Michael L.-Independent management consultant and interim manager
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Experience
Independent management consultant and interim manager
DLC Dr. Lützebauer Consulting
Focus areas: Restructuring, cost reduction, growth, business development, transformation
Selected management consulting projects:
- Led the rollout of a digital transformation program for a tier-1 European insurer across 18 countries.
- Optimized credit risk management processes for a leading Austrian bank.
- Increased fee income for the corporate segment of a tier-1 Kenyan bank.
- Coached the executive team of a precision tool manufacturer, successfully increasing profit margins from -10% to +30%.
- PMI: Developed the integration strategy for two electronic banking software suppliers.
Selected interim management assignments:
- Interim Head | Real Estate Management Company (3 years): Held sole P&L and operational responsibility, including finance; redesigned core processes, reduced costs, and increased rental income.
- Interim CEO | PE Firm / Investment Boutique (3 years): Led corporate restructuring
Program manager
Major Ukrainian bank
Led a comprehensive turnaround program spanning more than 20 strategic workstreams; established best practices across all business units and ensured smooth implementation.
Consultant
Cerberus Capital Management
Led commercial due diligence, business planning, and key investor Q&A; implemented performance improvements and managed the sale of 2 CEE subsidiaries; led several commercial due diligence projects and conducted advanced financial modeling.
Divisional Head for Business Development
Deutsche Bank AG, Private & Business Clients
Developed tailored growth strategies and business development plans; identified cost synergies for two acquired banks.
Divisional Head for Corporate Operations Development
HypoVereinsbank AG / Unicredit
Led improvements to HVB’s operations. Managed the Program Office for a major cost-reduction initiative. Supported the integration of HVB’s, Bank Austria’s, and UniCredit’s operations.
Principal
The Boston Consulting Group
Led high-impact client engagements across banking, industrial goods/manufacturing, consumer goods and publicly funded organizations. Expert focus on strategy and business development, pricing, cost reduction, turnarounds, controlling, reorganization, and PMI
Supported BCG’s new Turkish office, coached consulting staff and developed local business
Project Leader
University of Dortmund, Department of Logistics
Consultant for transport, packing, and waste logistics
Industry focus: consumer goods, manufacturing, and retail industries
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, and Government and Administration.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Finance, Strategy, Operations, Sales, and Logistics.
Summary
Interim managing director and consultant/program manager with 25+ years of experience, including as a BCG Principal. Strong track record in strategy, growth, cost reduction, turnaround, M&A, PMI, transformation and implementation. Broad industry expertise and a hands-on, results-driven approach. Trusted, pragmatic, effective at prioritizing, and focused on execution. Available for interim MD roles and project or program leadership.
Skills
𝟮𝟱+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 & 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗲𝘅-𝗕𝗖𝗚 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹).
My Work Focuses On Strategy Development, Revenue Growth, Cost Reduction, Turnaround Management, M&A, Pmi, Transformation, Implementation, And Change Management — Always With A Clear Focus On Measurable Results.
My Industry Background Spans Financial Services, Industrial Goods And Manufacturing, Real Estate And Property Management, Professional Services, And Private Equity. I Combine Analytical Rigor With A Pragmatic, Hands-On Approach And Full Commitment To Every Engagement.
Colleagues And Clients Consistently Describe Me As:
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 – Goal-Oriented And Effective At Prioritizing.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 & 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 – Assertive And Persuasive.
𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 – Loyal And Focused On Lasting Success.
I Am Available For Interim Or Permanent Managing Director Roles, As Well As Project And Program Management Assignments (Including Concept Development, Transformation, And Implementation Initiatives).
Languages
Education
Technical University of Dortmund
PhD · Mechanical Engineering · Dortmund, Germany
Technical University of Munich
M.Sc. / Degree in Economics · Economics · Munich, Germany
Technical University of Munich
M.Sc. / Degree in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Michael is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Michael has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 1 month. 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: Independent management consultant and interim manager, Program manager, Consultant.
Michael's most recent position is Independent management consultant and interim manager at DLC Dr. Lützebauer Consulting.
In recent years, Michael has worked for DLC Dr. Lützebauer Consulting.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Insurance. Michael also has some experience in Information Technology, Real Estate, and Government and Administration.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Strategy. Michael also has some experience in Operations, Sales, and Logistics.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Information Technology.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Project Management.
Michael holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Dortmund, a Master in Economics from Technical University of Munich and a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Munich.
Michael will be available full-time from December 2026.
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