Rufus Henneken - Independent Consultant & Manager

Q: Where is Rufus based?

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

Q: What languages does Rufus speak?

Rufus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Rufus have?

Rufus has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Rufus has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Rufus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rufus's latest experience?

Rufus's most recent position is Independent Consultant & Manager at Henneken Consulting .

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

In recent years, Rufus has worked for Henneken Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Rufus most experienced in?

Rufus is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Professional Services , and Information Technology . Rufus also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Government and Administration , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Rufus most experienced in?

Rufus is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Information Technology . Rufus also has some experience in Sales , Product Development , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Rufus worked in recently?

Rufus has recently worked in industries like Insurance , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Rufus worked in recently?

Rufus has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Paderborn, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 6 months

Paderborn, Germany

Independent Consultant & Manager

Henneken Consulting

Supports companies and teams in designing and implementing strategies and projects
Carries out necessary organizational development and change for a VUCA world

Projects & Key Activities:

Led a company-wide digital transformation project at an insurance company (≥10,000 employees) to boost the use of digital distribution channels, targeting cost savings of around €5 million
Provided management consulting in agile corporate leadership and project governance for an architecture and engineering firm
Led a digitalization project at an insurance company to use digital distribution channels, achieving cost savings of around €3.5 million
Designed and supported the company-wide rollout of Print & Follow, Follow Me Print, and Pull Printing at an insurance company
Designed and implemented an audit-proof compliance process (FATCA & CRS) at an insurance company
Led an output optimization project at an insurance company, reducing costs by €1.2 million
Relocated and set up a new data center infrastructure for a healthcare service provider/software vendor
Supported the acquisition of a coverholder by a foreign investor (change management, process optimization)
Co-led a company-wide reporting implementation project (KPI tracking) at an insurance company
Led the feasibility study for a company-wide output optimization project at an insurance company
Advised and designed agile corporate leadership and project governance for an architecture and engineering firm
Continued the digitalization project to implement a digital document management system (DMS) at AOK

May 2018 - Jun 2020

2 years 2 months

Senior Consultant

Sinopsis AG

Advising on digitalization and change initiatives from strategic planning to implementation support at C-level
Regularly analyzing and presenting results, and identifying optimization opportunities
Developing new client relationships

Projects:

Led a company-wide digitalization project at AOK to introduce a digital document management system (DMS) for paperless processing
Conducted a strategy project to realign the sales strategy at HJ Schryver & Co. using a scenario planning process

Mar 2018 - May 2018

3 months

Paderborn, Germany

Consultant

Henneken Consulting

Advised on strategy and digitalization for a construction company
Conducted a series of workshops with shareholders and the management team
Analyzed market trends with a focus on omnichannel strategy
Developed action areas to increase revenue through digitalization

Jun 2015 - Feb 2018

2 years 9 months

Hamelin, Germany

Branch Representative / Management Assistant

Syncro24-Assekuradeur GmbH

Managed one or two underwriting agencies in the property insurance sector
Product development and sales, optimization of in-house rate calculators, partnerships with comparison portals
Managed and expanded the distribution partner network, negotiated with risk carriers, handled claims management, and managed incoming and outgoing collections

Projects & Key Focus:

Co-led the project for acquiring and merging an underwriting agency (change management, digitalization, process analysis, introduction of a unified policy management system including DMS, restructuring claims and application handling, opening new sales channels)
Led a specialist project on process optimization and best-practice development in claims prevention and handling (as-is analysis, implementation of company-wide standards, staff training, and knowledge transfer)

Jan 2014 - May 2015

1 year 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Account Manager Public Services

Hays AG

Placed IT freelancers in the public sector in eastern Germany
New client acquisition (75%), existing client maintenance and cross-selling (15%), tender processing/project management (10%)
Expanded the hospital and health insurance sector
Created market and needs analyses to develop a sales concept
Candidate management: identifying suitable candidates, creating profiles and offers, negotiating rates
Tender and project management
Monthly reporting on client development, revenue, and profit margins

Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

4 months

Santiago, Chile

Consultant (Volunteer)

NESsT

Supported nonprofit organizations in designing and implementing sustainable business models
Conducted market analyses for products from social projects
Developed new sales channels and marketing strategies
Assisted in implementing the Business Model Canvas

Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

4 months

Harsewinkel, Germany

Intern Corporate Network Development

CLAAS Group

Supported a marketing campaign for the Eastern European market
Conducted market analyses using databases (ruslana BvD software)
Performed detailed evaluation of customer data and campaign reports generated by surveys

Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

4 months

Santiago, Chile

Intern Consulting

German-Chilean Chamber of Commerce (AHK Chile)

Advised German and Chilean companies to promote economic relations
Assisted in organizing and executing the German-Chilean Economic Days 2011
Handled recruitment, prepared and evaluated interviews for a German solar company
Contributed to a study on critical raw materials (e.g. lithium) in cooperation with the German Ministry of Economic Affairs, including presenting the results

Jul 2009 - Aug 2010

1 year 2 months

Santiago, Chile

Junior Accountant

PricewaterhouseCoopers Chile

Worked in all three stages of the external audit process for national and international companies (e.g., B. Braun AG, British American Tobacco, CMPC S.A.)
Internal auditor for CMA CGM Group: analyzed departments, developed optimization strategies, and presented to management
Analyzed various industry sectors for developments, trends, opportunities, and risks
Developed and prepared detailed client and market insights
Introduction to advisory services and new client acquisition

Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

3 months

Murcia, Spain

Intern Administration and Project Controlling

GOLDBECK Solar GmbH

Assisted in building a solar park in Murcia, Spain, for a German-Spanish investor consortium
Coordinated subcontractors (German and Spanish) to ensure on-time and on-budget execution on site

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Insurance, Information Technology, Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Government and Administration, and Construction.

Insurance

Information Technology

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Government and Administration

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology, Sales, Product Development, and Human Resources.

Project Management

Strategy

Information Technology

Sales

Product Development

Human Resources

Summary

My career path has taken me through various positions in companies – including consulting, project management, organizational development, sales, and general management – across many industries – including insurance, public sector, services, logistics, and mechanical engineering – and through several countries: from Germany to the UK to Chile and back again. In each company, I not only got to know and appreciate new rules and systems, but also new team cultures, approaches, and values, and actively helped shape them.

I’m looking forward to more of this!

Skills

Professional Focus:

Change Management
Project Management
Business Agility
Digital Transformation
Process Optimization

Industry Focus:

Consulting (10 Years)
Insurance – Private And Public (10 Years)
Public Sector (4 Years)

Soft Skills:

Appreciative Leadership
Servant Leadership
Hands-On Mentality

It Skills:

Advanced Knowledge Of Ms Office, Outlook, Crm Software
Advanced Knowledge Of Jira (Atlassian)
Good Knowledge Of Planisware
Basic Knowledge Of M/Text (KüHn & Weyh - Kwsoft®)
Basic Knowledge Of Smart Fix & Smart Flow (Insiders Technologies Gmbh)
Basic Knowledge Of Kibana (Elastic Search)
Basic Knowledge Of Collibra
Basic Knowledge Of X-Out
Basic Knowledge Of Oscare® (Sap)
Basic Knowledge Of Kofax® Applications
Basic Knowledge Of Fp Sign Mentana Claimsoft
User-Level Knowledge Of Sap Bi
Good Knowledge Of Ams (Assfinet)
Knowledge Of Various Software Solutions (Insis, Guidewire, Bip, Autobav-Dwerk Gmbh, Nafi Gmbh)
Excellent Knowledge Of Internet Research, Seo, Social Media (Xing/Linkedin)
Knowledge Of Document Management Software
Knowledge Of The Eu Ai Act

Known Methods:

Team Development
Facilitation
Change Management
Prince2
Itil
Scrum
Kanban
Okrs
4 Mat
Design Thinking

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

Aston Business School (AACSB and Equis accredited)

MSc Strategy and International Business · Strategy and International Business · Birmingham, United Kingdom

Oct 2007 - Jun 2012

Giggleswick School

A-Levels | Abitur · Settle, United Kingdom · Average grade: 1.3

Sep 2007 - Jun 2012

Aston Business School (AACSB and Equis accredited)

BSc (Hons) International Business and Spanish · International Business and Spanish · Birmingham, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Change Management Specialist

IHK

Data Protection and Security Specialist

IHK

Flight Levels System Architecture Training

LEANability GmbH

Foundation in Agile Project Management Certification

TÜV Süd

Leadership & Change

OEZPA

Prince2 Agile® Foundation Certificate in Agile Project Management

PeopleCert

Professional Scrum Master

ITEMO

Scenario Planning Masterclass

Aston University

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Insurance 11 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 6 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Chile, Spain)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Independent Consultant & Manager, Senior Consultant, Consultant

Main industries Insurance, Information Technology, Professional Services

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

April 2024

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Rufus based?

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

What languages does Rufus speak?

Rufus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Rufus have?

Rufus has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Rufus has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Rufus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rufus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rufus would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Consultant & Manager, Senior Consultant, Consultant.

What is Rufus's latest experience?

Rufus's most recent position is Independent Consultant & Manager at Henneken Consulting.

What companies has Rufus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rufus has worked for Henneken Consulting.

Which industries is Rufus most experienced in?

Rufus is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Rufus also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Government and Administration, and Energy.

Which business areas is Rufus most experienced in?

Rufus is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Information Technology. Rufus also has some experience in Sales, Product Development, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Rufus worked in recently?

Rufus has recently worked in industries like Insurance, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Rufus worked in recently?

Rufus has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Rufus's education?

Rufus holds a Master in Strategy and International Business from Aston Business School (AACSB and Equis accredited) and a Bachelor in International Business and Spanish from Aston Business School (AACSB and Equis accredited).

Does Rufus have any certificates?

Rufus has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Change Management Specialist, Data Protection and Security Specialist, and Flight Levels System Architecture Training.

What is the availability of Rufus?

Rufus is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Rufus?

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