Nils Hamann-Senior Advisor to CTO
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Senior Advisor to CTO
McPhy Energy Energy S.A.
Head of Project Engineering: Led 6 teams through rapid growth, doubling headcount within 11 months; managed 3 team leads and 30+ engineers
Set up and led capacity forecast, project capacity alignment, outsourcing, and subcontracting of work packages for the Technology Unit (Engineering, R&D, Product Development)
Established quality metrics for the department’s engineering output and integrated them into bonus objectives for team leads and engineers
Conducted annual appraisals, objectives and bonus discussions, and personal development plans for 7 direct reports
Head of Program Management: Led the largest internal development program for next-generation 4 MW hydrogen electrolysis stacks. Result: “Go” for next phase “Basic Engineering”
Led a strategic make-or-buy study for core components (cathodes). Result: Component & manufacturing technologies down-selected and approved for next phase
Project Director "Green H2 Atlantic" in Sines, Portugal: Managed 100 MW project for a client consortium (EDP, Galp, ENGIE, Vestas, Bondalti, Martifer), funded with €30 m by the European Commission’s “Green Deal” and invited for grant preparation of “Innovation Fund”
Led and coordinated R&D activities under the “Green Deal” with contributors (ENGIE, DLR, ISQ) on topics such as standardization of test protocols, primary grid service, and advanced hydrogen management system
Supported “Green Deal” reporting and applications for various EU grants (e.g., Innovation Fund)
Led technical due diligence from OEM perspective, coordinating approx. 12 departments to respond to an external technical advisor
Corporate Partnerships: Established technological partnerships within the European hydrogen industry under IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest)
Independent Management Consultant
Freebird Consulting
- Applied McKinsey CAPEX Excellence Method (Minimum Technical Solution - MTS) at a multi-national base chemical producer on three major investment projects between Fel1 and Fel2 phase. Result: CAPEX estimate reduction of average 30% between €12 m and €93 m (incl. risk & contingency)
- Led transformation of two manufacturing production sites in the concrete industry in Czech Republic with approx. 150 FTE each. Result: Reduction of direct and indirect cost by approx. 20%
- Freelance consultant at Stern Stewart & Co. for a goal-alignment initiative between 19 global affiliates at a leading industrial organization. Goal: +€50 m sales & +€10 m EBIT
- Led the transformation office of an organizational optimization project for a traditional German production facility in the chemical industry with approx. 900 employees. Result: Roll-out of new org-structure & 10% cost reduction
- Prepared financial & operational model for a +€300 m logistics tender as part of a major helicopter tender for the defense industry supporting one of the largest global aviation OEMs
- Interim Director PMO for a public tender in the rail industry with approx. €1 bn volume and 30 team members
Acting Project Manager
Lumics Consulting
- Managed an end-to-end process orientation & optimization program between Purchasing and Finance with high visibility at CFO level in the Lufthansa Group; led a core team of approx. 15 members
- Deputy program manager for a company-wide operational and administrative cost reduction program at a European aviation player. Result: ~800 FTE cost reduction
- People leadership including performance reviews, development plans, candidate interviews (McKinsey methodology), approval of work hours, travel, and holidays
Lecturer (part-time)
Fresenius University, Faculty of Management, Business and Media
- Developed complete “Strategic Management” class for Master students in International Tourism & Event Management; delivered live and remote learning during COVID-19 and conducted written & verbal exams
- Developed parts of “Industrial Production” class for the MSc in Economics degree, focusing on qualitative and quantitative methods of process improvement
- Designed syllabus and content for a new “Business Consulting” class and supported preparation for accreditation
Senior Consultant
Lumics Consulting
- Led a Lean Management transformation in two Deutsche Bahn Netz regional headquarters; implemented performance management, process improvements, and training of new staff (OpEx Coaches & OpEx Managers)
- Provided project and program management coaching for an operational cost reduction program in the Engine Division of Lufthansa Technik; developed workshops, tools, methods, and concepts for ideation of improvement
- Conducted internal candidate case interviews (face-to-face & phone) using the McKinsey evaluation model
- Developed internal “Train the Trainer” workshops on topics such as Design Thinking, Agile Innovation, and Structured Cost-Reduction Method
Business Development Manager
Ennomotive
- Acquired customers and created and executed sales strategy
- Established strategic partnerships
Build Project Manager, Business Unit Cargill Refined Oils Europe
Cargill
- Managed brownfield vegetable oil refinery projects (US$100 k–7 m) from feasibility through engineering, construction, and start-up
- Led cross-functional project teams of up to 7 engineers
Project Engineer, Department Renewable Resources – Technology
Air Liquide S.A.
- Performed process and mechanical project engineering; negotiated with clients and subcontractors in Spanish and English for biodiesel, bio-ethanol, fatty acids, and vegetable oil extraction and refining technologies
- Helped close multi-million-€ engineering deals and led engineering subcontracts of 12 months’ duration
Intern, Department Project Execution
Air Liquide S.A.
- Supported the site manager on a 13-month construction site in Spain
- Led operator start-up trainings in Spanish
Community Service (military)
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Experienced in Chemical, Education, Aerospace and Defense, Construction, Transportation, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, Strategy, Research and Development, Finance, and Product Development.
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Education
IE Business School
International Master in Business Administration · Business Administration · Madrid, Spain · GPA 3.32 Top-25% of intake (Rank 43 / 177)
University of Applied Sciences Hannover, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, German degree name “Dipl. Wirt.-Ing. (FH)” · Industrial Engineering · Hanover, Germany · Total GPA≈ 3,3 (1,9 on a scale from 1-6)
Certifications & licenses
Certified Business Coach DBVC & DVCT
MitS Approach To Design Thinking- 10 Week Course
MIT Sloan Executive Education
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Nils is based in Hamburg, Germany.
Nils speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced).
Nils has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Nils has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Nils may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Nils would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Advisor to CTO, Independent Management Consultant, Acting Project Manager.
Nils's most recent position is Senior Advisor to CTO at McPhy Energy Energy S.A..
In recent years, Nils has worked for McPhy Energy Energy S.A., Freebird Consulting, Fresenius University, Faculty of Management, and Business and Media.
Nils is most experienced in industries like Chemical, Education, and Aerospace and Defense. Nils also has some experience in Construction, Transportation, and Manufacturing.
Nils is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Strategy. Nils also has some experience in Research and Development, Finance, and Production.
Nils has recently worked in industries like Education, Aerospace and Defense, and Chemical.
Nils has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Operations, and Strategy.
Nils holds a Master in Business Administration from IE Business School and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Hannover, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
Nils has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Business Coach DBVC & DVCT, Google Adwords Certified Partner, and MitS Approach To Design Thinking- 10 Week Course.
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