Thorsten Seefried
Board Consulting - Interim Executive - CEO/COO/CRO
Developing Strategies.
Guiding People & Building Organizations.
Creating Performance.
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Developing Strategies.
Guiding People & Building Organizations.
Creating Performance.
managing change in industry
My name is Thorsten Seefried.
As a consultant and interim executive specializing in operations and sales , I support strategic change processes in manufacturing industry.
As CEO, COO, CRO or Managing Director, I manage companies, business units and plants.
Clients value my international management experience and broad expertise in all core processes of an industrial company.
This enables me to guide stakeholders and organizations sensitively but consistently through difficult business phases.
My offer
Strategic realignment and restructuring
- Strategy development
- Strategic development of value proposition and product portfolio
- Optimization of manufacturing footprint and supply chain
Organizational structure, stabilization and growth
- Transformation and cultural change
- Restructuring
- Post-merger integration
- Internationalization
- Growth
- Change in the business model
Increase performance, quick and sustainable
- Optimization of business processes
- Structured pricing
- Consistent contract management
- Optimization of the supply chain
- Introduction of lean management
- Digitization of business processes
"I bring calm and focus on the essentials to difficult situations. Through open communication, consistent action and coordinated, quick decisions, I ensure stability and security for employees and stakeholders."
Thorsten Seefried
My main areas of experience
Realignment and restructuring of business units and companies
Sales realignment
Contract management and introduction of value-based pricing
Value-enhancing consolidation of product portfolios and target applications
Development and market launch of new product families
Digitalization of business processes / development of the Industrial IoT business area
Establishment of a global production network and construction of a production plant in Poland with relocation of 250 jobs from Germany
Constructive cooperation with employee representatives – also internationally and in difficult phases
M&A
Due diligence and purchase/sale on the buyer and seller side
Post-merger integration and restructuring
Hands-on experience
in Sales, R&D, Product Management, Order Management, Production and Purchasing
Internationality
Professional stations in Germany and France Matrix responsibility for worldwide production sites and global sales
Statements from my companions
"Mr. Seefried was responsible for product management, R&D, production and supply chain during the integration of the new acquisitions Ettore Cella S.P.A and Sami InstrumentsS.r.l. in Italy and Switzer Process Instruments Ltd in India. He consolidated product programs sensitively but consistently, brought processes into line with the WIKA Group's standards and ensured successful integration into the WIKA Group's sales processes."
"His excellent instinct for dealing with employees at all levels and from all cultural backgrounds deserves special mention. This enables him to motivate employees, even in difficult situations, so that they can play a positive role in shaping change processes."
"Mr. Seefried has played a key role in the successful development of the prefabrication division in recent years. All key performance indicators such as productivity, quality, delivery time and rejects have improved - in some cases considerably. The previously heavily loss-making area now regularly makes a significant contribution to the company's positive result."
I want to underscore Thorsten's unique ability to manage and coach people with remarkable sensitivity. His approach played a crucial role in maintaining team morale and cohesiveness during challenging times. Equally noteworthy is his adeptness in implementing challenging decisions, such as a social reorganization within the organization, with finesse and empathy, significantly minimizing friction and fostering a positive work environment.
"During his many years at WIKA, Thorsten Seefried has repeatedly initiated decisive change processes and played a responsible role in their implementation. As a result, he has made a major contribution to the growth and success of the WIKA Group."
"We would like to expressly thank Thorsten for his work and the progress he has enabled us to make. This applies in particular to the specification of the core problems in France and the strategy for the future. Thorsten is leaving, this strategy remains."