Peter Eckart

peter eckart

Managing Partner at Simplifier

Switzerland

Bio Summary

A rocket-scientist-turned-McKinsey-consultant-turned-senior-executive, I have been reporting into or advising CxO-level management for over 20 years. Being passionate about creating impact, I have a broad set of functional experiences, esp. in Business Strategy / Growth/GTM, Product Development / Innovation, and PMO / Organizational Transformation across numerous sectors (focus on High-Tech (HW/SW), eCommerce, Aerospace, Industry, Health Care) and geographies (US, Europe, Middle East).

Availability

Next Availability:

06 Jan 2025

Constraints:

No

Employment History

Simplifier

Managing Partner

Simplifier

January 2016 - present

Basel, Switzerland

-Top management consultancy -Projects with a focus on Business Strategy, Market Research / GTM, Product / Process Development, for numerous clients, esp. in High Tech (HW/SW/eCommerce), Aerospace, Industry, Health Care -Aldr ...see more
Zocdoc

Director Business Intelligence (reporting Into CEO)

Zocdoc

July 2014 - December 2015

New York, NY, USA

Development and implementation of new processes and tools across all functions, esp. in Marketing, Sales (to drive sales force effectiveness), Product, and Operations/CRM
Abdul Latif Jameel

Director Strategy Clean Tech & Real Estate - Reporting Into CS

Abdul Latif Jameel

September 2012 - January 2014

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

-Establishment of new businesses o Renewable energy company, incl. JV with FRV, a globally leading solar PV developer o Real estate development and manufacturing companies -Assessment of various investment ...see more
Abu Dhabi Government

Senior Advisor To DG / GM

Abu Dhabi Government

October 2008 - May 2012

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (TDC) 2011-12 Senior Advisor to the Director General -Development of Science, Technology & Innovation Strategy (part of Abu Dhabi Vision 2030) -Planning & implementation of first ever Abu Dha ...see more
Dubai Holding

Director Strategy (reporting Into COO)

Dubai Holding

October 2006 - April 2008

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

TATWEER, A MEMBER OF DUBAI HOLDING -Management of portfolio of companies, incl. definition of operational and financial targets for Tatweer & Entities (USD 2bn revenue, USD 40bn investment portfolio) -Development of strategie ...see more
McKinsey & Company

Engagement Manager (em)

McKinsey & Company

June 2001 - September 2006

Munich, Germany

-Member of the firm's Global High-Tech Practice and the Global Innovation Practice -Serving clients in high-tech (software, telecommunications, consumer electronics), aerospace, automotive, and transportation industries; pro ...see more
Technical University of Munich

Assistant Professor, Space Engineering

Technical University of Munich

October 1996 - April 2001

Munich, Germany

-Head of LunarSat Project Team (European lunar microsatellite project), comprising 25 grad students from 15 countries, with USD 1m development contracts from ESA -Publication of The Lunar Base Handbook (with Buzz Aldrin, Ar ...see more

Education

Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering

Technical University of Munich

1996

Master's in Aerospace Engineering

Technical University of Munich

1993

Availability

Next Availability:

06 Jan 2025

Constraints:

No

Language Skills

Country Experience

France Germany Netherlands Saudi Arabia Switzerland United Arab Emirates United States

Skills

Business

Benchmarking & Best Practice,

Business Case,

Business Planning,

Business Unit Strategy,

Corporate Development,

Corporate Strategy,

Growth Strategy,

Innovation Strategy,

Balance Scorecard,

Dashboard Development,

KPIs,

Monitoring & Evaluation,

Performance Management System,

Strategy Execution,

Project Management,

Product Development,

Transformation Management Office,

Business Development

Analysis

Business Intelligence

Finance

Portfolio Management

Education and Training

Program Management

Human Resources

Leadership Development

Marketing and Public Relations

Competitive Analysis,

Customer Insights,

Digital Marketing,

Market Research

Customer and Client Support

Customer Service

Sales

Digital Sales