Gunter Frank - Interim Management

Q: Where is Gunter based?

Gunter is based in Öhringen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Gunter speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Gunter have?

Gunter has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Gunter has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Gunter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gunter's latest experience?

Gunter's most recent position is Interim Management at Kaufhaus des Westens .

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

In recent years, Gunter has worked for Kaufhaus des Westens , Robert Bosch Automotive Aftermarket , Robert Bosch Automotive Steering , Self-employed , and Reichle Technologiezentrum GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Gunter most experienced in?

Gunter is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Energy . Gunter also has some experience in Retail and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Gunter most experienced in?

Gunter is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Sales . Gunter also has some experience in Information Technology , Operations , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Gunter worked in recently?

Gunter has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Gunter worked in recently?

Gunter has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Sales .

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Öhringen, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Jun 2025

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Management

Kaufhaus des Westens

Clearing of accounts receivable and accounts payable in the finance department
Reconciliation of receivables and payables using big data analysis (>80,000 PDFs)
Integration into a new application using automated flows
Use of AI Builder & Prompt, Azure AI Document Intelligence, fuzzy matching & Python

Jan 2024 - May 2025

1 year 5 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Interim Management

Robert Bosch Automotive Aftermarket

Change management: enabling and training department heads and employees
Interim project manager for digitization
Process automation via apps and flows
Data visualization via Power BI dashboards

Aug 2021 - May 2023

1 year 10 months

Vimercate, Italy

Interim Management

Robert Bosch Automotive Steering

Interim project manager for VW and Volvo projects
Change management: enabling and training department heads and employees
Interim project manager for digitization
Setup of a SharePoint intranet
Process automation using apps, flows and AI
Data visualization via Power BI dashboards

Aug 2018 - Present

7 years 8 months

Interim Manager & Consultant

Self-employed

Digital transformation, process automation and AI in an industrial environment
Interim manager & consultant
Project manager for digitization and AI integration
Future manager
Global business development

Aug 2018 - Sep 2025

7 years 2 months

Bissingen, Germany

Global Business Development

Reichle Technologiezentrum GmbH

Conceptual design development and surface treatment of injection molding tools
Development of laser textures, texture harmony (CMF), color & trim
Surface design consulting
Continuous 'hunting' for market share with all foreign automotive OEMs

Aug 2018 - Dec 2021

3 years 5 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Executive Search Consultant

Swissconsult

Sourcing candidates for the automotive industry
Direct approach and evaluation
Contract negotiation
Integration and aftercare

Oct 2014 - Jan 2018

3 years 4 months

Öhringen, Germany

General Manager & Global Key Account Manager (Daimler, GM, Hyundai & Kia)

Standex International GmbH

Revenue and leadership responsibilities
Establishment of the laser welding and polishing department
Implementation of Operational Excellence and SAP

Jul 2009 - Sep 2014

5 years 3 months

Öhringen, Germany

Works Manager & Global Key Account Manager (Daimler, GM, Hyundai & Kia)

Standex International GmbH

Revenue and leadership responsibilities
Support for setting up the branch in South Korea
Creation of a SharePoint system
Establishment of the laser texturing department

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Krefeld, Germany

Project Manager Digitalization & Restructuring

Standex International GmbH

Chemical and laser texturing of plastic injection molding tools
Implementation of Operational Excellence (6S) and SAP B1 in two pilot plants for global rollout to 45 locations
Creation of SAP queries using SQL
Restructuring of the two German branches
Creation of a SharePoint system in two branches
Establishment of a laser texturing and laser welding department

Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

2 years

Öhringen, Germany

Global Key Account Manager (VW, Opel)

Standex International GmbH

Customer support from the proposal phase to series production
Global key account and project management
Support for setting up the branch in Suzhou/Shanghai
Support in developing nickel shell technology

Aug 2006 - May 2007

10 months

Braga, Portugal

Project Manager & R&D Manager

Fehst Componentes Lda.

Project with Methode Electronics, Malta: 2K handbrake switch chrome plated, painted, laser printing
Purchasing injection molding tools, tool optimization, approval and transfer from China to Portugal
Commissioning of laser cutting and laser etching
IMD sampling tests with film back injection

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

3 years

Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal

Project Manager

Simoldes Plásticos Lda.

Development and production of plastic components and injection molding tools for the automotive industry
Setting up a new project management system for the Simoldes Group

Jul 2003 - May 2004

11 months

Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal

Project Manager Quality

Simoldes Plásticos Lda.

Coordinating quality standards with customers
Product and process analysis (development to production)
Planning lab tests and analyzing results
Defining test gauges and coordinating PPAP
Creating and tracking action plans

Sep 2000 - Jun 2003

2 years 10 months

Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal

Technical Project Coordinator

Simoldes Plásticos Lda.

Development activities and prototype manufacturing
Defining and approving injection molding tools
Purchasing components
Defining test and assembly fixtures

Apr 1998 - May 2000

2 years 2 months

Drancy, France

Development & Design Engineer

Robert Bosch Thermotechnik - E.L.M. Leblanc SAS

Development of a new series of gas heating boilers
Designing a new hydraulic platform made of plastic
Responsible for all development activities of E.L.M. Leblanc with Vulcano

Mar 1995 - Mar 1998

3 years 1 month

Aveiro, Portugal

Development & Design Engineer

Robert Bosch Thermotechnik - Vulcano Termo-Domésticos

Preliminary development of new gas tankless water heaters
Participation in and facilitation of FMEA workshops
Design and engineering of gas-fired boilers
Cost optimization of the developed gas-fired boilers

Mar 1992 - Jun 1992

4 months

Los Angeles, United States

Intern

Aero Engineering

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy, Retail, and Aerospace and Defense.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Energy

Retail

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Sales, Information Technology, Operations, and Production.

Project Management

Product Development

Sales

Information Technology

Operations

Production

Summary

30 years of experience in key positions in the manufacturing industry, especially in the automotive sector. Leadership roles as plant manager and general manager with revenue and management responsibility. Extensive experience as a Key Account and Business Development Manager for various global automotive OEMs. Many years of international work in Portugal and France as a development and design engineer, quality project manager, technical project coordinator, and project manager.

Carrying out and introducing special projects such as Operational Excellence and digitization projects (SAP B1, SharePoint systems, Microsoft Power Platform applications). Deep understanding of digital transformation, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Proven track record of continuous revenue growth. Introduction of new technologies and departments. Effective project and process coordination on a global scale. Experience in HR as an Executive Search Consultant.

Skills

Global Project & Program Management
Process Digitization
Industrial Process Automation
Data Analysis
Agile Pm & Scrum
Microsoft Power Platform & Sharepoint
Ai Tools
Automotive
Mechanical Engineering
Metal Processing Industry
Plastic Injection Molding
Services
Operational Excellence
Sustainability Management
Esg Data Analysis & Evaluation
Business Development
Leadership & Team Management
Problem & Conflict Resolution
Change Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Education

Oct 2022 - Present

FH BFI Wien | E-Learning-Group

MBA · Digital Transformation · Vienna, Austria

Jan 1994 - Jul 1994

Universität Porto

Diploma thesis ERASMUS program · Porto, Portugal

Oct 1988 - Oct 1994

Universität Kaiserslautern

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified AI Manager and AI Application Consultant, LVQ & IHK

LVQ & IHK

Future Manager

Zukunftsinstitut

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17

Experience in Manufacturing 28.5 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 7 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 6 (Germany, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, France, +1)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Management, Interim Manager & Consultant, Global Business Development

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Gunter based?

Gunter is based in Öhringen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Gunter speak?

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

How many years of experience does Gunter have?

Gunter has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Gunter has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Gunter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gunter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gunter would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Management, Interim Manager & Consultant, Global Business Development.

What is Gunter's latest experience?

Gunter's most recent position is Interim Management at Kaufhaus des Westens.

What companies has Gunter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gunter has worked for Kaufhaus des Westens, Robert Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering, Self-employed, and Reichle Technologiezentrum GmbH.

Which industries is Gunter most experienced in?

Gunter is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy. Gunter also has some experience in Retail and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Gunter most experienced in?

Gunter is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Sales. Gunter also has some experience in Information Technology, Operations, and Production.

Which industries has Gunter worked in recently?

Gunter has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Retail.

Which business areas has Gunter worked in recently?

Gunter has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Sales.

What is Gunter's education?

Gunter holds a Master in Digital Transformation from FH BFI Wien | E-Learning-Group.

Does Gunter have any certificates?

Gunter has 2 certificates. These include: Certified AI Manager and AI Application Consultant, LVQ & IHK and Future Manager.

What is the availability of Gunter?

Gunter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Gunter?

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