Birgit R.-Top Management Consultant & Interim Manager
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Experience
Top Management Consultant / Interim Manager
Technology company focused on digital solutions for the financial sector
- Strategic advice to the management team during a growth phase
- Professionalization and structuring of internal and external communications
- Implementation of an integrated communications concept within less than six months
- CEO positioning, interviews, and sparring with top executives, as well as employer branding initiatives
- Reporting to the CEO
Communications Consultant / Interim Manager
Creditplus Bank AG (Crédit Agricole Group)
- Strategic advice to the executive board in English
- Building and leading a communications department with four employees
- Establishment of professional executive board, change, and leadership communications
- Interviews and sparring with 20 top executives
- Responsibility for quarterly top management events with up to 80 executives
- Design and implementation of a transformation program
- Employer branding and HR communications initiatives
Communications Consultant / Interim Manager
Schülke & Mayr GmbH
- Strategic advice to top management on communications and change matters
- Responsibility for corporate communications
- Development and implementation of a new C-level positioning strategy
- HR and employer branding initiatives
Senior Communications Manager / Interim Manager
TAKKT AG (Haniel Beteiligung)
- Development and implementation of a company-wide internal change and communications concept
- Responsibility for leadership formats and employer branding initiatives
- Successful external and internal positioning of the new executive board member within the first 100 days
- Direct reporting to the executive board
Senior Communications Consultant / Interim Manager
Allianz Direct Versicherungs-AG
- Responsibility for the strategy and management of internal and external communications in four country organizations
- Media relations and CEO positioning
- Several media placements in relevant business and trade media such as Handelsblatt
- Supporting market entry through consistent employer branding communications
Senior Communications & Change Management Consultant
Volkswagen AG
- Communications consulting and project management as part of the Group-wide integrity and culture program
- Communication measures for 640.000 employees in 150 countries and 12 brands
- Development of globally scalable communication formats
- Reporting to the female member of the Management Board
Senior Consultant Digital Communications / Interim Manager
E.ON SE
- Communications consulting and project management in the context of digitalization and transformation
- Successful internal and external positioning of the Chief Digital Officer in relevant business and trade media
- Direct reporting to the CDO
Vice President Marketing & PR / Interim Manager
Censhare GmbH
- Strategic realignment of marketing and communications
- Building and managing the marketing team
- Development of the global marketing strategy
- Direct reporting to the CEO
Senior Communications Consultant
Thyssenkrupp AG
- Communications consulting in the area of internal communications
- Development and implementation of international communication formats
- Interviews and sparring with top executives
Head of Marketing
Akademie der Deutschen Medien
- Management of marketing activities
Freelance Public Relations Consultant
Amazon.de GmbH
- Responsible for press relations and the Amazon.de Newsroom
- Organized press events in the DACH region
- Managed PR agencies
- Responsible for a six-figure budget
Head of Internal Communications / Interim Manager
Otto GmbH & Co. KG
- Managed the department as part of a comprehensive media relaunch of the intranet and employee magazine for approximately 5,000 employees
- Responsible for all internal communication channels
- Managed agencies and provided professional leadership to six employees
Head of Marketing
Publicis Groupe / Kekst CNC
- Managed the marketing department
Head of Internal Communications
Tchibo
- Responsible for internal communications
Communications / Marketing Manager
E-Plus / Telefónica
- Managed communications and marketing activities
International Marketing Manager
Vodafone / Mannesmann
- Responsibility for international marketing
Industry experience
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Experienced in Telecommunication, Retail, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Automotive, and Food and Beverage.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Marketing, Human Resources, Project Management, and Strategy.
Summary
Strategic communications consultant, interim executive, and sparring partner for executive boards and senior management teams, with over 20 years of professional and leadership experience in international corporations, financial institutions, and technology-driven companies. Specialized in C-level positioning and in managing internal and external communications during transformation, change, and reputation-critical situations. Extensive experience in building and leading communications functions on an interim basis.
Known for a positive attitude and a confident, engaging presence. A passionate and highly motivated professional with a strong focus on client needs and a preference for working in international environments. Demonstrates a high level of self-awareness and a continuous commitment to learning and personal development. Proven track record of delivering outstanding results and elevating communications standards.
Skills
- C-Level & Ceo Communication | Positioning Of Executive Boards And Senior Leadership
- Strategic Corporate Communications | Internal & External Communications
- Change, Transformation & Crisis Communication
- Building, Leading & Interim Management Of Communications And Maketing Teams
- Internal Communications, Leadership & Employee Communications
- Employer Branding & Hr Communications
- Stakeholder, Media & Reputation Management | National & International
- Integrated Pr, Marketing & Communicationa Strategies
- Brand Positioning, Storyteling & Reputation Building
- Agency, Brand & Budget Management
- Executive Sparring & Senior Leadership Advisory
Languages
Education
HES Amsterdam School of Business
Bachelor of International Management · International Management · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences
Diplom-Betriebswirtin, International Business · International Business · Dortmund, Germany
Fort Lauderdale High School
High School Diploma · Fort Lauderdale, United States
Certifications & licenses
NLP-Master-Ausbildung (DVNLP)
NEURES
NLP-Practitioner-Ausbildung (DVNLP)
Resilienz-Coaching-Ausbildung
Weiterbildung Online-Marketing
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Birgit is based in Munich, Germany.
Birgit speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Birgit has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Birgit has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Birgit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Birgit would be well-suited for roles such as: Top Management Consultant / Interim Manager, Communications Consultant / Interim Manager, Senior Communications Manager / Interim Manager.
Birgit's most recent position is Top Management Consultant / Interim Manager at Technology company focused on digital solutions for the financial sector.
In recent years, Birgit has worked for Technology company focused on digital solutions for the financial sector, Creditplus Bank AG (Crédit Agricole Group), and Schülke & Mayr GmbH.
Birgit is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Retail, and Food and Beverage. Birgit also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Automotive.
Birgit is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Human Resources, and Project Management. Birgit also has some experience in Strategy.
Birgit has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Chemical.
Birgit has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Marketing, and Strategy.
Birgit holds a Bachelor in International Management from HES Amsterdam School of Business.
Birgit has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: NLP-Master-Ausbildung (DVNLP), NLP-Practitioner-Ausbildung (DVNLP), and Resilienz-Coaching-Ausbildung.
Birgit is immediately available for suitable projects.
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