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Strategy & Execution | Executive Consulting

Change Management | Coaching | Interim Management

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ERNESTO SCHMUTTER

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Strategy & Execution

Successful strategies go hand in hand with their execution.
DO it right from the beginning.

Strategy and execution are two sides of the same coin, it is only valuable if both sides stick together.

The right strategy alone does not lead to success. Whether for a project or the whole company – a successful strategy is key for a successful start. Everything else follows the strategy or derives from it. But even the best strategy will be unsuccessful if not consistently implemented and is the life and breath of all employees. Only together, strategy AND implementation can set the true course for success.

We will help to find the right strategy, its formulation and its consistent implementation.

It is important to have clear and consistent communications, to remove cultural hurdles and to check all elements of the business to assure compatibility with the strategy.

Target Group: C-Level, Head of Department, Head of Strategy

Executive Consulting

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Executive Consulting

Is your company prepared for the future? Does it have the right strategy? We carry out 360° „health“ check of your company.

Is your company prepared for the future? Does it have the right strategy? How about its structure? Does Execution go hand in hand with the Strategy? Is your Leadership-team enabled to drive execution?

We carry out 360° „health“ check of business units, teams or corporate structures, thereby highlighting potential for improvement and supporting the change process.

Marcel Proust said “Seeing with new eyes“ was the real voyage of discovery.

Most wrong decisions made by top executives are due to operational blindness or persisting with stagnant structures.

Target group: CEO, Executive Leaders, Head of divisions.

Change Management

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Change Management

What you do, when your success-factors become obsolete? A change is needed – often in a very short timeframe. Drive your change of direction actively and lead by example.

Yesterday’s successful start-up can quickly turn to chaos because everyone still does everything and thus inhibits future growth.

Both types of company have one thing in common: they are facing a necessary change in order to evolve to the next stage of development.

Both businesses and people have to constantly change to survive. The top performers have discovered that change and adaptability is a virtue and have integrated it into their corporate culture. Paradoxically many people have enormous difficulties with adapting to change, but this can be mitigated by empowerment. Change that people drive themselves, or in which they at least have a say, are perceived positively as an improvement to the status quo. Conversely, if the people do not feel part of the journey, change will be viewed as a threat. Many change management approaches are textbox and theoretical.

Our approach is more pragmatic and views the people as the active designers.

Projects are most successful when the people are allowed to shape it.

Target group: C-Level, Head of Department/Division, Leadership-teams.

Coaching

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Coaching

Companies strengths are relying on their Leadership teams. We make your leadersship teams stronger and more impactful.

The optimal activation of potential usually succeeds only through a trusting counterpart, a sparring partner: neutral and unprejudiced. It helps to formulate and achieve ambitions, to reconcile personal aims with company goals and to define optimal career planning.

Career planning is not purely related to the world of work.

Rather it is a conscious and harmonious coexistence of work with leisure that is the key to a successful career.

Target Group: C-Level, Head of HR, Leadership teams

Interim Management

Interim Management

Quick help for mission critical positions through Interim Managers.

Expect the unexpected! A surprise retirement with no adequate replacement in sight, in a „mission critical“ position?  It is not advisable to wait several months until a successor is found and is able to take over.

An interim manager can step into the business very quickly to mitigate any downside in productivity.

The more senior the vacant position, the more important it is to find the best solution, without time pressure, whilst keeping the business operational. An interim manager can also be a significant help in finding the right long-term replacement.

Target group: C-Level, Head of HR

Digital Transformation

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Digital Transformation

The modern way of communication requires digital interaction 24/7 between Customers, suppliers, employees, and many other groups. Are you ready?

Customers want to communicate 24/7, transact and be guided by easy-to-use systems. Strictly speaking this includes not only the classic customer but also the colleague, superiors, employees, families and club members.

Those who do not focus their organization on availability, simplicity and security will not experience the digital age.

Initiate your project for sustainability with our 360° Check.

Target group: C-Level, Executive teams, Head of Departments.

Geographical Expansion

Geographical Expansion

Explore new growth opportunities through internationalization.

Is the local market saturated or are business partners demanding your strategic expansion of their core competencies into other markets?  Geographic expansion is an excellent way to successfully master new growth opportunities.  It can attract new business, relationship and spread risk.

With 30 years of experience in European markets, we identify the ideal opportunities for your company to develop a multinational footprint.

Target group: Leadership teams, Divisional Directors, C-Level

Growth-Enablement

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Growth-Enablement

Get our 360-degree sanity check on your structures and teams for enabling your next level of growth.

Growth requires corresponding organizational structures, the right product strategy and the associated supply chain. There is no out of the box solution that is right for every situation. Growth takes place in stages, and every time a new level is reached, all three components must be reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted to reach the next level.

We analyze the set-up, with which you want to achieve your next growth goal and support you in the implementation (in case of change).

Target group: Head of Sales, Directors

Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Optimization

Take advantage from our extensive network of partners in IT-Channel. Distributors, Manufacturers, Value added resellers, assemblers, Retailers, Onliners in EMEA.

There is a market for almost every product or service, but to address this depends on many factors.

The right supply chain, distribution channels, customer approach, pricing policy and other elements play a vital role in making the launch a success or failure. Doing everything on your own is usually often wrongheaded. The recipe for success lies in the selection of suitable partners. Partner support enables focus on core competencies. A successful cooperation also brings you an enormous knowledge gain.

Our large network of supply chain companies, marketing and PR agencies, distributors, VAR´s and system integrators provide access to an ideal partner network for you.

Target Group: C-Level, Directors, Head of Sales

Cash Flow Management

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Cash Flow Management

Ensure your ambitious growth plans with the right planning of your cash flow.

Implement ambitious growth plans – increase the value of your company, noting is as effective as an optimal cash flow. Tied capital, fixed costs, unfavorable debt-to-pay ratios are the challenges that have to be mastered.

We help our customers to identify weak points and support efficient cash flow management during implementation.

Target Group: C-Level, Director of Finance.

Recruiting

Recruiting

The right person for your business. We help you to find talents, who are the right fit.

Find the right person for your business!

The selection of people lays the foundation for later success or failure. Professional qualification, work experience, soft skills, cultural enrichment and, of course, knowledge of customers and partners are of the utmost importance in selecting the right candidate.

We have a large network of candidates at every step of their career ladder.

We approach our searches with the highest level of discretion and ethics.

Target group: Head of HR

Junior Coaching

Junior Coaching

End of School/University, new job? Learn how to build your network and plan your career.

Study, Education, High School Diploma, Master, Bachelor, Diploma, Domestic / Foreign – What is right for me?

The above forms of education multiplied by the numerous disciplines and the educational institutions available provide young people and young adults with an infinite choice. It is ideal to first think about your goal and the time you want to invest. It is also recommended to keep it varied, to develop a well-rounded knowledge, both combining theory with practice and not specializing too early. It is rewarding to get an introduction to completely separate subjects to complement advancement in the core discipline.

In short and inexpensive sessions, we help you to find the best education, training centre and internship. This even includes such mundane, but important, steps such as the application, the CV, the job interview, the performance review, etc., we support with both words and deeds. Being well prepared gets the best results.

We have many years of both experience and proactive collaboration with educational institutions and a wide network of businesses.

Target group: young professionals, High school/University students

Our Team

OUR TEAM

Ernesto Schmutter Team Diana Bonarius

DIANA BONARIUS

Ernesto Schmutter Team Stefan Kuehn

STEFAN KÜHN

Ernesto Schmutter Team Rudi Aunkofer

RUDI AUNKOFER

Ernesto Schmutter Team Ricardo Schmutter

RICARDO SCHMUTTER

CAMILIO SCHMUTTER

References

Ernesto Schmutter is one of the leading strategic thinkers
and designers in the European IT business.

References

Ernesto Schmutter is one
of the leading strategic
thinkers and designers
in the European IT business.

I work with Ernesto since many years in a very successful way. His experience and his business acumen are one of the most valuable components in our joint projects. Due to his professional background he exactly knows which concepts and programs will work in real life and will lead to a successful result.

Klaus Weinmann | Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman PRIMEPULSE

I know Ernesto since 20 years and partnered in numerous projects very successfully.

When working with Ernesto I was very impressed about his great pragmatism as well as about his huge focus on results.”

Gregor Bieler | General Manager Germany Microsoft GmbH

Ernesto Schmutter is one of the most accomplished managers of the ITC market and an experienced authority in his field. His expertise and integrity make him a valued mentor and business partner at C-level level. It is a pleasure to work with him, because his actions and thinking knows only one direction: the partnership method of growth and success in business.

Werner Nieberle | CEO Vogel IT-Medien und Herausgeber IT-BUSINESS

I work with Ernesto since many years in a very trustful partnership. In our joint Training- and Strategy projects we were always able to enhance Sales-teams and motivate them to get to the next level. We also developed new strategies to help our customers to achieve their targets.

As a Leader Ernestos high ambitions helped him to resolve every task with creativity and his ability to think outside of the box. His solutions are always individually taylored to the customers needs. It is his great and diversified experience as well as the high energy to drive change, his empathy, intuition and the professionalism, which make his work and support so valuable to me.

Werner Nieberle | Stefan Zimmermann, CEO Organisation & Personal OPED GmbH

Getting to know Ernesto Schmutter’s coaching work has had a significant impact on my professional career. Ernesto is an intercultural and international personality, able to adapt to different markets due to his knowledge of different cultures, languages and business practices.
His coaching methodology goes beyond the usual. Ernesto is able to help set specific business goals in a particular professional field. Through his direct, close interaction and accessibility, he is able to help realize goals and not get lost in volatile environments and unpredictable markets.
I greatly appreciate his ability to get people to change their perspective to look at the specific situation from different angles, so that Ernesto eventually develops them to clearly see the steps they need to take to identify and implement the strategic vision they are striving for.
He is a highly professional coach in every sense of the word, as he assists in achieving goals in a strategic, visionary and optimal way.

Marta Estellés │Executive Director Finance, HR & Administration, ABO Wind España, S.A.U.

Ernesto is a very seasoned general manager and a great „business leader“. We worked together for >5 years, whilst I was leading Motorola Enterprise business in EMEA and Ernesto was at Ingram leading the EMEA ADC (DC-POS) division. In 5 years the Ingram business with Motorola grew exponentially from virtually nothing to >$0.5bn. Ingram became (and it still is) the 2nd largest distributor of Motorola Enterprise, which is now part of Zebra, and pressing for number 1. And this is still thanks to the work started by Ernesto and his team. I could not ask for a better partner to work with. The knowledge he developed of our business and the market was second to none. And his sharp business acumen helped find many opportunities to develop and optimise our business together.

Marco Landi | Polycom President EMEA & APAC

Ernesto and I worked together in different capacities during his tenure at Ingram Micro. Our closest collaboration was when we both held European responsibilities and joined forces to drive various change management projects. Ernesto has a highly analytical but also intuitive leadership style that I appreciated a lot and could learn from; he knows how to ask the right questions, is a trusted advisor and understands the true value of long-term relationships.”

Sabine Howest | Vice President Global Partner Engagement, Ingram Micro Inc.

Having Ernesto Schmutter at our side is a strong advantage. His sharp analytical skills and his pragmatic solutions enable us to implement our Corporate Strategy and execute efficiently accordingly. Ernesto acts as a creator and convinces our management as well as all employees. His commitment and ability to identify with INSYS is unparalleled and makes a big difference to other consulting companies. With his profound experience he is definitely a premium address for consulting in the areas of sales, change management, channel strategies and personal coaching.

Eduard B. Wagner | Owner and CEO, INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH

Ernesto Schmutter impressed me especially during our collaboration at MRM Distribution with his analytical mind and deep knowledge of the ICT market.
Through his leadership he has steered our company very much towards growth, but never losing his focus on the people who trust in the right decisions of the management and do the work with the customer every day.
Even today, after a planned, well-organized and highly professional handover, Ernesto continues to accompany me and MRM Distribution as an external consultant on our way to become a future-oriented company and helps us to master the transformation to new business models.

Christian Bedel | Managing Director, MRM Distribution GmbH

“In 2005, we conceived together a 100K pc – 24Million+USD project and implemented it to the last piece. For this project, we were together in Hong Kong, China and together we successfully redefined the boundaries of what was possible until the goal was achieved.
Such an experience welds together. With his creativity, dedication, and unconditional perseverance to reach the goal as one team, Ernesto helped shape the success of this project.

Although we have both taken different paths in the highly dynamic IT world, we have always been in touch.

Much of what I have learned over my 30 years in this IT world, in GoTo Market, strategy and especially distribution, I owe to my exchanges with Ernesto. Ernesto was always a sparring partner for me when I ran out of ideas or needed a perspective with a lot of vision.

Ernesto’s human and calm manner, coupled with humor and perspicacity are effective and valuable in any accompaniment and when you want to achieve something new, great. I can only describe Ernesto’s methodological competence in coaching, consulting and implementation of strategies as great. Exactly with this combination between humanity, method competence and professionalism Ernesto has contributed a lot to the success in the past years, in the development of the Vital@Work method and also as co-author in the writing of the book. THANK YOU!

Ernesto is absolutely recommended if you want to give the future an upgrade or update to make good even better or if you want to break new ground as a human being.

I am very happy to be able to improve the future of the working world together with Ernesto in the project WIN WIN FOR WORK.
Christian Czupalla | Managing Director, Founder, WeEmpower GmbH


I work with Ernesto since many years in a very successful way. His experience and his business acumen are one of the most valuable components in our joint projects. Due to his professional background he exactly knows which concepts and programs will work in real life and will lead to a successful result.

Klaus Weinmann | Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman PRIMEPULSE


I know Ernesto since 20 years and partnered in numerous projects very successfully.

When working with Ernesto I was very impressed about his great pragmatism as well as about his huge focus on results.

Gregor Bieler | General Manager Germany Microsoft GmbH


Ernesto Schmutter is one of the most accomplished managers of the ITC market and an experienced authority in his field. His expertise and integrity make him a valued mentor and business partner at C-level level. It is a pleasure to work with him, because his actions and thinking knows only one direction: the partnership method of growth and success in business.

Werner Nieberle | CEO Vogel IT-Medien und Herausgeber IT-BUSINESS


I work with Ernesto since many years in a very trustful partnership. In our joint Training- and Strategy projects we were always able to enhance Sales-teams and motivate them to get to the next level. We also developed new strategies to help our customers to achieve their targets.

As a Leader Ernestos high ambitions helped him to resolve every task with creativity and his ability to think outside of the box. His solutions are always individually taylored to the customers needs. It is his great and diversified experience as well as the high energy to drive change, his empathy, intuition and the professionalism, which make his work and support so valuable to me.

Werner Nieberle | Stefan Zimmermann, CEO Organisation & Personal OPED GmbH


Getting to know Ernesto Schmutter’s coaching work has had a significant impact on my professional career. Ernesto is an intercultural and international personality, able to adapt to different markets due to his knowledge of different cultures, languages and business practices.
His coaching methodology goes beyond the usual. Ernesto is able to help set specific business goals in a particular professional field. Through his direct, close interaction and accessibility, he is able to help realize goals and not get lost in volatile environments and unpredictable markets.
I greatly appreciate his ability to get people to change their perspective to look at the specific situation from different angles, so that Ernesto eventually develops them to clearly see the steps they need to take to identify and implement the strategic vision they are striving for.
He is a highly professional coach in every sense of the word, as he assists in achieving goals in a strategic, visionary and optimal way.

Marta Estellés │Executive Director Finance, HR & Administration, ABO Wind España, S.A.U.


Ernesto is a very seasoned general manager and a great „business leader“. We worked together for >5 years, whilst I was leading Motorola Enterprise business in EMEA and Ernesto was at Ingram leading the EMEA ADC (DC-POS) division. In 5 years the Ingram business with Motorola grew exponentially from virtually nothing to >$0.5bn. Ingram became (and it still is) the 2nd largest distributor of Motorola Enterprise, which is now part of Zebra, and pressing for number 1. And this is still thanks to the work started by Ernesto and his team. I could not ask for a better partner to work with. The knowledge he developed of our business and the market was second to none. And his sharp business acumen helped find many opportunities to develop and optimise our business together.

Marco Landi | Polycom President EMEA & APAC


Ernesto and I worked together in different capacities during his tenure at Ingram Micro. Our closest collaboration was when we both held European responsibilities and joined forces to drive various change management projects. Ernesto has a highly analytical but also intuitive leadership style that I appreciated a lot and could learn from; he knows how to ask the right questions, is a trusted advisor and understands the true value of long-term relationships.

Sabine Howest | Vice President Global Partner Engagement, Ingram Micro Inc.


Having Ernesto Schmutter at our side is a strong advantage. His sharp analytical skills and his pragmatic solutions enable us to implement our Corporate Strategy and execute efficiently accordingly. Ernesto acts as a creator and convinces our management as well as all employees. His commitment and ability to identify with INSYS is unparalleled and makes a big difference to other consulting companies. With his profound experience he is definitely a premium address for consulting in the areas of sales, change management, channel strategies and personal coaching.

Eduard B. Wagner | Owner and CEO INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH

Ernesto Schmutter impressed me especially during our collaboration at MRM Distribution with his analytical mind and deep knowledge of the ICT market.
Through his leadership he has steered our company very much towards growth, but never losing his focus on the people who trust in the right decisions of the management and do the work with the customer every day.
Even today, after a planned, well-organized and highly professional handover, Ernesto continues to accompany me and MRM Distribution as an external consultant on our way to become a future-oriented company and helps us to master the transformation to new business models.

Christian Bedel | Managing Director, MRM Distribution GmbH

“In 2005, we conceived together a 100K pc – 24Million+USD project and implemented it to the last piece. For this project, we were together in Hong Kong, China and together we successfully redefined the boundaries of what was possible until the goal was achieved.
Such an experience welds together. With his creativity, dedication, and unconditional perseverance to reach the goal as one team, Ernesto helped shape the success of this project.

Although we have both taken different paths in the highly dynamic IT world, we have always been in touch.

Much of what I have learned over my 30 years in this IT world, in GoTo Market, strategy and especially distribution, I owe to my exchanges with Ernesto. Ernesto was always a sparring partner for me when I ran out of ideas or needed a perspective with a lot of vision.

Ernesto’s human and calm manner, coupled with humor and perspicacity are effective and valuable in any accompaniment and when you want to achieve something new, great. I can only describe Ernesto’s methodological competence in coaching, consulting and implementation of strategies as great. Exactly with this combination between humanity, method competence and professionalism Ernesto has contributed a lot to the success in the past years, in the development of the Vital@Work method and also as co-author in the writing of the book. THANK YOU!

Ernesto is absolutely recommended if you want to give the future an upgrade or update to make good even better or if you want to break new ground as a human being.

I am very happy to be able to improve the future of the working world together with Ernesto in the project WIN WIN FOR WORK.
Christian Czupalla | Managing Director, Founder, WeEmpower GmbH

Partnerships

Partnerships

Successful Change requires the right communication

The world is changing and you? Companies urgently need to evolve in order to be able to play along in the future. With this conviction, think bicc GmbH was founded by Ron Draudt, Tobias Fogliata and Mathias Hausmann. think bicc is an innovative management consultancy with a focus on change projects. When designing, implementing and supporting new projects, think bicc relies on an integrative approach that always puts people at the center. The right strategies and processes can only be successfully implemented if they are accepted and lived by all employees. Many years of practical experience from the most successful companies is the great advantage for companies working with think bicc.

Vital is the new agile

Only with a really dynamic corporate culture and a team that approaches change with energy, creativity and willingness to change companies can exceed any challenge.

With the holistic anchoring of the Vital@Work method and lived practical leadership competence from strategy to business execution in companies, we want to align companies for maximum productivity in the future.

The Swiss weEmpower GmbH develops together with Carica GmbH companies into vital, social networks of motivated people. Together, they pool their practical experience and increase productivity for a better working world with strategic expertise and the “Vital@Work” method.

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