With 27 years of international, strategic and operational, C-level experience, within the sports industry itself , I help organisations secure and develop the best leadership talent, with a focus on advancing women into leadership roles.

Having led, hired, and developed hundreds of leaders across diverse cultures and markets, I understand the nuances of finding the right match between organisations and candidates—and I go the extra mile to ensure long-term success for both.

My consulting and executive search work covers the entire global value chain, from briefing to post-purchase consumer engagement, and from production to RFID implementation. This breadth allows me to support clients in solving practical challenges while building teams that drive results.

I believe the sports industry has the power to inspire change, and I am committed to using my experience to help organisations create more inclusive and effective leadership teams, impacting sustainably the bottom line.

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 more than 30 years of experience in various industrial sectors, electric drive technology is my tool for the realization of various solutions for a better and comfortable way of life. It is sustainable, environmentally friendly and very economical. Be it household applications, solutions for industry or mobility. Electric drivers always offer a compact, efficient and convenient solution. I support you from the initial idea to implementation in series production.

In addition to a deep technical understanding of the future product, I can look back on over 25 years of management knowledge. My experience for you: Leadership responsibility with high commitment in international teams, with strong social skills and a clear goal orientation.

I would also be very pleased to use my expertise to find the perfect employee for your vacancy. To ensure a quick and effective onboarding, I’m happy to accompany the candidate over a longer period in your company. Let’s talk about your requirements and strategic planning in our initial consultation and see together how we can overcome your challenges.