18.12.2024
After more than 30 years of leadership and driving business growth, Dr. Wolfram Süssenguth, COO of Miebach Consulting Germany, is set to retire at the end of this year. The reins will be passed to Frank Sonnefeld, who brings a wealth of expertise to the position. Additionally, Julian Maasmann will step into Sonnefeld’s previous role as Head of the Business Unit “Process Industry” starting January 2025.
Frank Sonnefeld: Charting the Future as New COO
Frank Sonnefeld, a sophisticated Miebach leader, has been appointed COO of Miebach Consulting GmbH. Joining the company in 2000, Sonnefeld has held various leadership positions, including Head of “Detail Planning & Realization” and, since 2020, Head of the “Business Unit Process Industry.”
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Miebach stands for innovation and excellence – values I am committed to,” said Frank Sonnefeld. “In the coming year, we will intensify our service offerings in digitalization and automation while continuing to invest in the training and development of our team. I am very excited about the future and the opportunities ahead.” |
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Jochen Schühle said:
Frank and I started our journey together at Miebach in 2000, collaborating on numerous supply chain projects. His extensive experience, exceptional ability to lead even the most complex projects and teams, and his passion for developing people and organizations make him the perfect choice as our next COO. I look forward to working alongside him in this new chapter as we continue to grow our market position.” |
Dr. Wolfram Süssenguth: A Remarkable Legacy
Dr. Wolfram Süssenguth’s tenure has been transformative for Miebach Consulting. Since joining the company in 1992, he spearheaded the expansion of offices in Berlin and Munich and introduced groundbreaking services in production logistics, logistics engineering, and intralogistics. In 1995, he assumed a pivotal role as Managing Director, driving Miebach Germany to its position as a leader in supply chain consulting.
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Wolfram’s leadership has not only inspired our clients but also profoundly shaped Miebach’s success as a company,” summarizes Jochen Schühle. “We owe him a debt of gratitude for his visionary leadership, which has brought us to where we are today. We wish him all the best for his exciting new chapter.” |
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Reflecting on his career, Dr. Wolfram Süssenguth stated: I’m very proud of what we have achieved together at Miebach. These decades have been defined by teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovation. I look forward to staying connected with Miebach as an external advisor and wish the team continued success!” |
Julian Maasmann to Lead the Process Industry Business Unit
Looking ahead to the next generation of leadership at Miebach, the succession for Frank Sonnefeld's role as Head of the Business Unit Process Industry has also been decided. Julian Maasmann, Head of Industry Consumer Goods, brings valuable international leadership experience from his time as General Manager of Miebach UAE. Starting in January, he will take on responsibility for this Business Unit.
A Strong Leadership Team for the Future
With these strategic leadership appointments, Miebach Consulting reaffirms its commitment to growth, innovation, and expertise in a dynamic market environment. These changes underscore the company’s vision to remain a trusted partner for comprehensive supply chain solutions.
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