Thierry Hittinger - Interim Executive for Turnarounds

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Schwabhausen, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

6 months

Germany

Integration Consultant

Performgate

Supporting the integration of the first acquisitions as part of a buy-and-build strategy
Optimizing management systems

Jul 2022 - Present

4 years 4 months

Germany

Managing Director, Civil Engineering and Fiber-Optic Networks

Performgate

Operational set-up following a very rapid start of the growing business in a new country

Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

8 months

France

Plant and Brand Manager, Healthcare Equipment Manufacturing

Performgate

Restoring company processes after the unsuccessful integration of an acquisition in France
Orderly closure following the acquisition by an American group

Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

8 months

Germany

Managing Director of the Holding Company and three Equipment and Tool Manufacturing Companies

Performgate

Transformation and efficiency improvement processes to prepare and optimize the divestment options for the PE shareholder

Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

3 months

France

Interim CRO

Performgate

Developing and initiating a restructuring plan covering market positioning, manufacturing costs and organization
Integrating significant parts of the group in France and Germany

Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 10 months

Germany

Interim Managing Director, then Supervisory Board Member

Performgate

Took over management after the unsuccessful succession following the owner's accident and the resulting crisis

Apr 2011 - Dec 2016

5 years 9 months

Germany

Interim CRO, CEO of a manufacturer of steel products for industry and trade

Performgate

Took over management as part of a restructuring report requested by the bank pool
Restored the banks' confidence
Revitalized sales and integrated it into the group
Reduced inventories
Restored positive results (EBIT from -1.5 to +1.5 Mio. €)
Improved liquidity situation and balanced balance sheet structure

Nov 2008 - Apr 2009

6 months

Germany

Interim CFO of a manufacturer of industrial cranes, crane components and conveying systems

Performgate

Took over at short notice after confidence in the departing job holder had been lost
Negotiated the salary adjustment effective 1.1.2009 with the works council
Coached the new head of the service division
Introduced sales-promoting financing options
Initiated cost reduction programs and group communication

Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

7 months

France

Interim CEO, CRO of an automotive supplier owned by a private equity company

Performgate

Integrated and turned around the acquired company
Reversed the negative variance from the budget
Reduced inventories
Renegotiated framework agreements with automobile manufacturers
Increased productivity and reorganized logistics
Introduced and coached a management team

May 2007 - Jun 2008

1 year 2 months

France

Interim Business Development Manager for automotive parts retail and workshops (franchise)

Performgate

Defined the organization of the sales floor and workshop
Managed construction work and business equipment installations
Prepared business plans
Negotiated financing

Jun 2002 - Jun 2006

4 years 1 month

Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany

Managing Director, then Liquidator ACW Auto Consult Werkstatteinrichtungen GmbH

Beissbarth Automotive Group GmbH

Jun 2002 - Jun 2006

4 years 1 month

Vienna, Austria

Managing Director, then Liquidator Beissbarth Austria GmbH

Beissbarth Automotive Group GmbH

Jun 2002 - Jun 2006

4 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Commercial Managing Director

Beissbarth Automotive Group GmbH

Jun 2002 - Jun 2006

4 years 1 month

Nashville, United States

President Beissbarth USA Inc.

Beissbarth Automotive Group GmbH

Jun 2002 - Jun 2006

4 years 1 month

Myennes, France

President F.F.B S.A.S

Beissbarth Automotive Group GmbH

Jun 2002 - Jun 2006

4 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Vice President Finance

Beissbarth Automotive Group GmbH

Restructuring and turnaround of the group
Closures, spin-offs and production relocations
Reorientation of R&D and ERP implementations
Introduction of marketing and further measures to improve the operating result from -10 M€ to +4,5 M€
Reduction of working capital from 87 M€ to 52 M€

Jun 2001 - May 2002

1 year

Paris, France

Controller USINOR TUBES S.A.

Arcelor Mittal

Strategic controlling for the precision tubes division, including the integration of plants in France, Germany and Spain

Mar 1997 - May 2002

5 years 3 months

Paris, France

Chief Financial Officer TUBEUROP FRANCE S.A.

Arcelor Mittal

Aligning the approach of the five previously independent plants
Organization of corporate management
Implementation of a culture of continuous improvement
Management of the Euro, millennium change and industrial benchmarking projects

Mar 1997 - May 2002

5 years 3 months

Homburg, Germany

Managing Director Homburger Röhrenwerk GmbH – TUBEUROP Deutschland GmbH

Arcelor Mittal

Reviewing the options for continuing operations and carrying out a closure
Communication and negotiations with the works council and trade unions
Supporting personnel measures and the relocation of the customer base and equipment
Sale of the property and safeguarding the tax loss carryforward

Oct 1995 - Feb 1997

1 year 5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Sales Manager SaarluxStahl GmbH

Arcelor Mittal

Coordination of sales activities in Germany
Direct customer support and building a sales team

Jun 1994 - Sep 1995

1 year 4 months

Paris, France

Sales Manager TUBEUROP FRANCE S.A.

Arcelor Mittal

Coordination of sales activities in Germany
Definition of sales policy
Negotiation of major deals
Management of the sales team

Feb 1993 - Dec 1994

1 year 11 months

Homburg, Germany

General Manager Homburger Röhrenwerk GmbH – TUBEUROP Deutschland GmbH

Arcelor Mittal

Reorganization of the company following a partial shutdown
Optimization of steel purchasing and implementation of new sources of supply
Organization of the reservation and use of excess rolling quantities
Identification of shortcomings in the coordination of sales activities

Sep 1990 - Jan 1993

2 years 5 months

Homburg, Germany

Commercial Manager Homburger Röhrenwerk GmbH – TUBEUROP Deutschland GmbH

Arcelor Mittal

Establishment of company management systems, including the introduction of accounting and controlling
Negotiation of investment subsidies with the Ministry of Economic Affairs

Nov 1982 - Sep 1990

7 years 11 months

Morhange, France

Controller

Rehau SA

Cost planning, manufacturing costs, and intercompany cost allocations by cost center and cost object

Jan 1979 - Nov 1982

3 years 11 months

Morhange, France

Machine Operator

Rehau SA

Responsible for 1 to 3 extruders and staff scheduling

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, Automotive, Construction, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Automotive

Construction

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Business area experience

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Experienced in Operations, Finance, Strategy, Accounting, Sales, and Project Management.

Operations

Finance

Strategy

Accounting

Sales

Project Management

Summary

Experienced German-French manager, with a track record of success in various industries and types of companies, whether corporations, medium-sized companies, private equity firms or family-owned businesses. Wide range of tasks and responsibilities in different company situations, based on an initial business administration education.

Proven expertise in carrying out turnarounds and restructurings, with successful negotiations with works councils, trade unions, banks, shareholders and suppliers. Significant performance improvements through appreciative leadership, ensuring their sustainability.

Skills

Responsibilities: Managing Director, Board Member, President, Liquidator, Commercial Director, Controller, Project Manager.
Areas: Finance, Controlling, Sales, Manufacturing, It, Human Resources, Purchasing.
Industries: Plastics, Steel, Metalworking, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Printing, It, Services, Healthcare, Construction, Facility Management.
Experience: Turnaround Management, Erp Implementation, M&A, Building Sales Organizations, Business Development, Establishing Accounting And Commercial Organizations, Introducing A Controlling Mindset, Introducing Controlling Tools, Reducing Working Capital, Reducing Debt, Integrating Merged Companies, Relocating Production Facilities, Relocating Customer Bases, Closing Production Sites And Sales Branches, Liquidation, Company Formation, Financing, Social Plans, Sourcing Restructuring, Project Management (Euro, Jahr2000, Benchmarking, …).
Environments: Smes And Group-Affiliated Smes, Private Equity, Turnaround, German-French, Acquisition, Integration, Liquidation, Spin-Off, Closure, Set-Up.

Languages

German

Native

French

Native

English

Elementary

Education

D.E.S.E. · Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures Economiques

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 25

Experience in Manufacturing 19 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, France, Austria, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Integration Consultant, Managing Director, Civil Engineering and Fiber-Optic Networks, Plant and Brand Manager, Healthcare Equipment Manufacturing

Main industries Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, Automotive

Main business areas Operations, Finance, Strategy

Profile

Member since

February 2025

Last update

October 2026

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

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

Thierry has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Thierry has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Thierry may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Thierry would be well-suited for roles such as: Integration Consultant, Managing Director, Civil Engineering and Fiber-Optic Networks, Plant and Brand Manager, Healthcare Equipment Manufacturing.

Thierry's most recent position is Integration Consultant at Performgate.

In recent years, Thierry has worked for Performgate.

Thierry is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, and Automotive. Thierry also has some experience in Construction, Telecommunication, and Professional Services.

Thierry is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Finance, and Strategy. Thierry also has some experience in Accounting, Sales, and Project Management.

Thierry has recently worked in industries like Construction, Telecommunication, and Healthcare.

Thierry has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Finance, and Strategy.

Thierry attended education in Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures Economiques.

Thierry is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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