René Tilly - Managing Director

Q: Where is René based?

René is based in Heiligenhaus, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does René speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Managing Director at Le Shop Vegan .

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

In recent years, René has worked for Le Shop Vegan , CEWE , Dispenser-Design.com , Kirchhoff GmbH , and misterT .

Q: Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Fashion , and Retail . René also has some experience in Information Technology , Media and Entertainment , and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas is René most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Fashion .

Q: Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Sales , and Strategy .

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Heiligenhaus, Germany

Experience

Aug 2021 - Present

4 years 8 months

Heiligenhaus, Germany

Managing Director

Le Shop Vegan

Shop & ERP systems, performance marketing
Fulfillment: setup and operation of warehouse & shipping
Finance: management and liquidity planning

May 2021 - Dec 2021

8 months

Oldenburg, Germany

Interim Manager Trade Marketing

CEWE

Leading the trade marketing department
PoS development and management
Retail partner communication

Aug 2020 - Present

5 years 8 months

Senden, Germany

Brand Owner & Managing Director

Dispenser-Design.com

Development of customizable dispensers for paper towels and soaps in the premium segment
Building the business model, network, website, and shop
Clients: still too few

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 3 months

Senden, Germany

Head of Business Development

Kirchhoff GmbH

Building webshop, ERP, and warehouse systems and sales
Introducing platform sales and an OKR system
Implementing a university partnership with Münster University of Applied Sciences
Clients: ernstings family, cities & municipalities

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 3 months

Heiligenhaus, Germany

Managing Director

misterT

Leading and implementing transformation, process design, business development, and digital governance projects
Integrating and managing network partners
Clients: Birkenstock, Brandit fashion, alltours, Cewe Foto

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

5 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

General Manager

MAVIS GmbH

Retail design, creative consulting, brand activation
Development and production of POS, trade fairs & pop-ups
Helped grow the agency from 6 to 32 employees
Introduced budget planning & career system
University partnership in Düsseldorf: holistic retail design
Clients: Rimowa, Meissen, Walbusch

Jun 2008 - Dec 2012

4 years 7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Sales & Senior Project Manager

MAVIS GmbH

Business development and sales in fashion, beauty, footwear
Planning and management of global retail campaigns
Increased sales unit from 250K to 2M
Clients: Mexx, Karstadt, BMW, Brooks

Oct 2006 - Apr 2008

1 year 7 months

Bochum, Germany

Branch Head FM West Region

Thyssen Krupp Industrieservice GmbH

Led FM department for the West region with budget and staff responsibility for 420 employees
Integrated SWI GmbH from Oberhausen into TK Services
Clients: König Brewery, Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann

Jul 2005 - Sep 2006

1 year 3 months

Germany

Project Engineer

Thyssen Krupp Industrieservice GmbH

Project costing, planning and execution of new contracts for cleaning, security, landscaping, and machine maintenance in industrial plants
Post-calculation and handover to the regional unit
Clients: ThyssenKrupp PrestaSteerTec, Continental

Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

1 year 9 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Department Manager

ISS Deutschland GmbH

Operational management of the department with budget and staff responsibility for 260 employees
New client acquisition and project kick-offs
Quality manager for the West region according to ISO 9001
Clients: Dresdner Bank, ThyssenKrupp DeliCate, Henkel

Mar 2002 - Oct 2003

1 year 8 months

Duisburg, Germany

Process & Organizational Developer

ISS Deutschland GmbH

Implementation of DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and 14001
Planning and conducting audits
Process optimization in headquarters and branches (started as a student assistant and diploma candidate)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Fashion, Retail, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Tourism.

Professional Services

Fashion

Retail

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Tourism

Business Area Experience

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

Sales

Operations

Project Management

Marketing

Information Technology

Strategy

Summary

What sets me apart

experienced 20 years of process design and communication for the hands-on build-up of business units with staff leadership, always in the context of digital transformation; managing marketing campaigns and sales projects.

competent flexible and confident to succeed in different cultures: from old economy corporations to a retail design agency with an agile way of working to medium-sized companies in transformation.

adaptable across industries in corporations and mid-sized businesses with strong analytical thinking, a structured mindset, and a focused hands-on mentality.

convincing with flexibility in mind, motivating and goal-driven, with openness and humor, enjoying complex systems and always focusing on the question: What needs to be done now?!

What is important to me? Openness, a positive attitude, respect, drive, and expertise.

What am I good at? Understanding potentials and connections, assessing impacts, and bringing people along.

What do I value in companies? A competitive spirit in the sense of wanting to win, willingness to perform, and methodological competence.

What is critical for success? A data-driven strategy that brings people on board, connects, and defines clear responsibilities.

What makes me angry? When progress and speed suffer because of politics and conflicts.

When do I get impatient? When unwillingness is hidden behind inability.

What do I bring with me? The different perspectives of a consultant, service provider, and client. Professional expertise and reliable execution in communication and process. A long-standing specialist network for operational acceleration.

Skills

Communication
Leadership
Organization
Digitalization
Marketing
Analytical
Hands-on
Approachable
Motivating
Flexible
Curious
Focused
Networked
Constructive
Innovative
Human
Mid-sized Business
Athletic
Apolitical
Agile
Windows & Mac
Ms & Open Office
Asana
Jira
Slack
Trello
Shopware
Jtl
Wawi
Wms
Ffn
Keynote
Navision
Wordpress
Sendinblue
Amazon Seller
Google Ads & Analytics

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 1999 - May 2003

University of Applied Sciences, Niederrhein

Oecotrophology & Industrial Engineering · Mönchengladbach, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Nanodegree DIT 42

AKAD University

EFQM Assessor

pro:concept - Society for Quality Development

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Professional Services 13 y

Avg length 3 y 10 m

Longest experience 8 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Interim Manager Trade Marketing, Brand Owner & Managing Director

Main industries Professional Services, Fashion, Retail

Main business areas Sales, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is René based?

René is based in Heiligenhaus, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does René speak?

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

How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would René be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, René would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Interim Manager Trade Marketing, Brand Owner & Managing Director.

What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Managing Director at Le Shop Vegan.

What companies has René worked for in recent years?

In recent years, René has worked for Le Shop Vegan, CEWE, Dispenser-Design.com, Kirchhoff GmbH, and misterT.

Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Fashion, and Retail. René also has some experience in Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Tourism.

Which business areas is René most experienced in?

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

Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Fashion.

Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Sales, and Strategy.

What is René's education?

René holds a Bachelor in Oecotrophology & Industrial Engineering from University of Applied Sciences, Niederrhein.

Does René have any certificates?

René has 2 certificates. These include: Nanodegree DIT 42 and EFQM Assessor.

What is the availability of René?

René is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of René?

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