Holger Ulland - Interim CEO

Q: Where is Holger based?

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

Q: What languages does Holger speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Holger have?

Holger has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Holger has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Holger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Holger's latest experience?

Holger's most recent position is Interim CEO at AM Polymers GmbH .

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

In recent years, Holger has worked for AM Polymers GmbH , IPX Engineering GmbH , and CONSULT2U GbR / GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Food and Beverage . Holger also has some experience in Chemical , Information Technology , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Project Management . Holger also has some experience in Sales , Research and Development , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Chemical , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Willich, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

Willich, Germany

Interim CEO

AM Polymers GmbH

Stabilizing the company after the COVID crisis
Restructuring the team
Achieving a positive net income for 2025
Implementing company processes in finance, administration, R&D, sales and production

Jun 2021 - Jul 2024

3 years 2 months

Willich, Germany

CEO/Managing Director and Co-Founder

IPX Engineering GmbH

Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

4 months

Hanau, Germany

Interim/Consulting project Printed Electronics

Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Transfer of know-how from the 'EMI shielding for 5G mobile components' project into the new application of continuous body function monitoring
Development of a total cost of ownership and pricing model for an in-house manufacturing concept

May 2017 - Dec 2020

3 years 8 months

Hanau, Germany

Interim/Consulting project Printed Electronics

Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Analysis of possible applications for an optimized ink portfolio
Development of a business model for 'EMI shielding for 5G mobile phone components'
Support in implementing the concept up to series production and market launch

Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 10 months

Bielefeld, Germany

CEO and Managing Director

CNM Technologies GmbH

Responsible for the business areas sales & marketing, finance/administration/procurement/HR, business development

Nov 2011 - Feb 2015

3 years 4 months

Duisburg, Germany

Managing Director/CEO

O-Flexx Technologies GmbH

Responsible for Sales & Marketing, Finance/Administration/Procurement/HR, Business Development/Application Engineering
Awarded O-Flexx Technologies as the most promising technology at the Cleantech Forum Europe 2014
Listed in the Global Cleantech 100 Index in 2010, 2011 and 2014
“Best presenting company” at German.Venture.Day 2012
Winner of the IAIR Award 2014 in “Innovation and Sustainability – Energy – Germany”
Achieved the company’s first sales in 2012
Secured sales potentials > €10M per year
Secured funding > €1M
Designed and finalized a pilot production line with series production volume > €3M revenue/year

Jan 2009 - Present

17 years 3 months

Willich, Germany

Partner

CONSULT2U GbR / GmbH

Interim management, innovation and technology management
Advising start-ups in founding and restructuring situations
Active since 2017

Feb 2008 - Oct 2011

3 years 9 months

Duisburg, Germany

Business Development Director

O-Flexx Technologies GmbH

Responsible for developing business cases from patent to application in customer projects, reporting directly to the CEO
Conducting market and competitor analysis
Identifying innovative application areas
Acquiring customer projects
Calculating revenue volumes and margins
Calculating profitability, pricing
Overseeing prototype manufacturing
Leading the application engineering team
Reporting to the investment partners

Oct 2007 - Jan 2008

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Operational Due Diligence Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Conducting company evaluations for acquisition projects with a focus on operational processes

Jan 2006 - Sep 2007

1 year 9 months

Duisburg, Germany

Business Development Manager

O-Flexx Technologies GmbH

Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

5 months

Lippstadt, Germany

Product Manager Plastic Electronics

arccure technologies gmbh

Development and marketing of innovative RFID production technology, direct report to the CEO

Oct 2002 - Jul 2005

2 years 10 months

Lauterbach, Germany

Head of Design + Innovation

STI Gustav Stabernack GmbH

Responsible for the development and innovation department of the strategic Packaging business unit with 20 employees, budget approx. €1 million, direct report to the business unit management
Restructuring the development process
Establishing an innovation stage-gate process
Designing and programming a preliminary costing database
Launching several new concepts and materials for retail and the supply chain

Feb 2001 - Sep 2002

1 year 8 months

Essen, Germany

Senior Packaging Manager Cans + PET

Coca-Cola GmbH

Package management in consumer marketing

Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

1 year 1 month

Essen, Germany

Packaging Manager Cans

Coca-Cola GmbH

Package management in consumer marketing

Feb 1997 - Dec 1999

2 years 11 months

Kleve, Germany

Packaging System Manager Spreads, Oils & Dressings

Union Deutsche Lebensmittelwerke GmbH

Feb 1995 - Jan 1997

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

Trainee in Packaging Management

Union German Food Works Ltd.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Information Technology, and Energy.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Chemical

Food and Beverage

Information Technology

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Strategy, Project Management, Sales, Research and Development, and Finance.

Product Development

Strategy

Project Management

Sales

Research and Development

Finance

Summary

Experienced executive at management board level with a focus and current expertise in developing and marketing innovative technologies and materials (including in the fields of 3D printing, renewable energy and printed electronics/semiconductors) from patent to tailor-made customer projects.
Broad know-how in evaluating and implementing opportunities and risks of innovative technologies and business models, gained through many years in start-ups.
Experience in developing viable business concepts, including establishing mass production, and implementing them while considering all key financial parameters, as well as restructuring if needed.

Skills

Core Industries:

Printed Electronics, 3d Printing, Cleantech, Fmcg, Packaging Industry

Management Skills:

Strategic And Operational Leadership Of Companies And Technology Departments
Development And Implementation Of Market And Product Strategies
Securing Financing From Vcs, Business Angels And Public Funding Programs
Implementing Innovative Concepts In Semiconductor Technology Into High-volume Pilot Production And Initial Customer Revenues

Key Achievements:

Turnaround And Restructuring Of Am Polymers Gmbh Since 2022
Development And Implementation Of A New Product Concept In Printed Electronics With A Market Potential Of Over €100m Per Year
Turnaround Of O-flexx Technologies From October 2011 To February 2015
Recognition Of The Thermoelectric Technology Approach Through Winning Several Awards And Generating Initial Revenues With Prototypes (Including Development Of The World's First Durable And Solderable Thermogenerator)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Sep 2009 - Oct 2011

University of Duisburg-Essen

Doctor of Engineering · Engineering, Energy Technology · Essen, Germany · Magna cum laude

Oct 1994 - Jul 2000

Fern University in Hagen

Diploma in Business Administration · Economics · Hagen, Germany

Oct 1989 - Jan 1995

Gerhard Mercator University, Duisburg

Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Duisburg, Germany

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 17.5 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 17 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim CEO, CEO/Managing Director and Co-Founder, Interim/Consulting project Printed Electronics

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Chemical

Main business areas Product Development, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Holger based?

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

What languages does Holger speak?

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

How many years of experience does Holger have?

Holger has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Holger has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Holger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Holger be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Holger would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CEO, CEO/Managing Director and Co-Founder, Interim/Consulting project Printed Electronics.

What is Holger's latest experience?

Holger's most recent position is Interim CEO at AM Polymers GmbH.

What companies has Holger worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Holger has worked for AM Polymers GmbH, IPX Engineering GmbH, and CONSULT2U GbR / GmbH.

Which industries is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Food and Beverage. Holger also has some experience in Chemical, Information Technology, and Energy.

Which business areas is Holger most experienced in?

Holger is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Project Management. Holger also has some experience in Sales, Research and Development, and Finance.

Which industries has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Chemical, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Holger worked in recently?

Holger has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Holger's education?

Holger holds a Doctorate in Engineering, Energy Technology from University of Duisburg-Essen and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Gerhard Mercator University, Duisburg.

What is the availability of Holger?

Holger is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Holger?

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