Georg Wehrens - Interim CFO

Q: Where is Georg based?

Georg is based in Oberschleißheim, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Georg speak?

Georg speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Georg have?

Georg has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Georg has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Georg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Georg's latest experience?

Georg's most recent position is Interim CFO at Confidential SaaS Company .

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

In recent years, Georg has worked for Confidential SaaS Company , Confidential Healthcare Tech Company , Confidential Pharma Company (NRW) , Confidential E-Commerce/IT Hardware Company , and Confidential Hospital GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Information Technology , and Professional Services . Georg also has some experience in Retail , Pharmaceutical , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Project Management . Georg also has some experience in Procurement , Legal , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Georg worked in recently?

Georg has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Retail , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Georg worked in recently?

Georg has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Strategy , and Accounting .

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Oberschleißheim, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Oct 2025

1 year 4 months

Interim CFO

Confidential SaaS Company

Lead transformation of a SaaS corporate group
Manage M&A, post-merger integration and carve-out activities
Develop and implement strategic realignment and growth initiatives
Professionalize structures and processes to drive cost reduction

Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

6 months

Interim Post-Merger Integration Lead

Confidential Healthcare Tech Company

Plan and execute post-merger integration for a scaling healthcare technology company

Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

4 months

Interim Finance Director DACH

Confidential Pharma Company (NRW)

Oversaw finance operations in DACH region during carve-out project
Managed financial restructuring program

Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

1 year 8 months

Interim CFO/Commercial Director

Confidential E-Commerce/IT Hardware Company

Led change management in organization and processes for a publicly listed world market leader
Streamlined financial and administrative functions

Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

7 months

Authorized Representative

Confidential Hospital GmbH

Managed post-merger integration and restructuring under mandate from an international private equity firm

Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

4 months

Transfer Pricing Expert

Automotive Corporation

Provided expertise during ongoing tax audit
Reviewed and optimized transfer pricing policies

Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Global Category Leader Financial Services

LivaNova Plc.

Built and implemented procurement processes within the CFO organization
Managed Europe-wide procurement budget > 100 million USD
Led strategic procurement team across four locations
Achieved go-live two months ahead of plan
Delivered > 20 % savings and advanced process efficiency and digitization

Oct 2015 - Jan 2018

2 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

CFO Germany, Austria, Poland

LivaNova Plc.

Managed finance, controlling and administration for three countries
Led 15 staff in a matrix organization
Ensured compliance with US-GAAP (Nasdaq) and SOX requirements
Drove successful reorganization projects
Served as Europe-wide project lead for investment controlling and indirect procurement
Implemented CONCUR travel-expense software, reducing processing time from 16 to 4 days

Feb 2013 - May 2013

4 months

São Paulo, Brazil

Interim CFO (Expat)

ALCARD INDUSTRIEA MECHANICA Ltda. (Sorin Group)

Led acquisition and post-merger integration of a family-owned business
Expanded local sales, production, logistics and controlling/reporting functions
Ensured seamless integration and operations within three-month presence phase

Jan 2007 - Sep 2015

8 years 9 months

Germany

CFO Germany

Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH

Oversaw finance, controlling and administration; led team of 13
Prepared and supported PE exit in 2015 with Nasdaq listing
Secured targeted focus and profitable growth with 96 % revenue increase over seven years
Implemented IFRS and SAP FI/CO/AA/MM/SD/TR/BI

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

3 years

Munich, Germany

Director Finance & Administration

Stöckert Instrumente GmbH

Managed finance and controlling including production, R&D, technical service, administration and sales across four business units
Led M&A activities: due diligence, spin-off, legal restructuring, merger, production relocations
Optimized processes for performance excellence and led transfer-pricing projects
Integrated company into Sorin Group; transformed four legal entities into one society at Munich site
Introduced matrix organization and COGNOS

Aug 2001 - Dec 2003

2 years 5 months

Guadalajara, Mexico

Director Finance and Controlling

Fresenius Medical Care de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Project managed setup and commissioning of a new plant (20 million USD investment)
Entered new market segment of 120 million USD with 8 % market share in year one
Scaled workforce from 26 to 400 within two years
Delivered plant build-out on budget and schedule, enabling market entry to 9 million USD annual revenue

Aug 2000 - Jul 2001

1 year

Weston, United States

Finance Director / Regional Controller Latin America

Fresenius Medical Care Latin America Inc.

Led acquisitions of dialysis clinics in Latin America
Structured capital for subsidiaries
Planned two new production facilities
Managed budgeting and controlling for regional revenues of 250 million USD
Enabled sustainable revenue growth > 20 % through acquisition planning and execution

Jul 1998 - Jul 2000

2 years 1 month

Germany

In-House Consultant, International Procurement Coordinator

Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH

Analyzed procurement data and structures to prepare, negotiate and execute global framework agreements
Secured annual material cost savings of > 12 million EUR (~18 %)

Jul 1996 - Jun 1998

2 years

Germany

International Controller

Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH

Managed post-merger projects and set up new reporting structures under US-GAAP
Consolidated international subsidiaries
Adapted to US-GAAP requirements and new group structures within five months

Jul 1994 - Jun 1996

2 years

Germany

Project Leader and QA Auditor

SGS Institut Fresenius GmbH

Designed and built an ISO 9001 quality management system for environmental consulting and remediation across eight sites
Achieved full and unrestricted certification by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance 11 months after project start

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Information Technology, Professional Services, Retail, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive.

Healthcare

Information Technology

Professional Services

Retail

Pharmaceutical

Automotive

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Procurement, Legal, and Strategy.

Finance

Accounting

Project Management

Procurement

Legal

Strategy

Summary

Strategic and operational commercial responsibility, international experience in medium-sized businesses and corporate groups with an industry-spanning focus on:

Professionalization of structures and processes, including in M&A, due diligence, post-merger integration, IPO, carve-out, or organic
Growth and internationalization: strategic planning and implementation
Transformation and change of organizations, teams, and processes
Restructuring and implementation of insolvency plans

Skills

Roles Held To Date

Cfo, Interim Cfo, Commercial Director
Interim Cro, Authorized Representative
Interim Integration Manager, Pmo, Senior Change/project Manager
Member Of Executive Management (Prokura)
Director Finance, Controlling & Administration
In-house Consultant (Pm/cfo Office), Transfer Price Expert

Business Management

Post-merger Integration, M&a, Due Diligence, Carve-out, Exit
Restructuring/turnaround, Organizational Optimization
Analysis, Design, And Optimization Of Business Processes (Including Erp, Sox)
Cfo/head Of Finance, For Corporate, Regional, And Country Organizations
Organization Setup, Interface Management, Growth (Including Finance, R&d, Procurement, Production, Sales, It)
Commercial Project Management, Including The Setup And Commissioning Of A Pharmaceutical Plant

Finance & Administration / Controlling

Strategic And Financial Planning Under Ifrs, Us Gaap, And Hgb, Accounting, And Financial Statements
Budget Planning, Analysis/control, Forecasts, Reporting
Controlling And Performance Management, Including Kpis, Margins, Working Capital, Pricing
Contact Person For Auditors, Tax Advisors, And Banks; Taxes/transfer Pricing
Liquidity Planning And Management, Cash Management
Bank Management, Capital Structuring
Compliance, Risk Management, Auditing (Sox)
Entrepreneurial-minded And Acting Leader

Other

Setup And Management Of Global Strategic Procurement, Including For Financial Services, Insurance, Consulting Services
Responsibility For Hr, Procurement, And It As Commercial Director

F&a Project Management / Structures & Processes

Introduction Of New Systems: Sap, Workday (Different Modules, Multiple Times), Travel Expense Software, Consolidation (Cognos, Lucanet), Process Tools
Project Experience Including Software And Product Development And Implementation
Development And Implementation Of Suitable Organizational Structures, Optimization Of Interface Processes

Leadership Skills

Stakeholder Management And Empathy, Including Investor Relations, Board, Private Equity
Matrix Organization (Direct, Indirect, Remote Leadership)
Goal And Solution-oriented Leadership, Employee Development
Intercultural Competence (Usa, Latin America, Europe, Asia)

Professional Skills

Entrepreneurial, Strong Leadership, Integrity
Analysis And Development Of Action Strategies And Their Implementation
Ability To React To Rapid Changes And Complex Issues
Fluent In English, Spanish, And French

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 1989 - Jun 1994

EUROPEAN BUSINESS SCHOOL (ebs), Oestrich-Winkel; PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PBS); AMERICAN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Oestrich-Winkel, Germany · 1.8

Certifications & licenses

ISO 9001

Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Healthcare 24.5 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 8 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Brazil, Mexico, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim CFO, Interim Post-Merger Integration Lead, Interim Finance Director DACH

Main industries Healthcare, Information Technology, Professional Services

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Georg based?

Georg is based in Oberschleißheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Georg speak?

Georg speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Georg have?

Georg has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Georg has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Georg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Georg be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Georg would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CFO, Interim Post-Merger Integration Lead, Interim Finance Director DACH.

What is Georg's latest experience?

Georg's most recent position is Interim CFO at Confidential SaaS Company.

What companies has Georg worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Georg has worked for Confidential SaaS Company, Confidential Healthcare Tech Company, Confidential Pharma Company (NRW), Confidential E-Commerce/IT Hardware Company, and Confidential Hospital GmbH.

Which industries is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Georg also has some experience in Retail, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Georg most experienced in?

Georg is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management. Georg also has some experience in Procurement, Legal, and Strategy.

Which industries has Georg worked in recently?

Georg has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Retail, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Georg worked in recently?

Georg has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Strategy, and Accounting.

What is Georg's education?

Georg holds a Master in Business Administration from EUROPEAN BUSINESS SCHOOL (ebs), Oestrich-Winkel; PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PBS); AMERICAN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL.

Does Georg have any certificates?

Georg has 1 certificate: ISO 9001.

What is the availability of Georg?

Georg is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Georg?

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