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The PostScriptum Advisors network team can be an invaluable asset in any endeavor. A team with a wealth of knowledge, skills, and practical know-how can often navigate challenges more effectively and achieve greater success.
Carlos Freymann is a ICF certified (ACC) Executive and Business Coach and is fluent in German, Portuguese and English. Throughout his career path as a top HR executive (global HR responsibility for over 40,000 employees in a 10b. euro business) with major global corporations (Siemens, Continental) Carlos looks back on over 40 years of business experience, including 25 years within the automotive sector. His extensive international experience and his proven track record in C-level consulting, direct reporting to Executive Boards, his expertise in HR integration and restructuring do enable him to give top level advice in order to create high quality decisions.
Ekkehard Klautke brings a wealth of knowledge in financial management within the industrial space. His almost 15 years as CFO of a multibillion euro international automotive company of French-German origin mirror his excellent ability as an executive level advisor to the business.
With more than 40 years of overall experience in different financial departments Ekkehard is of real help if it comes to business re-engineering and/or recruitments/assessments in the relevant sectors. Fluent in German, English and French, Ekkehard serves the automotive, the industrial, the consumer and the life science sectors.
Dr. Harald Ring is a seasoned management and human resources consultant with over 40 years of experience within different industries. Fluent in German and English he is the right individual to ask for advice on compensation & benefits, total rewards, payroll, HR shared service center, tariff policy, union & works council experience, HR development, merger & acquisitions.
Based on his extensive experience he is a good choice when it comes to senior level HR recruitments & assessments.
Paul M. Rowney is an internationally experienced business and human capital advisor with a strong focus on sales & marketing. He looks back on over 25 years of business experience within the consumer goods, apparel, sports / performance goods industries, merchandising for global brands (restructuring and improving performance levels).
As an effective communicator and experienced negotiator, Paul demonstrated versatility at forming highly durable professional relationships and high performance B2B2C multi-channel networks.
Based on his extensive experience he is a good choice when it comes to challenging business cases and senior level sales & marketing recruitments & assessments within the consumer and performance goods industries.
Irina Sturm is an experienced senior associate with a strong focus on international projects in the industrial, automation, automotive, engineering, and logistics sectors. Fluent in German and English she has deep expertise within financial departments – ranging from controlling to accounting, treasury, tax, and investor relations. Her thorough understanding of these complex functions allows her to identify exceptional solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence.
Philipp Sturm is a seasoned management consultant with over 25 years of experience in helping companies of different size with their business and organizational challenges. His career path led him from internationally operating German mid-sized firms over the SHREKs back to this unique advisory network.
With a proven track record in managing a broad level of different business cases and senior leadership solutions across a number of different regions (DACH, UK, APAC), industries, functions and fluent in three languages, he predominantly serves the industrial and the life science sectors.
Dr.-Ing. Steffen K.H. Weisser is an international executive, advisor and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of leadership experience across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US. As CEO, COO and Managing Director of global listed corporations (Baldwin Technology, Barry Wehmiller), family-owned companies (Georg Sahm, Citizen Machinery Europe) and his own ventures (Trans-Tech Weisser GmbH, Dr. Weisser FZ-LLC), he has successfully managed restructuring, turnarounds and growth strategies in the machinery, packaging, textile, printing and beverage industries. He combines deep expertise in corporate restructuring, M&A, and international business development with hands-on leadership of global operations (up to 1,680 employees and $240M sales). Today, as founder of Dr. Weisser FZ-LLC in the UAE, he advises and supports international companies in complex business transactions, deal structuring, cross-border growth initiatives and leadership solutions, leveraging his strong legal and commercial background and a trusted global network.
In a professional context, an experienced team typically brings several advantages:
- Expertise: Each member of the team has likely developed a deep understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities through years of practice and learning. This expertise can be instrumental in solving complex problems and making informed decisions.
- Efficiency: With experience often comes efficiency. Experienced team members are likely to have encountered similar challenges before and can draw upon their past experiences to find quicker and more effective solutions.
- Resilience: Experienced teams have weathered various storms and setbacks over the years, which can build resilience and determination. They are often better equipped to handle adversity and keep pushing forward, even in the face of daunting obstacles.
- Leadership: Senior members of an experienced team often serve as mentors and leaders, providing guidance and direction to less experienced colleagues. This mentorship can accelerate the learning curve for newer team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Networking: Over time, experienced professionals tend to build extensive networks within their industries. These networks can provide valuable resources, insights, and opportunities that can benefit the entire team.
