Gerald B.-Freelance Consultant
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Experience
Founder
cubeSphere
- Development of software and tools for techno-economic assessments related to chemistry, oil, and biotechnology.
- Gathering in-depth market knowledge and data related to the transition to net zero (prices, technologies, investment costs, energy, raw materials)
- Provision of related consulting services
Managing Director
gb Consulting & Ventures GmbH
Management consulting services. Successfully delivered projects
- Set up a global planning approach and tools for an internationally operating chemical company (chemistry expert role)
- Global harmonization of the maintenance process for a semiconductor producer
- Design and implementation support for the P2P process for a logistics service provider
Freelance Consultant
Freelance Consultant
Management consulting services. Successfully delivered projects
- Analysis and optimization of the strategic procurement process at a drugstore chain
- Integration of a subsidiary into its parent company (automotive OEM), responsible for procurement and support for the finance workstream
- PMI support at a medtech company
- Set up an account assignment manual for an internationally operating chemical company
Consultant (promoted to Managing Consultant in 2008 and Senior Project Manager in 2012)
Horváth & Partners Management Consultants
- Employed as a consultant since October 2005
- Promoted to Managing Consultant in 2008
- Promoted to Senior Project Manager in 2012
- Set up a PMI-PMO to support Post Merger Integration projects at a medtech company, applying tools and templates to launch one project (2020)
- Set up a PMI-PMO office and was a member of the project leadership team preparing Day 1 to integrate a company and its operations into a major car manufacturer’s legal entity (2019/2020)
- Led the outsourcing of national maintenance and logistics services for approximately 2,000 employees at an international oil company (2013/14)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Healthcare, Energy, Professional Services, Chemical, and Transportation.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Logistics, Project Management, Procurement, Accounting, and Finance.
Summary
Management consultant with extensive experience in the chemical, oil, and pharmaceutical industries. Projects range from operational to strategic topics and from medium-sized companies to global DAX companies (project list attached).
Innovative and visionary, with a track record of developing unconventional and far-reaching solutions. My approach was influenced by MIT’s focus on questioning the status quo, addressing major challenges, and finding innovative solutions.
International and intercultural outlook, with several years of work experience abroad (oil industry – approx. 7 years in Romania) and international collaboration (USA, Switzerland) during my PhD project.
Interdisciplinary education and work experience, with a background in business management and chemical engineering. Several consulting projects with a strong focus on chemistry- and engineering-related topics.
Able to understand and interpret complex environments, with strong analytical skills and the flexibility to address a wide range of potential topics.
Skills
- Extensive Skills In Standard Software For Word Processing, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Databases, And Monte Carlo Simulation.
- Programming Skills In C#, Visual Basic (Standard And Vb For Applications), And Ms Access.
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Education
Technische Universität Berlin
Post-Doc · Industrial Engineering and Management · Berlin, Germany
Technische Universität Berlin
Dr.-Ing. · Chemical Engineering · Berlin, Germany · magna cum laude
Technische Universität Berlin
Diplom, industrial engineering and management, specialization in industrial chemistry · Industrial Engineering and Management · Berlin, Germany
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Experience
Global experience
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Qualifications
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Gerald is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Gerald speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Romanian (Elementary), Turkish (Elementary).
Gerald has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Gerald has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 3 months. Note that Gerald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Gerald would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Managing Director, Freelance Consultant.
Gerald's most recent position is Founder at cubeSphere.
In recent years, Gerald has worked for cubeSphere, gb Consulting & Ventures GmbH, and Freelance Consultant.
Gerald is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Energy. Gerald also has some experience in Professional Services, Chemical, and Transportation.
Gerald is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Logistics, and Project Management. Gerald also has some experience in Procurement, Accounting, and Finance.
Gerald has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Transportation, and Manufacturing.
Gerald has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Operations, and Accounting.
Gerald holds a Doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Management from Technische Universität Berlin, a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Management from Technische Universität Berlin.
Gerald is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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