Michael I.-CFO
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Experience
CFO
innopreneurs
Commercial Director / CFO
Fibro Läpple Technology GmbH
- CFO / Commercial Director: Germany, USA, Canada, China
- Reorganized all commercial functions at HQ, restructured international subsidiaries, and led change management with a focus on leadership development (including employee separations)
- Strategically repositioned the product portfolio through cross-departmental development projects
- Introduced project management methods across all company areas - restructured the organization from a functional setup to a project management organization
Head of Finance and Human Resources
Karl Knauer KG
- Head of Accounting and Human Resources: Germany and Poland
- Reorganized and digitized finance and HR processes as part of an age-related succession plan
- Relocated production to Poland and led the SAP rollout, as well as financing the purchase and relocation of machinery
- Developed employees and prepared an HR strategy to prevent skills shortages (high average age of the workforce)
Commercial Director
Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH
- International purchasing strategy for non-ferrous metals based on recycled materials, including hedging raw material options
- HR strategy (introduction of ERA at the site)
- EUR 21 million investment project: expanded foundry capacity, secured EU funding and investment grants
- Financing: EUR 10 million promissory note loan for investment financing
Commercial Director
Groz-Beckert Portuguesa Lda.
- Commercial Director: Germany and Portugal
- Commercial management of the production site, with deputy responsibilities for the CEO
- Departments: Finance, Controlling, IT, Purchasing / Logistics, Sales Controlling, HR
Commercial Director
ekz.bibliotheksservice GmbH
- Commercial Director: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France
- International expansion: Establishment and acquisition of subsidiaries in Austria, Switzerland, France
- Departments: IT, Finance and Controlling, Purchasing / Facilities, HR and Field Sales
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy, and Logistics.
Summary
Commercial generalist and value-oriented systemic coach & consultant with many years of executive management expertise in Germany and abroad. Cross-industry management experience (automotive/plant engineering, printing/machine engineering, precision engineering, foundry and media wholesale). 4 years of international experience in executive management in Portugal and > 10 years of commercial management of international subsidiaries. Special expertise: family-owned corporate groups and internationally oriented 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
International Corporate Planning - Strategic / Operational
Corporate / Leadership Management
Creativity
Innovation
Communication
Teamwork
St. Gallen Management Model
Value-Oriented Systemic Constellation Coach
Commercial Generalist With A Situational Leadership Style And Consultant Profile (Disg Insights)
Performance Orientation
Curiosity
Focus
Ability To Build Relationships
Communication Skills
User Systems
Business Intelligence Systems
Other General It Skills
Windows
Microsoft Crm
Microsoft Navision
Sap
Other Erp Systems
Languages
Education
Universität Stuttgart-Hohenheim
Diplom-Ökonom · Economics, specialization in business administration · Stuttgart, Germany · gut
Lessing-Gymnasium
Winnenden, Germany · 1,8
Grundschule Schwaikheim
Schwaikheim, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Diplom Coach & Berater (CAS/ISO/ICI)
Coach Akademie Schweiz in St. Gallen
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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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 Universität Stuttgart-Hohenheim for Economics, specialization in business administration.
Michael has 1 certificate: Diplom Coach & Berater (CAS/ISO/ICI).
Michael will be available full-time from March 2027.
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