Tobias Temmen

Advisory & Management | Kellogg-WHU EMBA

Tobias Temmen

Advisory & Management | Kellogg-WHU EMBA

Tobias Temmen is a seasoned interim executive with extensive experience in strategy, operations, and investment management. With a track record of successfully leading and advising organizations through periods of transformation and growth, Toby brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and corporate expertise to his roles.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives across various industries

  • Operational Excellence: Track record of optimizing operations and driving performance improvements

  • Investment Management: Expertise in real estate, private equity, and venture capital investments

  • Digital Transformation: Strong background in leading digitalization efforts and innovation projects

  • Stakeholder Management: Skilled in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including investors, board members, and team members

Interim Management Experience

Managing Partner, wait, what.
2022 - Present | Switzerland & EMEA

  • Spearheaded investment management and advisory services, focusing on real estate and placemaking in EEA

  • Managed portfolios exceeding €1.5 billion in real estate, private equity, and venture capital

Interim Chief Operating Officer, coparion
2021 - 2022 | Cologne, Germany

  • Led operations for a €275 million fund backed by KfW Capital and EIB

  • Implemented ESG and compliance frameworks, enhancing data security and protection measures

  • Drove operational excellence initiatives, optimizing fund operations

SVP Strategy & Transformation, Aon Risk Solutions
2011 - 2013 | Hamburg, Germany

  • Managed a €250 million program portfolio, leading over 50 projects

  • Served as strategic advisor to COO & CFO, participating in extended management board

Additional Leadership Experience

  • Strategic Advisor, Factory Berlin (2021 - 2022): Advised on ecosystem design and business development for a 25,000 sqm portfolio

  • Senior Strategy Advisor, FIS (2014 - 2015): Led innovation projects in banking, bringing in €20 million in new business

  • *Senior Engagement Manager, zeb/rolfes.schierenbeck.associates (2008 - 2011): Delivered 30+ projects in banking and finance transformation

Education & Certifications

  • Executive MBA, Kellogg-WHU (2016 - 2018)

  • Diplomkaufmann, FOM University of Applied Sciences (2005 - 2008)

  • Certifications: ExO Consultant, ExO Trainer, ExO Sprint Coach

Languages

  • German: Native

  • English: Full Professional Proficiency

Mandate

  • Availability for next interim assignment: upon request

  • Preferred interim assignment duration: 3-12 months

  • Geographical preferences for assignments: Switzerland & Europe

  • Daily/monthly rate expectations: negotiable, fixed and varabe compensation packages preferred, shares optional