My client:
Gearbox and drive manufacturer
My Part:
Interim BDM and consultant, introduction of plastics processing, innovations
Industry:
Mechanical engineering
Turnover:
€ 270 million
Employees:
2.000
Situation:
Securing the future / Innovation
Own area of responsibility: (Turnover / Human Resources)
- Establishment of a new division and/or competence area (5 – 10 employees)
Task:
- Introduction of plastics processing with the customer
- Identification of potential with the new material
- Implementation of innovation projects
Measures:
- Establishment of a business plan – roadmap
- Budget and personnel planning
- Team management
- Regular board presentations and strategy discussions
Successes:
- Four product developments
- Team established as a central point of contact
- Products are on the market today and activities are being expanded
Special challenge:
- Diverse business unit structure in the company
- Acceptance of a central unit of decentralised business units
