For over 11 years, Christoph has worked as a management consultant in numerous transformation processes in product and organizational development. He specializes in modern, efficient product development and large-scale projects using new ways of working, as well as modern organizational structures and leadership. His clients come from the manufacturing industry, in particular the automotive and medical technology sectors, as well as the high-tech and telecommunications industries.
Transformation of R&D at German Tier-1 automotive supplier
Analysis of R&D potential and subsequent evaluation, prioritization and translation into a transformation strategy together with the Executive Board
Developed a new working model and product development process based on agile ways of working for two selected business units, involving managers and experts in the field
Set up a cross-functional change team to support and communicate the transformation
Support the implementation of the new operating model through monitoring and sparring
Transformation of a business unit of a German medical device company
Helping to scale the new agile working methods from a pilot product to other products using the flight levels model (operation, tactical and strategic delivery)
Set up an overarching (lean) portfolio management system for the entire business unit, involving senior managers
Set up a cross-functional change team to support and communicate the transformation
Support the implementation of the new operating model through monitoring and sparring
Introduction of agile working methods in the Grid Solutions division of a German industrial group
Conducted a feasibility study, including a business case, for the use of iterative working methods in physical product development
Developed an agile working model for a new innovative platform, involving experts in the field
Established regular quarterly planning with the unit responsible for the supporting software tools for dimensioning and manufacturing the products
Support the implementation of the new operating model through monitoring and sparring
“Sehr professioneller Experte und Berater. Versteht es hervorragend die Kundenbedürfnisse zu erfassen und zu analysieren sowie in praktische, zielführende Interventionen zu lenken. Sehr zielorientiert mit fundiertem fachlichen und theoretischen Unterbau. Verliert dabei nie den Sinn für das Machbare und Umsetzbare. Ich habe mit Christoph schon einige komplexe Projekte durchgeführt, hat immer großen Spaß gemacht mit ihm zusammen zuarbeiten und die Dinge ins Ziel zu bringen. Fachlich wie menschlich ein Gewinn.”
– Andreas Blank, former HR Manager Bayrische Landesbank
“Christoph is so much dedicated to help his customer achieve the right outcome and keeps the focus on that. Almost relentless I would say. With most consultants you always keep a feeling of the conflicts of interest where they have an interest in making more hours. It is logical after all it is their revenue model. With Christoph I can truly say: he is dedicated to help the customer in the shortest time frame possible removing any feeling of mis-aligned interest.
The customers succes is his success and he clearly lives that. It was a real pleasure working with Christoph at Athlon and really enjoyed also the 1:1 interactions. He is very knowledgable and is able to ask the right questions that help him drill down to the information he needs to help the customer move forward. At Athlon he had very good engagement with C-Level and was able to convince them on the right way forward.”
– Hary Selman, Business Process Expert Athlon International
“Christoph ist seit vielen Jahren einer meiner wichtigsten Sparring-Partner, was Business, neue Arbeitsformen, digitale Transformation, agile Entwicklung, aber auch persönliche Entwicklung angeht. Ich habe selten jemanden mit sovielen inspirierenden Ideen und neuen Ansätzen erlebt, wie Christoph. Seine Keynotes und sein Consulting sind immer "on point" und seine Lösungsansätze hilfreich und umsetzbar. Ich kann Christoph jedem empfehlen, egal ob für Keynotes, Sparring, Beratung...”
– Martin Mair, CIO Mediengruppe Wiener Zeitung
Let’s get in touch!
If you are looking for an expert for consulting or speeches on the following topics
modern organizations
transformations & change management
new ways of working with focus on agile methods
modern leadership principles and work
then please feel free to contact me. I will be very happy to help you with your challenge!