Maximilian Bunte - Co-Founder & CEO

Q: Where is Maximilian based?

Maximilian is based in Düsseldorf, Germany .

Q: What languages does Maximilian speak?

Maximilian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Maximilian have?

Maximilian has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Maximilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Maximilian's latest experience?

Maximilian's most recent position is Co-Founder & CEO at Qlance GmbH .

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

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for Qlance GmbH , Restaurant Brands International , Opereon Consulting GmbH , Premote GmbH , and Forsite Creative DMCC .

Q: Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Tourism , Food and Beverage , and Professional Services . Maximilian also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Customer Service , and Product Development . Maximilian also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Strategy , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Operations , and Business Intelligence .

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Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Present

10 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Co-Founder & CEO

Qlance GmbH

Driving strategic partnerships, product development, and company growth from early-stage concept to operational execution
Leading business development, early project scoping, and advisor integration to establish Qlance’s value proposition in real-world cases
Set up core operations, talent onboarding processes, and relationship management structures to enable scalable collaboration with clients
Built initial network of high-potential talents from leading European business schools and began matching them to first client challenges

Sep 2024 - May 2025

9 months

Zug, Switzerland

Leadership Development Program, Business Intelligence, International Finance & Operations Standards, EMEA Operations

Restaurant Brands International

Managed P&L analyses and Net Restaurant Growth KPIs, aligning regional teams to develop a unified international strategy and forecast
Designed and implemented Power BI dashboards for enhanced data visualization and decision-making
Led the redesign of the Project Initiation Form process, introducing an optimized questionnaire and interactive online training platform, reducing approval time by 25% and improving franchisee compliance rates
Standardized approval workflows across 10+ markets, collaborating with cross-functional teams to cut process delays by 30%, accelerating new product launches and enhancing operational consistency

Jan 2024 - Sep 2024

9 months

Germany

MSc Working Student, IT Consultant

Opereon Consulting GmbH

Analyzed client needs and recommended IT solutions to improve their business operations
Developed and maintained relationships with clients to convert leads to sales and build long-term partnerships

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

MSc Working Student, Founder’s Associate Strategic Startup Development

Premote GmbH

Drove the strategic development of a young tech-startup, implementing new internal processes and guidelines
Increased customer and client acquisition, prepared programming processes, and advised the creation of social media content

Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

11 months

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

F&B Consultant & Concept Developer

Forsite Creative DMCC

Conducted extensive market research and competitive analysis studies, identifying trends and insights to develop projects that are well-positioned in the markets of Egypt, Morocco, UAE, and Saudi Arabia among others
Created luxury and lifestyle F&B concepts, recommending narratives, F&B experiences, menu development, OS&E, design inspiration and more for future hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail stores and mega tourism projects
Participated in 20+ client presentations with industry leaders, directors, and CEOs within hotel operators and investment companies

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year

London, United Kingdom

Guest Service Agent (Front Office)

St. James’s Hotel & Club and InterContinental London Park Lane

Supervised a team of 6 front-office employees in the boutique St. James’s Hotel & Club
Managed front office operations and guided the seamless stays of guests, bringing hands-on luxury hotel experience to advisory roles

Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

3 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Apprentice Hotel Specialist

Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel

Gained experiences in all 10 departments at one of the most prestigious hotels in Germany
Involved in operating “Brasserie 1806” which achieved a top 5 best restaurants rating in the Guide Michelin over five consecutive years
Guided the stays of VIP guests such as Mike Tyson, George Clooney, The Rolling Stones and Robbie Williams

Industry Experience

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

Experienced in Tourism, Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Information Technology.

Tourism

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Operations, Customer Service, Product Development, Business Intelligence, Human Resources, and Strategy.

Operations

Customer Service

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Human Resources

Strategy

Skills

It Skills: Microsoft Office Package (Advanced), Apple Keynote (Advanced), Python (Fundamentals), Spss (Advanced), Powerbi (Fundamentals)
Interests: Football, Trumpet (15 Years), Startups And Entrepreneurship, Hiking, Snowboarding, Traveling
Activities: Football Team Captain At Tsv Urdenbach For 13 Years; Backpacking Through South-east Asia For Two Months

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024

Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University

Master of Science in Strategic Management · Strategic Management · Rotterdam, Netherlands

Aug 2020 - Jan 2023

Hotelschool The Hague

Bachelor in Business Administration Hospitality Management, International Fast Track (IFT) Program · Business Administration Hospitality Management · The Hague, Netherlands

Sep 2018 - Jul 2020

Steigenberger Hotel Management Academy

State Registered Administrative Hotel Manager · Hotel Management · Bad Reichenhall, Germany · Overall Grade: 1,35 (Scale 1-6, 1 being best); Simultaneous

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Marketing Manager

Data Analysis (96/100)

IHK Apprenticeship Instructor

STR Program (Advanced)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Tourism 4.5 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Co-Founder & CEO, Leadership Development Program, Business Intelligence, International Finance & Operations Standards, EMEA Operations, MSc Working Student, IT Consultant

Main industries Tourism, Professional Services, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Operations, Customer Service, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Maximilian based?

Maximilian is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What languages does Maximilian speak?

Maximilian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Maximilian have?

Maximilian has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Maximilian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Maximilian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Maximilian would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder & CEO, Leadership Development Program, Business Intelligence, International Finance & Operations Standards, EMEA Operations, MSc Working Student, IT Consultant.

What is Maximilian's latest experience?

Maximilian's most recent position is Co-Founder & CEO at Qlance GmbH.

What companies has Maximilian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for Qlance GmbH, Restaurant Brands International, Opereon Consulting GmbH, Premote GmbH, and Forsite Creative DMCC.

Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Tourism, Food and Beverage, and Professional Services. Maximilian also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Customer Service, and Product Development. Maximilian also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Strategy, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

What is Maximilian's education?

Maximilian holds a Master in Strategic Management from Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University and a Bachelor in Business Administration Hospitality Management from Hotelschool The Hague.

Does Maximilian have any certificates?

Maximilian has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Marketing Manager, Data Analysis (96/100), and IHK Apprenticeship Instructor.

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