Marcus Niebudek - Founder and Managing Director

Q: Where is Marcus based?

Marcus is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Marcus speak?

Marcus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marcus have?

Marcus has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Marcus has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Marcus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marcus's latest experience?

Marcus's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at DR. Niebudek Capital GmbH .

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

In recent years, Marcus has worked for DR. Niebudek Capital GmbH , DR. Niebudek Consulting GmbH , DR. Niebudek Consulting , Axxiome Deutschland GmbH , and PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft .

Q: Which industries is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Real Estate . Marcus also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Sales , and Investments and M&A . Marcus also has some experience in Project Management , Operations , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Banking and Finance , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Operations , and Information Technology .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Aug 2022 - Present

3 years 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Founder and Managing Director

DR. Niebudek Capital GmbH

Asset management and investment company
Management of investment assets, real estate, and corporate holdings

Aug 2022 - Present

3 years 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Founder and Managing Director

DR. Niebudek Consulting GmbH

Business consulting, interim management, and coaching
Independent acquisition and execution of consulting projects in strategy & innovation, processes, organization, and business transformation

Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Freelance management consultant and coach

DR. Niebudek Consulting

Business consulting and coaching
Independent acquisition and execution of consulting projects in strategy & innovation, processes, organization, and business transformation

Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

7 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Director and Head of Business Consulting for Digital Banking

Axxiome Deutschland GmbH

Leadership of the Business Consulting division for Digital Banking
Member of the European Executive Board
Acquisition and execution of consulting projects in digital transformation, including revenue, profit, and personnel responsibility

Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

3 years 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Manager and Authorized Signatory

PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Acquisition and execution of consulting projects in strategy, digitalization, and sales
Banking transformation and operational excellence at financial services providers
Responsibility for revenue, profit, and personnel

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017

2 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Head of Business Segment “Strategy, Innovation & Sales (Banking)” and Authorized Officer

Horváth & Partners Management Consultants

Acquisition and execution of consulting projects in the context of strategy, innovation and sales
Banking transformation and operational excellence at financial services providers
Responsibility for revenue, results and personnel

Nov 2008 - Sep 2015

6 years 11 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Project Manager and Authorized Officer

Horváth & Partners Management Consultants

Acquisition and execution of consulting projects in the context of strategy, innovation and sales
Banking transformation and operational excellence at financial services providers
Responsibility for revenue and personnel

Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

1 year 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Regional Sales Manager for Private Asset Management Products

Deutsche Bank AG

Planning and management of mandate business (standardized asset management) at a regional level
Profit responsibility
Support of complex client discussions
Employee training and lecturing

Nov 2006 - Sep 2007

11 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Advisor for Sales Planning, Control and Data Management

Dresdner Bank AG

Planning and control of worldwide sales activities in Private Wealth Management

Mar 2005 - Oct 2006

1 year 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Advisor for Sales Reporting and Analysis

Dresdner Bank AG

Development and preparation of analyses and reports for management and sales units to steer the domestic private customer business (especially securities business)

Jan 2001 - Feb 2005

4 years 2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Client Advisor

Dresdner Bank AG

Advising domestic and foreign wealthy private clients on all investment matters (especially securities)
Responsibility for profitability

Jun 1999 - Dec 2000

1 year 7 months

Kassel, Germany

Client Advisor

Dresdner Bank AG

Advising and servicing private clients in all areas of banking

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Real Estate, and Information Technology.

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Real Estate

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Strategy, Sales, Investments and M&A, Project Management, Operations, and Customer Service.

Strategy

Sales

Investments and M&A

Project Management

Operations

Customer Service

Summary

As an independent management consultant, interim manager, and coach, I support companies in implementing complex transformations efficiently, sustainably, and with measurable success – based on over 25 years of experience at the intersection of strategy, processes, organization, and technology.

Skills

Very Good Knowledge Of Ms Office Products (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Access)
Professional Scrum Master™ I (Psm I)
Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (Pspo I)
Professional Agile Leadership™ I (Pal I)
Prince2® Foundations Certificate In Project Management
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified Controlling Advisor Certificate From The European Business School
Professional Certificates In "Generative Ai For Everyone" And "Generative Ai For Business Leaders And Executives" (Both Programs By Ibm)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 2010 - Feb 2014

EBS University for Business and Law, EBS Business School

Doctor of Political and Economic Sciences (Dr. rer. pol.) · Oestrich-Winkel, Germany

Apr 2003 - May 2009

FernUniversität in Hagen

Diploma in Business Administration; Diploma in Economics · Business Administration and Economics · Hagen, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1997

Goetheschule Kassel (Gymnasium)

A-levels · Kassel, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Generative AI For Business Leaders And Executives

IBM

Generative AI For Everyone

IBM

Certified Controlling Advisor

European Business School

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

PRINCE2® Foundations Certificate In Project Management

Professional Agile Leadership™ I

Professional Scrum Master™ I

Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Banking and Finance 20.5 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 6 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder and Managing Director, Freelance management consultant and coach, Director and Head of Business Consulting for Digital Banking

Main industries Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Real Estate

Main business areas Strategy, Sales, Investments and M&A

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Marcus based?

Marcus is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Marcus speak?

Marcus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Marcus have?

Marcus has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Marcus has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Marcus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marcus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marcus would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder and Managing Director, Freelance management consultant and coach, Director and Head of Business Consulting for Digital Banking.

What is Marcus's latest experience?

Marcus's most recent position is Founder and Managing Director at DR. Niebudek Capital GmbH.

What companies has Marcus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marcus has worked for DR. Niebudek Capital GmbH, DR. Niebudek Consulting GmbH, DR. Niebudek Consulting, Axxiome Deutschland GmbH, and PwC PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft.

Which industries is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Real Estate. Marcus also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Sales, and Investments and M&A. Marcus also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Information Technology.

What is Marcus's education?

Marcus holds a Doctorate from EBS University for Business and Law, EBS Business School.

Does Marcus have any certificates?

Marcus has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Generative AI For Business Leaders And Executives, Generative AI For Everyone, and Certified Controlling Advisor.

What is the availability of Marcus?

Marcus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marcus?

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