Herbert Fasching - Management Consultant

Q: Where is Herbert based?

Herbert is based in Prague, Czech Republic .

Q: What languages does Herbert speak?

Herbert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Czech (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Herbert have?

Herbert has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Herbert has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 5 months . Note that Herbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Herbert's latest experience?

Herbert's most recent position is Management Consultant at Siemens Energy .

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

In recent years, Herbert has worked for Siemens Energy and ING DIBA .

Q: Which industries is Herbert most experienced in?

Herbert is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Insurance , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Herbert most experienced in?

Herbert is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Herbert also has some experience in Audit and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Herbert worked in recently?

Herbert has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Herbert worked in recently?

Herbert has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Audit , and Project Management .

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Experience

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Management Consultant

Siemens Energy

Introduced cyber risk management: set up risk governance and defined processes
Prepared the reporting and rolled it out at HQ for management level
Trained about 30 decentralized CISOs worldwide

Jan 2017 - Dec 2025

9 years

Project Manager

ING DIBA

Built and expanded IT security/cyber: APT, penetration testing, technical state monitoring, security events, governance, threat intelligence, security event monitoring
Created governance documentation, improved and defined processes
Created user stories and implemented them in ServiceNow
Quality assurance and audit support: produced auditable documents and worked with internal and external auditors
Implemented DORA: carried out gap analyses with IT and IT security, defined actions needed and implemented them
Implemented local (CRITIS, GDPR) and international regulations (internal IT security, Supply Chain Act)
Outsourcing/contracts: supported outsourcing of cyber functions to Eastern Europe, handled contracts, GDPR compliance, risk, and negotiations up to contract signing

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

3 years

Coburg, Germany

Project Manager

HUK-Coburg

Introduced BCM: risk and hazard analyses at headquarters, subsidiaries, and branches
Developed strategy options and implemented BCM processes at headquarters, HUK-Assistance, VRK Detmold, and Kassel
Conducted over 100 workshops for risk analysis and documented all business processes
Created and implemented emergency processes and adjusted technical requirements (telecommunications and IT)
Negotiated with works councils until company agreements were finalized
Developed a specialist concept for crisis communication and implemented the related processes

Jan 2004 - Dec 2016

13 years

Project Coordinator / Business Analyst

AXA

Prepared for ISO 2700x implementation: risk analyses in business security, process definitions, and implementation
Set up a CERT (Cyber Emergency Response Team)
Reviewed and improved site and building security
Established IS control in ARIS and linked it with ISO 22301 Business Continuity
Planned and led a four-day CERT cyber security exercise including scenario development, training, leadership, and lessons learned
Introduced endpoint protection: market research, selection, project planning, and roll-out
Integrated BCM/pandemic/DR into Winterthur Insurance after takeover by AXA: gap analysis, adapting emergency processes, integrating into crisis communication strategy, and merging emergency teams
Introduced pandemic planning: workshops with stakeholders, strategy development, implementing emergency processes (hygiene, communication, administration, emergency measures), trained the pandemic management team, procured and managed hygiene supplies and medical products
Introduced BCM: hazard analysis, strategy proposals with cost analysis, interviews and workshops (around 300), set up and integrated software to manage a 1500-person emergency organization
Rolled out emergency processes to all 14 branches, 2 call centers, and the bank
Designed, tested, and implemented a BC tool to manage emergency processes and around 200 customized emergency plans
Introduced crisis communication: strategy development, workshops for crisis managers, communication matrix, individual emergency plans, external dark sites, and operational implementation
Operational risk management: supported the introduction and calculation of operational risks in collaboration with the operational risk team
Prepared for the establishment of AXA Bank Europe Prague/Brno: strategy definition for entry into the corporate and retail markets, market analysis in Czech Republic/Slovakia, product analyses and legal requirements, presentation to management in Brussels

Jan 1999 - Dec 2009

11 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Project Manager

Commerzbank

Advanced BCM: introduced crisis communication, adapted to audit requirements and MaRisk, and set up a crisis team
BCM exercises: scenario development, training of auditors and observers, led the exercises, and lessons learned with internal audit
Adapted disaster recovery data center (DR): analyzed the IT environment in Frankfurt, updated emergency processes for all departments, and synchronized processes and communication between Frankfurt and Prague
BCM/DR exercise: test run of IT fallback to DR data center and one week of emergency operations, scenario setup, leadership, lessons learned, and final presentation
Introduced BCM for investment banking: hazard and risk analysis, developed strategy options, supported setting up emergency trading rooms in Frankfurt, defined processes and communication, live exercise, lessons learned, and final presentation
Designed, tested, and implemented a BC tool to manage emergency processes and customized emergency plans
Success stories: maintained operations in the DR data center during violent protests and continued operations for two weeks during a flood without outages

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Energy.

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Audit, and Strategy.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Audit

Strategy

Summary

I have built a solid track record in management consulting through diverse roles in energy, finance, insurance, and banking industries. I excel at designing and implementing risk and business continuity processes, developing effective governance frameworks, and executing complex security measures. My work ranges from establishing cyber risk management and building CERT teams to leading critical BCM projects with measurable impact.

I bring hands-on experience with process optimization, robust documentation, and audit support, supported by certifications in ISO 2700x, Lean Six Sigma, Scrum, and Prince2. I use my deep knowledge and structured approach to deliver reliable, secure, and efficient solutions in dynamic environments.

Skills

Solid Knowledge Of Most Areas Of A Bank
Good Overview Of Insurance Departments
Good Business Know-how
Extensive Experience With Emergency And Security Concepts
Cross-departmental Approaches In It, Finance, Risk, Customer, And Legal

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Czech

Intermediate

Education

Executive MBA · Finance/East-West Management/EU Law · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Diploma in Export Sales · International Law/Finance/Logistics/Marketing

Certifications & licenses

ISO 2700x Lead Implementer (Information Security)

PSM, Professional Scrum Master

Prince2® Foundation

Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Banking and Finance 20 y

Avg length 7 y 6 m

Longest experience 12 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Czech Republic)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Management Consultant, Project Manager, Project Coordinator / Business Analyst

Main industries Banking and Finance, Insurance, Energy

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

April 2026

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Herbert based?

Herbert is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

What languages does Herbert speak?

Herbert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Czech (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Herbert have?

Herbert has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Herbert has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 5 months. Note that Herbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Herbert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Herbert would be well-suited for roles such as: Management Consultant, Project Manager, Project Coordinator / Business Analyst.

What is Herbert's latest experience?

Herbert's most recent position is Management Consultant at Siemens Energy.

What companies has Herbert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Herbert has worked for Siemens Energy and ING DIBA.

Which industries is Herbert most experienced in?

Herbert is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Energy.

Which business areas is Herbert most experienced in?

Herbert is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Herbert also has some experience in Audit and Strategy.

Which industries has Herbert worked in recently?

Herbert has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Energy.

Which business areas has Herbert worked in recently?

Herbert has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Project Management.

What is Herbert's education?

Herbert holds a Master in Finance/East-West Management/EU Law and a Bachelor in International Law/Finance/Logistics/Marketing.

Does Herbert have any certificates?

Herbert has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: ISO 2700x Lead Implementer (Information Security), PSM, Professional Scrum Master, and Prince2® Foundation.

What is the availability of Herbert?

Herbert is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Herbert?

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