Klaus Skabrond

Drive to Performance

Klaus Skabrond

Drive to Performance

Leadership that makes a difference. Transformation Performance Responsibility

As an Executive Interim Manager and Business Consultant, I support organizations in successfully mastering complex challenges—from strategy development, business stabilization, and turnarounds to transformation and operational excellence.

I possess in-depth expertise in leadership, organizational design, process optimization, technology, and innovation management.

My focus is on strengthening leadership where it matters most, with the goal of building future-proof organizations and inspiring people to embrace change.

My Services

Executive Interim Management

Business Consulting

Strategy and Business Development

Turnarounds and PMI with Restructuring and Transformation

Business stabilization and improvement of operational performance

Those who do not transform in time and with determination risk their future.

Klaus Skabrond
Executive Interim Manager & Business Consultant

Core Competencies

Business and Site Management with Overall Responsibility

Leadership of organizations with full P&L responsibility, strategy development, technical sales, project management, innovation management, application development, industrial engineering, and operations (production with order processing, purchasing, logistics, and quality assurance).

Strategy Development & Business Realignment

Development and implementation of business, growth, and competitive strategies—including portfolio decisions and post-merger integrations.

Turnaround, Performance & Profitability Enhancement

Sustainable results improvement through product cost optimization, efficiency and productivity enhancement, and consistent operational excellence.

Transformation, Restructuring & Crisis Management

Stabilization of critical business situations, structural reorganization of organizations, and comprehensive process optimization.

Leadership of International, Multicultural Organizations

Europe, NAFTA, and Asia—with personnel responsibility for up to 1,100 employees and clear focus on high-performance leadership teams and expert organizations

Cultural Change & Change Management in Technical Organizations

Sustainable transformation of leadership, collaboration, and performance cultures to ensure implementation capability and competitiveness.

Stakeholder & Governance Management in Complex Environments

Confident engagement with works councils, trade unions, political entities, authorities, as well as corporate and customer organizations as a prerequisite for viable transformation and turnaround solutions.

Selected Projects

Success Stories for Enhanced Performance

01: Strategy and Business Development for a Mid-Sized Software Development Company

in the role of Executive Business Consultant

02: Strategy and Business Development for a High-Tech Group in the Photonics/Optics Industry

in the role of "Head of Business Unit"

03: Turnaround with restructuring and subsequent strategy & business development for the “Signaling Technology” railway sector of an integrated electronics group

in the role of Head of "Strategic Projects"

04: Turnaround with restructuring and subsequent strategy & business development for the US commercial vehicle division of a global automotive supplier

in the role of "General Manager Commercial Vehicle Division NAFTA"

05: Performance Enhancement, Turnaround, and Business Development for the Business Unit of a Global Automotive Supplier

in the role of "Head of Business Unit for OEM Customers"

06: Post-Merger Integration with Restructuring and Transformation for a Leading Railway Group

in the role of "Site Managing Director"

07: Post Merger Integration with Restructuring and Transformation for a Private Equity-Backed RFID/Mechatronics Industry Company

in the role of "Head of Corporate R&D"

08: Enhancing Competitiveness for a Global Automotive Group

in the role of an "Executive Business Consultant"

09: Increasing Operational Performance for a French Pharmaceutical & Medical Technology Group

in the role of "Head of Industrial Engineering & Program Management"

10: Increasing operational performance for a global automotive group

in the role of "Director Global Application Engineering"

11: Improving operational performance for a premium manufacturer of automotive interior equipment

in the role of “Head of Engineering & Innovation”

12: Business stabilization following a compliance breach at an Eastern European software development site of a leading US consumer electronics manufacturer

in the role of “Managing Director & Site Manager”

13: Project stabilization and improvement of operational performance for a premium manufacturer in the optics and consumer optics sector

in the role as Head of R&D and Operations

14: Improving operational performance for the electronics business of a global electrical engineering group

in the role of Head of Operations “Electronic Design & Manufacturing Service”

Testimonials from My Colleagues

"He creates bonds with ease, with teams and stakeholders alike. He is authentic and communicates clearly and comprehensively, so that people follow him, even if unpopular topics to be addressed."

"… His outstanding leadership and communication skills and his hands-on approach in transformation, restructuring and process improvement have been a game changer for our organization."

"He brought stabilization into the team and managed the necessary transformation to align processes and organizational structure with the global enterprise standards."

"He excels at identifying opportunities that others might overlook and translates them into actionable plans."

"You elevated my leadership mindset and taught me how to drive performance across an entire organization."

"Drive Performance is a very good summary of Klaus impact during his assignment with us."