Thorsten Georgi-Interim & Program Manager
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SMO Manager Carve-Out
BASF SE Food Performance & Health
Took over and led the operational and IT workstreams to ensure operational readiness on Day 1
Introduced SMO governance including status meetings and reporting
Crisis management
Managed the key ERP and non-ERP workstreams to secure data migration (SAP R3 to S4 Hana) and ensure operational readiness in logistics and production
Identified actions to address weaknesses/deficits in the existing SMO/IMO structure to meet budget and closing deadline
Developed and implemented a cut-over strategy including freeze and stock-taking
Completed the carve-out activities by the closing date, including the separation of the production-specific departments Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sales & Procurement, IT, transfer of all data and documents into the target structure of the acquiring company LDC, and integration of the IT infrastructure into the buyer's target structure
Reduced the planned 7-day shutdown to 4 days
Secured operational readiness on Day 1
Handed over logistics inventory with inventory variance < 1 %
Partner
F&P Executive Solutions AG
Senior Consultant Process Optimization & Release Management
Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.
Built and implemented a release management process for free open source software development (FOSS) and the related standards
Defined the target state of the release management process including release cycles
Testing phase and rollout of the process in international hubs (China, Japan, USA)
Handed over the release management process as a digital manual, integrating existing standards including a certification model for users
Global implementation and rollout
Interim COO
Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.
Developed and tracked the association's strategy and roadmap with the board
Took over and led the operational business
Managed the association and external service providers
Built and developed the structure of an automotive association to create a data ecosystem as a flagship project of the Industry 4.0 and Gaia-X platform, including the development of the organizational structure and processes
Communication, member management, transfer into the mid-sized business sector
Documentation in the form of a digital management and process manual
Coordinated the HR strategy
Selected and implemented an ERP system
Handed over an organization with 12 employees and about 150 members from automotive and IT
An operationally capable association after completion of the industrial consortium
Implemented admin structures and IT infrastructure
Introduced supporting ERP and CRM systems (MS 365 Business Dynamics)
Senior Consultant – Post Merger
Reanovo GmbH / Emeria Germany
Post-merger activities in the B2B business area at the market-leading property manager
Realigned property management at the locations and central services
Merged system landscapes and data migration
Active change management and stakeholder management during the transformation
Introduced project structures and governance including reporting
Handed over the realigned organization - increased case processing by 20% without releasing employees
Integrated the last 4 acquisitions over 3 years under one brand
Reduced system landscape for property management and ERP applications as well as data management system (switch to OCR with AI)
Founder and freelance consultant
TG Consulting
Director of Program Management
Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG
Senior Program Manager Global PMO
BorgWarner Turbosystems Worldwide Headquarters GmbH
Senior Program Manager – Commercial Vehicle Europe
BorgWarner Turbosystems GmbH
Senior Project Manager – Passenger Car Europe
BorgWarner Turbosystems GmbH
Consultant and Key Account Manager
MBtech – Mercedes Benz Technology GmbH
Assistant to the Managing Director
Hans Postler GmbH
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Real Estate, and Chemical.
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology, Sales, Operations, and Human Resources.
Summary
Let's get things done - Achieve strong results with strategy and planning
As an Interim Manager, I support companies when it matters most - helping drive change, transformation, and complex projects quickly and effectively, from post-merger integrations and restructurings to digitalization and large-scale project management.
Companies benefit through measurable results: speed in execution, clear structures and processes, and the ability to lead teams and organizations toward success.
To do this, I bring in my many years of professional and leadership experience as a program lead and consultant in international corporations and mid-sized companies - with a clear focus on strategy execution, change, and lasting impact.
Skills
Current Consulting Focus: Program And Project Management, Post-Merger Integration, Repositioning Of Business Units, Digitalization, Erp And Non-Erp Implementations And Rollouts
Many Years Of Responsibility In Senior Positions Up To C-Level For Transformations, Post-Merger Integrations, Restructurings, And The Execution Of Complex Strategic Projects With A Focus On Measurable Results
Many Years Of Experience In People Management, Production, Process Optimization, And Change Management, Building And Developing Teams, Improving Processes And Structures, And Implementing Change Sustainably In Companies Of All Sizes.
Expertise As An Interim Manager, Consultant, And Hands-On Sparring Partner With A Focus On Digitalization, Project And Program Management, Post-Merger Integration, Strategy Execution, And Operational Excellence.
Industry Experience: Broad Range Of Market And Business Knowledge, Especially In Technology-Driven And Internationally Oriented Sectors - Automotive, It, Industry, Retail, Real Estate
International Work: Experience Leading And Managing Multinational Teams And Programs
Consulting Assignments In Transformation, Post-Merger Integration, Restructuring, Digitalization, And Strategy Execution For Mid-Sized Companies And International Corporations
Interim Management Roles: Coo, Managing Director, Program And Project Lead With Leadership Responsibility For Up To 250 Employees, Nationally And Internationally
Proven Success In Production And Process Optimization, Erp And Non-Erp Migrations, Efficiency Programs, And Building Scalable Organizational And Project Structures (Pmo/Ppm)
Building Organizational Structures And Realignment
Cost Reduction, Efficiency Improvement, And Performance Programs
Employee Coaching, Team Development, And Leadership Development
Change Management, Transformation, And Cultural Change
Selection, Implementation, And Rollout Of Erp Software, Including Sap, Ms Dynamics, And Industry-Specific Solutions
Working Style Shaped By Analytical And Systematic Thinking, A Clear View Of Strategic Connections, Pragmatic Execution, And Goal Orientation
Personality Marked By Resilience And Calm, A Confident Presence, Strong Communication Skills, Empathy, Integrative Strength, And High Execution Power
Analytical And Structured Approach
Situational Leadership Style With A Clear Focus On Execution
Strong Communication And Decision-Making Skills
International And Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
Ms Office 365, Miro, Notion, Jira, Confluence
Erp Systems: Sap R/3, Microsoft Dynamics 365
Pm Tools: Xpro (Sap), C-Place
Member Of Ddim - Dachgesellschaft Deutsches Interim Management E. V.
Member Of International Automotive And Data-Space Communities
Languages
Education
Hochschule Stralsund – University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Business Administration (FH), focus areas: Marketing, Controlling, Total Quality Management · Business Administration · Stralsund, Germany
University of Rostock – Faculty of Economic, Social and Legal Sciences
Economics · Rostock, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Systemic Business Coach (dvct)
dvct certification, Germany
GPM (German Association for Project Management e. V.)
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