Dennis Kautz
Director Global Business Transition Management @MANN+HUMMEL
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WORK HISTORY
Director Global Business Transition Management @MANN+HUMMEL
Ludwigsburg, DE
Global transition lead post-divestment (3 plants;~€500m revenue), accountable for business separation and value protection of a ~€250m portfolio.• Led a cross-functional global team (~15 FTE across EU/AM/Asia) spanning Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, and Manufacturing/Logistics; provided weekly executive reporting and quarterly Board-level updates• Executed global business relocations across Europe, India, and China (portfolio ~€150m annual sales), achieving on-time SOP with zero quality claims.• Renegotiated the post-divestment commercial framework directly with the buyer’s C-level leadership (PE-owned), ensuring continuity and clear operating rules.
ABOUT DENNIS KAUTZ
I’m a lifelong challenge enthusiast who believes that no mountain is too high, every problem has a solution, and even the most far-reaching visions can be realized with dedication, creativity and resilience.Since teenage I was earning money financing to travel a year around the world in the age of 19, biked across the Alps with my toddler in tow or accomplished just last year a self-organized multi-day hike in the Himalayas with my incredible wife and our four amazing children.I love to win, but doing this together with my team, whether that be my family or at work, brings me the greatest joy.This passion and dedication for people and challenges ever defines me also in my todays work with my teams in China and Asia. There is no negotiation too tough and no obstacle without a way through it. I’m always eager to take on a journey, to grow, learn and succeed. If you want to get things done, you come to me and my team – everyone knows that. • Launching hundreds of projects with an increased team efficiency by 30% • Successfully acquiring new businesses and steadily improving operating profits with arguably the most challenging customer in the automotive industry • Effectively collaborating with the most agile global leading E-Mobility customerI am a resilient leader actively agile and flexible in implementing changes by involving teams in creating solutions. High-performance requires clear goals, open communication, shared purpose, mutual and self-accountability, and most importantly a trusting leadership.My ability to inspire, influence and execute with passion is accompanied with analytical reasoning and my capability to operate under pressure always focusing on customer needs and company objectives.Whether you want to talk about business strategies, negotiation tactics, creative thinking and operational leadership, or you are just looking for a jungle adventure in Borneo or a safari in Africa with kids, I’d love to connect.Professional Skills:| Change Management | Problem Solving | Sales Expert | Adaptability | Persuasion | Creativity | Analytical Reasoning | Business Analysis | Communication | Team Development | Market & Pricing Analysis | Agile Project Management | Contract & Price Negotiations | Asian Markets | Emotional Intelligence | Business Transformation & Digitalization | Forward Thinking | Intercultural Leadership |
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