Maximilian Späte - Lecturer in Change & Project Management

Q: Where is Maximilian based?

Maximilian is based in Norderstedt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Maximilian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Maximilian have?

Maximilian has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . 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 Lecturer in Change & Project Management at HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration .

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

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration and Maximilian Späte Advisory .

Q: Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Tourism , Construction , and Energy . Maximilian also has some experience in Healthcare , Information Technology , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Operations , and Marketing . Maximilian also has some experience in Strategy , Project Management , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in industries like Construction , Energy , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology , and Marketing .

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Norderstedt, Germany

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Lecturer in Change & Project Management

HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration

Lecturer for Managing and Leading Change and project management

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 3 months

Interim Manager, Consultant and Coach for Business Succession and Transformation

Maximilian Späte Advisory

Supporting business succession processes
Leading transformation projects such as post-merger integration, restructuring, IT/OT governance, strategy development, establishing digital marketing and sales channels and CRM, and organizational and process reorganization within digital initiatives in industries like energy, IT system houses, healthcare, residential construction, building materials, or grocery retail (3–9 months per project)
Interim management to prepare a company sale (12 months)
Interim management of the merger of project and product management after a private equity buyout in the telecommunications sector (12 months)
Applying methods like systemic coaching, the Kübler-Ross Change Curve, complex PTSD, John P. Kotter's 8 Steps for Leading Change, PSI theory, OKR, and tools like Miro, LLMs, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Asana, Jira & Confluence

Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

4 years 5 months

Managing Director

Globetrotter Erlebnis GmbH

Managing 150 employees across 20 direct reports, with annual revenue of €25M and profit of €5M
Carried out light post-merger integration via shared services and turnaround within one year through sustainable cost cuts and efficiency increases
Drove strategic growth in all business areas via digital transformation, SaaS-based automation of sales, marketing, and fulfillment processes, and closing long-term framework agreements with key accounts
Led brand relaunch and marketing overhaul: offline via shared service centers, online via a new in-house team, four website relaunches, and setting up omnichannel marketing

Mar 2015 - Mar 2018

3 years 1 month

Head of Strategic Corporate Development

RT Raiffeisen Touristik Group

Built and led the in-house consulting division focused on establishing shared service centers for digital marketing, automated sales management, and accounting

Sep 2013 - Mar 2015

1 year 7 months

Head of Sales Coordination

Reiseland GmbH & Co. KG

Managed five direct reports in the franchise internal and external sales teams
Optimized sales structures, developed concepts for acquiring new franchise partners and franchise operations

Feb 2011 - Sep 2013

2 years 8 months

Consultant

Pawlik Consultants GmbH

Consulting with a focus on strategy development, sales optimization, and personnel recruitment and development

May 2010 - Feb 2011

10 months

Consultant Analyst

Steria Mummert Consulting AG

Consulting with a focus on transformation projects in state and federal ministries and agencies

Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

1 year 4 months

Trainer/Lecturer

Institut für Public Management

Design, delivery, and evaluation of training programs in public management for public administration trainees

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Tourism, Construction, Energy, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Tourism

Construction

Energy

Healthcare

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Strategy, Project Management, and Information Technology.

Sales

Marketing

Operations

Strategy

Project Management

Information Technology

Summary

For 15 years, I've shaped sustainable change – as a successor CEO, interim manager, and transformation sparring partner.

Skills

Systemic Coaching
Kübler-ross Change Curve
Pete Walker Complex Ptsd
John P. Kotter's 8 Steps For Leading Change
Prof. Julius Kuhl's Psi Theory
Okr According To John Doerr
Stoicism By Epictetus/seneca/marcus Aurelius
Miro
Llms
Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Asana
Jira & Confluence
Plaky

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Apr 2006 - Apr 2010

University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Economics & University of Economics and Law

Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Public Management / Public Service Management · Berlin, Germany · 1.4

Jun 1992 - Jun 2005

Heepen Grammar School

General Higher Education Entrance Qualification (bilingual English/German) · Bielefeld, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Management Trainer and Business Coach

German Academy for Coaching, Training and Development

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Tourism 7.5 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 5 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Lecturer in Change & Project Management, Interim Manager, Consultant and Coach for Business Succession and Transformation, Managing Director

Main industries Tourism, Construction, Energy

Main business areas Sales, Marketing, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Maximilian based?

Maximilian is based in Norderstedt, Germany.

What languages does Maximilian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Maximilian have?

Maximilian has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Maximilian has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. 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: Lecturer in Change & Project Management, Interim Manager, Consultant and Coach for Business Succession and Transformation, Managing Director.

What is Maximilian's latest experience?

Maximilian's most recent position is Lecturer in Change & Project Management at HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration.

What companies has Maximilian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Maximilian has worked for HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration and Maximilian Späte Advisory.

Which industries is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in industries like Tourism, Construction, and Energy. Maximilian also has some experience in Healthcare, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Maximilian most experienced in?

Maximilian is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Operations, and Marketing. Maximilian also has some experience in Strategy, Project Management, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in industries like Construction, Energy, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Maximilian worked in recently?

Maximilian has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Marketing.

What is Maximilian's education?

Maximilian holds a Bachelor in Public Management / Public Service Management from University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Economics & University of Economics and Law.

Does Maximilian have any certificates?

Maximilian has 1 certificate: Certified Management Trainer and Business Coach.

What is the availability of Maximilian?

Maximilian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Maximilian?

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