Dr. Bernhard Buchholz

Angestellt, Director & Interim Manager – Focus on Operations, AURELIUS Gruppe

München, Deutschland

Über mich

My passion is driving technology and engineering companies forward – not only from the business but also from the technology side. My key differentiator? A unique combination of business, R&D, entrepreneurial & hands-on experience with strong technology & digitalization background and business sense – driven by team-spirit leadership style. ~6 years in international Strategy Consulting & PE industry with a focus on turnaround & digitalization. Wide experience from distressed small restructurings (80 HC) up to large restructurings (>5000HC) incl. heading large turnaround teams of up to 50 members ~7y of cutting-edge R&D experience as Developer & later Project Manager with P&L responsibility ~19y of various entrepreneurial experience incl. startups ~1y experience in small-size company assessments incl. MBI negotiation, financing & Due Diligence 4 degrees in Physics, Engineering, Biz Administration & Biz Informatics; all with excellence-performance grades

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Mechanical Engineering
Electronics
Strategic Management Consulting
Project Management
Predictive Maintenance
Lean Thinking
Start-ups
Corporate Development
Public Speaking
Construction Management
Data Analysis
Physics
Python
Signal Processing
Programming
Linux Server
Spectroscopy
Elektrotechnik
Engineering
Strategy
Applied Business
Turnaround Management
Restructuring

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Bernhard Buchholz

  • Bis heute 2 Jahre und 5 Monate, seit Jan. 2022

    Sie finden mich auf Linkedin inkl. CV Download

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-buchholz/

    In short: Jobs fascinate me where business challenges require technology/engineering/electrical knowledge to solve real-world challenges – content-driven, not process-driven. Download CV: www.buchholz-bernhard.de/downloads/CV_Buchholz.pdf #engineering #electronics #technology #energy #healthcare #automation #renewable #avionics #aircaft #innovation #KMU #Mittelstand

  • Bis heute 2 Jahre und 7 Monate, seit Nov. 2021

    Director & Interim Manager – Focus on Operations

    AURELIUS Gruppe

    AURELIUS Equity Opportunities (Jun – present) & other Private Equity Investors

  • Bis heute 21 Jahre und 7 Monate, seit Nov. 2002

    Owner - Services for Microbusinesses & Startups

    TCB Buchholz

    Owner - Services for Microbusinesses & Startups Focus: + Consulted small businesses & startups to optimize their operational processes incl. ERP introductions e.g., www.Toms-Driving-School.de (2004 – Present, focus: expansion, profitability) e.g. www.streamandlines.com (2021 - Present, focus on ramp-up)

  • 3 Jahre und 9 Monate, März 2018 - Nov. 2021

    Project & Engagement Manager (Strategy, Digitalization, Engineering)

    Siemens Management Consulting (recently renamed to Siemens Advanta Consulting)

    Led project teams of consultants and clients (up to 50 members) to develop strategies and to ensure subsequent implementation for Siemens and other mid- to large-sized companies SELECTED PROJECTS: + Manufacturing strategy for electric aircraft motor + IoT strategy for digital grid provider + IoT offering productification of Service player + Digital transformation at major O&G player + Startup ramp-up + Portfolio extension at Energy player + Cooperate productivity program + Restructuring in Germany

  • 7 Jahre und 5 Monate, Okt. 2010 - Feb. 2018

    Product Owner & Project Manager

    Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)

    See details in CV: www.buchholz-bernhard.de/downloads/CV_Buchholz.pdf KEY AREAS: + Product owner “Traceable, airborne laser-hygrometry” + Project management + Instrument development + Scientific research: 6 peer-reviewed papers, 19 talks, 18 other scientific publications, 1 PhD Thesis + Patents: 2 granted patent applications

  • 1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2017

    Invited Research Associate

    Princeton University

    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Prof. Mark A. Zondlo) KEY AREAS: + Project management: Operatively steered and consulted on various running projects during Prof. Zondlo`s sabbatical leave + Senior instrument advisor: Metrologically improved field instruments for monitoring of fracking and conventional gas well pads: Focus hardware & electronics + Scientific research: Evaluated scientific data and published 2 peer-reviewed papers as first author

  • 3 Jahre und 10 Monate, Okt. 2010 - Juli 2014

    PHD Candidate, PhD study in Department of Mechanical Engineering

    TU Darmstadt

    Thesis: Development, primary validation and field deployment of novel calibration-free laser hygrometer for research aircraft Degree: Doctor rerum naturalium (equal to Ph.D. in Physics) (Final grade: 1.0 “summa cum laude” – with highest honor)

Ausbildung von Bernhard Buchholz

  • 3 Jahre und 10 Monate, Okt. 2010 - Juli 2014

    PhD study in Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Technical University of Darmstadt

    Thesis: Development, primary validation and field deployment of novel calibration-free laser hygrometer for research aircraft Degree: Doctor rerum naturalium (equal to Ph.D. in Physics) (Final grade: 1.0 “summa cum laude” – with highest honor)

  • 3 Jahre und 6 Monate, März 2010 - Aug. 2013

    Bachelor degree course, Business Informatics

    FernUniversität in Hagen

    Thesis: Tax compliance – a micro-economic analysis Degree: Bachelor of Science (Final grade: 1.5 – excellent, ranking position: ≤ 4.8% )

  • 5 Jahre und 5 Monate, Okt. 2007 - Feb. 2013

    Bachelor degree course, Business Administration

    FernUniversität in Hagen

    Thesis: Streaming media regarding the German copyright Degree: Bachelor of Science (Final grade: 1.5 – excellent, ranking position: ≤ 2%)

  • 5 Jahre und 7 Monate, März 2005 - Sep. 2010

    Diplom studies, Physics

    University of Heidelberg

    Thesis: New hard- and software developments for autonomous, compact and lightweight field diode laser hygrometer Degree: Diplom (comparable to a Master of Science degree) (Final grade: 1.0 “mit Auszeichung” – with highest honor)

Sprachen

  • Deutsch

    Muttersprache

  • Englisch

    Fließend

Interessen

Longtime interests and curiosity for technical processes and their optimization. Very good knowledge and practical experiences with the manufacturing.
Entrepreneurship
Technology
Healthcare
Engineering
Electronics
Automation
Renewable energy
Aircraft
Innovation
Mittelstand
KMU
Debate
Sailing
Running

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