Career milestones
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum: the technical grounding for systems thinking.
- Switch-mode power supply development: from theory into near-series production practice.
- Led European projects in the capital goods sector: international project ownership from the start.
- Built production and logistics systems from the ground up, not just analyzed them.
- Sales director, later head of sales & project management: accountable for the result, not just the recommendation.
- International divisional head: leading across borders and time zones.
- Sole managing director, automotive supplier: full P&L ownership in one of the most demanding industries there is.
- Sole managing director, international corporate group: leading through both restructuring and growth.
- Active participant in multiple IPOs and company acquisitions.
The methodical foundation
Leadership experience alone isn’t enough when decisions need to be traceable and hold up within a team. That’s why Norbert Reiling backs his track record with accredited training in innovation management, leadership, INSIGHTS MDI®, ASSESS by SCHEELEN®, K-i-E® DecisionMaking and change management.
Who this is for
Mid-market companies and corporates, with particular depth in manufacturing and engineering-led businesses, automotive suppliers and capital goods.