Co-founder and Managing Director (Nordics)

• Feb 2019 - Present

Corporate Advisory Board Member

• Jan 2023 - Present

Advisory Marketing & Sales Advisory Marketing & Sales

Corporate Advisory Board Member

• Oct 2021 - Present

Advisory Marketing & Sales Advisory Marketing & Sales

Manager - Digital Project Services

• Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

As Manager Maic is a senior member of Acando´s Digital Delivery Management team. As a consultant in the field of project management and leadership he advises and supports clients with digital transformation projects. Additionally, Maic is involved in Acando´s business development defining new offers and driving sales initiatives.

Sales Lead - Digital Delivery Management

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

In the role as Sales Lead Maic is strongly cooperating with the managers of the Digital Delivery Management Team to define and offer solutions helping our clients. Working with business development as well as customer relationship to increase the value creation abilities for existing and potential future clients.

Senior Consultant - Digital Delivery Management

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2018

Maic is working closely with clients to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close digital projects successfully. His knowledge and experience cover areas such as Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management, Project Procurement Management, and Project Stakeholders Management.

Consumer Reviews Manager EMEA (Consultant Assignment)

• May 2017 - Jan 2019

In this consulting assignment Maic is part of Electrolux EMEA Digital Marketing Team. He is responsible for the Consumer Review Program and the execution for key brands Electrolux/AEG/Zanussi. As product owner he is developing and maintaining central digital solutions that leverage the consumer reviews on brand website but also the review distribution with Electrolux' (r)e-tailer network. Furthermore, Maic drafts road maps, define targets and develops tools to create and distribute trustworthy review content cross European markets. Show less

Global Head of Project Management

• Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

Maic acted as inspiring leader and direct manager of an international team of project managers and tech developers conducting over 60 international research projects per year with a budget of over 2,5 MEUR. Maic was responsible for the forecasting, budgeting, goal setting as well as controlling related to team´s and projects´ performance. In his role as head of the team he was overlooking tool, people and product development. Additionally, as part of the business development he was involved in the customer relationship management with global clients. Another part of his role was the supervision of the outsourcing of the programming, the data cleaning and the data analysis to an Indian partner.From a leadership perspective Maic recruited, guided, developed and maintained an international and partially remotely working project management team by applying a coaching approach. His business development skills have been considered as asset in doing business with global clients from various industries such as Siemens, BASF, UBS, EY, and Volkswagen Group. Maic drove all stages of customer relationship management from lead generation and proposal stage to delivery. In his responsbility for business development he also conducted product and sales training in Asia-Pacific (APAC) to trigger more sales in the region. Maic supervised and negotiated the outsourcing to an Analytics Team situated in India. In cooperation with the partner he defined project plans and introduced among others a continuous improvement and feedback process. When visiting and motivating the Indian team his cultural and social skills were of value to establish and maintain a successful cooperation. As link between the Moody´s and the project management team Maic´s change management & leadership skills were helpful. Show less

Senior Project Manager

• Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

Maic was responsible for the whole project management cycle (initiating, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) of local and global market research projects as well as employer branding projects. As project manager acted Maic as a link between different stakeholders (e.g. programming team, data collection team, data analysts, clients, suppliers) to deliver the projects in expected quality and assigned budgets. In his role he also contributed to the continuous improvement tools and processes. Achievements: All assigned projects were delivered on time and with highest quality. A betterefficiency along the project cycle was achieved. The relationship with stakeholders of theassigned region got improved what led to better communication and higher revenue.Due to Maic`s excellent analytical and leadership skills all assigned projects have been delivered on time and in quality. Maic frequently contributed with ideas and feedback to improve processes along the project cycle. Maic`s business acumen and passion for business development contributed to an improved product portfolio and higher sales numbers. Show less

Project Manager

• Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

Maic oversaw the implementation, production and delivery of market research and insight projects. His tasks included among others data analysis as well as the presentation of findings to stakeholders such like clients or media. Maic steered the design of questionnaires and programming of survey. He monitored the data quality during the data collection and data cleaning. Maic developed report templates, data visualization as well as data analysis while overlooking the production and delivery process. Maic presented data and trends to stakeholders such as media, clients as well as prospects.Maic´s social skills encourage team members and leveraged the motivation and team spirit in the group. Maic business acumen made projects more profitable: costs were optimized while product value and price could have been increased. Maic`s leadership skills were the foundation for the smooth planning and execution of the projects. Show less

Project Manager & Trainer (System Migration)

• Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

Maic founded a small consulting business providing clients with project management support and training solutions. The projects focused on marketing, sales, IT, HR and sustainability: Companies required support with their global migration to Windows 7 and Office 2010. Focus was on the successful user migration and their seamless introduction to the new environment. He worked both in a helpdesk role as well as trainer role leading classroom as well as remote lectures. He designed training concepts as well as lecture material including e-learning platforms. Maic`s lecture got very good reviews due to his presentation and didactic method. His coaching approach combined with his deep Microsoft knowledge helped building trust for the new environment among the users. Maic`s positive and driven attitude was appreciated by clients and his project management skills were of support during the planning and execution stage. Show less

Sustainability Consultant

• May 2011 - Oct 2011

Maic founded a small consulting business providing clients with project management support and training solutions. The projects focused on marketing, sales, IT, HR and sustainability: SAP required support with a study to elaborate the synergies at the intersection of HR and sustainability. The aim was to improve their sustainability strategy based on HR processes. As consultant and project manager supported Maic SAP`s HR department with the definition and verification of possible sustainability strategies that should improve the economic, social and environmental performance along the HR cycle. Maic`s strong analytical skills were of support to define the project scope and goals. During the project, he frequently followed-up with the stakeholders. Maic`s presentation skills and his approach of workshop facilitation got appreciated along the project. Show less

Project Manager & Trainer (System Migration)

• Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

Maic founded a small consulting business providing clients with project management support and training solutions. The projects focused on marketing, sales, IT, HR and sustainability: Companies required support with their global migration to Windows 7 and Office 2010. Focus was on the successful user migration and their seamless introduction to the new environment. He worked both in a helpdesk role as well as trainer role leading classroom as well as remote lectures. He designed training concepts as well as lecture material including e-learning platforms. Maic´s lecture got very good reviews due to his presentation and didactic method. His coaching approach combined with his deep Microsoft knowledge helped building trust for the new environment among the users. Maic`s positive and driven attitude was appreciated by clients and his project management skills were of support during the planning and execution stage. Show less

Project Assistant Sustainability Reporting & Global Communication

• Sep 2008 - Mar 2009

Maic cooperated with BASF´s corporate communication department that required support with the publishing of their integrated annual report covering BASF`s business, social and environmental performance. Maic supported the team with the GRI (reporting standard) certification process. He was also part of the content management process with a focus on KPI definition and evaluation. During his assignment Maic was project manager for the print production process ensuring a sustainable production process (e.g. FSC certified, carbon natural production). Maic supported the development of the online reporting system which was launched parallel to the report publishing. An online platform which stakeholder could use to create customized results and exports. BASF introduced only shortly before the assignment sustainability reporting. Maic´s optimistic and flexible attitude was of great support for the team while facing new challenges related to introduction of the new reporting methodology. Even though Maic was new in the team he was not afraid to contribute in meetings with his deep sustainability knowledge. The group appreciated especially Maic´s reliability and professional attitude. Show less

Management Assistant

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

- Cusotumer relationship management - Organising events such as fairs and seminars - Business development - Cusotumer relationship management - Organising events such as fairs and seminars - Business development

Project Assistent - Urban Redevelopment

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

- Controlling and budgeting of redevelopment projects - Tender management as part of the project execution - Investment analysis and reporting of project relevant KPIs - Controlling and budgeting of redevelopment projects - Tender management as part of the project execution - Investment analysis and reporting of project relevant KPIs

Trainee, Real Estate and Housing Manager

• Sep 2003 - Jan 2006

- Real estate management and administration - Finance and investment modelling - Accounting and controlling - Sales and acquisition - Real estate management and administration - Finance and investment modelling - Accounting and controlling - Sales and acquisition