CURRENT & PREVIOUS POSITIONS

As Chief of Staff to the Managing Director of EppsteinFOILS, I work at the intersection of leadership, governance, organizational development and communication. My focus lies in building the structures, processes and information flows that enable sustainable growth, effective decision-making and long-term organizational resilience. I am particularly interested in knowledge management, cultural transformation, leadership communication and the practical application of digital technologies, including AI, in industrial environments. 

• Trusted sparring partner to the Managing Director, preparing decision foundations and supporting executive decision-making across strategic and operational topics 
• Built and established company-wide information and knowledge management structures, including a central intranet platform used across administrative and production functions 
• Developed governance frameworks and modernized 16 corporate policies covering compliance, ESG, IT security, AI governance, export controls, employee benefits and corporate conduct 
• Coordinated governance, reporting and stakeholder requirements within the context of a publicly listed ownership structure 
• Supported ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and Management Review processes through structured documentation, reporting and information management 
• Led initiatives to strengthen organizational transparency, communication and cross-functional collaboration 
• Supported cultural transformation, leadership development and knowledge transfer during a significant workforce transition driven by generational change 
• Introduced and supported AI-enabled knowledge management approaches to preserve critical industrial expertise and strengthen organizational resilience
• Acted as a key interface between management, employees, shareholders, advisors and external stakeholders 

Selected Organizational Challenges I Help Solve 

Preserving Critical Industrial Knowledge 

• Established knowledge management structures 
• Supported AI-assisted knowledge retention 
• Improved accessibility of organizational expertise 

Strengthening Governance and Organizational Transparency 

• Modernized 16 corporate policies 
• Supported ESG and compliance frameworks 
• Coordinated governance requirements across stakeholder groups 

Supporting Cultural Transformation 

• Facilitated leadership evolution 
• Supported generational transition 
• Strengthened communication and organizational alignment 

Building Organizational Information Platforms 

• Implemented company-wide intranet structures 
• Reduced information silos 

Improved transparency and collaboration

As COO of Mallomer, I help build the foundations that turn opportunities into scalable business models. Working across packaging solutions, distribution, proprietary brands and customer projects, I connect strategy, operations and implementation to create practical outcomes in real markets.

My focus lies in transforming complexity into structure, bringing together people, technologies and business concepts to create lasting value.

Builder of Entrepreneurial Platforms is not about launching ideas. It is about building the systems that allow good ideas to succeed.

Selected Organizational Challenges I Help Solve

Turning entrepreneurial ideas into scalable business reality 

• Translating strategic and entrepreneurial concepts into actionable projects 
• Evaluate opportunities, risks and implementation requirements 
• Build the structures, processes and resources needed for sustainable execution 
• Bridge the gap between vision and operational reality 

Making complex packaging projects manageable for customers 

• Combine packaging concepts, machinery, distribution and implementation into integrated solutions 
• Guide customers from initial ideas to market-ready outcome 
• Coordinate technical, commercial and regulatory requirements 
• Provide practical, flexible and solution-oriented support throughout the project lifecycle 

Building credibility, visibility and growth in a small entrepreneurial environment

• Develop digital platforms, online shops and market-facing structures
• Strengthening brand visibility and customer access
• Create scalable operational processes despite limited resources
• Support the acquisition and successful execution of projects with well-known industry customers

Connecting innovation with practical market implementation 

• Assess new opportunities, partnerships and product concepts 
• Support the development of proprietary brands and distribution activities 
• Align customer needs, market demand and operational feasibility 
• Turn innovative concepts into commercially viable business opportunities

Executive Business Partner to the Managing Director, supporting leadership effectiveness, organizational communication and transformation across a multi-site manufacturing organization. 

As Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, I supported the leadership and transformation agenda of a manufacturing group with approximately 250 employees across three locations in Germany and Hungary. 

Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, I contributed to organizational communication, strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects, helping connect executive decision-making with operational reality across multiple sites. 

My role extended beyond traditional executive support and included the coordination of strategic projects, corporate communication initiatives and organizational development activities. 

Selected contributions: 

• Supported executive leadership across a multi-site manufacturing organization with approximately 250 employees and a 15-member leadership team 
• Coordinated management communication, leadership processes and cross-functional initiatives across international locations 
• Led the complete redevelopment of the company's corporate identity and digital presence, modernizing external communication while preserving the organization’s heritage and industrial identity 
• Worked closely with external agencies to create an authentic and employee-focused employer and corporate brand 
• Supported organizational communication during periods of significant change and transformation 
• Assumed responsibility for the coordination of workforce transition activities during a major site closure affecting approximately 90 employees 
• Served as the central interface between management, legal counsel, payroll providers and affected employees throughout the transition process 
• Successfully supported the completion of all related employee transition processes, helping ensure clarity, professionalism and respect during a highly sensitive organizational change 
• The experience reinforced my belief that leadership is not only about strategy and growth, but also about taking responsibility when organizations face difficult decisions and significant change. 

Selected Organizational Challenges I Help Solve

Outdated corporate identity and limited external visibility

• Led the redevelopment of the corporate identity and digital presence 
• Modernized external communication while preserving the company’s heritage 
• Strengthened employer branding and organizational visibility 

Maintaining trust and communication during organizational change

• Supported communication across management, employees and external stakeholders 
• Helped translate strategic decisions into understandable and actionable communication 
• Fostered transparency during periods of uncertainty 

Managing a large-scale workforce transition with professionalism and respect

• Coordinated workforce transition activities affecting approximately 90 employees 
• Acted as central interface between management, legal counsel and employees 
• Ensured structured, compliant and respectful handling of a highly sensitive process 
• Successfully supported resolution and closure of all related employee matters