Head of Consulting in Germany
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Philip Krüger
Last position:
Consulting / Interim Management at self-employed
- Focus areas: restructuring, operations management, commercial management, purchasing, production
- Industries: automotive, metal processing, shipbuilding, electrical, elevators / escalators
Karsten Reischl
Last position:
New conference and canteen building, centralization of administration. at Essity Operations Mannheim GmbH
- Essity Operations, sparring partner for all sites.
- Support with the digitalization and implementation of a new billing system
- New concept for company catering
- New conference and canteen building
Oliver Busch
Last position:
Head of IT Consulting / Authorized Signatory at msg services ag/gmbh
- Currently responsible for 150 employees with 25 million euros in revenue.
- Successfully merged and harmonized two consulting divisions, each with 70 employees and 9 department heads.
- Business growth from originally 4 IT consultants in 2002 to 350 employees at msg services.
- 18 years of successful Citrix Platinum partnership.
Cemil Erdogan
Last position:
Chief Customer Officer, Member of the Executive Board at powercloud
- Responsible for the strategic development of the consulting and customer management organization
- Focus on growth opportunities, maximum customer success, and delivery excellence across multiple functions
- Close collaboration with product management and software development to integrate customer needs into the product roadmap
- Leading transformation projects at leading energy suppliers in the DACH region
Alexander Pfau
Last position:
Director IT & Digitization at REISS Büromöbel GmbH
- Operation, expansion, and maintenance of the existing infrastructure
- Technical and systemic integration of a new production plant (batch size 1), including networking of the machines and IoT devices, as well as integration into the ERP and IT landscape
- Recording the current digital status and development of a digitization strategy
- Digitization of various processes in administration (sales, marketing) and production (design, build, and integration of new digital workplaces to support the production line)
- Expansion and migration of the Citrix Virtual Desktop infrastructure
- Expansion and migration of the document and content management system
- Initiative to evaluate and assess a low-code integration platform to standardize the (event-driven) data exchange
- Successful introduction and customization of IBM ECM System Monitor to monitor the entire value chain (Sales systems, Document Management systems, Communication systems, ERP systems, Manufacturing systems, Logistics systems, as well as Facility Management and Access Control systems).
Martin Ratkiewicz
Last position:
Director | Consulting Lead, DACH Region | Salesforce Advisory at EPAM Systems
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Heads of Consulting statistics
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Experience
26 years
Position duration
3.7 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Strategy, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
Driving Strategic Value in Advisory Services
A freelance professional in this leadership position steers consulting business units, aligning delivery capabilities with market demands. Especially in Germany, where traditional Mittelstand enterprises and DAX corporations undergo parallel modernization, these experts design high-yield service portfolios. They stabilize client relationships, structure complex delivery frameworks, and build scalable consultant teams.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
- Structuring and scaling advisory business units and service lines
- Directing large-scale digital transformations and legacy system migrations
- Governing project quality, risk management, and profit-and-loss accounts
- Leading critical client pitches and securing high-value advisory mandates
- Mentoring internal consulting teams and optimizing resource allocation
Navigating Complex Transformation Landscapes
Successful leaders in this field possess deep expertise in business architecture, agile scaled frameworks, and enterprise software ecosystems. They are adept at managing large advisory programs, facilitating stakeholder alignment across executive boards, and implementing structured change management processes. Their presence ensures that strategic roadmaps translate into operational success without disrupting daily business.
Strategic Advantages of Interim Leadership
Hiring an external expert to lead your advisory department provides immediate momentum without long-term commitment. Whether bridging a leadership vacancy, restructuring a stagnant practice group, or establishing a new technological capability, an interim leader brings unbiased industry perspective. This external viewpoint helps break internal silos and accelerates project delivery cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A freelance Head of Consulting manages professional services teams, structures client-facing advisory portfolios, and oversees project delivery quality. They act as the strategic link between client stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure high-impact business outcomes. Additionally, they often drive business development activities and optimize operational margins for the practice.
While a project manager focuses on executing a specific, bounded initiative, a Head of Consulting holds broader accountability for an entire portfolio of projects and the underlying consulting team. They define the overall service methodology, manage client relationships at the executive level, and bear profit-and-loss responsibility for the business unit. Their focus is long-term business growth and organizational capability rather than single project milestones.
German companies typically onboard an interim Head of Consulting during sudden leadership departures, strategic restructuring phases, or when rapidly launching a new advisory service line. It is also common when bidding for massive transformation programs where specialized executive presence is required immediately. This setup keeps operations running smoothly while the search for a permanent successor is underway.
A qualified Head of Consulting must combine deep industry expertise with strong leadership, communication, and financial management capabilities. They need a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary consulting teams and steering high-budget corporate programs. Familiarity with modern framework designs, strategic advisory methods, and enterprise technologies is also essential.
While many operational duties and strategic planning tasks can be handled remotely, a successful Head of Consulting usually adopts a hybrid model. Crucial client workshops, leadership alignment sessions, and team-building events benefit significantly from an on-site presence. For projects in Germany, a hybrid setup combining remote work with key on-site touchpoints is the industry standard.
The quality of an interim practice lead is demonstrated through their past delivery history and their speed of onboarding. Strong candidates showcase successful turnarounds of troubled advisory projects, references of scaled business units, and direct leadership experience in reputable firms. Their ability to immediately grasp complex organizational structures and build trust with stakeholders is a key differentiator.
Industries undergoing rapid digital evolution, such as automotive, manufacturing, financial services, and logistics, frequently require a Consulting Director to guide their transformation initiatives. Germany's strong industrial sector relies heavily on external advisory expertise to integrate modern software systems and optimize supply chains. These sectors leverage interim leaders to maintain competitive momentum without operational delays.
The engagement length for an interim Lead Consultant in a management role typically spans several months depending on project complexity. Shorter assignments might focus on turning around a specific client account or setting up a new practice. Longer engagements are common when the objective is to guide a business unit through a major strategic transition or transition the department to a permanent leader.
The average hourly rate for Heads of Consulting in Germany is 146 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,168 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Heads of Consulting in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Heads of Consulting in Germany have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Heads of Consulting in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Heads of Consulting in Germany are Information Technology (67%), Professional Services (67%), and Manufacturing (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Heads of Consulting in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Strategy (100%), and Product Development (83%).
FRATCH Heads of Consulting main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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