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

Implementation of cyber risk management: building risk governance and defining processes
Preparation of reporting and roll-out at HQ management level
Training for around 30 decentralized CISOs globally

Jan 2017 - Dec 2025

9 years

Project Manager

ING DIBA

Building and expanding IT security / cyber: APT, penetration testing, technical state monitoring, security events, governance, threat intelligence, security event monitoring
Creating governance documentation, improving and defining processes
Creating user stories and implementing them in ServiceNow
Quality assurance and audit support: creating auditable documents and collaborating with internal and external auditors
Implementing DORA: gap analyses with IT and IT security, defining required actions and implementing them
Implementing local (critical infrastructure, GDPR) and international standards (in-house IT security, Supply Chain Act)
Outsourcing/contracts: supporting the outsourcing of cyber functions to Eastern Europe, contracts, GDPR compliance, risk assessment, and negotiations through contract signing

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

3 years

Coburg, Germany

Project Manager

HUK-Coburg

Implementing BCM: hazard and risk analyses at headquarters, subsidiaries, and branches
Developing strategy options and implementing BCM processes at headquarters, HUK-Assistance, VRK Detmold, and Kassel
Conducting over 100 risk analysis workshops and documenting all business processes
Creating and implementing emergency processes and adjusting technical requirements (telecommunications and IT)
Negotiating with works council committees up to signing company agreements
Developing a specialist concept for crisis communication and implementing respective processes

Jan 2004 - Dec 2016

13 years

Project Coordinator / Business Analyst

AXA

Preparing for ISO 2700x implementation: risk analyses in business security, defining processes, and implementation
Setting up a CERT (Cyber Emergency Response Team)
Reviewing and improving site and building security
Establishing information security controls in ARIS and linking them to ISO 22301 Business Continuity
Planning and leading a four-day CERT cyber security exercise, including scenario development, training, execution, and lessons learned
Introducing endpoint protection: market research, selection, project planning, and roll-out
BCM/Pandemic/DR integration at Winterthur Insurance after AXA takeover: gap analysis, adapting emergency processes, integrating into crisis communication strategy, and merging emergency teams
Implementing pandemic planning: workshops with stakeholders, strategy development, introducing emergency processes (hygiene, communication, administration, emergency measures), training the pandemic management team, purchasing and managing hygiene materials and medicine
Implementing BCM: hazard analysis, strategic proposals with cost analysis, around 300 interviews and workshops, setting up and integrating software to manage a 1,500-person emergency organization
Rolling out emergency processes to all 14 branches, 2 call centers, and the bank
Designing, testing, and implementing a BC tool to manage emergency processes and around 200 customized emergency plans
Implementing crisis communication: strategy development, workshops for crisis managers, communication matrix, individual emergency plans, external dark sites, and operational implementation
Operational risk management: supporting the introduction and calculation of operational risks in collaboration with the Operational Risk team
Preparing the establishment of AXA Bank Europe Prague/Brno: strategy definition for entering the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic markets, market analysis, product analyses, legal requirements, and presentation to management in Brussels

Jan 1999 - Dec 2009

11 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Project Manager

Commerzbank

Further developing BCM: implementing crisis communication, aligning with audit requirements and MaRisk, and building a crisis team
BCM exercises: scenario development, training of examiners and observers, conducting exercises, and lessons learned with internal audit
Adapting the disaster recovery data center (DR): analyzing the IT environment in Frankfurt, adjusting emergency processes for all departments, and synchronizing processes and communication between Frankfurt and Prague
BCM/DR exercise: test run of IT fallback to the emergency data center and one week of emergency operations, scenario development, execution, lessons learned, and final presentation
Introducing BCM for investment banking: hazard and risk analysis, developing strategy options, supporting the setup of emergency trading rooms in Frankfurt, process definition and communication, live exercise, lessons learned, and final presentation
Designing, testing, and implementing a BC tool to manage emergency processes and customized emergency plans
Success stories: maintaining operations in the emergency data center during violent protests and two-week business continuity during a flood without any 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 Areas Of A Bank
Good Overview Of Insurance Departments
Good Business Know-How
Extensive Experience With Emergency And Security Concepts
Cross-Departmental It-Finance-Risk-Customer-Legal Approaches

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Czech

Intermediate

Education

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

Diploma "Export Salesman" · 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

May 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 will be available full-time from June 2026.

What is the rate of Herbert?

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