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Heiko Knödel

Founder, Owner and Managing Director

Heiko Knödel
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Bad Vilbel, Germany

Experience

Apr 2014 - Present
12 years
Bad Vilbel, Germany

Founder, Owner and Managing Director

efacon GmbH

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Position Summary
Founder, Owner and Managing Director at efacon GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Strategy
Jul 2011 - Mar 2014
2 years 9 months

MHP Mieschke Hofmann und Partner (Porsche Consulting)

Jul 1998 - Jun 2011
13 years

Deutsche Bank AG

Jan 1996 - Dec 2003
8 years

Self-employed

GbR (side business)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services.

Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy.

Strategy
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Summary

Welcome to Heiko Knödel – your navigator in the digital transformation with artificial intelligence!

Your springboard to excellence: Discover with Heiko Knödel, the mastermind of computer science and AI, the art of leadership and personal development.

Charismatic leadership: Through our specialized executive coaching, you and your team members/colleagues will not only become leaders – you'll transform your entire team. Relax with trance sessions or sharpen your memory at our unique events.

IMEP® – your compass for innovation: Our seminars are based on the IMEP® principle developed by Heiko: Innovation through methods, experience and processes. The seminars can be flexibly adapted to your individual needs – under the motto: Adopt, adapt, improve!

Targeted training: Invest in the future of your workforce with our NLP and hypnosis coaching offerings. Discover, for example, "RACE for your self-esteem" and shape your new self.

A leader of inspiration: Heiko's strengths lie in motivation and emotional intelligence. He brings teams of all cultures together and sparks enthusiasm for common goals.

Enthuse. Motivate. Inspire. – Start your digital future now with Heiko Knödel!

Online academy of superlatives: Dive into the world of online workshops where topics like AI, Design Thinking and MS Office tools come to life – learn flexibly, whenever and wherever you want.

Digital revolution made easy: With Heiko's book "Kita 4.0 – simply digital" and our hands-on digitization projects, you'll confidently navigate the digital jungle. The book was, by the way, an Amazon bestseller in the Consulting and Project Management categories at the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Everything under one roof: Our online shop offers a diverse range of products and services – clearly structured and easy to order.

Visit us now and discover how you can reach your professional and personal goals with Heiko Knödel's expertise – and get your company back on the road to success.

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Trainings, Talks & Seminars
  • Symbiosis Of Leadership Mindset And Ai
  • Brands: Efacon®, Imep Principle®, Imep®, Mr.ki® (Trademark Pending)
  • Value Focus & Design Thinking, Leadership Mentoring & Coaching, Nlp Master
  • Bestselling Author
  • "Kita 4.0 – Simply Digital" (08/2023, Self-published)
  • "Ai And Bots In Everyday Life" (07/2025, Springer-verlag)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Diploma in Computer Science (Univ.), minor in Business Administration · Computer Science

Certifications & licenses

Speaker Excellence Award

Hermann Scherer

NLS Stage Master

Marc Galal

Licensed Master Practitioner Of Neuro-Linguistic Programming ® For Business

Dr. Richard Bandler

NLP-Master

Marc Galal

Licensed Practitioner Of Neuro-Linguistic Programming ® For Business

Dr. Richard Bandler

NLP-Practitioner

Marc Galal

Speaker Training Camp

Oliver Geisselhart

Excellence in Leadership

MHP – A Porsche Company

Change Management

ESMT Berlin

Strategic Business Management

SGMI – Management Institut St. Gallen

Fundamentals Of Management

Deutsche Bank

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4
Experience in Professional Services 12 y
Avg length 8 y 10 m
Longest experience 12 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder, Owner and Managing Director, Self-employed
Main industries Professional Services
Main business areas Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 11

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Where is Heiko based?

Heiko is based in Bad Vilbel, Germany.

What languages does Heiko speak?

Heiko speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Heiko have?

Heiko has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Heiko has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 7 months. Note that Heiko may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Heiko be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Heiko would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Owner and Managing Director, Self-employed.

What is Heiko's latest experience?

Heiko's most recent position is Founder, Owner and Managing Director at efacon GmbH.

What companies has Heiko worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Heiko has worked for efacon GmbH.

Which industries is Heiko most experienced in?

Heiko is most experienced in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas is Heiko most experienced in?

Heiko is most experienced in business areas like Strategy.

Which industries has Heiko worked in recently?

Heiko has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Heiko worked in recently?

Heiko has recently worked in business areas like Strategy.

What is Heiko's education?

Heiko holds a Master in Computer Science.

Does Heiko have any certificates?

Heiko has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: Speaker Excellence Award, NLS Stage Master, and Licensed Master Practitioner Of Neuro-Linguistic Programming ® For Business.

What is the availability of Heiko?

Heiko is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Heiko?

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

How to hire Heiko?

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