Thomas (Wilhelm) H.-Freelance Management Consultant
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Experience
Lecturer
Berlin University of Technology
- Teaching marketing and entrepreneurship courses
- Part-time lecturer role
Lecturer
University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Business
- Teaching marketing and entrepreneurship courses
- Part-time lecturer role
Freelance Management Consultant & Subcontractor
Hailer Management Consultancy
- Dealer network development for German OEMs and foreign brands
- Automotive sales and service management consulting including process optimization, service quality, customer satisfaction, and future dealership business models
- Business development support for new importers entering the German market, including market entry and national organization setup in Germany
Senior Manager, Management Consulting Division
Accenture GmbH
- Member of client account leadership and practice leadership
- Single point of contact for all talent and organization topics within the automotive industry community
- Cross-functional management consulting for automotive OEMs and retail organizations focusing on business process and performance optimization such as service quality and dealer network development
- Business development and project management within the Automotive and Talent & Organization practice, including organizational development, talent management, training, and change management
Senior Consultant and Project Manager
Screen GmbH
- Consulting projects within OEM sales and after-sales organizations, focusing on profitability and restructuring low performers in the dealer network
- Execution of workshops and trainings for national sales companies of the Volkswagen Group to ensure homogeneous quality standards in retail and after-sales globally
- Implementation of projects to optimize distribution channels and business processes for Volkswagen AG
Project & Country Manager for North Europe
Dekra International GmbH
- Responsible for expansion of automotive services (e.g. MOT inspections, industry expert services) worldwide, with focus on North Europe (UK, NL, SE, DK, NO)
- Controlling and support of national subsidiaries in daily business including reporting, startups, and business development
- Ensured exchange of know-how and alignment of processes between subsidiaries
- Initiated and managed projects for new product and service introductions and integration of new business units (M&A, post merger integration)
Freelance Management Consultant & Subcontractor
Hailer Management Consultancy
- Provided startup advisory services; client business plan won Innovation Award of the German Minister of State for Culture and Media
- Participated in consulting projects on business development, process management, outsourcing, organization, and automotive distribution topics
Managing Director
Ernst Sommer Automobile GmbH & Co. KG
- Led company restructuring and implemented turnaround strategy
- Introduced internal financial controls, closed or sold several business units, and consolidated holding structure achieving profit turnaround
Assistant to the Managing Director / Project Manager Business Development
Viviance New Education GmbH
- Conceptual design of e-learning business models
- Responsible for German and Austrian markets
- Led project for introduction of internet payment systems
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Education, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Languages
Education
Nürtingen-Geislingen University (HfWU)
Master of Laws · Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Management · Germany
European School of Management (ESCP Europe, formerly ESCP-EAP)
German business administration degree (Diplom-Kaufmann), Grande École Diploma and European Master’s in Management, primary · International Management · Paris, France
University of Mannheim
Business administration pre-diploma (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree) · Economics & Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Volkswagen Master Trainer
Volkswagen AG
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Thomas is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Swedish (Intermediate), Danish (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary).
Thomas has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. 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: Lecturer, Freelance Management Consultant & Subcontractor, Senior Manager, Management Consulting Division.
Thomas's most recent position is Lecturer at Berlin University of Technology.
In recent years, Thomas has worked for Berlin University of Technology, University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Business, and Hailer Management Consultancy.
Thomas is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Education, and Professional Services.
Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Sales. Thomas also has some experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Thomas has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Education.
Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Sales.
Thomas holds a Master in Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Management from Nürtingen-Geislingen University (HfWU), a Master in International Management from European School of Management (ESCP Europe, formerly ESCP-EAP) and a Bachelor in Economics & Business Administration from University of Mannheim.
Thomas has 1 certificate: Volkswagen Master Trainer.
The availability of Thomas needs to be confirmed.
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