting international setup and implementation projects
Coordinating cross-functional topics with operations, development and customers
Responsible for marketing, international trade fairs and product communication

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Chemical, and Construction.

Manufacturing

Chemical

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Human Resources, Legal, Operations, Marketing, and Information Technology.

Project Management

Human Resources

Legal

Operations

Marketing

Information Technology

Summary

Industrial engineer with many years of experience in transformation, restructuring, and interim and leadership roles close to management in mid-sized industrial companies and international industry groups. Focus on operational stabilization, post-merger integration, governance and organizational structures, as well as implementing structural, process and efficiency programs. Pragmatic, assertive and action-oriented with international management and board experience in Europe, America, Africa and Asia.

Skills

Transformation & Restructuring
Process & Structure Optimization
Interim Management (Executive-level / Department Management)
Digitalization & Process Optimization
Post-merger Integration (Pmi)
Change & Integration Management
Organizational Development & Governance
Controlling & Performance Management
Program & Project Management
International Management Structures
Ms Office
Ms Project
Visio
Sap R/3
Hr & Time Tracking Systems

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2004 - Jan 2013

Technische Universität Kaiserslautern

Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Certifications & licenses

HAUFE Compliance Crash Course

HAUFE Results-Oriented and Legally Secure Termination

HAUFE Project Management in Construction and Real Estate

HAUFE Contract Law for Engineers

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Manufacturing 11 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 5 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Executive Assistant / Transformation, Head of HR / Organizational Development, VP HR & Legal / Corporate Development

Main industries Manufacturing, Chemical, Construction

Main business areas Project Management, Human Resources, Legal

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Lippstadt, Germany.

What languages does Bernd speak?

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

How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bernd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bernd would be well-suited for roles such as: Executive Assistant / Transformation, Head of HR / Organizational Development, VP HR & Legal / Corporate Development.

What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is Executive Assistant / Transformation at DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBAU GmbH.

What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBAU GmbH, KB Container GmbH (KMGB-Gruppe), and ISOLITE GmbH.

Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Construction.

Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Legal. Bernd also has some experience in Operations, Marketing, and Finance.

Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Construction.

Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Legal.

What is Bernd's education?

Bernd holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Technische Universität Kaiserslautern.

Does Bernd have any certificates?

Bernd has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: HAUFE Compliance Crash Course, HAUFE Results-Oriented and Legally Secure Termination, and HAUFE Project Management in Construction and Real Estate.

What is the availability of Bernd?

Bernd will be available from June 2026.

What is the rate of Bernd?

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