Head of Quality Management & Operational Excellence

Highly accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience driving Quality and Operational Excellence initiatives within global corporations[cite: 694, 696]. Holding a PhD in International Business Management, he combines advanced scientific methodology with strong operational execution in complex transformation projects[cite: 679, 680, 695]. He has successfully led international teams of up to 40 members and achieved significant efficiency gains alongside multi-million euro cost savings[cite: 677, 730, 752]. His expertise covers the full spectrum of modern quality standards and the implementation of Lean Six Sigma at a Master Black Belt level[cite: 697, 762]. He operates with confidence in multinational environments, communicating fluently in German, English, and Swedish

Developed and implemented a company-wide Quality Gate process in the energy sector, resulting in a 25% reduction in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). Achieved cost savings exceeding 1.2 million euros through Lean principles at leading automotive manufacturers such as Daimler and BMW. Successfully planned and executed site relocations (greenfield projects) in Switzerland and the USA, including facilitating DFMEA and risk assessments. Managed projects for the Airbus A350 XWB, overseeing First Article Inspection (FAI) and supplier quality for hardware and software components. Led international teams of up to 40 members with both disciplinary and functional responsibility in complex matrix organizations. Completed a PhD thesis on Six Sigma implementation failures in the European automotive industry to deepen methodological competence in organizational transformation.