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About the role
What they do
Strategy consultants help leaders turn a vague business question into a clear decision. They frame the problem, test the market, review competitors, and translate findings into a plan that teams can execute. Typical freelance work includes:
- Market and competitor analysis
- Growth strategy and go-to-market concepts
- Portfolio, pricing, and business model reviews
- Operating model and transformation roadmaps
- Board decks and decision memos
When to bring one in
Companies hire a freelance strategy consultant when they need focused thinking for a defined topic, not a long internal staffing process. That is common before a market launch, during a restructure, after an acquisition, or when a leadership team needs an outside view. In Munich, demand often comes from industrial groups, technology firms, mobility businesses, and private equity-backed teams that need clear analysis and a crisp recommendation.
Core skills
A strong strategy consultant combines structured thinking with commercial judgment. They can challenge assumptions without losing the room, and they can move from fuzzy discussion to a clear plan.
- Hypothesis-driven analysis
- Financial and commercial modelling
- Executive communication and workshop facilitation
- Synthesis of research, interviews, and internal data
- Clear writing for senior stakeholders
Tools and methods
The best strategy consultants use simple, reliable methods rather than complex slides for their own sake. They work with Excel, PowerPoint, market research, interview guides, and scenario models. Depending on the project, they may also support due diligence, transformation PMOs, KPI design, or competitive positioning work. A good strategy advisor knows when to stay high level and when to go deep into numbers.
What strong freelancers look like
Strong freelance consultants are precise, calm, and fast to orient themselves in a new business. They ask sharp questions, identify the real decision, and keep work moving with little supervision. For companies in Munich, language matters too: many projects run in English, but German can be important when the work touches local teams, works councils, or senior stakeholders.
How to choose well
Look for someone who has done similar work in a similar setting, not just someone with a famous title. Ask for examples of strategy projects, the structure they used, and the kind of recommendation they delivered. A strong management consultant or strategy advisor should be able to explain how they turned analysis into action, how they handled disagreement, and how they adapted to your company’s pace and decision style.
Meet FRATCH Strategy Consultants
Florian Forster
Senior Director, Global Education Excellence
Last position:
Senior Director, Global Education Excellence at IU.org - International University Group
Led agile transformations of 170 FTEs for Germany, the UK, and Canada, boosted efficiency by +15% and employee NPS by +36 bps.
Directed a 20-member AI/SaaS team to develop GenAI solutions for video/text development, cutting costs by 75% and increasing productivity by +50% through process training and workflow optimization.
Managed a €12M P&L, achieving €1.3M annual OpEx savings via organizational and process optimization and partner collaboration.
Francisco Aguerri
Manager Consultant Automotive
Last position:
Senior Digital Transformation, AI Strategy Lead & Product / Change Consultant at Francisco Asensio Aguerri Consulting
- Specialist in Digitalisation and PLM Strategies: Extensive experience in leading complex digital transformation initiatives and implementing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms to enhance efficiency and streamline processes. Focus on developing future-proof data models and interfaces to ensure successful implementation and continuous business improvement.
- Expert in Change, Quality, and Release Management: Design and implementation of end-to-end release and change management processes for the automotive industry, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and the use of cloud-based tools such as 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
- Consulting in AI-Driven Strategies: In-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence, backed by certifications and hands-on experience in implementing AI technologies to drive innovation and business optimisation.
- Project Leadership in the Automotive Sector: Successful leadership and coordination of vehicle dynamics and quality projects for premium vehicles. Extensive expertise in budget and quality management as well as overseeing technical modifications throughout the development process.
Boris Saydakov
Digital Strategy Consultant
Last position:
Digital Strategy Consultant at Saydakov Digital Consulting
- Leading the development of the innovative real-time & on-demand translation platform software-as-a-service connecting customers, officials, and certified translators for a major Bavarian public sector client of approximately 40k employees.
Bengisu Yapar
Freelance BI, AI & Digital Strategy Consultant
Last position:
Freelance BI, AI & Digital Strategy Consultant at Various Clients
- Delivered AI-driven business and marketing strategies to global clients across various sectors.
- Supported small businesses and entrepreneurs with social media content creation, web design, UX/UI improvements, and digital marketing strategies.
- Automated analytics workflows and developed dashboards to monitor campaign performance and engagement metrics.
- Helped clients enhance their digital presence by combining creative storytelling with measurable insights.
- Advised on AI integration in marketing workflows to boost productivity and creative efficiency.
Mannu Brieskorn
Head of Marketing & Communications
Last position:
Head of Marketing & Communications at STABL Energy GmbH
- Developed a comprehensive brand guide and multi-channel marketing strategy to enhance product value perception
- Utilised CRM strategies to analyse customer interactions, segment audiences, and personalise email campaigns, achieving a 20% increase in engagement within 6 months
- Identified and articulated unique selling propositions (USPs) and customer benefits, creating compelling collateral
- Hired and led a team of 8 to produce targeted content that boosted customer engagement and social media presence
Miley Azali
Strategist & Investment Opportunity Analyst
Last position:
Asset Manager at VTH Asset Management GmbH
- Managed a 6-asset real estate portfolio through strategic repositioning and risk management frameworks, improving portfolio ROI, supported by financial modelling, P&L reporting, and liquidity planning
- Led asset turnaround via root cause analysis and a value creation roadmap; coordinated cross-functional teams on CapEx programmes on time and within budget
John Craig
Product & Strategy Leadership
Last position:
Product & Strategy Leadership at Glenevis
- Built and now operate a Direct-to-Consumer e-commerce brand, integrating Shopify, Fulfilment, Meta and Google Ads (2025)
- Developed IoT Strategy and then Solutions for Giesecke + Devrient (2021-2024)
- Project Lead for a Design House developing an IoT Device (HW/SW) using Agile (2025)
- Coaching start-ups and teaching students on Product Management and Leadership
- Broader interim support and advisory work to around 10 start-ups and CEOs, covering Products, Marketing, Sales, Pitches, and more
Rupender Kaur
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy Consultant
Last position:
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy Consultant at Self-employed
- Partnered with consumer brands to drive sales growth through targeted affiliate and content marketing campaigns
- Built and monetized a content-to-commerce funnel, converting digital audiences into measurable revenue within the first five months of launch
- Conceptualized, scripted, filmed, and edited SEO-optimized product review videos, reaching 56K+ views and 4K+ watch hours in the first year
- Applied SEO, keyword targeting, and audience analytics to enhance conversion rates, click-throughs, and retention
- Collaborated with brands to design discount campaigns and optimize messaging for performance marketing outcomes
- Utilized YouTube Studio, Google Analytics, and AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) to refine strategy, identify trends, and improve campaign ROI
Christian Wainowski
Private Equity Consultant (C2) - Value Creation & Strategy
Last position:
Private Equity Consultant (C2) - Value Creation & Strategy at Analysys Mason
- Conducted 25+ strategy projects across the European market, focusing on mid-cap portfolio companies in IT services, software, technology, and infrastructure
- Co-responsibility for the workstreams “Marketing”, “AI”, and the onboarding of new employees
- Promotion to Consultant 2 (C2) from March 1, 2025
- Conducted a full commercial due diligence (CDD) for a leading European football intelligence software provider, including customer and sales cube analysis, market and competition assessment, business plan review, and future growth strategy
- Delivered a comprehensive strategy review for a global enterprise content management software provider, covering market environment, competitive landscape, product offering, partner ecosystem, as well as customer focus and positioning
- Led international Voice of Customer (VoC) and Voice of Employee (VoE) programs for global leader in sewer rehabilitation, engaging 330+ companies and surveying 70+ employees across Europe, APAC, and North America
- Developed a strategic roadmap, vertical business plans, and a holistic sales strategy for a German control room solutions provider, resulting in detailed sales and strategy playbooks to drive market expansion
Christoph Neumann
Interim CTO eCommerce
Last position:
Technical Advisor at Leximate
- Set up AI-first Legal-Tech platform using latest LLM models and agentic development workflows.
- Launched MVP in under 5 days from idea to code.
- Setup AI-first development workflows "from call to shipped feature".
Dagmar Kirchner
B2B Marketing Expert - Strategic Consulting and Interim Management
Last position:
B2B Marketing Expert - Strategic Consulting and Interim Management at Dagmar Kirchner Consulting
- Consulting and interim management for SMEs in IT and consulting, focusing on strategic marketing, funnel management, brand positioning, lead generation, and employer branding.
- Hands-on and results-oriented: fast implementation, sustainable solutions, measurable KPIs.
Carolin Poloczek
Project Manager (Marketing & Tech) | End-to-End Project Delivery for Digital Growth & E-Commerce | Systemic Business Coach
Last position:
Systemic Business Coach
- Recognized by the German Federal Coaching Association (Deutscher Bundesverband Coaching e.V.)
Felix Duerler
Executive Managing Director
Last position:
Executive Managing Director at Due Media GmbH
- Digital Marketing Consulting
- SEA Performance
- Google Partner Management
- Online Marketing Audit
- Market Analysis & Competition
- Marketing Digitization
- Marketing Internationalization
- Tools & Analytics
- Agency Bing partner pitch & tool pitch support
- Talent Management & Capability Building
- Marketing Automation
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Strategy Consultants statistics
Typical experience
20 years
Average project duration
3.5 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Project Management, Marketing, Strategy
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
77%
Doctorate
15%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A Strategy Consultant helps define the business problem, gather the right evidence, and build a recommendation leaders can use. The work often covers market analysis, growth options, operating model choices, and board-ready presentations. The goal is not just insight, but a decision that can move the business forward.
A freelance strategy consultant makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or tied to a specific decision. That can be market entry, portfolio review, transformation planning, or an acquisition workstream. If the work is temporary or highly focused, a freelancer is often the better fit than a permanent hire.
Look for structured thinking, strong commercial judgment, and clear communication. A strong strategy consultant should be able to turn messy input into a clean story, support it with data, and defend it with confidence in front of senior stakeholders. Good writing and workshop facilitation also matter a lot.
In practice, the titles overlap more than many people think. A management consultant may cover broader topics, while a strategy consultant is usually focused on direction, choices, and long-term positioning. A business consultant can be even wider in scope, so it is worth clarifying the exact problem and deliverable before the project starts.
Many projects can start and run remotely, especially research, analysis, and deck preparation. On-site time in Munich is useful when the work depends on workshops, leadership alignment, or sensitive internal discussions. For mixed teams, a hybrid setup is often the most practical choice.
Munich companies often bring in strategy consultants for industrial transformation, mobility topics, software growth, and investment-related work. The city’s mix of corporates, scale-ups, and privately owned businesses creates demand for clear, practical recommendations. German-language support can be helpful when the project involves local stakeholders.
Ask for a short case example and pay attention to how they structure the problem. A good strategy advisor explains the approach, the evidence used, and the final recommendation in plain language. Also check whether they can work with your leadership style and deliver under real deadline pressure.
The key is to define the decision to be made, the scope, the stakeholders, and the expected output. A Strategy Consultant should know whether the work is exploratory, whether there is access to internal data, and who will approve the final recommendation. That avoids wasted time and keeps the project focused.
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