Tomas H.-Six Sigma Process Excellence Leader | Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement & Root-Cause Analysis (Six Sigma Black Belt)
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Senior Advisor
Private Equity company (Business Integration)
Engaged to build governance, risk and process-improvement capabilities from scratch across approximately 30 fast-growing, decentralised lines of business in Germany, driving quality and productivity gains across business and functional teams.
- Applied Six Sigma root-cause analysis methodology (5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa) to lead investigations and process-improvement initiatives across the organisation’s finance, risk, IT and procurement functions, driving corrective actions and process redesign through to verified, sustained closure.
- Delivered structured training programmes to approximately 1,200 employees, for Compliance topics, incl. Six Sigma analysis and process-improvement methodology, building a continuous-improvement mindset and self-assessment capability across business and functional leaders.
- Analysed and optimized finance, risk and procurement processes across approximately 30 decentralised lines of business, developing and implementing continuous-improvement strategies and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Controlling, IT, Procurement) to achieve measurable quality and productivity gains.
Information Security Governance
Swiss Airport
- Analysis of the current ISMS Governance and define the ISMS Policy framework / structure upon NIS2, KRITIS, ISO27001/2, COBIT, ISA
- Develop a strategic ISMS Process Overview to rollout the ISMS processes in the company
- Develop with internal stakeholders the Cyber Incident Response Management Governance & Process
- Develop the Policy basis for ISMS Asset Management, Physical Security, HR Lifecycle, Security Incident Management
- Perform Program support tasks and reporting for the ISO
Freelance / Independent Advisor
Energy Sector (freelance mandate)
Standalone, conceptual mid-size engagement focused on process and governance optimization and the introduction of a new product-level risk management process.
- Led a standalone process- and governance-optimization project, applying structured analysis to identify inefficiencies and redesign core operational processes for improved quality and productivity.
- Conceptually developed and introduced a new product-level risk management process, collaborating directly with business stakeholders to align the target process with operational and commercial objectives.
Senior Advisor
German manufacturer equipment & systems
- Align Finance and newly setup Compliance function in strategic activities
- Manage Project Financial Compliance: Money Laundering, ICT Transactions, Banking & Payments Services, Insurance, Subsidies & Grants, Asset Misuse, Financial Reporting and Capital Markets
- Perform Gap-Analysis, design policies & business processes per theme cluster, coach internal staff with implementation
Senior Advisor
FinTech private markets / alternative investments
- Create transparency with setup of Operating Model
- Introduce Risk & Compliance Governance, Business & IT processes and regular trainings
- Ensure SOC certification
Senior Advisor
Japanese Conglomerate (Sumitomo Rubber Industries)
Client request to optimize finance, risk and compliance processes and build a JSOX-aligned internal control environment across newly-consolidated EU subsidiaries, aligned with headquarters in Japan.
- Applied Six Sigma-based process analysis and root-cause methodology to internal control and audit findings, redesigning finance, risk and compliance processes across EU subsidiaries to drive sustained quality and efficiency improvements.
- Led continuous-improvement initiatives as part of a JSOX-aligned internal control environment build-out, training and mentoring local Accounting, Controlling and Compliance teams on structured process-improvement and control-testing methodology.
- Collaborated with process owners, business analysts and Group headquarters in Japan to translate operational requirements into optimized, sustainable process designs across the finance, risk and compliance domains.
Senior Advisor
Private Equity, Family Office, FinTech
- Set up Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance for FinTechs
- Managed the process of obtaining regulatory licenses
- Structured and implemented Finance departments, reporting structures and internal business processes
Interim Chief Risk Officer, Switzerland & Strategic Projects
Sberbank (CH) AG — Bank Setup
Finalized the FINMA regulatory build-out of a newly licensed Swiss bank, following on from the Deloitte engagement — full process-optimization and continuous-improvement ownership across an ~18-workstream transformation programme.
- Led process-optimization and continuous-improvement initiatives across an approximately 18-workstream, multi-year bank transformation programme, applying structured root-cause analysis to close operational and control gaps and improve process efficiency.
- Collaborated with Risk, Compliance, IT and Operations stakeholders to redesign critical processes and embed sustainable, measurable improvements ahead of the bank’s regulatory go-live.
Risk and Regulation
Audit and Advisory, Deloitte AG
Responsible for a portfolio of advisory mandates (regulatory, due diligence, Risk & Compliance, efficiency) for international banking and insurance clients.
- Led process analysis and optimization engagements for banking and insurance clients, applying structured, Six Sigma-aligned root-cause and gap-analysis techniques to redesign operating models and business/IT processes for improved efficiency and control quality.
- Trained and supported client teams in structured process-improvement methodology as part of multi-year regulatory and efficiency advisory programmes, collaborating with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance and Operations to achieve project goals.
- Supported several audit reviews of Governance and Business & IT processes.
Head Strategy and Operations FS, Head Risk Management
Consulting, KPMG AG
Set up consulting teams and generated client relationships mainly in the Financial & Corporate Service sector, including an Internal Control System (ICS) and process-improvement programme for an energy-sector client.
- Led a major Internal Control System (ICS) implementation and process/governance improvement programme for an energy-sector client, applying Six Sigma root-cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) to redesign core processes and controls and deliver measurable quality and productivity improvements.
- Set up and led consulting teams delivering process-improvement, risk-management and data governance advisory; trained and mentored consultants in structured root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement methodology across client engagements.
Head Governance, Risk and Control
AXA Group
Set up and led the Regulatory Group Programme translating the Solvency II EU Directive into a practical roadmap across AXA Group and 22 entities, incl. process and data-quality optimization.
- Directed process-optimization and data-quality framework initiatives that increased efficiency, transparency and standardised financial and regulatory reporting across AXA Group and 22 entities.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders across the Group to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, optimized operating processes, driving continuous-improvement adoption at scale.
Manufacturing Analyst / Finance Analyst
General Electric (GE Medical Systems Information Technologies — GEMSIT)
Early-career role at General Electric — the pioneer and global benchmark of corporate Six Sigma — split between Manufacturing Analyst and Finance Analyst responsibilities, incl. Six Sigma Green Belt training and a 4-month Oracle ERP key-user project in Milwaukee and Chicago, USA. The origin of over 25 years of Six Sigma and process-improvement practice.
- Trained and certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt at General Electric, building the foundational DMAIC and root-cause analysis skillset applied throughout the subsequent 20+ years of process-improvement engagements.
- Worked as Manufacturing Analyst, analysing production processes and performance data to identify efficiency and quality-improvement opportunities in the factory (manufacturing).
- Worked as Finance Analyst, supporting financial planning, reporting and analysis for the European Headquarter business unit.
- Served as Oracle ERP key user on a 4-month system-implementation project in Milwaukee and Chicago, USA, supporting requirements definition, testing and user training as part of the ERP rollout.
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Insurance, Energy, Healthcare, and Transportation.
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Experienced in Finance, Project Management, Audit, Accounting, Information Technology, and Strategy.
Summary
Six Sigma practitioner since 2000 and Black Belt-certified process excellence leader with over 25 years of hands-on experience applying Six Sigma methodology, incl. structured root-cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa) and DMAIC-aligned process redesign, to optimize business processes and improve quality and productivity across banking, insurance, industrial and private-equity organisations, with direct experience matching this role's core mandate: leading and carrying out Six Sigma projects, training and mentoring teams in Six Sigma methods, analysing and optimizing business processes, and developing and implementing continuous-improvement strategies. Trained as a Six Sigma Green Belt at General Electric (GEMSIT) in 2000-2002 while working as Manufacturing Analyst and Finance Analyst and serving as Oracle ERP key user on a 4-month system-implementation project in Milwaukee and Chicago, USA; Six Sigma Black Belt-certified since 2013. As Senior Advisor for a fast-growing, decentralised private-equity platform, applied Six Sigma root-cause analysis to lead process-improvement initiatives across finance, risk, IT and procurement functions, delivered structured training for Compliance topics incl. Six Sigma methodology to approximately 1,200 employees, and analysed and optimized processes across the organisation in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. As a freelance advisor in the energy sector, led a standalone process- and governance-optimization project and conceptually developed and introduced a new product-level risk management process. At a Japanese industrial group, applied Six Sigma-based process analysis and root-cause methodology to redesign finance, risk and compliance processes across EU subsidiaries as part of a JSOX-aligned internal control build-out, training and mentoring local teams on structured process-improvement methodology. As interim Chief Risk Officer for a newly licensed Swiss bank, led process-optimization and continuous-improvement initiatives across an approximately 18-workstream transformation programme. During advisory engagements at Deloitte and KPMG, led process-analysis and optimization engagements for banking, insurance and energy-sector clients, including a major Internal Control System implementation and process/governance improvement programme applying Six Sigma root-cause analysis, and several audit reviews of Governance and Business & IT processes. Earlier, directed process-optimization and data-quality framework initiatives across AXA Group and 22 entities. Holds Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, TÜV Certified Risk Manager (ISO 31000) and ISO 9001 Quality Management certifications.
Skills
- Six Sigma Project Leadership (Black Belt; Practitioner Since 2000)
- Root-Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa)
- Business Process Analysis & Optimization
- Continuous Improvement Strategy Development & Implementation
- Training & Mentoring In Process-Improvement Methodology
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Cross-Functional Project Delivery
- Governance & Control-Framework Process Redesign
- Energy & Industrial Sector Process Experience
- Team Leadership & Consulting-Practice Build-Out
Languages
Education
University of Freiburg
Diplom Volkswirt · Volkswirt · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Baden-Wuerttembergische Bank AG
Federal Diploma in Banking · Bankkaufmann · Germany
Certifications & licenses
TISAX – ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001)
GDPR (ISO 27701)
ISO 9001 Quality Management
TÜV Certified Risk Manager (ISO 31000)
General Electric (GEMSIT)
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Tomas is based in Altendorf, Switzerland.
Tomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Croatian (Advanced), Czech (Elementary), French (Elementary), Russian (Elementary).
Tomas has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Tomas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Tomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Tomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Advisor, Information Security Governance, Freelance / Independent Advisor.
Tomas's most recent position is Senior Advisor at Private Equity company (Business Integration).
In recent years, Tomas has worked for Private Equity company (Business Integration), Swiss Airport, Energy Sector (freelance mandate), German manufacturer equipment & systems, and FinTech private markets / alternative investments.
Tomas is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Insurance. Tomas also has some experience in Energy, Healthcare, and Transportation.
Tomas is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Audit. Tomas also has some experience in Accounting, Information Technology, and Strategy.
Tomas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Transportation.
Tomas has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Audit, and Accounting.
Tomas holds a Master in Volkswirt from University of Freiburg.
Tomas has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: TISAX – ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001), GDPR (ISO 27701), and ISO 9001 Quality Management.
Tomas will be available full-time from October 2026.
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