Robert Angst - Trainer and Consultant

Q: Where is Robert based?

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

Q: What languages does Robert speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Consultant and Trainer at Haufe Akademie .

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

In recent years, Robert has worked for Haufe Akademie , Business Trends Academy (BTA) GmbH , Massachusetts Institute of Technology Berlin , and SRH Hochschule Berlin .

Q: Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Education , and Professional Services . Robert also has some experience in Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Research and Development , and Project Management . Robert also has some experience in Product Development , Operations , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Strategy , and Product Development .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Consultant and Trainer

Haufe Akademie

Process management
Process analysis
Process design
Process improvement
Lean logistics
Agile management
Error culture

Nov 2020 - Jan 2024

3 years 3 months

Systemic Organizational Consulting | Lecturer

Business Trends Academy (BTA) GmbH

Strategy development
Employee empowerment
Mission statement development
Leadership principles
Design of learning organizations
Learning process design
Error culture in organizations
Reorganization

Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

7 months

Digital Business Models | Visiting Lecturer

IUBH International University

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 4 months

Fellowship

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Berlin

Top 5 lecturer for organic growth and sustained competitive strength
Supporting leaders, teams and companies in continuously increasing efficiency, customer value and innovation capability

Patents:

Oil heating system for aircraft gas turbines
Device for the prevention of high oil tank pressures under negative G conditions
Centrifugal oil separator for an aircraft engine
Successful leadership and management of (agile) teams and projects, even remotely/online
Design of effective and transparent processes and structures
Guidance for structured, risk-minimized innovation
Active design and utilization of change processes

Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 5 months

Master Black Belt Assembly & Test

Rolls-Royce

Supporting leaders in defining and carrying out improvement programs to support strategic goals
Accreditation of Black Belts
Continuous business analysis to identify projects for standardizing and improving business processes
Stabilization and simplification, developing a structure for robust governance of programs and projects
Involvement, coaching, mentoring and training of employees, teams, Black Belts, project sponsors and senior managers

Oct 2017 - Mar 2023

5 years 6 months

Process Management | Guest Lecturer

SRH Hochschule Berlin

2022–2023 Guest Lecturer "Process Management" Executive MBA
2019–2023 Guest Lecturer "Process Management" Master
2020–2021 Guest Lecturer "IT based process design" Master
2017–2019 Guest Lecturer "Decision making and complexity" MBA

May 2017 - Jul 2018

1 year 3 months

Head Of Business Improvement

Rolls-Royce

Designed and managed business-critical improvement projects and programs (e.g., 50% reduction in assembly time), both traditional and agile
Designed and implemented strategic improvement projects, e.g., activating belt know-how
Optimized processes using traditional and innovative methods
Member of the leadership team for the Assembly & Test business
Remote coaching and accreditation of Black Belts
Coaching, mentoring, and training of employees, teams, Black Belts, managers, and project owners/sponsors at the second management level

Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

2 years 4 months

Remote

Team Leader Business Improvement

Rolls-Royce

Led a local team of Black Belts
Managed the team on site and remotely (UK)
Developed staff and teams based on required competencies
Provided functional leadership for global business improvement teams (up to 11 employees)
Global support and coordination of business-critical improvement projects and programs (e.g., 33% UK, 36% Germany, 53% Singapore reduction in assembly time)
Global sharing of best and worst practices
Designed and facilitated workshops and Kaizen events with customers and suppliers
Implemented and coached a production system in both operational and office areas
Remote coaching and accreditation of Green Belts
Developed interactive training concepts
Developed a global business improvement strategy, initiatives, and KPIs
Change management, e.g., coaching on change methods, sustaining project results through risk management, targeted communication, employee empowerment, defining effective KPIs, and governance
Coaching, mentoring, and training of employees, teams, Black Belts, and managers

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Business Improvement Manager

Rolls-Royce

Supported business-critical improvement projects and programs (e.g., Quality and Logistics Black Belt project with a benefit of €1.75 million)
Identified and evaluated improvement projects
Designed and facilitated workshops
Provided training for Lean Six Sigma tools and methods (e.g., statistical process control, value stream mapping, Kaizen)
Coached and mentored Black and Green Belts

Sep 2006 - Dec 2011

5 years 4 months

Fluid Systems Expert

Rolls-Royce

Designed, modeled, tested, and validated the oil and fuel system for the TP400 engine
Coordinated research activities and collaborations (e.g., with KIT)
Robust design studies (benefit €2.8 million)
Method development: creating numerical models to simulate complex physical effects
Primary contact for the V2500 engine oil system
Training on technical systems
Strategically aligned the certification of the TP400 oil and fuel system with international partner companies
Certified the TP400 engine

Aug 2005 - Sep 2006

1 year 2 months

Freelance staff member at the Institute for Process Engineering

Technical University of Berlin

Writing the dissertation
Publications in international journals and conference proceedings
Drafting a third-party funding proposal and securing funds

Aug 2000 - Jul 2005

5 years

Research associate at the Institute for Process Engineering

Technical University of Berlin

Numerical and experimental research
Development of novel measurement technology
Computer administration
Teaching courses (CFD, mathematical solution methods, process engineering) and holding office hours
11 presentations at national and international conferences
15 publications in national and international journals and conference proceedings
Industry collaborations (including Bayer AG, Schering AG)
Coaching student research assistants and diploma students

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Education, Professional Services, and Chemical.

Aerospace and Defense

Education

Professional Services

Chemical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Project Management, Operations, Product Development, and Logistics.

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Project Management

Operations

Product Development

Logistics

Summary

I support companies in effectively implementing transformations and measurably improving processes.

With a clear focus on Lean Management, Operational Excellence and leadership, I ensure that changes are not just planned, but sustainably embedded in daily operations.

Typical results:

20–40 % efficiency increase
Faster, more stable processes
More effective leadership and better collaboration

I combine consulting, training and coaching for sustainable implementation with impact.

Skills

Ms Teams, Zoom, Webex, Google Meet
Miro (Trainer), Mural, Conceptboard
Google Workspace
Ms-office, Libre Office

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Jul 2000

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Technical University of Berlin

Diploma in Engineering · Process Engineering · Berlin, Germany · very good

Technical University of Berlin

Doctorate, Dr.-Ing. · Process Engineering · Berlin, Germany · magna cum laude

Certifications & licenses

Agile Leader (Trainer)

Conflict Transformation

Design Sprint Facilitator

Design Thinking In Organizations

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Process Excellence Leadership Academy

Product Owner (Trainer)

Scrum Master (Trainer)

Systemic Coach

Toyota Kata Coach

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Aerospace and Defense 19.5 y

Avg length 3 y 3 m

Longest experience 6 y 3 m

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant and Trainer, Systemic Organizational Consulting | Lecturer, Digital Business Models | Visiting Lecturer

Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Education, Professional Services

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 10

Profile

Created

April 2026

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Where is Robert based?

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

What languages does Robert speak?

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

How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Robert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Robert would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant and Trainer, Systemic Organizational Consulting | Lecturer, Digital Business Models | Visiting Lecturer.

What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Consultant and Trainer at Haufe Akademie.

What companies has Robert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Robert has worked for Haufe Akademie, Business Trends Academy (BTA) GmbH, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Berlin, and SRH Hochschule Berlin.

Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Education, and Professional Services. Robert also has some experience in Chemical.

Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Project Management. Robert also has some experience in Product Development, Operations, and Logistics.

Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Product Development.

What is Robert's education?

Robert holds a Doctorate in Process Engineering from Technical University of Berlin and a Bachelor in Process Engineering from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Technical University of Berlin.

Does Robert have any certificates?

Robert has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Leader (Trainer), Conflict Transformation, and Design Sprint Facilitator.

What is the availability of Robert?

Robert will be available part-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Robert?

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