Lilli Sauer - Business Consultant

Q: Where is Lilli based?

Lilli is based in Bielefeld, Germany .

Q: What languages does Lilli speak?

Lilli speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lilli have?

Lilli has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Lilli has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months . Note that Lilli may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Lilli's latest experience?

Lilli's most recent position is AI - Data & Quality Specialist at AI service provider .

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

In recent years, Lilli has worked for AI service provider , Licennium Partners GmbH , and Lilli Sauer Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Lilli most experienced in?

Lilli is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Professional Services . Lilli also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Lilli most experienced in?

Lilli is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Sales . Lilli also has some experience in Strategy , Operations , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Lilli worked in recently?

Lilli has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Lilli worked in recently?

Lilli has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Product Development , and Strategy .

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Bielefeld, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2025 - Present

10 months

AI - Data & Quality Specialist

AI service provider

Training and quality evaluation of AI systems based on content and specialist data
Measurably improved model accuracy and answer consistency; reduced misclassifications

Sep 2023 - May 2025

1 year 9 months

Cologne, Germany

Partner

Licennium Partners GmbH

ESG consulting within a network with a focus on transformation, regulation, and CPM/ESG software
B2B acquisition and business development with a focus on cross-industry mid-sized companies up to corporate clients
Building a sales pipeline of 700%+ compared to annual revenue
Further development of the product portfolio and public presence
Expansion of consulting and methods expertise

Apr 2017 - Mar 2020

3 years

Bielefeld, Germany

Advisory board member

tischlerei formsache

Advising the owner and developing effective sales & marketing measures for sustainable business resilience
Expanding and stabilizing business performance until the advisory board was dissolved in 03/2020

Mar 2016 - Jun 2020

4 years 4 months

Bielefeld, Germany

Managing Director

INCOTEC GmbH | INCOTEC Security Solutions GmbH

Overall management of key company functions with disciplinary responsibility for up to 20 employees as well as revenue of > €2.5 million
Strategy & Business Development: Product & portfolio management, leading an interdisciplinary innovation program (organization & innovation management, business model innovation) with integrated transformation management
New company setup including business plan creation and fundraising
Transformation & change within 3 months
Securing international investors through M&A processes, due diligence
Key account management
Building and leading sales & marketing: program & project management, development of a new brand identity including corporate design
Repositioned the product portfolio for tannery automation and scaled it across 4 continents; launched a new measurement system segment for battery-powered devices
International management: expansion of embedded systems development (automation, Industry 4.0, IoT) and extension of the offering to include series production capacities for electronic components through strategic alliances

Feb 2012 - Feb 2015

3 years 1 month

Mönchengladbach, Germany

Business Development

imat-uve GmbH

Active contribution to the efficiency improvement program and support in team growth including training measures
Strategy development, lead generation, and project management with automotive OEMs and suppliers in Europe, China, the USA, and Mexico
Planning and execution of international trade fair appearances, road shows, and keynote speeches on innovation topics
Project development of 270+ new projects, such as scenario development, trend analyses, future materials, component development, testing methods, supplier assessment, local sourcing, training & coaching
Conceptualization and facilitation of effective workshops for strategic business expansion and implementation of international projects
Software & Tools: M365, Teams, Project, SAP (SD), Sage, Solution4, Prezi, AI

Sep 2011 - Present

14 years 11 months

Bielefeld, Germany

Management Consultant

Lilli Sauer Consulting

End-to-end support for mid-sized B2B companies, from status quo analysis through concept development to hands-on implementation, including coaching for management and teams
Line responsibility and interim management: temporary leadership of Dipl.-Ing. & Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. departments/function lines with disciplinary responsibility
Core industries: Industrial: automotive, mechanical engineering, textiles, leather, plastics; Services: testing & engineering, consulting, sustainability/ESG; IT & automation: embedded systems, IoT, CPM & ESG software
Strategy & transformation: built control structures - created clarity, faster decisions, growth
Innovation & business development: identified new business opportunities and led them through to go-to-market
Processes & performance: streamlined processes, clarified responsibilities, established KPIs
Strategic communication & brand: sharpened corporate communications, CI/CD and narrative - more consistent presence internally and externally

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Head of Product Innovation

AUNDE Group (AUNDE Achter & Ebels GmbH)

Initiated and led a group-wide, customer-spanning department for forward-looking technologies and products
Project management in cooperation with cross-functional teams, external partners and research institutes
Professional responsibility for 1 employee
Development of 12+ innovative product platforms
Increased idea output by 40% through consolidation within the AUNDE Group into an innovation forum and as a member of it

Jan 1996 - Mar 2011

15 years 3 months

Mönchengladbach, Germany

Global Key Account Manager

AUNDE Group (AUNDE Achter & Ebels GmbH)

Managed global customer relationships with the VW Group in the AUNDE division (textiles and seat covers), including coordination of sales, product management, design & engineering, and program management
Responsible as the cross-functional contact for OEMs and system suppliers worldwide; ensured cost, schedule and quality targets throughout the entire product development and series production process
Professional leadership of 4 employees and global matrix responsibility for 20 employees
Direct reporting line to the CEO of AUNDE Group with division-related authority to act
Expanded AUNDE Group business from zero to a high double-digit million revenue; top 3 position in textiles and seat covers; included in the top 100 (award: VW Group Award 2010)
Conceptualized and rolled out design and innovation shows globally: studio and production speakers as a company-wide platform for customer communication and inspiration
Optimized sales and development processes by introducing a project management system and leading initiatives to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Moderated continuous improvement workshops and improved internal processes
Conceptualized and moderated sales and marketing meetings to strengthen strategic focus and international collaboration

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Professional Services

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Sales, Strategy, Operations, and Marketing.

Product Development

Project Management

Sales

Strategy

Operations

Marketing

Summary

With experience, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset, I help drive progress - connected, future-oriented, and effective.

Skills

Core Competencies

Strategy & Business Development
Product & Portfolio Management
Innovation Management
Transformation & Change
Key Account Management
Program & Project Management
Leadership & Management
Communication & Facilitation
International Management

Industries

Industry: Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Textiles, Leather, Plastics
Services: Testing & Engineering, Consulting, Sustainability/Esg
It & Automation: Embedded Systems, Iot, Cpm/Esg Software

Tools & Methods

Software & Tools: M365, Teams, Project, Sap (Sd), Sage, Solution 4, Prezi, Ai Assistants (Chatgpt, Copilot, Perplexity)
Methods & Frameworks: Design Thinking, Business Model Canvas, Scenario Technique, Continuous Improvement/Kaizen, Fmea, Swot
Ways Of Working & Leadership Practice: Iterative Work, Stakeholder Alignment & Decision-Making Formats, Risk/Issue Management, Workshop Facilitation & Executive Briefings
Special Expertise: Studio And Production Voice-Over Speaker

Soft Skills

Analytical & Conceptual
Future-Oriented & Creative
Strong Communicator
Confident & Assertive
Team- And Network-Oriented
Structured
Self-Driven
Results-Oriented

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Oct 1993 - Jul 1995

Hochschule Niederrhein

Diploma in Industrial Engineering, FH, Marketing · Industrial Engineering · Mönchengladbach, Germany · 1.8

Oct 1989 - Jun 1993

Hochschule Niederrhein

Diploma in Textile Engineering, FH · Textile Engineering · Mönchengladbach, Germany · 1.3

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 30 y

Avg length 5 y 8 m

Longest experience 15 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles AI - Data & Quality Specialist, Partner, Advisory board member

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

October 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Lilli is based in Bielefeld, Germany.

Lilli speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

Lilli has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Lilli has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months. Note that Lilli may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Lilli would be well-suited for roles such as: AI - Data & Quality Specialist, Partner, Advisory board member.

Lilli's most recent position is AI - Data & Quality Specialist at AI service provider.

In recent years, Lilli has worked for AI service provider, Licennium Partners GmbH, and Lilli Sauer Consulting.

Lilli is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services. Lilli also has some experience in Information Technology.

Lilli is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Sales. Lilli also has some experience in Strategy, Operations, and Marketing.

Lilli has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Lilli has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Strategy.

Lilli holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Hochschule Niederrhein and a Bachelor in Textile Engineering from Hochschule Niederrhein.

Lilli is immediately available for suitable projects.

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