I am a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in various management roles, primarily in medium-sized food companies. For the last 15 years, I have successfully served as CEO and COO. Previously, I built extensive experience across HR, Supply Chain & Operations, and Sales functions.

Throughout my professional life, I have worked for companies undergoing significant changes. In these settings, I contributed to and led strategic alignments, M&A executions, post-merger integrations, and optimization of organizational structures and workflows.

I believe that successful changes are based on a hands-on approach, consistency, and well-structured, results-driven processes. However, without the right people, their support, and clear leadership, change processes often fail to deliver the expected results. As these changes occur in an ever-evolving environment, it’s crucial to regularly review the strategic goals.

With deep experience in the FMCG-Food Industry and hands-on leadership across multiple functions, I help companies navigate substantial change and post-merger phases to achieve their strategic objectives. My support focuses on creating the right structures, aligning the right people, and building the capabilities needed for lasting results

Change is a challenge – with the right leadership and structure, it becomes a platform for value creation. I´m here to support that journey.

During 28 years in Life Science industry and global contract research organisations, I have built and led teams, through Merger and Acquisitions, Re-structuring and Changes always with the focus to grow business and increase customer loyalty.

With decades in Business Development in global service organisations I understand the importance of cultural differences and the need of “everybody is in sales” mentality. With strong client focus and consultative sales approach I have formed solutions meeting client’s needs and aligned project teams and functions to deliver it efficiently and effectively. This has resulted in many strong partnerships program and long-term customer relations that I have formed and governed.

I am passionate about continuous learning, innovation and people development and helping organisations to thrive in an environment that is getting more complex and competitive every day.

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.

Accomplished executive with 35+ years of operational and strategic leadership experience in direct and indirect procurement, business development, and risk management across diverse global industries, including global finance institutions (UBS), the chemical industry (BASF) and managed services (Chain IQ).

A skilled Global Development Manager, recognized for driving procurement excellence through strategic planning, seamless execution, and strong stakeholder alignment.

Renowned for exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all management levels. Results-driven, highly reliable, and resilient, with a history of delivering measurable success in dynamic and high-pressure environments.

Expert in Logistics and Transportation with proven success in strategy development, driving change and ensuring rigorous execution. Excels in leading key strategic growth and service-improvement initiatives within constrained timelines. Critical thinker and adept negotiator who can apply extensive expertise in transportation and logistics industries to seize rapid growth opportunities and corporate culture transformation. Passionate about talent development, mentoring and empowerment to help realize people’s full potential.
In this rapid-changing world, you need the right talent to help you attain the next breakthrough, either in strategy, stepping up to the next level, innovation or in operational execution.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Extensive Experience and Expertise in Operations
I am a seasoned, globally active senior executive with over 25 years of proven success across all facets of operations (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver) in diverse industries – ranging from high-tech and semiconductors to consumer goods, hardware, and fittings – and in global corporations (including a DAX company, family-owned businesses, and brand manufacturers). Operational excellence and lean management are embedded in my professional DNA. I rely on a comprehensive set of tools and methods including Six Sigma, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, value stream mapping, the pull principle, theory of constraints, FMEA, and process optimization.

Excelling in Change and Crisis
As a committed change agent, I have consistently and successfully driven change and transformation at every level. In addition to leading large teams in inline functions, I successfully headed major outsourcing initiatives, carve-out, and M\&A integration projects. From maintaining the global value chain during temporary insolvency to securing supply chains throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, accepting and successfully overcoming crisis challenges is a hallmark of my career.

People Are Key
People are the driving force behind every success. My passion for working with people – recruiting, inspiring, leading, motivating, and developing employees and teams – has shaped my 25+ years of experience in line, matrix (worldwide, complex, multicultural), and project organizations.

My Offering
Building on this foundation, I support you in strengthening your organization – especially in times of change and crises – through:
• Strategy development and deployment
• Operational excellence / Lean management
• Organizational development
• Leadership and talent development
• Recruiting suitable executives, leaders, or successors.

Let’s tackle it together.

Family businesses are the backbone of our economy and society. They embody values built over generations – yet today they face massive pressure: regulatory complexity, disruptive technologies such as AI, and the growing dominance of global digital corporations threaten their competitiveness and independence. I empower entrepreneurs to actively shape this transformation, preserve their company’s DNA, and secure their role as vital pillars of society.

My Value driven approach combines strong leadership with the energy from within the organization. It creates clarity, delivers quick wins, and ensures sustainable change – without the weaknesses of traditional top-down consulting. Supported by a diagnostic model, we set the right priorities at the right time and keep orientation throughout the transformation.

This approach works wherever transformation under high pressure and complexity is required. It is transferable to other types of organizations and proves effective when transformation needs to be initiated, accelerated, or brought back on track.

With more than 25 years as a CEO leading digital transformations, turnarounds, and growth initiatives, I know the challenges firsthand. I bring clarity, focus, and hands-on execution to help organizations thrive in a world shaped by disruption and complexity.

As a Partner at Brandt & Partner, I help automotive companies navigate complex transformations and drive sustainable, global growth. With over 20 years of international leadership, I offer deep expertise in Program and Supply Chain Management, focusing specifically on automotive seating/interiors and passive safety systems.

My career highlights include launching multiple production facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia, managing large-scale supply chain operations, and overseeing multimillion-euro program budgets. I’ve enabled organizations to scale from €450M to €1.5B by implementing robust Program Management standards, introducing KPI-driven processes, and reorganizing teams for enhanced efficiency and customer focus.

My work extends beyond Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). I collaborate with clients to develop innovative partnership models, streamline operations, and align strategy with execution. By combining a global perspective with a hands-on, results-oriented approach I help businesses turn complexity from a competitive advantage into a collaborative advantage, unlocking long-term performance.

My focus is to support entrepreneurs and founders mapping out and implementing their strategic and financial journey as an independent advisor – from the very first steps to handing over to the successor. After decades of helping businesses grow, I have learned that the true legacy of an entrepreneur isn’t just in what you built – it’s in what you leave behind.

With my experience in strategic leadership and business transformation across industries like energy, automotive, professional services and insurance, I had the privilege of guiding leaders through some of their most pivotal transitions. I have seen first-hand how the right management team and a clear strategy can make or break the future of a company.

My expertise stems from a consistent emphasis on strategic leadership and business transformation, underpinned by strong financial management capabilities. I work closely with entrepreneurs to evaluate management teams, secure funding, and design innovative handover strategies – so that their life’s work is protected and their vision lives on.

Let’s talk how I can contribute to scale your vision into value.

With 30 years of experience at the forefront of the semiconductor and automotive industries, I have a proven track record of defining and building the products of tomorrow. My career journey encompasses hardware, software platforms, and complex systems, seamlessly combining technological expertise with strategic business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that have a lasting impact on the market.

From initial concept to mass production, I have developed solutions for global markets, spanning consumer electronics to safety-critical automotive components. Throughout my career, I have honed a diverse set of functional skills, including global business development, innovation, partnership programs, mergers and acquisitions, product and project lifecycle management and technical marketing.

I specialize in assisting and coaching executives and organizations in transitioning from project-driven cultures to value-added product-driven mindsets. This includes navigating and supporting the cultural and process changes essential for sustained success.

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 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

With nearly 20 years in the lighting and semiconductor industries, I’ve worked across startups, mid-sized firms, and global corporations, navigating the complexities of leadership, talent and operational efficiency. I don’t just consult – I dive deep into companies to pinpoint what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.

My focus:

Executive Search – finding the right leaders to drive growth.
The best companies aren’t just built on great products – they’re built on great people. I help businesses identify high-impact talent, aligning leadership with strategy, culture, and long-term success.

Enterprise Health & Organisational Efficiency – fixing what’s holding your company back.
Hidden inefficiencies drain time, money, and talent. The Enterprise Health Program uncovers these gaps through data-driven diagnostic, and delivers structured solutions to improve leadership, processes, and team effectiveness.

Where I add value:
I combine deep industry insight with hands-on execution. I’m often described as the “engine” behind transformational initiatives – bringing the right people together, tackling inefficiencies head-on, and helping companies move forward with clarity and confidence.