How we work
We work in focused projects, market initiatives, and workshops — shaped by your strategic question and market reality.
Engagements vary in scope and duration. What counts is clarity, relevance, and progress.
International Focus & Market Scoping
We identify where international opportunity truly lies — across markets, regions, and niches.
The focus is on long-term demand, profitability, and strategic relevance.
Digital & Technology Partner Matching
Connecting companies with carefully selected digital, software, and AI partners.
Technology is applied where it improves efficiency, scalability, and decision-making.
Leadership & Organizational Readiness
Aligning leadership, ownership, and organizational structures with strategic direction.
Clear decision rights and accountability enable effective execution.
How Collaboration Can Look
Companies approach transformation from different starting points. Some need an external perspective on strategic questions. Others want to explore new markets, technologies, or partnerships.
I work with companies in focused formats that create clarity and momentum — from strategy workshops and leadership sparring to longer-term advisory roles.
I work with leadership teams to create strategic clarity, explore new opportunities, and translate transformation into concrete next steps
Below are typical ways we can collaborate.
Strategic Sparring for Leadership Teams
Regular sessions with CEOs or leadership teams to reflect on strategic questions and key decisions.
Together we typically work on:
assessing market shifts and competitive dynamics
challenging assumptions in the current strategy
identifying new growth opportunities
discussing concrete next steps and priorities
Typical situation
A leadership team senses that market conditions are changing but wants an experienced external perspective to challenge assumptions and reflect on strategic options.
Typical format
Monthly or quarterly sparring sessions
Duration
1–2 hours per session
Indicative fee
€250–€350 per hour
Advisory & Board Roles
Longer-term collaboration as a strategic advisor or member of an advisory board.
Typical activities include:
quarterly strategic review sessions
external perspective on major decisions
reflection on market developments and risks
constructive challenge and strategic guidance
Typical situation
Owners or leadership teams want an experienced external perspective with international leadership skills and taking a shareholder perspective as well to challenge assumptions, support key decisions, drive international expansion and accompany transformation over time.
Typical format
Quarterly advisory sessions
Duration
6 months to 3 years engagement
Indicative fee
€12,000 – €30,000 per year
Strategy & Transformation Workshops
Focused workshops with leadership teams to work through strategic questions together.
Typical workshop topics:
industry trends and future market scenarios
identifying new niches or market opportunities
evaluating business model evolution
defining strategic priorities for the next years
Typical situation
A leadership team wants to step back from day-to-day operations to reflect on future markets, align internally, and define clear strategic priorities.
Typical format
Half-day or full-day workshop
Duration
0.5–1 day
Indicative fee
€2,500 – €5,000 per workshop plus travel expenses
Keynotes & Strategic Impulse Sessions
Keynotes or impulse talks for leadership teams, company events, or industry conferences.
Typical topics include:
the future of international/ industrial business models
industrial transformation and innovation ecosystems
circular economy and sustainable growth
leadership perspectives in times of change
Typical situation
A company event or leadership meeting aims to bring in an external perspective that challenges current thinking and opens new strategic conversations.
Typical format
Keynote or executive session
Duration
45–90 minutes
Indicative fee
€3,000 – €5,000
If you are exploring how your organization can build future-ready business models, I would be happy to discuss how a collaboration could look.
Go-to-Market & Partnership Design
Designing international market entry and growth strategies grounded in partnerships and local realities.
This creates traction while strengthening resilient business models.
Co-Creation & Technology-Enabled Innovation
Designing collaboration formats that bring teams, partners, and technology together.
Innovation is guided by market relevance and business impact — not by trends.
Market & Innovation Exploration
Working together to explore new markets, technologies, and partnership opportunities.
Activities may include:
identifying promising international markets
exploring startup and technology partnerships
mapping innovation ecosystems
evaluating pilot projects or collaboration opportunities
Typical situation
A company wants to explore new markets or technologies but lacks the time or network to systematically identify the most promising opportunities.
Typical format
Focused project or market initiative
Duration
4–8 weeks
Indicative fee
€8,000 – €20,000 depending on sco.
Start a Conversation
If you are exploring how your organization can navigate transformation, identify new opportunities, or reflect on strategic direction, I would be happy to exchange ideas.
Most collaborations begin with an informal first conversation to understand your situation and strategic question.
How to Get in Touch
Email
heike@drhundertmark.com
LinkedIn
You can also connect with me directly on LinkedIn:
Dr. Heike Hundertmark | LinkedIn
Introductory Call
If you prefer, we can schedule a short introductory call to discuss your situation and see whether a collaboration could be helpful.
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How we work
We work in focused projects, market initiatives, and workshops — shaped by your strategic question and market reality.
Engagements vary in scope and duration. What counts is clarity, relevance, and progress.
International Focus & Market Scoping
We identify where international opportunity truly lies — across markets, regions, and niches.
The focus is on long-term demand, profitability, and strategic relevance.
Strategic Positioning & Niche Leadership
We sharpen your positioning around what you do best and why it matters globally.
Strong niches are built on deep know-how, differentiation, and future-ready value propositions.
Go-to-Market & Partnership Design
We design international market entry and growth strategies grounded in partnerships and local realities.
This creates traction while strengthening resilient, responsible business models.
Digital & Technology Partner Matching
We connect you with carefully selected digital, software, and AI partners from our trusted network.
Technology is applied where it improves efficiency, scalability, and decision-making.
Leadership & Organizational Readiness
We align leadership, ownership, and organizational structures to support strategic direction and execution globally.
The emphasis is on clear decision rights, accountability, and constructive collaboration across cultures and stakeholders.
Co-Creation & Technology-Enabled Innovation
We design co-creation formats that bring teams, partners, and technology together.
Innovation is guided by market relevance and business impact — not by trends.
Strategic Positioning & Niche Leadership
Sharpening the company’s positioning around what it does best and why it matters globally.
Strong niches are built on deep expertise, differentiation, and future-ready value propositions.
From Strategy to Action?Ideas only create value when they are implemented.
I support leadership teams in translating strategy into practical initiatives and transformation roadmaps.
This includes:
strategic workshops
leadership sparring
identifying pilot projects
building partnerships and innovation initiatives
The goal is not just strategy — but momentum for real change
Where I Work
I am based in Germany and work with companies across Europe and internationally.
Many collaborations take place virtually, complemented by workshops and meetings on-site when useful.
Primary focus:
Germany
Switzerland
Europe
International industrial markets
How can we work together?Depending on the needs of the company, collaboration can take different forms:
Strategic Sparring Partner
Regular exchange with CEOs or leadership teams on transformation topics.
Workshops & Strategy Sessions
Focused workshops to explore new opportunities and develop transformation pathways.
Advisory / Board Roles
Supporting companies over a longer period as a strategic advisor.
Keynotes & Impulse Talks
Inspiring perspectives on industrial transformation, innovation, and sustainable business models.
What makes my persepctive different?I combine several perspectives that are rarely found together:
almost two decades of experience in international industry
shareholder perspective in a manufacturing family business
strong connections to startup and innovation ecosystems
focus on sustainable and circular business models
This allows me to work with companies as a partner — not just as an external consultant.