Jakob Schulze - Change Consultant (Part-time)

Q: Where is Jakob based?

Jakob is based in Cologne, Germany .

Q: What languages does Jakob speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Jakob have?

Jakob has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Jakob has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months . Note that Jakob may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jakob's latest experience?

Jakob's most recent position is Change Consultant (Part-time) at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG .

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

In recent years, Jakob has worked for Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and Der Unternehmenscoach Change|Leadership|Talent .

Q: Which industries is Jakob most experienced in?

Jakob is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Utilities , and Healthcare . Jakob also has some experience in Automotive and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Jakob most experienced in?

Jakob is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Jakob worked in recently?

Jakob has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Jakob worked in recently?

Jakob has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management .

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Cologne, Germany

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Experience

May 2021 - May 2022

1 year 1 month

Change Consultant (Part-time)

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Set up company-wide change methodologies
Conceptualized a cross-departmental transformation project
Provided transformation coaching for leaders and employees (to date)

Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

7 months

HR & Organizational Developer (Interim, Part-time)

ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice

Leadership development
Strategic personnel and succession planning
Talent and competency management
Organization of trainings and coaching sessions

Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 4 months

HR Manager Personnel Development (Part-time)

pfm medical AG

Conducting and further developing personnel development conferences
Facilitating leadership workshops and team development
Organizing trainings and coaching; personnel diagnostics (ACs & BIP)
Expanding the agile mindset in the organization

May 2015 - Present

11 years 2 months

Independent HR and Organizational Development Consultant

Der Unternehmenscoach Change|Leadership|Talent

Supporting organizational change processes
Building strategic talent management and feedback systems
Workshop facilitation at the management level
Establishing optimal team and leadership structures
Leadership training, team trainings, and junior staff development
Coaching, partly using the Management Drives system

May 2014 - Apr 2015

1 year

Strategic HR & Organizational Development Consultant

Stadtwerke Düren GmbH

Designed and supported the change program "Our new SWD": leadership development, collaboration and process optimization
Developed and conducted an employee survey

Aug 2005 - Dec 2013

8 years 5 months

Head of Personnel Development

EWR GmbH

Set up a strategic personnel development
Introduced manager feedback and employee reviews
Coordinated workplace health management
Training manager

Nov 2000 - Jun 2004

3 years 8 months

Consultant and Trainer

PTA Praxis für teamorientierte Arbeitsgestaltung GmbH

Introduced teamwork, process support, and team development
Training & development programs for professionals and managers
Competency models, 360° feedback, and potential assessments
Planned and conducted seminars and workshops
Designed target agreements/compensation systems

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Utilities, Healthcare, Automotive, and Government and Administration.

Professional Services

Utilities

Healthcare

Automotive

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources and Project Management.

Human Resources

Project Management

Summary

I stand for pragmatic and psychologically grounded approaches with immediate benefits that keep the strategic direction in mind and make long-term cultural changes tangible. Let's start together where things are really urgent and create sustainable change - in change processes, leadership development and team coaching.

Skills

Change Management & Transformation
Organizational Development
Leadership Development
Talent Management
Team Development
Business Coaching
Workshop Facilitation
Communication & Soft Skills Training

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Aug 1996 - Jul 1997

University of California at Santa Cruz

Psychology · Santa Cruz, United States

Oct 1993 - Apr 2000

University of Freiburg

Diploma · Psychology · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany · 1.6

Aug 1981 - May 1990

G.-Chr.-Lichtenberg-Gesamtschule

High School Diploma · General Education · Göttingen, Germany · 1.7

Certifications & licenses

Certified Partner of Management Drives

Management Drives

Trainer Certification (DVNLP)

Tom Andreas, Cologne & ifapp, Berlin

Personality Diagnostics Training (BIP)

NLP Master (DVNLP)

Tom Andreas, Cologne

NLP Practitioner (DVNLP)

Tom Andreas, Cologne

Continuing Education in Systemic Organizational Development

oezpa, Erftstadt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Professional Services 14.5 y

Avg length 3 y 10 m

Longest experience 11 y 1 m

Expertise

Recent roles Change Consultant (Part-time), HR & Organizational Developer (Interim, Part-time), HR Manager Personnel Development (Part-time)

Main industries Professional Services, Utilities, Healthcare

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Jakob based?

Jakob is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Jakob speak?

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

How many years of experience does Jakob have?

Jakob has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Jakob has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Jakob may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jakob be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jakob would be well-suited for roles such as: Change Consultant (Part-time), HR & Organizational Developer (Interim, Part-time), HR Manager Personnel Development (Part-time).

What is Jakob's latest experience?

Jakob's most recent position is Change Consultant (Part-time) at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

What companies has Jakob worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jakob has worked for Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and Der Unternehmenscoach Change|Leadership|Talent.

Which industries is Jakob most experienced in?

Jakob is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Utilities, and Healthcare. Jakob also has some experience in Automotive and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Jakob most experienced in?

Jakob is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management.

Which industries has Jakob worked in recently?

Jakob has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Automotive.

Which business areas has Jakob worked in recently?

Jakob has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management.

What is Jakob's education?

Jakob holds a Master in Psychology from University of Freiburg and a Bachelor in Psychology from University of California at Santa Cruz.

Does Jakob have any certificates?

Jakob has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Partner of Management Drives, Trainer Certification (DVNLP), and Personality Diagnostics Training (BIP).

What is the availability of Jakob?

Jakob is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jakob?

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