Markus G.-Owner and Managing Director
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Experience
Owner and Managing Director
IGESIA
- Consultant, business coach, and trainer for executives, C-level, owners, and SMEs
- Interim manager
- Lecturer at universities and academies
- Chairman of the advisory board at KRAISS Holding GmbH & Co. KG (2018 to 2023)
Managing Director / CEO
KRAISS systems GmbH and KRAISS stores & shops GmbH
- Overall responsibility for the two medium-sized companies
- Responsibility for results with a turnover exceeding 20 million euros
Multichannel Transformation Manager
IKEA Germany GmbH & Co. KG
- National responsibility for the transformation from offline to customer-centric multichannel retailer
Managing Partner
IKEA Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Ludwigsburg branch
- Overall responsibility for the branch with more than 380 employees and a turnover of 120 million euros
Managing Director IKEA FOOD Germany
IKEA Germany GmbH & Co. KG
- Managing the IKEA FOOD Germany business unit with a turnover of 200 million euros
- Matrix partner for 45 branches with approx. 1,700 employees
International Project Manager Supply Chain Management and Lean Retailing
IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
- Responsible for the successful implementation of new IT tools and ways of working as part of an international re-engineering of IKEA Germany's supply chain
Managing Director and Branch Manager
IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Niederlassung Dresden
- Positioning an IKEA store in the local market
- Responsible for sales, profit, costs, and for smooth and safe operations and business processes
Managing Director Trainee
IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
- Deputy Managing Director of the IKEA Bremen branch
- Assistant to the Regional Management for IKEA Germany North
Managing Director
IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Niederlassung Braunschweig
- Managed all product flows and ensured service levels for customers, taking into account commercial and financial objectives
Trainee as Supply Chain Department Manager
IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Niederlassungen Braunschweig, Stuttgart, Bielefeld
Artillery Troop Officer
German Armed Forces
- Captain and Battery Commander
- Disciplinary supervisor and head of a unit with 30 full-time and 85 conscript soldiers in military leadership roles
Industry experience
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Experienced in Retail, Aerospace and Defense, Education, Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Information Technology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Finance, and Project Management.
Summary
I offer you 38 years of leadership and management experience with a proven track record of successfully leading and developing companies. I gained hands-on leadership and management experience as an officer in the German Armed Forces, as Managing Director at the multinational furniture group IKEA, and in medium-sized companies. In addition to strong leadership skills combined with outstanding business management knowledge, I am known for my thorough and precise situation analysis as well as my clarity and straightforwardness. I look forward to a new professional challenge to ensure sustainable growth, future viability, and economic success. I will do my part! Hold me to my word!
Skills
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Leadership Skills
Analytical Thinking
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Successful Leadership And Management Experience In The German Armed Forces, At A Multinational Furniture Group, And In Medium-Sized Companies
Proven Track Record In Successfully Leading And Developing Businesses
Strong Leadership Qualifications
Exceptional Business Management Knowledge
Thorough And Precise Situation Analysis
Clarity And Straightforwardness In Decision-Making And Leadership
Entrepreneurial Skills And Contribution To Value Creation
Authentic Leader For Employees
Valuable Team Member For Colleagues
Effective And Efficient Working Style
High Level Of Expertise
Goal Orientation And Strong Commitment
Implementation Of Pragmatic Solutions
Languages
Education
University of the German Armed Forces Munich
Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Organization and Data Processing · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Business Trainer (ICA)
ICA
Systemic Business Coach (ICA)
ICA
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Experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Markus is based in Sankt Leon-Rot, Germany.
Markus speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).
Markus has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner and Managing Director, Managing Director / CEO, Multichannel Transformation Manager.
Markus's most recent position is Owner and Managing Director at IGESIA.
In recent years, Markus has worked for IGESIA.
Markus is most experienced in industries like Retail, Aerospace and Defense, and Education. Markus also has some experience in Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Information Technology.
Markus is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management. Markus also has some experience in Human Resources, Finance, and Project Management.
Markus has recently worked in industries like Education and Professional Services.
Markus has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Strategy.
Markus attended University of the German Armed Forces Munich for Organization and Data Processing.
Markus has 2 certificates. These include: Business Trainer (ICA) and Systemic Business Coach (ICA).
The availability of Markus needs to be confirmed.
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