Roland Castringius - Co-Program Lead

Q: Where is Roland based?

Roland is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Roland speak?

Roland speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Roland have?

Roland has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Roland has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 26 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Roland may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Roland's latest experience?

Roland's most recent position is Co-Program Lead at German Corporation (confidential) .

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

In recent years, Roland has worked for German Corporation (confidential) , Bosch Home Comfort , European Rolling Stock Manufacturer (confidential) , DEFRA , and Germania Inkasso-Dienst GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation , and Automotive . Roland also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Government and Administration , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Operations , and Project Management . Roland also has some experience in Information Technology , Procurement , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

1 year

Germany

Co-Program Lead

German Corporation (confidential)

Co-led the overall program to optimize G&A functions at the group level
Reviewed and refined the program structure: governance, work packages, milestones and steering logic
Developed the strategy for setting up a shared service center
Program in execution (engagement ongoing)

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

6 months

Germany

Senior Advisor PMI & TOM

Bosch Home Comfort

Managed the program for the post-merger integration of Johnson Controls units into Bosch Home Comfort
Designed a new joint organizational structure for the merged entity
Developed the Target Operating Model (TOM) with definitions of processes, roles and governance
Created quick business continuity fixes to bridge the phase-out of transitional services by Johnson Controls
Ensured operational readiness during the transition in close coordination with both organizations
Coordinated cross-functional workstreams (IT, HR, Finance, Operations) for the integration
Delivered new organizational structure and TOM. Implemented continuity measures on time and ensured readiness after the phase-out of transitional services

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Interim Transformation Lead / Turnaround Manager

European Rolling Stock Manufacturer (confidential)

Led a company-wide turnaround program with a cross-functional scope
Stabilized the organization through structured prioritization and root cause analysis and ended operational firefighting
Introduced clear accountabilities and built reliable leadership and steering mechanisms
Applied targeted measures to stabilize a delayed flagship contract, including KPI-based monitoring and an early warning system
Fostered a cultural shift from reactive crisis management to proactive planning
Developed a site strategy to ensure long-term competitiveness
Achieved transparency on structural bottlenecks, stabilized operational steering, established clear leadership and increased reliability for customers and owners. Laid the foundation for a sustainable, competitive site

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Advisor for Modeling & Policy Impact Assessment

DEFRA

Developed a quantitative model to assess the impact of warranty periods on product lifecycles
Simulated return rates and extended usage life
Derived evidence-based policy recommendations for decision-makers
Authored an expert report on the impact of various policy measures
The report served as the basis for policy decisions to promote circular economy practices in the United Kingdom

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

External Advisor — Test Management & Change Enablement

Germania Inkasso-Dienst GmbH

Defined, executed and documented comprehensive test cases for a new IT system
Planned and implemented change measures to prepare the workforce
Designed and coordinated training programs tailored to specific groups
Supported a successful migration while maintaining operational performance
Completed migration without interrupting business. Standardized processes and onboarded staff sustainably

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Independent Expert Consultant

Siemens Mobility

Forensic analysis of multiple project phases from RfP through award to delivery delays
Compared and assessed multiple project schedules at different stages of progress
Identified and tracked critical paths in the schedule to determine root causes
Attributed individual delay components to the contractual parties based on contractual provisions
Prepared a decision basis for senior management regarding legal and contractual steps
Objective assessment of project delays achieved. Foundation for a well-substantiated strategic position vis-à-vis the customer established

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Circular Economy / ESG Strategy Advisor

SBB

Developed a model to assess and improve material cycles
Identified levers to increase recycling rates
Integrated circular KPIs into ESG reporting
Quantified savings potential through improved material recovery
Circular economy principles embedded both operationally and strategically. Environmental impact improved, costs reduced, regulatory requirements met

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Chief Transformation Officer (Interim), Head of Group PMO

kp pentaplast (PE: Strauss Group)

Built and led the group-wide Transformation Office (PMO)
Condensed approx. 90 initiatives into 8 strategic core programs
Transitioned operational topics into line responsibility — introduced KPI-based steering
Redesigned management reporting with focus on core KPIs, clear accountabilities and active decision roles
Close collaboration with the board and active stakeholder management vis-à-vis the PE owner
Initiated a group-wide procurement program and realized synergies through shared production capacities
Strategic initiative to promote circularity and development of new product lines (CCS technologies)
Lean, focused transformation program with clear strategic direction, improved KPI-based steering and enhanced leadership effectiveness — with positive feedback from board and owner

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Interim Advisor — Claim Mediator

Alstom

Condensed Deutsche Bahn operational data to attribute performance issues (vehicle vs. infrastructure)
Validated and structured claims vis-à-vis DB and internal accountabilities
Analyzed supply chain delays: disaggregation by customer requirements vs. internal misplanning
Developed an objective data basis to clarify liability and negotiation positions
Reported to internal stakeholders including Legal, Engineering and Management
Fact-based assessment of claims achieved. Strategic negotiation positioning vis-à-vis Deutsche Bahn enabled and internal process improvements initiated

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Lead Author & Strategic Policy Advisor

UIC

Authored a cross-border position paper on behalf of 27 European freight railways
Coordinated content with the CEOs of the participating companies
Integrated technical and economic arguments on ETCS, interoperability and infrastructure costs
Supported UIC in positioning vis-à-vis the European Commission and Parliament
Position paper endorsed by 27 CEOs and successfully introduced as the industry’s collective voice into EU policy discussions

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Chief Transformation Officer DACH

Rubix (PE: Advent International)

Led the transformation program for the DACH region in close alignment with European country organizations
Migrated the customer base to digital sales channels to improve efficiency and service
Introduced customer profitability analyses to optimize pricing and resource allocation
Cleaned up product master data by eliminating duplicates and obsolete items
Redesigned warehousing strategy, consolidated physical locations and integrated acquired companies
Standardized commercial and operational processes in collaboration with CTOs of other countries
Rubix DACH strengthened organizationally and operationally: consistent standards, improved customer interface, streamlined processes. Profitability increased, operational redundancies reduced, foundation for digital growth established

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Project Lead — Strategic Benchmarking

DB Fernverkehr

Led the benchmarking project to assess all central staff and steering functions
Defined a target picture for a scalable overhead structure with growing revenues
Developed an action plan for efficiency gains while building new digital capabilities
Accompanied implementation planning including communication measures and implementation controlling
Foundation for a future-ready, efficient management organization established. Sub-proportional overhead growth relative to revenue enabled

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Senior Advisor — Project Assessment & Business Planning

LEONI AG

Reviewed and validated business plans for approx. 20 OEM projects (e-mobility and ICE)
Identified critical inconsistencies and unrealistic assumptions (e.g. factor costs, scale effects)
Assessed EBIT risks at overall portfolio level including aggregated risk matrix
Derived concrete measures to reduce risk exposure (repricing, descoping, renegotiations)
Prepared a decision paper for the board on strategic prioritization
Significant EBIT risks identified across multiple major projects. Targeted risk mitigation measures initiated, business planning sharpened and robust steering instrument for future project decisions established

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Overall Project Lead — Planning Methodology & System Coordination

DB Netz AG

Overall project leadership with responsibility for goal definition, execution and steering over 32 months
Designed a standardized methodology for cross-regional construction coordination
Developed an end-to-end train path view across all planning phases and regional divisions
Introduced a new web interface for planning transparency and communication with railway undertakings (RUs)
Moderated interest alignment between seven regions and central coordination processes
Cross-regional capacity bottlenecks systematically identified and resolved in a coordinated manner. Standardized train path view and new web interface significantly improved collaboration and RU communication

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Supply Chain Consultant / OEM Interface

Siemens / Bombardier (Supplier: SBF)

Analyzed root causes of supply bottlenecks and inventory mismanagement
Redesigned production planning to balance availability and capital tie-up
Introduced a lean planning tool to coordinate forecasts and order triggers across all parties
Established real-time communication routines between Siemens, Bombardier and SBF
Delivery capability for critical components restored and inventory pressure at the supplier reduced. Planning transparency significantly improved

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Project Lead — Concept & Strategic Direction

DB Netz AG

Designed the functional architecture across all planning horizons
Developed a meta-process linking long-term and short-term path planning
Defined a metric to assess the quality of a planning scenario
Prepared federal funding eligibility
Structured the project into 10 clearly delineated work packages with defined interfaces
Funding-eligible and scalable methodology for software-based capacity enhancement established. Piloting already commenced

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

External Restructuring Advisor

Rettenmeier Holzindustrie

Developed and executed a structured restructuring plan under liquidity pressure
Introduced daily liquidity reporting to avert imminent insolvency
Identified core levers: sales strategy, pricing discipline, customer portfolio clean-up
Executed targeted plant closures and consolidation of selected sites
Built professional controlling capabilities to steer the turnaround process
Political advocacy vis-à-vis the Bavarian state government to secure subsidies
Imminent insolvency averted. Operational performance stabilized, initial strategic levers for sustainable performance improvement implemented

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Strategy Advisor — Restructuring

Manz AG

Analyzed business development and identified root causes of revenue shortfall
Defined a realistic growth path considering capacity, market potential and sales
Developed pricing guidelines based on product lifecycle stage and innovation level
Aligned target margins with sales, product management and finance
Market-oriented growth and pricing strategy implemented. Improved transparency of product economics and central foundation for restructuring

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Senior Consultant — Strategic IT Assessment

Deutsche Post

Reviewed and analyzed existing IT strategies across all business units
Created a unified assessment and presentation format
Validated cost estimates for plausibility and comparability
Developed consolidated IT strategy recommendations for the CIO level
Strategic steerability of group-wide IT initiatives significantly improved. Synergy potential identified and foundation for IT investment realignment established

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Project Lead — Strategic Procurement

BMW

Analyzed existing procurement volumes to identify savings potential
Applied design-to-cost, bundling and competitive sourcing strategies
Implemented a standardized tracking tool based on maturity-grade logic
Coached and steered BMW-internal project teams
Significant savings in strategic procurement realized. Sustainable anchoring through systematic tracking

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Strategy Project Lead

Siemens Building Technologies

Segmented by regions, customer groups and product clusters
Benchmarked cost structures across international comparison markets
Developed a strategy framework for positioning as a solutions provider
Prepared decision packages for senior management
Business clearly focused on high-margin segments, customer-oriented solutions positioning strengthened

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Functional Project Lead — IT Integration & Agile Delivery

Postbank / Deutsche Bank

Led the functional project side for migration of the workflow platform
Agile delivery management via sprint planning, backlog grooming and reviews
Ensured adherence to budget and timeline targets
Coordinated external and internal development resources
Workflow software integration completed successfully on time and on budget. Postbank functionalities efficiently integrated into the Deutsche Bank system landscape

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Project Lead — Procurement Integration & Implementation

EnBW / EWE

Integrated strategic procurement processes into the existing group structure
Conducted category analysis to identify short-term savings potential
Implemented maturity-grade-based controlling for tracking implementation
Aligned stakeholders on both sides regarding roles, processes and governance
Improved steerability, increased transparency and realized savings across multiple categories

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Engagement Manager — McKinsey & Company

Vivantes Hospital Group

Analyzed and optimized subsidiaries taking into account VAT privileges
Built strategic procurement with unified governance across categories
Identified and implemented concrete efficiency measures in administrative and support areas
Specialized hospital sites (maximum care vs. specialist clinics) to increase case volumes and quality
Significant reduction of non-clinical costs and structured medical alignment. Treatment quality and economic performance improved in parallel

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

Engagement Manager — McKinsey & Company

KUKA Robotics

Derived technology trends in robotics and automation with a 10–20 year horizon
Developed a cross-brand division strategy focused on differentiation and solutions orientation
Strategically defended the OEM partnership position against Asian competitors
Reduced product and solutions complexity to improve efficiency
New division strategy strengthened technological future orientation and sharpened differentiation in international competition

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Engagement Manager — McKinsey & Company

MAN Truck & Bus

Designed and rolled out a standardized European sales model (“MAN Center”)
Defined clear roles, processes and governance in the sales organization
Developed an allocation mechanism for truck capacities in a supply-constrained market
Established transparent criteria for customer prioritization based on profitability and partnership intensity
Accompanied implementation with change management measures
Sales reorganization increased transparency and efficiency across Europe. The new structure laid the foundation for future growth

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Engagement Manager — McKinsey & Company

Linde Material Handling

Developed the comprehensive corporate strategy for Linde Material Handling as the foundation for the carve-out
Formulated differentiated brand strategies for Linde, STILL and OM based on market positioning and customer segmentation
Defined strategic priorities in growth, operational excellence and innovation
Identified value levers and synergies across brands
Created investor-oriented materials for positioning in the sales process
The strategy formed the basis for the successful sale of the division to KKR. Clear articulation of brand value and growth potential to prospective investors achieved

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Transportation, Automotive, Banking and Finance, Government and Administration, and Aerospace and Defense.

Manufacturing

Transportation

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Government and Administration

Aerospace and Defense

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Operations, Project Management, Information Technology, Procurement, and Product Development.

Strategy

Operations

Project Management

Information Technology

Procurement

Product Development

Summary

C-level management consultant and interim manager with over 25 years of experience in strategic and operational transformation — including a decade at McKinsey & Company (most recently as Engagement Manager). Proven track record as Chief Transformation Officer, turnaround manager and PMI lead in corporates, private equity-backed companies and the public sector.

Industry expertise spans automotive, rolling stock, logistics, mechanical and plant engineering, packaging, chemicals, energy, healthcare and public infrastructure. Key strength is bridging strategic vision and operational execution: from target operating model design and PMO build-up to delivering tangible P&L impact.

Skills

Organizational Transformation & Tom Design
Turnaround & Restructuring
Post-merger Integration (Pmi)
Pmo Build-up & Program Management
Sg&a Optimization & Cost Reduction
Strategic Procurement & Value Chain Optimization
Change Management & Stakeholder Leadership
Pe Context: Value Creation & Board Reporting
Digitalization & It Integration
Esg / Circular Economy

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2000 - Jun 2004

University of Cologne

PhD in Economics, focus on regional start-up promotion · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1993 - Jun 1999

University of Mannheim & ESC Lyon

Degree in Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 27

Experience in Manufacturing 11 y

Avg length 1 y 3 m

Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Co-Program Lead, Senior Advisor PMI & TOM, Interim Transformation Lead / Turnaround Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Transportation, Automotive

Main business areas Strategy, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Roland based?

Roland is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Roland speak?

Roland speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Roland have?

Roland has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Roland has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 26 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Roland may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Roland be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Roland would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Program Lead, Senior Advisor PMI & TOM, Interim Transformation Lead / Turnaround Manager.

What is Roland's latest experience?

Roland's most recent position is Co-Program Lead at German Corporation (confidential).

What companies has Roland worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Roland has worked for German Corporation (confidential), Bosch Home Comfort, European Rolling Stock Manufacturer (confidential), DEFRA, and Germania Inkasso-Dienst GmbH.

Which industries is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Automotive. Roland also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Government and Administration, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Project Management. Roland also has some experience in Information Technology, Procurement, and Product Development.

Which industries has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Roland's education?

Roland holds a Doctorate from University of Cologne and a Master from University of Mannheim & ESC Lyon.

What is the availability of Roland?

Roland is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Roland?

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