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Herbert Fasching-Management Consultant
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Experience
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 yearsManagement Consultant
Siemens Energy
Position Summary
Management Consultant at Siemens Energy
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Information Technology
Strategy
- Introduction of cyber risk management: setting up risk governance and defining processes
- Preparation of reporting and rollout at HQ management level
- Training for around 30 decentralized CISOs worldwide
Jan 2017 - Dec 2025
9 yearsProject Manager
ING DIBA
Position Summary
Project Manager at ING DIBA
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Audit
Information Technology
Project Management
- Build-out and expansion of IT security/cyber: APT, penetration testing, technical state monitoring, security events, governance, threat intelligence, security event monitoring
- Creation of governance documentation, process improvement, and definition
- Creation of user stories with implementation in ServiceNow
- Quality assurance and audit support: creation of auditable documents and cooperation with internal and external auditors
- Implementation of DORA: gap analyses with IT and IT security, identification of necessary actions and implementation
- Implementation of local (critical infrastructure, GDPR) and international regulations (in-house IT security, supply chain law)
- Outsourcing/contracts: support for outsourcing cyber functions to Eastern Europe, contracts, GDPR compliance, risk assessment, and negotiations through contract signing
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
3 yearsCoburg, Germany
Project Manager
HUK-Coburg
Position Summary
Project Manager at HUK-Coburg
Industries
Insurance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Strategy
- Implementation of BCM: threat and risk analyses at headquarters, subsidiaries, and branches
- Development of strategy options and implementation of BCM processes at headquarters, HUK-Assistance, VRK Detmold, and Kassel
- Conducted over 100 workshops on risk analysis and documentation of all business processes
- Creation and implementation of emergency procedures and adjustment of technical requirements (telecommunications and IT)
- Negotiations with works council bodies up to the conclusion of company agreements
- Development of a technical concept for crisis communication and implementation of related processes
Jan 2004 - Dec 2016
13 yearsProject Coordinator / Business Analyst
AXA
Position Summary
Project Coordinator / Business Analyst at AXA
Industries
Insurance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
- Preparation for ISO 2700x implementation: risk analyses in business security, process definitions, and implementation
- Setup of a CERT (Cyber Emergency Response Team)
- Review and improvement of site and building security
- Establishment of IS controlling in ARIS and integration with ISO 22301 business continuity
- Planning and leading a four-day CERT cyber security exercise including scenario development, training, leadership, and lessons learned
- Implementation of endpoint protection: market research, selection, project planning, and rollout
- BCM/pandemic/DR integration in Winterthur Insurance after acquisition by AXA: gap analysis, adjustment of emergency procedures, integration into crisis communication strategy, and merging of emergency teams
- Introduction of pandemic planning: stakeholder workshops, strategy development, implementation of emergency procedures (hygiene, communication, administration, emergency measures), training of the pandemic management team, procurement and administration of hygiene products and medications
- Implementation of BCM: threat analysis, strategic proposals with cost analysis, interviews and workshops (around 300), setup and integration of software to manage a 1500-person emergency organization
- Rollout of emergency procedures to all 14 branches, 2 call centers, and bank
- Design, testing, and implementation of a BC tool to manage emergency procedures and around 200 customized emergency plans
- Introduction of crisis communication: strategy development, workshops for crisis managers, communication matrix, individual emergency plans, external dark sites, and operational implementation
- Operational risk management: support for the introduction and calculation of operational risks in collaboration with the OR team
- Preparation for setting up AXA Bank Europe Prague/Brno: strategy definition for entering the CR and SR markets, market analysis of Czech Republic/Slovakia, product analyses and legal requirements, presentation for management in Brussels
Jan 1999 - Dec 2009
11 yearsPrague, Czech Republic
Project Manager
Commerzbank
Position Summary
Project Manager at Commerzbank
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
- Further development of BCM: introduction of crisis communication, adaptation to audit requirements and MaRisk, establishment of a crisis team
- BCM exercises: scenario development, training of auditors and observers, exercise leadership, lessons learned with internal audit
- Adaptation of disaster recovery data center (DR): analysis of the IT environment in Frankfurt, adjustment of emergency processes in all departments, synchronization of processes and communication between Frankfurt and Prague
- BCM/DR exercise: test run of IT fallback to emergency data center and one week of emergency operations, scenario setup, leadership, lessons learned, and final presentation
- Introduction of BCM for investment banking: threat and risk analysis, development of strategy options, support in setting up emergency trading rooms in Frankfurt, process definition and communication, live exercise, lessons learned, and final presentation
- Design, testing, and implementation of a BC tool to manage emergency procedures and customized emergency plans
- Success examples: maintaining operations in the emergency data center during violent protests and two-week continuity of operations during flooding 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 In Most Banking Areas
- Good Understanding Of Insurance Departments
- Strong Business Management Know-how
- Extensive Experience With Emergency And Security Concepts
- Cross-departmental Approaches In It, Finance, Risk, Customer, And Legal
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedCzech
IntermediateEducation
Executive MBA · Finance/East-West Management/EU Law · Krems an der Donau, Austria
Diploma "Export Merchant" · International Law/Financing/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
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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/Financing/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 will be available part-time from May 2026.
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