My passion is to lead companies and enable them to grow and to tap their full potential. My track record over the years is based on a strong focus on unleashing the potentials of Digital Transformation. Digital Transformation affects all industries, regardless of whether the business models are from old or new economy. To lead companies towards a successful transformation is my field of expertise.

It is my firm belief that Digital Transformation begins with a willingness to change current mindsets — that means it is necessary to understand the potential and urgency of Digital Transformation within companies. The entire organization needs to be convinced that Digital Transformation also means cultural change.

It changes the way we think, how we build products and in addition, the needs and buying behavior of our customers change, too. Only with this understanding, modern leaders can guide their organizations through the digital challenge. Therefore, I devoted my entire career and university education to gain pertinent skills needed for those digital challenges.

Who am I? A forward-thinking and determined digital leader, bold in management and socially adept. As a strategist and (unconventional) thinker I can refer to strong results in my management positions. As an executive of strategic consulting companies, I have successfully realized international projects with companies from Fortune Global 500s, DAX30, MDAX & SDAX as well as SMEs.

Currently, I'm the CEO at TÜV Rheinland Consulting GmbH as well as Head of Business Field "Digital Transformation" at TÜV Rheinland Group. My team that I'm honored to lead is actively driving the digital transformation of the Federal Republic of Germany with many important and future-oriented projects for the government and companies.

Before, I was able to transform a 150-year-old dinosaur of consulting to a top-class digital consulting services provider. Working as an executive at KPMG and being responsible for the Digital Transformation strategy in D was a great journey. Prior to KPMG, I was Head & Co-Founder of comdirect Start-up Garage which supports the Commerzbank Group to intensify and face its Digital Transformation challenges.

As a proof of concept resp. acceptance within the Banking industry this project won the Banking Innovation Award 2016 as the most innovative business model. A prize awarded by bankenversicherungen.de and FRANKFURT EURO FINANCE. Read more here…

Simultaneously, I was CEO at the Digital Transformation strategy boutique BEAM Consulting GmbH. There, I successfully realized strategy projects for clients from interdisciplinary industries, e. g. Healthcare, Automotive, Financial Services or Industry Goods.

Besides my job, I am always eager to share my thoughts regarding Digital Transformation, New Leadership and Change Management as a speaker, writer, colleague, consultant or a friend. So, if you share my passion for the digital thing I’d be happy to get in touch with you. Just shoot me an email or contact me via LinkedIn, Twitter and XING!