Frank Cappel - Agile Team Coach & SAFe RTE Consultant

Q: Where is Frank based?

Frank is based in Düsseldorf, Germany .

Q: What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Agile and Traditional Change Transformation Manager at Freelance Interim Manager | Transformation, Change & Procurement Consultant .

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

In recent years, Frank has worked for Freelance Interim Manager | Transformation, Change & Procurement Consultant .

Q: Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Telecommunication . Frank also has some experience in Retail and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management . Frank also has some experience in Operations , Information Technology , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Energy , Manufacturing , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Procurement .

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Düsseldorf, Germany

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Experience

May 2020 - Jun 2026

6 years 2 months

Germany

Hybrid

Agile and Traditional Change Transformation Manager

Freelance Interim Manager | Transformation, Change & Procurement Consultant

Industries: Energy, Telecommunications, Manufacturing
Transformation & Change: Supported complex IT and digital transformation programs as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Change Manager, and RTE Consultant at Siemens Energy (global SAFe rollout), E.ON (sales technology platform), Schneider Electric (S/4HANA transformation in the DACH region), and Vodafone (operational excellence)
Agile roles: Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Owner, Business Analyst, RTE Consultant in cross-functional and scaled teams (SAFe, Scrum, Spotify model)
Procurement excellence: Strategic procurement consulting focused on cost optimization, supplier management, digitization, and organizational development, including building supplier scorecard models, AI-driven procurement approaches, and process automation in purchasing
Led interdisciplinary project teams of up to 12 people in national and international contexts
Successfully launched multiple global ARTs at Siemens Energy with improved cross-site coordination
Increased change adoption and established communication structures in the S/4HANA program at Schneider Electric
Introduced agile methods, OKR frameworks, and KPI dashboards at E.ON, increasing velocity and transparency
Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization
Implemented process innovations in close collaboration with IT and business units

Sep 2019 - May 2020

9 months

Nettetal, Germany

Head of Procurement and Quality Management

TKD Cable – CCG Group

Strategic and operational procurement of electrical cables and wiring, including managing a purchasing volume of €35 million p.a.
Developed and implemented a procurement strategy for all European locations
Introduced standardized quality assurance processes along the supply chain
Negotiated framework agreements, selected and qualified international suppliers
Led a team of 8 employees
Established a cross-site sourcing strategy for supplier consolidation and price stabilization by implementing an RFX system
Implemented supplier evaluation and quality assurance processes
Strengthened collaboration between procurement, quality assurance, and production
Contributed to reducing complaints through improved supplier selection and audit processes

Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

11 months

Sabbatical

Personal sabbatical for reorientation, further training, and travel
Focus on intercultural experiences, reflection, and enhancing digital skills

Jul 2012 - Aug 2018

6 years 2 months

Hagen, Germany

Head of Purchasing

S+E GmbH

Full responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing of technical industrial products and solutions (automation & robotics) with a purchasing volume of €20 million p.a.
Optimized and implemented purchasing processes along the value chain
Conducted international supplier negotiations and framework contract agreements
Managed a team of 5 employees
Reduced purchasing costs by up to 7% through winning new strategic suppliers
Implemented a structured supplier evaluation with sustainable performance improvement for the top 30 suppliers
Restructured the purchasing department to increase efficiency and market adaptability
Built strategic supplier partnerships and implemented a robotics and Industry 4.0-based distribution concept

Mar 2009 - Jun 2012

3 years 4 months

Olten, Switzerland

Head of Energy Procurement

Alpiq Energy Switzerland

Strategic and operational procurement of electricity and gas with a purchasing volume of approx. €130 million p.a.
Contract negotiations and portfolio optimization in the energy market

Dec 2006 - Nov 2008

2 years

Head of Purchasing & Logistics

Linssen Elektrogroßhandel

Responsible for purchasing, warehouse logistics, and HR management
Managed IT logistics projects to optimize processes
Provided professional and disciplinary leadership to 8 employees (including one manager)

Jan 2006 - Nov 2006

11 months

Buyer

Neugart KG GC-Gruppe

May 2003 - Dec 2005

2 years 8 months

Strategic Buyer | Otto Kuhmann

Sonepar Deutschland

Mar 1999 - Apr 2003

4 years 2 months

Strategic and Operational Buyer & Deputy Head of Purchasing

TEG GmbH

May 1997 - Feb 1999

1 year 10 months

Buyer

TEG GmbH

Jan 1996 - Apr 1997

1 year 4 months

Dispatcher

TEG GmbH

Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

1 year

On-the-Job Trainee

Sonepar Deutschland Holding GmbH

Aug 1993 - Dec 1994

1 year 5 months

Commercial Clerk

TEG GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Telecommunication, Retail, and Transportation.

Manufacturing

Energy

Telecommunication

Retail

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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

Procurement

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Information Technology

Strategy

Summary

Agile Coach & Transformation Lead with 10+ years of experience — from team level to ART level, from classic change management to SAFe scaling in regulated industries. Hands-on experience as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Owner, Change and Procurement Manager. Certified Systemic Business Coach (ISO/IEC 17024) and Digital Change Manager.

Skills

Agile Frameworks: Scrum · Kanban · Safe · Spotify Model
Methods: Adkar · Okr · Design Thinking · Liberating Structures · Dual-Track Agile · Team Topologies
Industries: Energy · Telecommunications · Manufacturing · Regulated Industries Similar To The Public Sector
Tools & It Systems: Jira · Confluence · Miro · Trello · Azure Dev Ops (Ado) · Ms Office · Ms Project · Salesforce · Sap · Workpath · Mulesoft · Powercloud · Atlassian · Zephyr

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2022 - Aug 2024

Buckinghamshire New University

M.A. · Leadership & Change · 2.0

Oct 2000 - Jun 2004

Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie Bochum/Düsseldorf

Diploma in Business Administration (VWA) · Business Administration, Procurement, Organization · Bochum, Germany

Oct 1998 - Jun 2000

Abendgymnasium Bochum

Technical high school diploma · Bochum, Germany

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

Agile Coaching

ICAgile

Coaching Agile Enterprises

ICAgile

Coaching Agile Transitions

ICAgile

Digital Change Manager

IHK

AI for Scrum Master

Scrum Alliance

Portfolio Manager Electricity & Gas

Prince2 Practitioner

SAFE-Program Consultant

SPC

SAFe-SCRUM Master SSM

SCRUM Master PSM 1

SCRUM Master PSM 2

SCRUM Product Owner-PSPO 1

SCRUM Product Owner-PSPO 2

Systemic Business Coach / Change Manager EN ISO/IEC 17024

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Manufacturing 13.5 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 6 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Agile and Traditional Change Transformation Manager, Head of Procurement and Quality Management, Sabbatical

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Telecommunication

Main business areas Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 14

Profile

Created

June 2026

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Where is Frank based?

Frank is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Frank be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Agile and Traditional Change Transformation Manager, Head of Procurement and Quality Management, Sabbatical.

What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Agile and Traditional Change Transformation Manager at Freelance Interim Manager | Transformation, Change & Procurement Consultant.

What companies has Frank worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frank has worked for Freelance Interim Manager | Transformation, Change & Procurement Consultant.

Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Telecommunication. Frank also has some experience in Retail and Transportation.

Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. Frank also has some experience in Operations, Information Technology, and Strategy.

Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Procurement.

What is Frank's education?

Frank holds a Master in Leadership & Change from Buckinghamshire New University and a Master in Leadership & Change Management from Buckinghamshire New University.

Does Frank have any certificates?

Frank has 14 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Coaching, Coaching Agile Enterprises, and Coaching Agile Transitions.

What is the availability of Frank?

Frank is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Frank?

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