Bernd Henrich-Executive Assistant / Transformation
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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
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
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
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
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.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Human Resources, Legal, Operations, Marketing, and 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
Education
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
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Bernd is based in Lippstadt, Germany.
Bernd speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
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.
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.
Bernd's most recent position is Executive Assistant / Transformation at DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBAU GmbH.
In recent years, Bernd has worked for DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBAU GmbH, KB Container GmbH (KMGB-Gruppe), and ISOLITE GmbH.
Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Construction.
Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Legal. Bernd also has some experience in Operations, Marketing, and Finance.
Bernd has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Construction.
Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Legal.
Bernd holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Technische Universität Kaiserslautern.
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.
Bernd is immediately available for suitable projects.
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