Werner Broeckmann - Managing Partner

Q: Where is Werner based?

Werner is based in Kevelaer, Germany .

Q: What languages does Werner speak?

Werner speaks the following languages: German (Native), Czech (Intermediate), Slovak (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Werner have?

Werner has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Werner has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Werner may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Werner's latest experience?

Werner's most recent position is Managing Partner at Succeed Unternehmensberatung GmbH .

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

In recent years, Werner has worked for Succeed Unternehmensberatung GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Werner most experienced in?

Werner is most experienced in industries like Construction , Manufacturing , and Real Estate . Werner also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Werner most experienced in?

Werner is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Sales , and Strategy . Werner also has some experience in Procurement , Human Resources , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Werner worked in recently?

Werner has recently worked in industries like Construction , Manufacturing , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Werner worked in recently?

Werner has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Sales , and Strategy .

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Kevelaer, Germany

Experience

Jan 2004 - Present

22 years 3 months

Managing Partner

Succeed Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Goal: Long-term support for medium-sized companies of all sizes in the construction sector (construction industry and construction trades)
Consulting focus:
Restructuring advice
Building a successful sales force
Rating advisor: active improvement of credit rating
Strategy consulting for medium-sized companies
Main activities:
Actively supporting companies from various industries (focus on construction industry and trade)
Selling companies as part of succession planning
Supporting companies during restructuring
Supporting insolvent companies for insolvency administrators
Supporting funded research projects at clients
Interim manager roles:
CRO at a large engineering firm
Interim manager at a large metal construction company
Interim manager for a subsidiary of Ed. Züblin AG
Interim manager for a project developer

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

2 years

Finance Director

NR Metallbau GmbH & Beteiligungen

Finance Director of two companies
Operational and financial responsibility for the partners' businesses in Germany, turnover €50 million and 180 employees
Head of accounting, controlling, finance, purchasing, HR and insurance departments

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Wesseling, Germany

Managing Director

KWE Stahl- und Industriebau GmbH & Co. KG und KWE Ludwigshafen Stahl- und Industriebau GmbH

Operational and financial responsibility for the company in Germany with a turnover of €40 million and 200 employees across 11 locations
Implementation of framework agreements
Organization of a joint venture in Hungary
Introduction of strategic purchasing
Installation of a management information system (MIS)
Establishment of new branches within the framework contract business

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Sonsbeck, Germany

Finance Director

Wolfram Büren GmbH

Financial responsibility for a turnover of €20 million
Reorganization of the company
Implementation of a controlling system
Development of a liquidity planning system

Jan 2000 - Jun 2000

6 months

Poznań, Poland

Finance Director

Züblin Polen

Responsibility for a turnover of €20 million and 40 employees
Claim management
Implementation of transfer pricing systems between Züblin Poland and the German parent company, approved by the Polish tax authorities
Saved over DM 1,000,000 by resolving a VAT issue

Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

4 years

Bratislava, Slovakia

Commercial Manager

Züblin Slovensko

Responsible for €2M in revenue.
Building own staff.
Organizing standardized monitoring and monthly reporting.
Introducing transfer pricing systems between Züblin Bratislava and the German AG, recognized by the Slovak tax authorities.

Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

4 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Commercial Manager

Züblin Systembau

Leading the accounting, purchasing, HR, insurance and contract monitoring (controlling) departments.
Responsible for €40M in revenue and 60 employees.
Integrating the Eastern European subsidiaries.
Implementing liquidity plans.
Increasing revenue by 30%.
Implementing a new IT system (SAP R3, knowledge-based management).

Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

4 years

Prague, Czech Republic

Commercial Manager

Züblin spol. s r. o.

Leading the accounting, purchasing, HR, insurance and contract monitoring (controlling) departments.
Responsible for €15M in revenue and 20 employees.
Detecting irregularities.
Doubling revenue.
Introducing transfer pricing systems between Züblin Prague and the German AG, recognized by the Czech tax authorities.
Claim management.

Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

3 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Commercial Manager

Ed. Züblin AG

Leading the purchasing, HR, insurance and contract monitoring (controlling) departments.
Responsible for €30M in revenue and 25 employees.
Organizing the MIS.

Jan 1993 - Dec 1995

3 years

Senftenberg, Germany

Commercial Manager

Züblin Stahlbau GmbH

Leading the accounting, purchasing, HR, insurance and contract monitoring (controlling) departments.
Responsible for €20M in revenue and 100 employees.
Restructuring the company.
Introducing standardized reporting.
Implementing liquidity plans.
Claim management.
Reducing staff, including social plans and reconciliation of interests.

Jan 1992 - Dec 1993

2 years

Rheinberg, Germany

Finance Director

Heinrich Gietmann GmbH & Co. KG

Responsibility for €20 million in revenue and 200 employees
Implementation of a standardized reporting system
Implementation of new accounting and controlling software (RIB)

Jan 1990 - Dec 1992

3 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Auditor

Ernst & Young GmbH

Audits of financial statements under German, UK and US law
Internal audits in banks

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Construction

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Sales, Strategy, Procurement, Human Resources, and Accounting.

Finance

Sales

Strategy

Procurement

Human Resources

Accounting

Summary

More than 30 years of experience as Finance Director, Managing Director and Interim Manager in all finance areas
Auditing, controlling and budgeting in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Romania
Restructuring existing companies, setting up new companies and joint ventures
Negotiating loan agreements and settlements with creditors
Extensive experience in contract management including public procurement and its handling (BGB/VOB/VOL)
Change order management / claim management
Extensive experience in building business relationships with clients
Developing and implementing strategic plans
Implementing liquidity control systems
Financial reporting according to German, Czech, Polish and Romanian commercial law as well as IFAS
Head of the Construction Industry Working Group at the Federal Association of SME Consultants
Member of the Restructuring Working Group at the Federal Association of SME Consultants
Member of the Council of Elders at the Federal Association of SME Consultants

Languages

German

Native

Czech

Intermediate

Slovak

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1985 - Jun 1990

Degree in Business Administration, focus: taxation, tax law, auditing · Degree in Business Administration · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1982 - Jun 1984

Verbandssparkasse Goch

Apprenticeship · Goch, Germany

High school diploma · Kevelaer, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Rating Advisor

IHK

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Construction 33 y

Avg length 4 y 4 m

Longest experience 22 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Partner, Finance Director, Managing Director

Main industries Construction, Manufacturing, Real Estate

Main business areas Finance, Sales, Strategy

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

January 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Werner based?

Werner is based in Kevelaer, Germany.

What languages does Werner speak?

Werner speaks the following languages: German (Native), Czech (Intermediate), Slovak (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Werner have?

Werner has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Werner has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Werner may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Werner be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Werner would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner, Finance Director, Managing Director.

What is Werner's latest experience?

Werner's most recent position is Managing Partner at Succeed Unternehmensberatung GmbH.

What companies has Werner worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Werner has worked for Succeed Unternehmensberatung GmbH.

Which industries is Werner most experienced in?

Werner is most experienced in industries like Construction, Manufacturing, and Real Estate. Werner also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Werner most experienced in?

Werner is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Sales, and Strategy. Werner also has some experience in Procurement, Human Resources, and Accounting.

Which industries has Werner worked in recently?

Werner has recently worked in industries like Construction, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Werner worked in recently?

Werner has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Sales, and Strategy.

What is Werner's education?

Werner attended education in Degree in Business Administration.

Does Werner have any certificates?

Werner has 1 certificate: Rating Advisor.

What is the availability of Werner?

Werner is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Werner?

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