David Meinel - Managing Director and Management...

Q: Where is David based?

David is based in Butzbach, Germany .

Q: What languages does David speak?

David speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Chinese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does David have?

David has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, David has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that David may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is David's latest experience?

David's most recent position is Managing Director and Management Consultant at Meinel Consulting .

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

In recent years, David has worked for Meinel Consulting and EFS Unternehmensberatung GmbH .

Q: Which industries is David most experienced in?

David is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Construction , and Automotive . David also has some experience in Manufacturing , Banking and Finance , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is David most experienced in?

David is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Operations . David also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Procurement , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has David worked in recently?

David has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Construction , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has David worked in recently?

David has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Butzbach, Germany

Experience

May 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Butzbach, Germany

Managing Director and Management Consultant

Meinel Consulting

Supply Chain Management (Layout, Lean Management, Supplier Management, Logistics)
Concept development for workshops
Project management for setting up a new factory
Audit execution and preparation (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, process and product audits, ISO 14001, EMAS, FSC)
Quality management / process management
Layout and value stream planning
Energy and environmental management
Concepts for milk runs, lighting, and ergonomics
Strategy management
IT project management / IT service management
Transition / transformation management

Sep 2018 - May 2023

4 years 9 months

Vienna, Austria

Project Manager Pipe Fire Protection / Ventilation

EFS Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Ongoing quality control
Reporting process progress
Project and time management
Planning processes
Multi-project management with multiple teams
Installation of fire protection systems
Workshops / training / conflict management
Transition / transformation manager
IT Service Management

Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

1 year 1 month

Vienna, Austria

Senior Associate

OVB

Partnership agreements

Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

3 years 2 months

Vienna, Austria

Board Member / Chairperson

AEGEE-Wien

Leading national and international tenders
Layout planning and implementation in SCM
Process establishment and optimization
First samples according to VDA RGA and APQP
Planning and inventory management
Establishment and implementation of QMS projects
Preparing and conducting audits
Organizing international environmental conferences
Establishing quality management systems
Cost accounting
Partnership agreements

Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 2 months

Brussels, Belgium

Liaison Officer for the United Nations

AEGEE Europe

Acquiring staff and clients
Client analysis and consulting
Selling financial products
Team leadership
Partnership agreements with organizations
Development and implementation of projects and workshops
Participation in international conferences

Jan 2014 - May 2014

5 months

George Town, Malaysia

Project Manager

Continental Automotive AG

Improvement of production and logistics
Optimization and documentation of processes
Implementation of lean management tools (LPA, Visual Management, 5S, Kaizen)
Project proposals and execution
Layout development of production and logistics

Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

5 months

Shanghai, China

Managing Director Business Consultant

IMIG AG

Sep 2012 - Apr 2014

1 year 8 months

Cologne, Germany

Board Member

AEGEE-Köln

Member support and recruitment
Coordination of seminars and workshops

Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

1 year 8 months

Bad Kissingen, Germany

Construction Manager

Hüfner Isolierungen GmbH

Tender management
Training / workshops / moderation
Leading fire protection projects in the area of pipe fire-stopping and ventilation

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Construction, Automotive, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Education.

Professional Services

Construction

Automotive

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Education

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Information Technology.

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Information Technology

Summary

I am a well experienced management consultant with expertise in supply chain management, quality and process management, as well as IT service and transition management. Over the years, I have developed practical approaches in lean management, layout and value stream planning, and environmental oversight. My skills in planning, auditing, and project steering have consistently delivered tangible improvements and cost efficiencies across manufacturing, IT and logistics environments.

I combine my hands-on experience with a solid academic background to create effective concepts and drive projects from idea to execution. I work with precision, balancing strategic insight with practical delivery to support long-term business growth.

Skills

Ms Office
Ms Project
Anylogic
Atlasian
Sap Erp
Training
Supply Chain Management
Consulting
Digitalization
Tenders
Itsm
Audits
Quality Management
Task Force Management
Process Management
Agile Project Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Chinese

Elementary

Education

Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

Universität Wien

Master of Science · Business Administration with a focus on International Energy, Environmental and Supply Chain Management · Vienna, Austria

Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

Technische Universität Wien

Bachelor of Science · Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) · Vienna, Austria

Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

Fudan Universität

Economics, Sociology, Politics, Psychology, Chinese, Supply Chain Management · Shanghai, China

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Insurance Specialist (BÖV)

Fudan University, Shanghai (CN)

ISO 9001 Quality Management Auditor

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Auditor

IATF 16949 Auditor

VDA 6.3/VDA 6.5 Auditor

ITIL V.4 Foundation

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Professional Services 8 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 4 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Malaysia, China)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director and Management Consultant, Project Manager Pipe Fire Protection / Ventilation, Senior Associate

Main industries Professional Services, Construction, Automotive

Main business areas Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is David based?

David is based in Butzbach, Germany.

What languages does David speak?

David speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does David have?

David has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, David has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that David may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would David be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, David would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director and Management Consultant, Project Manager Pipe Fire Protection / Ventilation, Senior Associate.

What is David's latest experience?

David's most recent position is Managing Director and Management Consultant at Meinel Consulting.

What companies has David worked for in recent years?

In recent years, David has worked for Meinel Consulting and EFS Unternehmensberatung GmbH.

Which industries is David most experienced in?

David is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Construction, and Automotive. David also has some experience in Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Education.

Which business areas is David most experienced in?

David is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations. David also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Logistics.

Which industries has David worked in recently?

David has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has David worked in recently?

David has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

What is David's education?

David holds a Master in Business Administration with a focus on International Energy, Environmental and Supply Chain Management from Universität Wien, a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) from Technische Universität Wien and a Bachelor in Business Administration with a focus on Business Psychology and Political Science from Universität zu Köln.

Does David have any certificates?

David has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Insurance Specialist (BÖV), ISO 9001 Quality Management Auditor, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Auditor.

What is the availability of David?

David is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of David?

David's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.