Interim & Fractional Leadership for Logistics & SCM.
20 years of hands-on experience in operations, supply chain, and e-commerce. Supporting retailers, PE portfolio companies, and distressed businesses with operational turnarounds, scaling, and cultural transformations – from interim C-level roles to advisory engagements.
Operational & cultural transformation
I support retailers, e-commerce businesses, private equity portfolio companies, and distressed organizations in navigating operational and cultural challenges – whether it’s a turnaround, scaling phase, or leadership gap. With a background in supply chain, logistics, and e-commerce operations (e.g., Zalando, Kaufland, Wayfair, ASOS), I combine analytical rigor with hands-on execution to deliver results.
My engagements span the full spectrum – from full-time interim leadership when you need somebody to step in ASAP to light-touch advisory support when you need some outside guidance by someone who’s “been there, done that”.
HOW I WORK
Flexible engagement models tailored to your needs – whether you require full-time interim leadership, part-time fractional support, or targeted advisory and coaching. My focus is on leveraging and strengthening your existing team or leadership, ensuring local ownership and buy-in and therefore lasting results.
Interim Leadership
… if you have a senior leadership gap and need someone to step in full-time and on short notice to stabilize and turnaround a distressed or transitioning company or function.
I would join on a full-time basis for a period of typically 2-3 years or until the underyling issues are resolved – including any succession gaps in the organization so that the team will be in capable hands when I leave.
A typical use case would be for example a full-on operational turnaround of the logistics/SCM function with regard to both cost and service where there is currently ineffective or absent leadership.
Fractional Leadership
… if you have a capable team that is comfortable with the day-to-day but needs hands-on support and strategic guidance facing a somewhat unique challenge.
I would join on a part-time basis (e.g., 2-3 days/week) strengthening the existing team and leveraging myself through existing leadership, focusing less on the day-to-day but more on whatever extraordinary challenge the team is facing.
A typical use case could be the consolidation of a Fulfilment Network in case of signifcant overcapacity (e.g. coming out of COVID), where leadership struggles with the one-time consolidation challenge on top of their day job.
Advisory & Coaching
… if you have an overall capable team and leadership, but want to ensure you don’t reinvent the wheel and lose time with outside support by someone who’s „been there, done that“.
I would support your team on an hourly basis as needed. My role would primarily be a coaching role, providing mentorship for your leadership as well as advice based on actual personal experience, with over 20 years of hands-on experience in your team’s shoes.