Michael Itterheim

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Mühlhausen-Ehingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 10 months . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is CFO at innopreneurs .

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

In recent years, Michael has worked for innopreneurs and Fibro Läpple Technology GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Procurement , and Human Resources . Michael also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Mühlhausen-Ehingen, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Mühlhausen-Ehingen, Germany

CFO

innopreneurs

Jun 2016 - Dec 2021

5 years 7 months

Haßmersheim, Germany

Commercial Director / CFO

Fibro Läpple Technology GmbH

CFO / Commercial Director: Germany, USA, Canada, China
Reorganization of all commercial areas at headquarters, restructuring of the international subsidiaries, change management with a focus on leadership development (including separation management)
Strategic realignment of the product portfolio through cross-functional development projects
Introduction of project management methods in all business areas - restructuring the organization from a functional setup to a PM organization

Jun 2013 - May 2016

3 years

Biberach, Germany

Head of Finance and Human Resources

Karl Knauer KG

Head of Accounting and Human Resources: Germany and Poland
Reorganization and digitization of finance and HR processes as part of an age-related succession plan
Production relocation to Poland and SAP rollout, as well as financing for new machine purchases and machine relocations
Employee development and creation of an HR strategy to address the shortage of skilled workers (high average age of the workforce)

Jan 2008 - May 2013

5 years 5 months

Waren, Germany

Commercial Director

Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH

International purchasing strategy for non-ferrous metals based on recycled materials, including hedging of commodity options
HR strategy (introduction of ERA at the site)
Investment project EUR 21 million: expansion of foundry capacity, EU funding and investment grants
Financing: promissory note loan of EUR 10 million for investment financing

Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

4 years

Valadares, Portugal

Commercial Director

Groz-Beckert Portuguesa Lda.

Commercial Director: Germany and Portugal
Commercial management of the production site with deputy function for the CEO
Departments: finance, controlling, IT, purchasing / logistics, sales controlling, HR

Sep 1991 - Dec 2003

12 years 4 months

Reutlingen, Germany

Commercial Director

ekz.bibliotheksservice GmbH

Commercial Director: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France
International expansion: founding and acquiring subsidiaries in Austria, Switzerland, France
Departments: IT, Finance and Controlling, Purchasing / Facility, HR and Field Sales

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy, and Logistics.

Finance

Procurement

Human Resources

Project Management

Strategy

Logistics

Summary

Business generalist and value-driven systemic coach & consultant with many years of management board experience in Germany and abroad. Cross-industry leadership experience (automotive / plant engineering, printing / mechanical engineering, precision mechanics, foundry and wholesale with media). International experience: 4 years in management in Portugal and more than 10 years in commercial leadership of international subsidiaries. Special expertise: family-owned corporate groups and international mid-sized corporate groups with growth strategies.

Skills

Automotive / Tier 1+2
Mechanical / Plant Engineering
Foundry
Printing Industry
Wholesale / Media
Commercial Management
Finance / Controlling (Hgb)
Hr Management / Development
Sales And Projects, It, Purchasing
Corporate Planning International - Strategic / Operational
Company / Leadership
Creativity
Innovation
Communication
Teamwork
St. Gallen Management Model
Value-Oriented Systemic Constellation Coach
Business Generalist With A Situational Leadership Style And Consultant Profile (Disg Insights)
Performance Orientation
Curiosity
Focus
Relationship-Building Ability
Communication Skills
Application Systems
Business Intelligence Systems
Other General It Skills
Windows
Microsoft Crm
Microsoft Navision
Sap
Other Erp Systems

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Sep 1984 - Aug 1991

University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart

Diplom Economist · Economics, major in business administration · Stuttgart, Germany · good

Sep 1975 - Jul 1984

Lessing Gymnasium

Winnenden, Germany · 1.8

Sep 1971 - Jul 1975

Schwaikheim Primary School

Schwaikheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Diploma Coach & Consultant (CAS/ISO/ICI)

Coach Academy Switzerland in St. Gallen

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Manufacturing 18 y

Avg length 5 y 10 m

Longest experience 12 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Portugal)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles CFO, Commercial Director / CFO, Head of Finance and Human Resources

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Finance, Procurement, Human Resources

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Michael is based in Mühlhausen-Ehingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

Michael has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 10 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: CFO, Commercial Director / CFO, Head of Finance and Human Resources.

Michael's most recent position is CFO at innopreneurs.

In recent years, Michael has worked for innopreneurs and Fibro Läpple Technology GmbH.

Michael is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources. Michael also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy, and Logistics.

Michael has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Strategy.

Michael attended University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart for Economics, major in business administration.

Michael has 1 certificate: Diploma Coach & Consultant (CAS/ISO/ICI).

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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