Bernd Schütze
Managing Director Native Instruments Group Gmbh @Native Instruments
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director Native Instruments Group Gmbh @Native Instruments
Berlin, DE
Legal Governance, Organizational Strategy, and Cross-functional Leadership.Executive Leadership: Serving as the Managing Director for all German entities, overseeing corporate governance, legal compliance, and organizational health for a global leader in music technology.Operational Framework: Designing and implementing the foundational structures required to support a multi-brand group (NI, iZotope, Plugin Alliance), ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution.Change Management: Navigating the organization through large-scale structural transitions, fostering a culture of high performance and operational agility during a period of significant group evolution.
EDUCATION
Berlin University of Applied Sciences Berlin (BHT)
Diplom Ingenieur, Print and Media Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT BERND SCHÜTZE
Architecting scalable Business OperationsAs a Managing Director and VP of IT and Business Applications, I specialize in building the \"operating system\" that allows innovative tech companies to scale. With over 20 years of experience, I have evolved from a specialist in supply chain and systems into a leader who orchestrates the entire operational heartbeat of a global group.My expertise lies at the intersection of Strategy, Finance, and Technology. I don\'t just manage departments; I integrate them. Most recently, I have focused on the post-merger integration of Native Instruments, iZotope, and Plugin Alliance, harmonizing disparate enterprise architectures and teams into a unified, high-performance ecosystem.What I bring to the table:Operational Excellence: I transform complex business requirements into streamlined, automated processes that drive ROI and customer satisfaction.Strategic Scaling: From restructuring organizations to designing robust org structures, I ensure that the company’s \"internal machinery\" remains resilient - enabling strong growth while maintaining stability in turbulent times.Tech-Driven Efficiency: I leverage my background in ERP, BI, and Big Data to operationalize AI and modern tech stacks, turning IT from a cost center into a growth engine.Financial Oversight: I am deeply experienced in P&L management, Opex/Capex optimization, and navigating the complexities of multi-entity international governance.I am a firm believer in leadership through transparency and cross-functional collaboration. I thrive when solving high-stakes puzzles, whether it’s a global ERP rollout, a supply chain overhaul, or a strategic reorganization.Note on Networking: I value meaningful professional connections. I am strict about unsolicited requests from people I don\'t know personally. If you would like to get in touch, please include a brief note explaining why you would like to connect.
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