Henny Holzhauser - Founder & Managing Director

Q: Where is Henny based?

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

Q: What languages does Henny speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Henny have?

Henny has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Henny has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Henny may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Henny's latest experience?

Henny's most recent position is Founder & Managing Director at HLH Consulting GmbH .

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

In recent years, Henny has worked for HLH Consulting GmbH and ONDE Bag Belt .

Q: Which industries is Henny most experienced in?

Henny is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Transportation , and Metals and Mining . Henny also has some experience in Fashion , Manufacturing , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Henny most experienced in?

Henny is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Marketing , and Legal . Henny also has some experience in Project Management , Procurement , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Henny worked in recently?

Henny has recently worked in industries like Transportation , Metals and Mining , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Henny worked in recently?

Henny has recently worked in business areas like Legal , Project Management , and Sales .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2019 - Present

7 years

Founder & Managing Director

HLH Consulting GmbH

Appointed as external Compliance Officer at the EU innovation hub in the raw materials sector, which awards and manages EU funds and large-scale procurements
Implemented a Compliance Management System, including operational process management support across European entities at the EU innovation hub in the raw materials sector, which awards and manages EU funds and large-scale procurements
Implemented a GDPR-compliant process framework at a unicorn tech startup in the logistics industry
Served as Interim Manager for Sales Process Excellence at a German electric parts supplier for e-mobility and rail, creating and rolling out a Global Account Management Framework for ongoing tracking and reporting of global account development
Set up a GDPR process management framework at a unicorn tech startup in the logistics industry, including data inventory across global teams
Worked as Project Management Officer (PMO) at a high-growth tech startup in the logistics industry, coordinating the ramp-up of volumes in a new software architecture to phase out the legacy system
Served as Project Management Officer (PMO) at a high-growth tech startup in the logistics industry, coordinating the tech workstream in the post-merger integration of the German and Italian entities
Evaluated, developed, and rolled out a Compliance Management System at a precious metal processor
Acted as Project Management Officer (PMO) in a complex software project at a high-growth tech startup in the logistics industry, to structure the status quo and define a clear delivery path for a successful project conclusion by the end of Q1 2023
Served as external Compliance Officer at the aforementioned precious metal processor
Worked as Project Management Officer (PMO) focused on driving revenue and realizing cost savings in a post-merger integration in the real estate industry
Served as Project Management Officer (PMO) for the financial post-merger integration of a Dutch and a German entity in the professional services industry
Evaluated and developed a Compliance Management System, including a thorough risk assessment, at a nonprofit organization
Developed and implemented a Compliance Management System, including a thorough risk assessment, at a leading precious metal processor
Acted as Project Management Officer (PMO) in the financial post-merger integration of a German and a Dutch entity in the professional services industry
Developed and executed the go-to-market strategy for a legal tech solution for small and midsize law firms: [link]
Conceptualized and launched a scalable white-label tech product for consulting-intensive industries based on the Schnell zum Anwalt video consulting solution – the H&P Video Tool Kit: [link]
Developed and executed the go-to-market plan for a legal consulting support package covering the customer lifecycle of tech-driven companies – the H&P FOMA sales focus modules: [link]

Apr 2019 - Present

7 years

Inventor

ONDE Bag Belt

Invented the ONDE Bag Belt – from the initial idea to prototyping, design protection, funding, sourcing, marketing, and all aspects of developing a physical product and bringing it to market

Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

2 years 8 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Consultant and Manager Strategy & Customer

Ernst & Young Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft GmbH

Prepared the North America market entry for an e-mobility service provider (EMSP) for electric vehicles of a German premium OEM in the automotive industry
Expanded global data points for the charging infrastructure of an e-mobility service provider (EMSP) for electric vehicles of a German premium OEM in the automotive industry
Evaluated and redesigned the US sales strategy of a high-tech powder manufacturer
Helped restructure the B2B sales organization of a German OEM in the automotive industry to prepare the network for digital products and services
Developed innovative business models in Industry 4.0 and 3D printing, including building integrated financial models, for a toolkit manufacturer and wholesale company
Supported various projects focusing on sales strategy development and execution

Oct 2014 - Jul 2016

1 year 10 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Consultant

Baker Tilly Roelfs Consulting GmbH

Developed and implemented a sales-focused restructuring plan for a premium furniture manufacturer
Assessed supply chain efficiency for a tier-1 supplier in the aircraft industry
Created and executed a sales-focused restructuring plan for a pharmaceutical company
Supported multiple restructuring projects in midsized companies

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Intern, Team EXPO 2010 Shanghai

Cologne Trade Fair

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Intern, Economic Services

Consulate General Shanghai

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Intern, Marketing

Heidelberg Print

Oct 2009 - Oct 2012

3 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Lecturer Market Research

SRH University Berlin

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Transportation, Metals and Mining, Fashion, Manufacturing, and Education.

Professional Services

Transportation

Metals and Mining

Fashion

Manufacturing

Education

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Legal, Project Management, Procurement, and Product Development.

Sales

Marketing

Legal

Project Management

Procurement

Product Development

Summary

Dr. Holzhauser has more than 15 years of experience in process excellence management at midsized companies and fast-growing startups, is a member of the German Institute for Compliance (DICO), and knows what it takes to turn an idea into a product after inventing the ONDE Bag Belt.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Apr 2015

University of Siegen

Doctor of Social Sciences · Strategic Customer Analysis in midsized Family Companies of the Automotive Supplier Industry · Siegen, Germany

Oct 2010 - Sep 2012

University of Siegen

Master of Science · Management of small and midsized Companies · Siegen, Germany

May 2006 - May 2009

SRH University Heidelberg

Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Management · Heidelberg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Applied Generative AI for Digital Transformation

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Professional Education

Certified Compliance Manager

University of St. Gallen, ES-HSG

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Professional Services 10.5 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder & Managing Director, Inventor, Senior Consultant and Manager Strategy & Customer

Main industries Professional Services, Transportation, Metals and Mining

Main business areas Sales, Marketing, Legal

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Henny based?

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

What languages does Henny speak?

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

How many years of experience does Henny have?

Henny has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Henny has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Henny may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Henny be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Henny would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Managing Director, Inventor, Senior Consultant and Manager Strategy & Customer.

What is Henny's latest experience?

Henny's most recent position is Founder & Managing Director at HLH Consulting GmbH.

What companies has Henny worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Henny has worked for HLH Consulting GmbH and ONDE Bag Belt.

Which industries is Henny most experienced in?

Henny is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Transportation, and Metals and Mining. Henny also has some experience in Fashion, Manufacturing, and Education.

Which business areas is Henny most experienced in?

Henny is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Legal. Henny also has some experience in Project Management, Procurement, and Product Development.

Which industries has Henny worked in recently?

Henny has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Metals and Mining, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Henny worked in recently?

Henny has recently worked in business areas like Legal, Project Management, and Sales.

What is Henny's education?

Henny holds a Doctorate in Strategic Customer Analysis in midsized Family Companies of the Automotive Supplier Industry from University of Siegen and a Master in Management of small and midsized Companies from University of Siegen.

Does Henny have any certificates?

Henny has 2 certificates. These include: Applied Generative AI for Digital Transformation and Certified Compliance Manager.

What is the availability of Henny?

Henny is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Henny?

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