Thomas Treutler - Managing Partner & Interim Executive

Q: Where is Thomas based?

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

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner & Interim Executive, Director Commercial & Partnerships / Head of Business Development, Founder & CEO .

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Managing Partner & Interim Executive at STRATEGYMINDS .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for STRATEGYMINDS , TWINNER GmbH , and CERTIX LLC .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Automotive . Thomas also has some experience in Manufacturing , Banking and Finance , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Strategy . Thomas also has some experience in Product Development , Sales , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Automotive , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Sales , and Strategy .

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Naunhof, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Managing Partner & Interim Executive

STRATEGYMINDS

Leading mandates for operational excellence and AI integration for mid-sized enterprises and tech scale-ups
Mandate: Interim Country Lead & Turnaround at One World Products Inc. (USA/Colombia) 04/2024–07/2024
Conducted a 30-day triage and replaced local management
Renegotiated critical partner contracts and established transparent reporting structures
Secured business continuity in under three months and executed a clean handoff to permanent management
Mandate: Interim CDO / Product Lead at Neurologic.Digital (USA/Panama) since 01/2024
Developed GTM strategy and AI product for SMEs under strict budget constraints
Launched MVP in three months, acquired four paying B2B customers, sourced strategic reseller, and closed the seed funding round
Mandate: Interim Product Manager / Transformation at Universidad LaSalle (Colombia) 01/2020–06/2020
Rapidly set up a new business unit under extreme time pressure
Launched a new product category at 17% lower cost than industry benchmarks, meeting all budget and timeline requirements
Mandate: Interim CDO (Public Sector) at ICETEX (Financial Authority) (Bogota) 01/2020–06/2020
Led digital transformation of a high-compliance, bureaucratic financial organization
Reduced process complexity by 35% and managed stakeholder negotiations during public broadcasts
Mandate: Interim Task Force Lead (Automotive R&D) at BMW Group / Toyota Cooperation (Germany) 09/2012–12/2012
Assumed operational lead of the interface function and harmonized development standards
Established rigorous communication protocols to eliminate cross-cultural friction and ensured on-time, on-budget delivery prior to SOP

Nov 2020 - Dec 2023

3 years 2 months

Leipzig, Germany

Director Commercial & Partnerships / Head of Business Development

TWINNER GmbH

Initiated and led market entry into the USA and UAE
Negotiated strategic distribution partnerships in Japan with a major trading house
Managed complex market exit from China, negotiating with TÜV Nord and partners to mitigate losses and secure assets
Led market introduction of an AI-based vehicle valuation system, achieving a Net Promoter Score of 97

Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

2 years 7 months

United States

Founder & CEO

CERTIX LLC

Built the blockchain and HR tech start-up from inception to exit
Designed the software architecture and successfully executed the sale of technology assets

Jul 2012 - Dec 2020

8 years 6 months

Medellín, Colombia

Managing Director / Business Unit Lead (Languages)

EAFIT University

Overhauled organizational structure and internal processes
Achieved 15% year-over-year revenue growth for eight consecutive years
Increased profit margins by 147% through digital transformation and strict cost controls
Directed two major construction projects with a total investment volume of $20M

Jul 2007 - Jun 2012

5 years

United Kingdom

Chief Technology Officer & Global Technology Manager

Berkshire Corp.

Optimized technological processes across sites in the USA, Mexico, China, and Singapore
Built a global technology scouting unit, filed multiple patents, and enhanced market perception of technical leadership

Jul 2003 - Jun 2007

4 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Technical Sales Team Lead & Management Trainee

Robert Bosch GmbH

Led a restructuring project within the technical sales division
Achieved 15% cost reduction across the portfolio through process optimization and contract renegotiation

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Automotive, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Government and Administration.

Information Technology

Education

Automotive

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Strategy, Product Development, Sales, and Research and Development.

Operations

Project Management

Strategy

Product Development

Sales

Research and Development

Summary

Senior Interim Executive and PhD Physicist with over 20 years of experience in leading complex operational units, restructuring, and digital transformation. Proven track record in diagnosing operational bottlenecks (<30 days) and executing rapid turnarounds across DACH, the USA, and Latin America.

I combine the analytical precision of a scientist with the execution-driven mindset of an entrepreneur. I specialize in translating "AI Hype" into operational reality and process optimizations that impact EBITDA. Available for mandates as CRO, COO, or Program Manager in special situations and high-growth phases.

Skills

Interim C-level: Coo, Cdo, Business Unit Lead, Post-merger Integration (Pmi).
Turnaround & Restructuring: Operational Triage, Cost Reduction, Business Continuity.
Applied Ai/technology: Implement Ai For Automation, Modernization Of Legacy Systems.
Internationalization: Market Entry (Usa, Japan, Latam) And Strategic Market Exit (China).
Industries: Automotive, Logistics, High-tech Manufacturing, Edtech / Higher Education.
Applied Ai & Llms: Advanced Prompt Engineering, Context Caching, Openai/anthropic Api Integration, Rag (Retrieval-augmented Generation) Architectures For Enterprise Knowledge Management.
Data Science & Analytics: Python (Data Analysis & Automation), Tensorflow / Pytorch (Architecture Understanding), Powerbi, Tableau, Advanced Financial Modeling (Excel).
Product & Architecture: Agile/scrum, Api-first Strategies, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), Slack, Trello.
Cloud & Enterprise: Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace (Admin Level), Cloud Infrastructure (Aws / Azure / Gcp) For Scaling.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 2002

University of Leipzig

Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) · Physical Chemistry / Nanotechnology · Leipzig, Germany · Magna Cum Laude

Oct 1992 - Jun 1997

University of Leipzig

M.S. (Diploma in Physics) · Physics · Leipzig, Germany · GPA: 1.9 (German scale)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Information Technology 11.5 y

Avg length 4 y 2 m

Longest experience 8 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, United States, Colombia, United Kingdom)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Partner & Interim Executive, Director Commercial & Partnerships / Head of Business Development, Founder & CEO

Main industries Information Technology, Education, Automotive

Main business areas Operations, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Thomas based?

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

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner & Interim Executive, Director Commercial & Partnerships / Head of Business Development, Founder & CEO.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Managing Partner & Interim Executive at STRATEGYMINDS.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for STRATEGYMINDS, TWINNER GmbH, and CERTIX LLC.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Automotive. Thomas also has some experience in Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Strategy. Thomas also has some experience in Product Development, Sales, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Education.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Strategy.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Doctorate in Physical Chemistry / Nanotechnology from University of Leipzig and a Master in Physics from University of Leipzig.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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