Dr. Andreas Schmitz

XQI Executive Circle Partner

Dr. Andreas Schmitz – Interim COO & CSO: With over 25 years of leadership experience, he assumes the role of COO or CSO. His work focuses on plant management/multisite management and tasks in the areas of sales and business development. In addition, he handles issues related to supply chain management, lean management, and change and turnaround management. He possesses particular expertise and extensive experience in Eastern Europe, Ukraine, and Russia.

Industries

  • Mechanical and Plant Engineering
  • Other Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Defense

Core Competencies

  • Executive Interim Management
  • Interim COO
  • Interim CSO
  • Interim Plant Manager
  • Interim Sales & Distribution

Qualifications

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Welding Engineer
  • LEAN Expert

Case Studies
by Dr. Andreas Schmitz

Construction

Operative excellence & growth: interim coo/cso leads transformation in metal processing company to success

How an interim COO and CSO harmonized three international locations, digitized processes, and increased sales performance by 30% in 12 months – despite geopolitical challenges.

COO Interim, Interim Sales and Distribution
Mechanical engineering

How a company strengthened delivery reliability and market position through process optimization, compliance, and M&A support.

Operative Excellence in crisis: Restructuring in plant and machinery engineering.

COO Interim

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Dr. Andreas Schmitz

XQI Executive Circle Partner