Thomas Meyer - Executive Consultant, Coach to Management

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Weilheim in Oberbayern, 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 (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 27 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 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: Executive Consultant, Coach to Management, Head of Consulting; Member of the Leadership Team, Coaching Management, Executive Consultant and Coach .

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Executive Consultant, Coach to Management at International consulting firm .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for International consulting firm and Amyam GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Automotive . Thomas also has some experience in Manufacturing , Aerospace and Defense , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Product Development .

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Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2020 - Present

6 years

Executive Consultant, Coach to Management

International consulting firm

Support to management on critical strategic topics with high investment volumes (e.g. large project > EUR 250 million).
Support for the financing of large projects with a credit volume of EUR 100 million.
Advice on difficult personnel issues and on filling leadership positions.
Leadership and management in virtual project environments.
Strategic consulting on digitalization as well as financing and equity topics.
Impulse giver and advisor for stuck negotiations, contract design, and solution options.

Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

11 months

Executive Consultant, Coach to Management

International consulting firm

Assessment and redesign of the Digital Assurance area as well as analysis of the current business situation.
Clarification of internal and external change drivers and carrying out a market potential analysis.
Definition of goals, purpose, vision, mission, and service portfolio.
Consulting and coaching to derive a new agile organizational structure.
Creation of an implementation plan and a decision paper for owners, management, and economic committee.
Support to management on critical strategic topics and high investment volumes.

May 2019 - Sep 2019

5 months

Head of Consulting; Member of the Leadership Team, Coaching Management

Software and consulting company (pharma)

Interim management of the Consulting & Solutions area for business IT.
Carrying out a weakness analysis and building a transition and change roadmap.
Aligning service offerings and resource management on a global level.
Establishing resource planning, a skills matrix, and a training plan to improve utilization and profitability.
Operational leadership of project managers and identification of future consulting needs.
Sponsor and project coach for the company-wide rollout of Salesforce.

Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

6 months

Executive Consultant and Coach

German premium car manufacturer

Introduction of portfolio management for new digital services in the digital area.
Assessment of around 250 projects in the high three-digit million range to increase revenue and profit.
Clarification of the vision, goals, and tasks of portfolio management based on the SAFe methodology.
Conducting rollout workshops and advising senior management to prepare decision steps.
Setting up prioritization rules and tools for the business unit, including vertical integration of requirements management.

Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

7 months

Coach and Project Manager

Temporary staffing company (Fortune 500 company)

Stabilization, optimization, and repositioning of the shared service center (SSC) after brand acquisitions.
Definition of the strategy and program planning for an SSC for finance and HR with a transaction volume of EUR 1.5 billion.
Support in establishing a new organizational structure and planning new digitalization projects.
Harmonization and optimization of processes through lean management and administration.
Training of the SSC team and coaching of managers as well as advising the management.

Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

8 months

Interim – Program Management / Interim – Project Manager

Globally operating market research company

Took over and continued a Data & Technology program with around 150 employees and several major projects (data coding, reporting, workflow).
Root cause analysis for issues, stakeholder and risk management, as well as program reporting.
Coaching of management, project managers, and employees in a volatile environment during a company transformation.
Clarification of HR and works council topics, and support in developing the future delivery model.
Led a software development project at the Sofia and Nuremberg locations with around 30 employees.
Introduced a Scrum Master, organized 3rd level support, and rolled out product groups.

Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

4 months

Interim – Project Manager, Trouble Shooting

Globally operating market research company

Restructuring of a crisis project in the master data environment.
Conducted a problem analysis health check according to PMI.
Developed an approach model and project plan through a mix of PRIME (waterfall) and agile methods.
Built an integrated collaboration model between service provider and customer, including intensive stakeholder management.
Clarified contract and scope issues as well as documentation topics using JIRA, Confluence, and Redmine.

Dec 2016 - Feb 2017

3 months

Lead, Coach and Moderator for Managing Partner

Big Data Company

Defined the growth and sales strategy for Big Data products in the automotive and real estate industries.
Designed and built new products and services using Canvas Business Modeling, including business case creation.
Supported the operational market launch.

Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

9 months

Project Management

German (premium) car manufacturer

Designed and implemented a Big Data/BI Shared Service Center for more than 100,000 users worldwide.
Defined the strategy, products, services, and collaboration model using Canvas Business Modeling.
Built the contract setup, relevant SLAs with KPIs, and a roadmap for 2017 including risk analysis.
Used technologies such as IBM SPSS, SAP BO, and Cubeware.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Project Management / Member Management Board

FrieslandCampina

Built a Shared Service Center organization for master data with 20 employees for 140 SAP data objects.
Captured the current processes and designed the new master data processes using EPK.
Managed change and transformation processes for all departments.
Carried out the project according to PRINCE2, including training design, go-live assurance, and support during ramp-up.
Built SLAs, KPI systems, and a continuous improvement roadmap.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Coach and Advisory Role, hands-on Troubleshooting

BMW AG / Infosys

Support of the transition phase for Application Management Services (AMS) from NTT Data to Infosys.
Support of all BI topics (Cognos, BO, Informatica, SAP-BW) for more than 10,000 users.
Acting as a neutral communication interface to ensure application operations.
De-escalation of conflicts and resolution of contractual, organizational, and cultural issues.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Project Management

Webasto / Rökona

Assessment and analysis of a quality issue in fabric roofs using analytical methods.
Conducting feasibility analyses, data integration, and data evaluation with Data Mining / Advanced Analytics.
Derivation of measures for a digital system solution using the Optiminer software.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Coach, Advisor

Manufacturer of material handling systems

Assessment for a global SAP R/3 rollout across all business areas.
Coaching of the executive management during the go-live and after go-live phase.
Crisis prevention for a listed company in the European freight sector.

Jan 2007 - Present

19 years 7 months

Managing Partner

Amyam GmbH

Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Meyer has been leading Amyam GmbH (formerly Optimining GmbH) since its founding in 2007.
Creation of several new business models and development of innovative methodologies for the analysis of industrial data.
Development and granting of a patent (No. 10 2008 027 605) for a Big Data & Advanced Analytics method as "Software as a Service" (SaaS) for computer-based analysis of large data volumes using in-memory technologies.
Application of modern methods such as Canvas Business Modeling, Design Thinking, HDBI, Innovation Surveys, and brain research.
Focus on win-win business models, redesign of the human factor, empathic cooperation, and stakeholder focus.
Support of executives as coach and sparring partner as well as rescue of critical projects.
Strategy development, definition of the development strategy, and design of the software architecture for Optiminer 2.0.
Agile project and development management at the interface between developers, patent attorneys, and customers.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

3 years

Project Management, Steering Committee

Biotronik SE & Co. KG

Setup of a global group reporting system including planning and reporting based on SAP-BI, BPS, and BCS.
Analysis and design of all relevant business processes.
Creation of the technical blueprint, implementation, and go-live.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Project Lead

MAN AG

Introduction of a KPI and controlling system for transport and materials logistics.
Mapping of lifecycle costs, bonus handling for service partners, and transport cost calculation.
Technical implementation using SAP BW, SEM and BCS.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2013

8 years

Enabler, Coach, Project Lead / Product Owner

Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH

Production optimization with a significant reduction in scrap of approx. 40% through Advanced Analytics and Big Data.
Analysis of production processes and selection of key parameters using Data Mining.
Execution of process redesign, master data harmonization, and continuous improvement process (CIP).
Pilot support and step-by-step introduction of new products up to the licensing of the Optiminer software.
Use of technologies such as Optiminer 2.0, Rapid Miner and SPSS.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Enabler, Sponsor, Strategy, Project Lead

BMW AG

Development of an innovative diagnostic method for error detection in vehicles from prototype to series production.
Diagnosis of warranty cases from millions of data records using Advanced Analytics and innovative algorithms.
Detection of error patterns and fraud cases through a data-driven approach.
Use of agile project management and technologies such as Optiminer 1.x and SPSS.

Jan 2004 - Dec 2009

6 years

CEO / Initiator / Executive Management / Project Lead

Intelligement AG

Support and leadership of two company setups as managing director and board member up to pre-IPO.
Building a consulting unit with 50 employees.
Leading activities in business modeling, business plan creation, strategy, sales, and marketing.
Establishment of innovation processes and solution development.
Alliance management and execution of road shows for debt financing.

Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

1 year

Project Lead, Coaching

Audi AG

Taking over a critical project to build a logistics data warehouse.
Use of SAP BW, Business Objects and various source systems.
Turnaround management through agile project management.

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

4 years

Project Management / Steering Committee

EADS / Airbus

Implementation of a new global corporate reporting system, including planning and consolidation.
Integration of legal entities such as Airbus, Eurocopter, and Aerospace.
Use of SAP BW and SEM as well as management of change requests.

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

3 years

BI Leader DACH & Eastern Europe

IBM

Management of business intelligence activities for the DACH and Eastern Europe regions.
Building and leading consulting units in globally operating structures.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Project Management / Program Management

Siemens ICN

Management of BI strategy projects, business case creation, and BI roadmap development.
Carrying out process analysis, process design, and various BI implementation projects with about 30 employees.
Building a shared service center for ongoing operations and new applications.
Use of SAP BW, SEM, and BCS.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

1 year

Project Management

BMW AG

Creation of a high-level concept and a business case for a 50 million euro project for a technical diagnostics platform (ANTARIS).
Analysis and redesign of the main business processes, including dealer integration in after sales.
Definition of the new IT platform and preparation of relevant board documents.

Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Project Management

Airbus Hamburg

Introduction of a DW solution with SAP BW for supplier evaluation, production, and quality management.
Planning the migration from SAP BW 2.0A to 2.0B, including as-is analysis and target concept.
Leading the rollout for further application areas such as the purchasing information system.

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

Program Management / Project Lead

Ericsson HQ

Project leadership and program management for the rollout of a global BI solution for sales, finance, and purchasing with around 50 employees.
Set up a BI Competence Center / Shared Services for rollouts, new applications, and operations.
Developed our own rollout methodology incl. tools for process mapping, redesign, training, and portal solutions.
Used Cognos and SAP BW.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002

5 years

Ass. Partner ppa.

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)

Leadership role in globally operating consulting firms.
Built consulting units with more than 250 employees.
Management consultant and program/project lead for DAX-listed and mid-sized companies.

Jan 1996 - Dec 1998

3 years

Principal Consultant

Price Waterhouse

Consulting work for internationally operating companies.
Focus on management consulting and process optimization.

Jan 1992 - Dec 1996

5 years

Consultant

CSC Ploenzke

Started in management consulting after university.
Carried out consulting projects in various industries.

Jan 1992 - Dec 1992

1 year

Diploma Thesis Student

Lucas Automotive GmbH

Developed a software integrator in the area of New Products.
Study on the system angular velocity sensor microcontroller for tilt detection in dynamically moving objects.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Healthcare.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Automotive

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Product Development

Information Technology

Operations

Summary

I am Thomas Meyer, Managing Partner of Amyam GmbH. I help CFOs & COOs in industrial companies make AI initiatives CFO-proof in 90 days:

diagnosis in ≤ 10 working days
one productive lighthouse use case in < 6 weeks
a clear, decision-ready 90-day plan for the board and supervisory board

TYPICAL STARTING POINT

several AI ideas or pilots
but no CFO-ready view of ROI, risks, governance, and time to value

WHAT WE ACHIEVE

from scattered initiatives to a clear shortlist of the most effective use cases
from concept slides to a lighthouse that becomes productive within weeks
from technical discussions to solid decision papers for the board and supervisory board

WHY ME

30+ years in transformation situations at the intersection of business, BI, and AI
building, repositioning, and steering business-critical programs (including Audi, Airbus, BMW, Mercedes, Siemens)
patent for secure, distributed data analysis – “insights instead of raw data”
focus today: decision architecture for CFO/COO – stop/scale/ownership instead of tool discussions
ex-PwC/IBM, 17+ years of entrepreneurial responsibility with Amyam

Skills

Consulting, Development Of Innovative Business Models With Business Canvas
Design Of Digital Business Models, Organizations, And Processes
Change Professional For All Kinds Of Change In Difficult Environments
Senior Advisor, Coaching, And Sparring Partner For Executives
Building And/Or Launching New Digital Departments, Shared Service Centers, And Competence Centers For Big Data, Bi, And Mdm Including All Support Levels
Process Consulting For Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Planning, Production, Finance, Hr, And Departments Using The Typical Tools (Derivation From Strategy, Process Mapping, Redesign, Definition Of Key Figures, Tool Use, Epk, Kpis)
Leadership And Delivery Of Projects In Performance Management, Reporting, And Business Intelligence
Advanced Analytics / Big Data Implementation / Optimization Projects
Multi-Project, Portfolio, And Program Management
Troubleshooting And Turnaround Management Of Projects
Start-Up Consulting And Juror
Canvas Business Modelling
Portfolio Management (Safe)
Project Management: Pmi, Safe, Prince2, Itil, Ipma/Gpm Level B
Project Management Methodology (Pmm) / Pwc Methodology
System Management Methodology (Smm) For Sap / Pwc Methodology
Business Process Modelling
Business Process Reengineering
Six Sigma
Optimization And Data Mining Methods For Advanced Analytics / Big Data
Development Of New Business Models
Portfolio, Project, And Program Management
Innovation Management
Organizational Consulting And Transformation
Sap Bi, Bi, Advanced Analytics / Big Data Project Management
Digitalization, Building New Departments, Units, And Competence Centers / Shared Services
Coaching, Sparring, And Advisory
Analysis And Design Of Business Processes
Trouble Shooting / Critical Projects
Innoservey 2.0, Innovation 360 Suite
Jira, Confluence
Sap R/3, Sap Bw, Sap Sem
Sap Netweaver, Bo, Hana, Mdg
Optiminer 2.0, Spss, Hadoop, Sas Institute
Various Custom Software Solutions In The Digital Environment
Aris Modelling
Office Applications
Mechanical And Plant Engineering
Automotive And Automotive Supply Industry
Service Providers (Consultancies)
Consumer Goods Industry
Food Industry
Market Research
Personnel Service Providers
Chemical Industry
Telecommunications
Aerospace

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1987 - Jun 1992

Dipl.-Ing. Information Technology · Information Technology

Certifications & licenses

Senior Change Professional

Senior Project Manager (GPM, IPMA Level B)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 30

Experience in Professional Services 34.5 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 19 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Executive Consultant, Coach to Management, Head of Consulting; Member of the Leadership Team, Coaching Management, Executive Consultant and Coach

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Automotive

Main business areas Project Management, Business Intelligence, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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

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

Thomas has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 26 different roles and for 27 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Executive Consultant, Coach to Management, Head of Consulting; Member of the Leadership Team, Coaching Management, Executive Consultant and Coach.

Thomas's most recent position is Executive Consultant, Coach to Management at International consulting firm.

In recent years, Thomas has worked for International consulting firm and Amyam GmbH.

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Automotive. Thomas also has some experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Healthcare.

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

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology.

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Information Technology.

Thomas has 2 certificates. These include: Senior Change Professional, Senior Project Manager (GPM and IPMA Level B).

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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.

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