With 25 years of leadership experience across CPG, food manufacturing, and grocery retail, I help companies and individuals unlock their next level of success. My foundation: two decades in international executive roles, five years in business consulting, and a global network built on trust and performance.

I focus on three key areas: Business Consulting, Executive Search, and New Placement. Whether it’s expanding into new markets, strengthening sales and go-to-market strategies, or building outstanding leadership teams — I bring the vision, expertise, and drive to make it happen.

Analytical, entrepreneurial, and action-oriented, I turn challenges into opportunities and ambitions into reality. I work with businesses and executives who are ready to move forward — fast, focused, and with real impact.
If you’re ready to grow, transform, or take the next big step, I’m ready to help

A solid foundation:

Trained as a printer, studied printing technology as one of the best in his year, and was the winner of the Hubert Sternberg Prize.
Extensive experience in the printing supply industry as head of application technology. Comprehensive knowledge of printing inks, printing press construction, and all technical and economic challenges of printing technology and businesses.

Profound experience as Managing Director of printing companies and as CEO of a manufacturer of metal decorating presses. Ralf has extensive knowledge and experience in the packaging industry, especially metal packaging, the beverage industry and folding cartons.
Experience and knowledge at top management level with all 3 major German printing press manufacturers.

With a professional background spanning from leading Quality, Engineering and Operations Organizations Regionally and Globally, for more than 35 years, in global organizations and leading multiple sites in multiple countries globally, experienced in several product segments and markets, from Automotive, Electronics & Semiconductors to Power industry and several Tier levels.

I help companies, in automotive, electronics and semiconductor segments to boost performance by transforming quality systems, operational processes, and company culture.

My consulting approach identifies and eliminates inefficiencies, strengthens compliance, and drives sustainable excellence across all locations—delivering measurable improvements in yield, cost, and employee engagement.

My Executive Search approach identifies the right leadership in place, sourcing top tier executives who drive transformation and deliver sustainable results.

With deep industry expertise and a pragmatic, hands-on style, I ensure that both leadership and frontline teams have the tools and mindset to sustain high standards in demanding markets.

During 25 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing industry in a wide range of functions, I developed outstanding knowledge and competencies in cross-functional and diverse working environments. Improving efficiency was always my focus in more than 20 years of leading multinational teams to excellent results with passion and empathy. I understand your needs and I will find the right solution!

Seeking continuous improvement, I see changes as opportunities and find solutions by facing problems. Be positive and trust, find solutions with a focus on people, and always believe in the best of the person. Bring extraordinary people together. Place the right person in the right position.