Stefan Alexander Zipfel - Freelance Strategy Consultant

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Bangkok, Thailand and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Freelance Strategy Consultant at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Self-employed , Gogoprint (Thailand) Co. Ltd. , and EY-Parthenon GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Retail . Stefan also has some experience in Construction , Food and Beverage , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Marketing , and Project Management . Stefan also has some experience in Operations , Human Resources , and Investments and M&A .

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Strategy , and Project Management .

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Bangkok, Thailand

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Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Bangkok, Thailand

Freelance Strategy Consultant

Self-employed

Growth strategy: Developed a go-to-market approach for entering a new market segment in the US wholesale market as well as adjusting internal reporting structures for market expansion for a German electronics distributor
Post-merger-integration: Served as Interim Manager for multiple work streams, focusing on harmonizing internal business processes and aligning the go-to-market approach for a B2B car platform provider

May 2023 - Nov 2024

1 year 7 months

Bangkok, Thailand

Chief of Staff and Head of Special Projects

Gogoprint (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

Driving strategic growth: Scaled a new product category responsible for product portfolio, marketing concept and supplier sourcing with full P&L responsibility - achieved >90% YoY revenue growth across countries
Led high-impact process improvements: Formulated and implemented tech-driven initiatives involving cross-functional teams - improved NPS by >10% launching a new design service offering in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
Optimized customer retention: Led the development and launch of a new product configurator across 3 countries leading teams of developers and UI/UX designers - improved CR by 5% within the first two months
Product management: Led a market assessment of online competitors in South East Asia to identify attractive new product verticals – successfully led supplier negotiation and launched >10 products achieving >US$XXk revenue p.a.

Jun 2020 - May 2023

3 years

Munich, Germany

Senior Strategy Consultant

EY-Parthenon GmbH

Growth strategy - Building materials: Developed a long-term corporate strategy for a heating component manufacturer and set up a PMO including new governance structures - defined and initiated >10 strategic initiatives with client teams
Organizational restructuring - Retail: Led >20 workshops with the Top-management of a global wholesaler to restructure the organizational set-up of the European entity - developed new roles and responsibilities for >1000 employees
Commercial due diligence (CDD) - Medical devices: Conducted a CDD for a PE client on a medical device manufacturer - led a team of 2 consultants to assess the competitive landscape and the target’s business model
Project management - FMCG: Established a global PMO for a leading FMCG company to implement >30 revenue growth initiatives, including trade optimization, promotion management, and channel pricing initiatives – improved implementation speed and quality across growth pillars
CDD - Automotive: Assessed the market for transmission components for premium cars in light of the shift to EV/HEV as part of a CDD of a transmission manufacturer - conducted >20 expert interviews and developed an extensive market model

Sep 2019 - Oct 2019

2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Intern, Strategy & Operations Consulting

Deloitte Consulting GmbH

Strategy development - Industrials: Independently conducted >20 interviews with top management to develop strategic initiatives as part of a strategy development engagement for a leading industrial company with annual revenues >€3 billion
Portfolio restructuring - Industrials: Analyzed individual business units on strategic fit, performance, and interdependencies through workshops and interviews to support potential divestment decisions
Selected for Deloitte’s fast track talent program, for top 10% interns annually across Germany

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

2 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Intern, Strategy Consulting

Accenture Strategy GmbH

Portfolio management - Retail: Analyzed product groups and identified synergy potential to optimize the assortment for the European business unit of a major U.S. pharmaceutical company - identified >US$Xm in synergy potential
CDD - Retail: Conducted in-depth market and competitor analysis for a potential acquisition of a German point-of-sale hardware manufacturer - independently leading >10 interviews with industry experts
Demand management - Retail: Executed quantitative analysis of demand planning and forecast performance for a leading U.S. fashion designer, contributing to the definition of a new global forecasting process

Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

6 months

London, United Kingdom

Business Analyst, Transportation Network Planning

Amazon EU Sarl

Supply chain optimization: Conducted in-depth analysis of network flows to improve forecast accuracy for outbound supply streams, enhancing weekly forecast precision for UK external carriers
Network design analysis: Assessed financial impacts of network design changes and identified opportunities to optimize daily shipping volumes between Amazon warehouses

Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

7 months

Munich, Germany

Intern, Category Management

Amazon EU Sarl

Operational excellence: Conducted analyses of shipments and product dimensions to conceptualize and implement new packaging for TV screens leading to reduction of damage rates by >10%
Supply chain optimization: Created a reporting tool using SQL and Excel to monitor products and means of transportation - identifying >50 mismatched shipments generating >€30K in transportation cost savings p.a.

Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Intern, Network Planning

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Market demand & traffic analysis: Identified and analyzed market demand and traffic flows to support the development of Lufthansa's route network
Profitability analysis: Conducted profitability assessments of the European route network and evaluated market simulations to guide strategic decisions using tools such as NetLine/Plan

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail, Construction, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Retail

Construction

Food and Beverage

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Strategy, Marketing, Project Management, Operations, Human Resources, and Investments and M&A.

Strategy

Marketing

Project Management

Operations

Human Resources

Investments and M&A

Summary

Experienced Strategy Consultant with 6+ years in strategy consulting, E-commerce and strategic project management with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering measurable results. Expertise in strategy development, business transformation and project management across various industries.

Accomplishments include spearheading high-profile consulting engagements for top tier Private Equity firms (conducted 10+ CDDs), developing and implementing growth strategies for MNCs, and scaling an E-Commerce venture in South East Asia.

Skills

Advanced Knowledge Of Ms Excel
Advanced Knowledge Of Ms Powerpoint (Add-Ons Think Cell & Slideproof)
Basic Knowledge In Sql

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

National Chengchi University (NCCU), College of Commerce

MBA exchange program · Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China

Sep 2017 - May 2020

University of Mannheim, Business School

Master of Science, Master in Management · Management · Mannheim, Germany · Final Grade 1.5 (Scale: 1.0 best, 5.0 worst)

Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

Exchange program during Bachelor program · Beijing, China

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Automotive 4.5 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Thailand, United Kingdom)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Strategy Consultant, Chief of Staff and Head of Special Projects, Senior Strategy Consultant

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail

Main business areas Strategy, Marketing, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Bangkok, Thailand and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stefan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stefan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Strategy Consultant, Chief of Staff and Head of Special Projects, Senior Strategy Consultant.

What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Freelance Strategy Consultant at Self-employed.

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Self-employed, Gogoprint (Thailand) Co. Ltd., and EY-Parthenon GmbH.

Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Retail. Stefan also has some experience in Construction, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Marketing, and Project Management. Stefan also has some experience in Operations, Human Resources, and Investments and M&A.

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Strategy, and Project Management.

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan holds a Master in MBA exchange program from National Chengchi University (NCCU), College of Commerce, a Master in Management from University of Mannheim, Business School, a Bachelor in Exchange program during Bachelor program from University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) and a Bachelor in Economics from University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU).

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stefan?

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