Carsten Stich

Interim Executive

  • CEO
  • CFO
  • CRO

Management Consultant

… with Finance DNA

Carsten Stich

Interim Executive

  • CEO
  • CFO
  • CRO

Management Consultant

… with Finance DNA

  • Stabilize.
  • Realign.
  • Secure the future.

Leadership Responsibilities in Exceptional Situations—as Interim CEO | CFO | CRO.

Strategic consulting for management, the board of directors, owners, and investors.

When earnings and liquidity come under pressure, transformations stall, or the ability to steer the business is lacking, swift clarity, clear priorities, and decisive action are crucial. Most companies focus on treating symptoms. However, the root causes run deeper—in entrenched structures, processes that are no longer fit for purpose, or a fragmented IT landscape. An outside perspective helps quickly identify underlying patterns and pinpoint the key levers for change.

In my most recent assignments, I have guided companies through restructuring and transformation, restored operational control, and assumed leadership responsibilities as CEO, CFO, and CRO. I laid the foundation for my career at major international corporations with DAX-listed parent companies—working directly with divisional and corporate executives.

Today, I combine operational leadership responsibilities with strategic consulting at the top-management level. I think end-to-end: for me, processes, structures, IT, and financial management all go hand in hand. And I take responsibility for implementation—right from the start. My background in finance and controlling forms the foundation for sound decision-making, clear leadership, and the goal of safeguarding and increasing corporate value.

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My services as an interim CEO, CFO, and CRO for turnaround, restructuring, and transformation, and as a management consultant

STABILIZE

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Safeguarding the
business operations

  • Secure Liquidity and Business Operations
  • Restore Management Control
  • Create Transparency
  • Prioritize Short-Term Measures

RESTRUCTURE

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Strategic Realignment

  • Improve Profit and Cost Structures
  • Adjust the Organization and Staff
  • Manage Stakeholder Interests
  • Implement restructuring programs

TRANSFORM

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Implementing Change Successfully

  • Realign the Organization, Processes, and Systems
  • Stabilize SAP/ERP Transformations
  • Develop Target Operating Models
  • Lead Change

CREATE VALUE

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Develop Investments Securely

  • Refine the strategy
  • Further Develop Business Models and Portfolios
  • Improve Growth and Profitability
  • Ensure Future Viability
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"I don't think in terms of recommendations, but in terms of solutions. As a leader, I put them into practice. As a consultant I make them actionable."

Carsten Stich, Interim Executive and Management Consultant

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“I don’t think in terms of recommendations, but in terms of solutions. As a leader, I implement them. As a consultant, I make them actionable.”

Carsten Stich, Interim Executive and Management Consultant

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Because experience counts - my main areas of experience

My expertise is rooted in a strong background in finance and controlling, which I have developed while working in both international corporate structures and medium-sized companies—with responsibilities extending far beyond finance to include HR, IT, procurement, logistics, and legal affairs, as well as cross-border collaboration with international corporate structures in Europe, the Americas, and China.

I earned a degree in business administration from the University of Cologne, specializing in auditing, controlling (value-based management), and taxation.

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Has worked as an Interim Executive and Management Consultant since 2016 in transformation, restructuring, and corporate governance – and currently holds leadership roles as CEO, CFO, and CRO

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Proven ability to restore stability in acute crisis situations, regain control, and establish a solid basis for decision-making

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Management experience in medium-sized companies and international corporate structures – with responsibility for finance, HR, IT, procurement, logistics, and legal affairs; cross-border collaboration with international operations across Europe, the Americas, and China.

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Finance and Controlling DNA as the foundation for effective corporate management – from transparency and management control to Finance Target Operating Models and SAP S/4HANA Transformations

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Strategic leadership and operational execution – from defining the vision and prioritizing necessary measures to consistent implementation and accountability for results

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Change Management and Stakeholder Communication – Engaging Those Affected, Formulating Clear Objectives, and Building Acceptance for Far-Reaching Changes

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Pragmatic use of generative AI to support analysis, scenario modeling and decision support. Judgment, decisions and accountability remain with leadership.

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At a glance:

Selected reference projects

Corporate Restructuring:
Turnaround and Realignment

at a subsidiary of a leading furniture retail chain operating within a corporate structure
in the role of Executive Board Member (CEO/CFO/CRO)

Support for an IPO by assisting with the implementation of SAP R3/CO and Lucanet as well as the development of group controlling

at an internationally operating chain restaurant company in the role of interim consultant

Restructuring of a shared service center abroad

for a luxury goods provider (family office-owned)
in the roles of Head of Shared Service Center, Head of Controlling, and CFO Consultant

Development of a new financial target operating model for overall Group management

for a PE-backed company abroad

Voices of selected clients and companions

"A highly analytical professional with exceptional execution skills."

Head of Group Controlling DAX Group

"Mr. Stich is a highly driven and demanding professional who maintains a compassionate, fair, and respectful approach with everyone."

CFO International fashion group

"He goes into detail, scrutinizes things. This creates the basis for rapid, targeted and successful implementation."

CFO International service group

"Carsten Stich focuses on the task at hand. At the same time, treating colleagues fairly is important to him."

Finance Director Start-up Group
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