XQI Executive Circle Member Michael Zeman

Michael Zeman

XQI Executive Circle Partner

Interim COO / CRO | Turnaround, Transformation & Performance

When pressure to deliver results mounts, Michael Zeman takes on operational responsibility. As Interim COO/CRO, he stabilises, restructures and transforms industrial companies and plants – from the boardroom to the shop floor. 25 years at C-level, 35 transformations and an EBIT impact of over €800 million are testament to his strategic clarity, operational effectiveness and consistent execution. His aim: to restore the ability to act, boost performance and create measurable value.

His motto: No Politics – Just Focus, Execution and Results.

Industries

  • Automotive (supply industry)
  • Manufacturing
  • Electrical/Electronics Industry
  • Mechanical Engineering

Core Competencies

  • Interim COO / CRO / Plant Manager
  • Turnaround / Restructuring / Carve-out of Companies
  • Operational Excellence (plants and global production networks)
  • Management of supply chain / bottleneck / cost crises

Qualifications

  • Qualified Supervisory Board and Advisory Board Member (certified program by Deutsche Börse AG)
  • Digital Transformation Expert (Industry 4.0) / Executive Certificate from RWTH Aachen University
  • Toolkit of a Tier 1 Management Consulting Firm
  • Industrial Engineer

Case Studies
by Michael Zeman

Automotive

Operational stabilisation and performance improvement at an automotive supplier

Delivery performance secured, results improved

COO Interim
XQI Executive Circle Member Michael Zeman

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Michael Zeman

XQI Executive Circle Partner