Joachim Abel - Consultant

Q: Where is Joachim based?

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

Q: What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Consultant .

Q: Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Professional Services , and Construction . Joachim also has some experience in Healthcare and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Strategy , and Project Management . Joachim also has some experience in Information Technology , Operations , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Insurance , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Operations , and Project Management .

Q: What is Joachim's education?

Joachim attended CA Controller Academy, Wörthsee .

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Ketsch, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Germany

Consultant

Project controller for new addiction rehabilitation clinic
Consulting to the board - large projects and reorganization
Coaching/mentoring of new executive management

Nov 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 2 months

Germany

Consultant

Organizing a PMO (legal & compliance, IT divisions, subsidiaries)
Process development and implementation
Building and positioning an SDM (Service Delivery Management) team in IT

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 3 months

Germany

Consultant

Developing and formulating strategy, implementing it in business units
Reorganization – head office – central/decentralized units
Revising the IT strategy concept

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Germany

Consultant

Implementing a policy administration system (underwriting, claims) for property insurance in three European countries (France, Austria, Netherlands)
Structure, product catalog, process setup and process management
Analyzing processes and organization
Changing existing and building new processes (systemic and organizational)

Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

8 months

Switzerland

Head of Claims and Care

Member of the management team for Switzerland/Liechtenstein
Leading the department with 7 teams and 65 employees in daily operations
Special focus: structure and processes, IT & operations organization

Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

2 years

Germany

Consultant

Realign the finance/controlling area
Develop strategy and set operational goals
Review and develop business areas
Consolidate, optimize, and digitize commercial processes in the association

Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

7 months

Germany

Commercial Managing Director

Bridge the vacancy until the commercial board position is refilled
Prepare annual financial statements, revamp controlling and reporting
Advise the chairman of the board and department heads on financial matters

Nov 2019 - Nov 2021

2 years 1 month

Germany

Consultant

Implement a policy administration system (underwriting and claims) for a property insurer in four European countries (Switzerland, France, Austria, Netherlands)
Define the structure, product catalog, process set-up, and process management

Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

1 month

Germany

Consultant

Structure customer master data and information for a regional branch

Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

1 month

Germany

Consultant

Due diligence using public and non-public information
Market and company analyses for acquisitions of insurance companies/portfolios by foreign investors

Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

1 year 7 months

Germany

Interim Manager

Set up product portfolio management for the international department of an insurance/assistance company (Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia)
Process analysis and development of internal processes and responsibilities
Inventory of the existing product portfolio
Revising and standardizing the international product catalog
Analyzing and designing process interfaces for the new team with sales, pricing, controlling and customer service in an international environment
Evaluating and designing strategic product portfolio management
Coaching of the new department head and team members

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

4 years

Oberursel, Germany

Board Member Central Functions/Finance

DA Deutsche Allgemeine Versicherung AG

Reorganization of the finance department and cross-functional areas
Responsible for operational controlling, sales controlling, reinsurance, finance and investments
Distribution channels: B2C and B2B (fleets)

Jan 2008 - Dec 2013

6 years

Neuhausen, Germany

Commercial Board Member/Managing Director

Real Garant Versicherung AG

Adapting and optimizing operational functions within the Zurich Group
Integrating new markets (Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Switzerland)
Distribution channel: B2B2C

Responsible for finance/controlling, HR, operations organization, IT, administration, legal & compliance. Led 80 employees in nine European countries.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Head of Automotive Europe

Zurich Europe General Insurance

Project lead for "Automotive Europe" – developing a value proposition for OEMs and creating a distribution channel from the insurer's perspective in Europe
Setting up a new European business unit and matrix organization in Europe
Leading a European business segment, serving as the central contact for car manufacturers for motor insurance across Europe
Supporting the development of value propositions in the Turkish and Japanese markets

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Bonn, Germany

Head of CEO Office and Head of GAIA

Zurich Gruppe Deutschland

Organizing the executive office, serving as interface between CEO and CFO
Project manager for the "Business Model 2007 – Industrialization" project during the evaluation and design phase at the group level

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

3 years

Wiesbaden, Germany

Head of Reporting

DBV Winterthur Lebensversicherung AG

Sub-project leader for US GAAP implementation and setting up an internal control system
Contributed to building a specialized sales distribution for company pension plans and new products

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

3 years

Munich, Germany

CFO

XL Insurance Company Ltd./Winterthur International Deutschland Versicherung AG

Responsible for integrating finance and accounting (M&A of Credit Suisse/Winterthur Switzerland into XL Insurance Bermuda)
Built the new company as part of a three-person management team

Responsible for finance/accounting, controlling, administration, customer service, reinsurance

Jan 1995 - Dec 1999

5 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Controller

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Set up controlling for tax and legal services
Developed and implemented a management information system

Jan 1994 - Dec 1995

2 years

Andreapol, Russian Federation

Construction Business Administrator

STRABAG

Managed on-site commercial matters
Set up on-site project accounting and petty cash

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Insurance, Professional Services, Construction, and Healthcare.

Insurance

Professional Services

Construction

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Strategy, Project Management, Information Technology, Operations, and Product Development.

Finance

Strategy

Project Management

Information Technology

Operations

Product Development

Summary

Personal

Married, one child

Professional

Consultant, Interim Manager (CxO), projects (14 years)
Executive Board member/Managing Director (7 years)
Division Head/Department Head (8 years)
Controller (4 years)

Responsible functions

Finance/Controlling
Customer Service
Operations and IT
Administration
Key Account Management
Benefits and Claims
Legal and Compliance
Human Resources
Product Management

Focus areas

Organization, structures, processes
Strategy – formulation, aligning business units, reorganization
Large-scale projects (complex), management and consulting
Coaching/mentoring of management, departments, teams and employees
Integration of units, functions, companies / disintegration
Business analysis – systems, adaptation, development, implementation (insurance)
International projects
Interim – short-term, on short notice
Acute problems and crisis situations

International/cultural awareness

On-site work locations: Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, UK, Russia
Regular business trips / relations: Belgium, Austria (with Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia), Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Russia, France
Project-related business trips / relations: USA, China, Australia, Baltic States, Scandinavia, Turkey

Distribution channels

B2C, B2B, B2B2C, B2B2E
Online, sales organization, key account management
Private customers, small and medium-sized businesses, industrial clients

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Russian

Elementary

Education

CA Controller Academy, Wörthsee

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Diploma in Economics · Economics · Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Insurance 18.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Switzerland, Russian Federation)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant, Head of Claims and Care, Commercial Managing Director

Main industries Insurance, Professional Services, Construction

Main business areas Finance, Strategy, Project Management

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Joachim based?

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

What languages does Joachim speak?

Joachim speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Joachim have?

Joachim has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Joachim has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Joachim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Joachim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joachim would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Head of Claims and Care, Commercial Managing Director.

What is Joachim's latest experience?

Joachim's most recent position is Consultant.

Which industries is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Professional Services, and Construction. Joachim also has some experience in Healthcare and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Joachim most experienced in?

Joachim is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Strategy, and Project Management. Joachim also has some experience in Information Technology, Operations, and Product Development.

Which industries has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Insurance, and Construction.

Which business areas has Joachim worked in recently?

Joachim has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Joachim's education?

Joachim attended CA Controller Academy, Wörthsee.

What is the availability of Joachim?

Joachim is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Joachim?

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