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.

I am a seasoned expert with more than 25 years of international leadership experience in the automotive and mobility industry. I advise executives on industrial and organizational transformation, global manufacturing strategy, and the transition toward electric mobility. Drawing on senior management roles at a major automotive OEM across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, I combine strategic clarity with strong execution expertise to support clients in reshaping complex organizations and building sustainable, future-ready operations.

In addition, I advise companies on executive search and talent-related career solutions. My goal is to be a trusted and long-term partner in developing organizations with the right people — bringing together talent, leadership capability, and deep industry know-how to create lasting impact.

Driven by a passion for international collaboration, I help build powerful global organizations that deliver technologically advanced, sustainable, and high-quality solutions — with the ambition to build strong, future-ready automotive and defense ecosystems.

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.

After more than 30 years of international operational experience at a market-leading manufacturer in the Printing Industry, I use all my experience, knowledge of human nature, and know-how to bring together exceptional companies and top candidates. I support executives and specialists to successfully take the next suitable career step. On the basis of mandate agreements for Executive Search, New Placement, and Business Consulting, I work on individual projects with international companies and top candidates in the Printing Industry in Europe and the Americas.

Aiming to contribute to making companies more successful, I support candidates competently in their most important career decisions. The company, the candidate and I develop a long-term partnership based on trust and experience.

As CEO of Brandt & Partners GmbH, I am internationally positioning the B&P concept, which has been successfully established in Germany. We are looking for partnerships with industry experts who will rely on the Brandt & Partners’ structure – including the brand, an international network, and a complete system with proven tools and processes – to build their own business in Executive Search & Business Consulting.