Take an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Automotive Day 2025 in Berlin, where Porsche Consulting will bring together leading voices from OEMs and suppliers to explore the future of the automotive industry. The central message of the event at the DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin : To stay competitive, the European automotive sector must adopt a new mindset – stronger collaboration, faster decisions, and openness to new solutions will be essential. Therefore, industry and academic experts will share insights on customer-centric transformation, the role of AI and technology, and the urgency of accelerating change. We look forward to hosting this important discussion forum and shaping the future of mobility – together. #Automotive #Mobility #FutureOfMobility #Collaboration #Innovation

Life goal: when work turns into friendship.🤝   Why do our employees love working at Porsche Consulting? Because here, teamwork often leads to real connection – and sometimes, even to lifelong friendships.   But how does this work – even when things get busy in consulting? At Porsche Consulting, you can feel the friendly and collegial atmosphere at many moments: during team events, over an after-work drink, or simply while sharing lunch with colleagues. It’s our exceptional team spirit that keeps us connected – even in high-paced times. And it’s rooted in the values we live by every day, such as: PASSION🔥 We’re driven by what we do and inspired by one another. Every challenge is a chance to learn and grow – together.   SPORTSMANSHIP 💪 Consulting requires stamina, team spirit, and the ability to find your rhythm – just like in sports. We celebrate success as a team.   PIONEERING SPIRIT💡 Curiosity fuels us. We think ahead, embrace change, and shape the future with bold ideas.   ONE FAMILY 🫶 We’ve got each other’s backs. No matter the challenge, we move forward as one – and cross the finish line together.   Most recently, some of our team members met for a private Porsche Consulting cycling weekend – where colleagues from all levels ride side by side, covering up to 500 km in just four days. It was the perfect mix of consulting, cycling, and company culture – and a great example of what brings us together, on and off the road. Because when shared experiences turn into lasting memories, and colleagues become friends, that’s when team spirit truly comes alive. 🚴‍♂️   Who makes your workday better just by being around? Tag your work bestie in the comments! 🙌   #PorscheConsulting #Team #TeamSpirit #Friendship #Consulting #ColleaguesandFriends

After the 2025 US Operations Summit, it’s clear that operations play an increasingly vital role in today’s economic landscape. Esteemed speakers from Siemens , Raytheon , TK Elevator , Siemens Energy , California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) , Driverge Vehicle Innovations , Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc and QMP Inc. shared valuable insights on the evolving challenges facing industry. These are accompanied by an increase in global supply chain disruptions, profit and cash flow pressures, ever-increasing quality and product complexity, workforce transformations, digitalization demands, and ambitious sustainability goals. Addressing these multifaceted pressures can no longer be achieved in functional silos. The role of the COO is crucial as an integrator for swift, cross-functional decisions. Organizations with an established COO role outperform those without one. The following dimensions must be considered: ➡️ Profitability: Optimizing operations to maximize financial returns, encompassing bottom-line efficiency, effective cost management, and strategic investments. ➡️ Resilience: Ensuring operations can quickly adapt and recover from unforeseen disruptions, maintaining stability and continuity. ➡️ Customer Centricity: Delivering value to customers by aligning products, services, and processes with their needs and expectations, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty. ➡️ Circularity: Incorporating sustainable practices such as recycling, reuse, and resource efficiency into the value chain, reducing environmental impact and dependency on raw materials. The solution lies in a clear, COO-led agenda that unites all operations under a common strategy: physical value creation at the core of manufacturing. #Operations #SupplyChain #Resilience #NorthAmerica #Industrialization

Understanding customer needs and responding effectively is increasingly challenging in today’s complex world. Customer and market insights must be strategically collected and connected to ensure effective customer engagement. Many companies struggle to transform vast internal and external data into a cohesive strategy that unlocks revenue potential for their brand. Strategic market research must be treated as a holistic revenue-generating management approach: ➡️ Customer Insights: Understanding deeply customer segments and total market, providing insights on where to focus brand and products ➡️ Profit Pools: Aligning brand positioning with customer segmentation and underlying profit pools to exploit customer and market potential ➡️ 360° Customer Experience: Designing personalized and differentiated experiences for each customer segment considering profitability ➡️ Assessment & Governance: Measuring customer excitement along the customer journey to ensure continuous improvement #CustomerInsights #MarketResearch #BrandManagement #MarketingData

Back to the office? 💻🏡 Many people find working from home so attractive that they would be happy if they only rarely had to return to the office. Executives and HR managers have been addressing these preferences, and will need to continue doing so in the future. But how, exactly? What makes sense here? Which models can managers use to retain their employees and how can they recruit new staff? Zurich Insurance Germany has been successful with its new “FlexWork 2.0” model, which defines three categories that give employees different levels of flexibility in selecting their place of work. The “FixOffice” category requires its members to spend 100% of their contractual working time at fixed work stations on company premises. In the “HomeOffice” category, employees may work from home up to three days a week, and spend the other two days at the company. The “FlexOffice” category, which covers most of Zurich’s workforce, offers the greatest flexibility. Under “FlexOffice” rules, the place of work is secondary to the task. Dr. Carsten Schildknecht , CEO of Zurich Gruppe Deutschland, describes his company’s intentions as follows: “FlexWork 2.0 is an expression of the high level of trust we place in our employees. We enable freedom in choosing work locations, yet we also make it clear that for us as a company, it’s important to ensure direct contact with customers and partners as well as interpersonal relations among co-workers and on teams.” Zurich’s example shows that new guidelines on collaborative work also require new ways of thinking. According to Dr. Wolfgang Freibichler , Partner at Porsche Consulting, roles, tasks, and actions are changing for managers on all levels. The main task here is to steer — within the guardrails or guidelines that every company should be setting up within its models for collaboration. Read the full article in Porsche Consulting Magazine: https://lnkd.in/e4tZUTnw #HomeOffice #Remote #Culture #Office #Management

At times of crisis, effective innovation management becomes even more critical. Companies that view innovation as a strategic capability consistently outperform their competitors – but how do they do it? These questions were at the center of the Volkswagen Group Open Innovation Summit 2025 in Berlin. Set against the industrial backdrop of Kraftwerk Berlin and enriched by a quantum computing art exhibition curated by LAS Art Foundation , the summit brought together leading minds from technology, business, and the arts. Topics ranged from Generative AI in product development to the quantum future of mobility. Ahmed NAGI , Senior Expert for Innovation Management at Porsche Consulting, shared key insights: ➡️ Winning companies anchor innovation through structured vehicles such as corporate venture capital, incubators, accelerators, and venture clienting. ➡️ Innovation ROI can be up to 10x higher for top performers—but success demands the right setup, patience, and a culture ready for change. ➡️ Fast decision-making and clear board expectations are essential to drive measurable impact. It’s not about picking one vehicle, it’s about knowing which ones to use, when, and how. #Innovation #QuantumComputing #AI #CorporateInnovation

Meet Marcel Geers, Senior Manager in our Life Science team. In his role and with several years of experience, he supports leading pharmaceutical companies worldwide in enhancing their efficiency & performance.  ▶️What was your motivation to join us? After an internship at a global strategy consultancy, I knew consulting was the right path for me. I took the advice from a friend to start as an intern at Porsche Consulting, which changed my career. From day one, I was impressed by the company culture, the depth of expertise, and the opportunity to make a real impact. It didn’t take long for me to realize that this was the place where I wanted to build my career.  ▶️What inspires you and when do you have your best ideas? I get my inspiration mainly from two different things: Firstly, the limitless opportunities to learn, explore new ideas, and deepen my understanding of how things work. Secondly, our day-to-day business: overcoming highly complex challenges, whether in consulting projects or during my volunteer work at German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) in critical emergency situations. I have my best ideas through engaging discussions with people who bring different perspectives. This has made me a strong believer in diversity and teamwork for many years. ▶️How would you summarize your time with us in 3 words?  💡Personal development: Working here has continuously pushed me to tackle problems, think outside the box, and grow both professionally and personally.  🚀Impact: I always valued the opportunity to strategically & pragmatically make a tangible and measurable impact. 🤝Team: Connecting with colleagues, sharing successes from our projects, and cheering on our collective achievements create lasting memories. ▶️How do you spend your weekends? I prefer a mix of relaxation, hands-on work, and time with friends. Living in a small city provides a great contrast to the fast-paced international business world. I often meet my childhood friends, volunteer at THW, and work on expanding my real estate businesses. I also love taking out my little boat or spending time in the workshop, repairing and building things. #PorscheConsulting #Team #ThisorThat

Last weekend, we kicked off this year’s recruiting event season with a special highlight: the BDSU Congress in Hanover! 🌟   In line with the event motto „Create Impact!“, our Porsche Consulting team – Marius, Florian, Valentina, Jean Marc and Stephanie – hosted various activities ranging from workshops to a business dinner. This gave us the opportunity to share deeper insights into our project work at Porsche Consulting and engage in personal conversations with the participants.   It was truly inspiring to connect with so many talented young people in consulting and introduce them to the world of Porsche Consulting. We thoroughly enjoyed the great discussions and were impressed by the innovative concepts the students presented at the end of our workshop. 🚀   We’re already looking forward to the next congress in the fall!   #PorscheConsulting #CreateImpact #BDSUCongress #BusinessDinner #ConsultingCareer #CareerEvent

HELM AG is on a mission to make the future of battery production smarter and sustainable. The company is developing a comprehensive market entry strategy to refine and recycle lithium in Europe. 📋 Challenge: Lithium is a critical raw material for batteries. Strong competition from Asia and associated price pressures pose significant challenges for European companies in procurement and recycling. 🛠️ Implementation: Helm AG aims to potentially expand its own lithium refineing activities to become more independent. In collaboration with Porsche Consulting, the company is conducting a thorough market and profitability analysis. 🏆 Result: Experts have outlined market opportunities and assessed economic viability. A detailed plan for market entry and construction of Helm AG's lithium refinery is ready for implementation. Discover how Helm AG is pioneering lithium refining: https://lnkd.in/evSjk8sZ #Innovation #Lithium #BatteryProduction #Sustainability

The 2025 US Operations Summit brought together industry leaders and experts for engaging and insightful discussions. The summit showed the latest innovations and best practices in the field of operations. Guests had the chance to experience a virtual Porsche smart factory tour, where cutting-edge manufacturing processes and innovations could be explored firsthand. We were thrilled to have thought-leading speakers and collaborative sessions for a deep dive into innovation and excellence in the field of operations. The panel discussions sparked engaging dialogue on some of the most pressing topics in industry: ➡️ Future-proofing Operations Jon Dolan ( Siemens ), Kelly Dodds ( Raytheon ), and Brian Maragno ( Siemens Energy ) shared insights on how industrial processes can be future-proofed through innovative approaches and technologies. Their discussion emphasized the critical roles of sustainability, digitalization, and global competitiveness in shaping the future of operations. ➡️ Strategic Supply Chain Management Giuliano Di Francesco ( TK Elevator ), Peter Hasenkamp , and Susan Arner ( Driverge Vehicle Innovations ) explored the importance of building resilient and sustainable supply chains. The panel addressed strategies for navigating global challenges while optimizing environmental impact and ensuring long-term supply chain effectiveness. ➡️ Excellence in California Manufacturing Lance Hastings ( California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) , Mark Louchheim ( Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc ), and Vanessa Vidal Forsyth ( QMP ) highlighted the enduring strength of California’s manufacturing landscape. Their discussion spotlighted thriving sectors such as aerospace, biotech, and food processing, reinforcing California’s role as a hub of manufacturing excellence. We’re grateful to all our panelists for their invaluable contributions and for helping shape the future of operations through such thought-provoking conversations. #Operations #SupplyChain #NorthAmerica #Industrialization

Take an exclusive sneak peek behind the scenes as we prepare to kick off the 2025 US Operations Summit in Los Angeles. ✨ Industrial resilience and competitiveness are facing massive challenges today. Global disruptions, financial pressure, rising complexity, workforce shifts, digitalization, and sustainability – these challenges can no longer be tackled in silos. It's time to talk about the COO agenda and turn these challenges into opportunities. Our team is hard at work to create an event that highlights the latest trends and innovations in the world of global operations. At the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles , we'll have an engaging exchange of ideas on success strategies with fellow operations thought leaders, featuring diverse insights and multifaceted panel sessions. We look forward to sharing our experiences with you and helping to shape the future of global operations together. #COOAgenda #OpSummitUSA #Innovation #Operations

Our newest colleagues have officially completed their onboarding journey – our Warm Up program! The past three weeks were all about connecting, learning, and embracing the Porsche Consulting spirit. Our new employees gained valuable insights into our company’s culture. By diving into different departments and engaging in insightful keynotes and discussions with our internal trainers, they have been well prepared to succeed in their roles. They also had the chance to apply their new knowledge through hands-on simulations and case studies, ensuring they’re ready to make an impact right from the start. And of course, there was plenty of time for fun and team bonding: from bowling and a graffiti workshop to an unforgettable visit to the Porsche Museum – the energy was high, and the memories unforgettable. We wish all our new team members an amazing start and look forward to seeing the great things they’ll accomplish at Porsche Consulting! 🤝 #Welcome #Onboarding #TeamSpirit #Consulting #CareerStart

Our newest colleagues have officially completed their onboarding journey – our Warm Up program! 📚🎨🎳🏎️    The past three weeks were all about connecting, learning, and embracing the Porsche Consulting spirit. Our new employees gained valuable insights into our company’s culture. By diving into different departments and engaging in insightful keynotes and discussions with our internal trainers, they have been well prepared to succeed in their roles. They also had the chance to apply their new knowledge through hands-on simulations and case studies, ensuring they’re ready to make an impact right from the start. 💼✨    And of course, there was plenty of time for fun and team bonding: from bowling and a graffiti workshop to an unforgettable visit to the Porsche Museum – the energy was high, and the memories unforgettable.    We wish all our new team members an amazing start and look forward to seeing the great things they’ll accomplish at Porsche Consulting! 🤝    #PorscheConsulting #WelcomeOnBoard #OnboardingJourney #TeamSpirit #Consulting #CareerStart

From recruiting to talent development – at Porsche Consulting, we take a holistic approach to the employee journey. Our goal? To make sure our colleagues experience the best time of their careers with us. 🌟   A key part of that journey is our onboarding program – and that’s where Alina comes in. As a Professional at Porsche Consulting, she’s the driving force behind the organization of our three-week Warm Up experience. We asked her about her role, what makes our onboarding special, and about her personal highlights. ✨   We believe that a strong start sets the tone for everything that follows. Just like a great first impression, it shapes the journey ahead and leaves a lasting impact. 💬 From day one, we want our new colleagues to feel welcome and supported – with a structured onboarding experience that combines professional training sessions, team-building events, and plenty of opportunities to connect. 📚🤝🎯   Our new joiners get a comprehensive introduction to our company, our values, and our culture – while also starting to build their internal network. To make the transition even smoother, we offer a dedicated mentoring program that accompanies them throughout their first six months.👥   We’re proud of this unique onboarding experience – and of the people like Alina who help bring it to life. 🙌   #PorscheConsulting #Onboarding #Welcome #Team #WarmUp #ManagementConsulting

Get to know our new colleagues better! 🚀 We recently welcomed an amazing group of new colleagues on board – and the excitement is real! In this video, three of them introduce themselves and share what they’re most looking forward to during the Warm Up, our onboarding experience.   At Porsche Consulting, onboarding means more than just getting started. It’s about building connections 🤝, growing together 🌱, and feeling part of our Porsche Consulting family from day one.   To all our new joiners: Welcome to the team – we’re glad you’re here! 🙌   #PorscheConsulting #NewJoiners #Onboarding #ConsultingCareer #Welcome #TeamSpirit

We are very happy and excited that Seth Vogel will lead the US Automotive team as a Partner, and we are glad to welcome him as our colleague to the Porsche Consulting team! ✨ Seth brings over 25 years of operational and technology experience in the automotive and mobility sectors, spanning both industry and consulting. His expertise encompasses operational efficiency, with a focus on enhancing operating margins, business strategies, and enterprise transformation programs. Seth is passionate about solving the most complex challenges of clients while simultaneously creating meaningful work for the team. At Porsche Consulting, he will strengthen our Strategy and Transformation offering within the Automotive Sector. Have a great start, Seth! We look very forward to working with you – and already have some questions: Why did you decide to join Porsche Consulting? Porsche Consulting is focused on “Strategic Vision. Smart Implementation.” For me this captures my mindset and my belief that we need to partner with our client on the right “vision” as well as the actual smart “implementation” to achieve the optimum return on investment and value creation. I am excited to work with our passionate teams to make this focus a reality for our Automotive clients. What are you excited about at Porsche Consulting? I’ve been a lifelong sports car enthusiast and builder of cars & motorcycles with a passion for Ducati sportbikes. Porsche is an iconic brand with a strong heritage, and I am excited to have my passion and career intersect at Porsche Consulting. This intersection is where world-class consulting can be used to bring the highest level of results at Porsche speed! #Automotive #Consulting #Welcome #Team #NewHires