Our Team

Gerrit Gerland
Principal

"Do you really want to call these ghosts?"

(in reference to Goethe's sorcerer's apprentice)

If you really want to make a difference in your company – a change that is effective at all levels from top management down to the operational basis of product development, then Gerrit is your partner.

You benefit from his interdisciplinary experience from line responsibility and consulting. Extensive knowledge of corporate processes, focus on business relationships and responsibilities as well as the ability to involve people according to their aptitudes and motivation leads to lasting success. His implementation and change skills are based on his pleasure of working with people on an equal footing. His approach is characterized by systematics and creativityenabling individuals to learn and adapt quickly.

Interaction with people is very important in Gerrit's life. The belief that more is created in a team with diverse personalities compared to the sum of the individuals work has determined his work and his personal development for many years. Clarity, respect and trust are among his most important personal values.

Expertise

Agile Transformation
Introducing Scrum and Kanban
Holistic Structural Changes
Product Creation Processes
Key Performance Indicators
HR Management
Change Management

Futher education

Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering
Controllers Diploma (Dt. Controller Academy)
Certified Agile Leader (CAL I)
Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Certified Product Owner (CPO)

Industrial Career

MAGNA Electronics
Director Organizational Development Europe
Director Human Resources Europe
ACTS
Head of Human Resources
Head of Controlling and Project Controlling
Head of Process Management
Jost Werke
Process Management for Quality, Environment and Safety

Industry Experience

Automotive
Mechanical Engineering
Agricultural Machinery
Electronics