People

Who Supports You On Your Way Forward?

Managing Can Be Easy. With The Right Partner.

Experts For Experts. Quality Matters.

Strategy consulting is a people’s business. We have to rely on each other. We have to understand. We have to listen. We are partners in both directions.

Whatever we do, we do it consciously and in line with international standards and ethics. We are convinced that quality matters. Especially in a consultancy relationship. That’s why we are International Certified Management Consultants.

We are proud to offer you a certified “best quality” in consulting!

Mario Perhab | Managing Partner

“Carpe Diem. Throughout the years I’ve learned to seize the day. To make the best out of it. To use every minute of the biggest present we ever got: our life. Sure. Not always easy. Not always fun. But worth to try. Every day! What else could be better? Coffee? Come on…! See you soon!”

“Looking forward working on your vision. Let’s make it happen!”

Key Business Facts

  • 23 Years International Business Experience
  • 7 Years General Manager in CEE
  • 16 Years FMCG in Managing Roles in Marketing & Sales
  • 4 Years Marketing & Sales Consulting
  • 6 Years Independent Management Consulting Business

Education

  • University Degree in Business Administration and Economics (Mag.)
  • Master of Business Administration and Economics (MBA)
  • Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
  • Systemic Coach (Diploma)
  • Business Trainer

MarioMyMy

Key Expertise

  • Strategic General Business Development
  • Change and Innovation Management
  • Communication and Sales
  • Culture Harmonization
  • Team Motivation

I have a passion for …

  • Powerful Leadership
  • Forward Thinking and Movement
  • Innovations and Creative Ideas
  • Simplification of Complex Issues
  • Inspiring Discussions and Reflections

I really love …

  • Everything on two wheels
  • Watching movies without interruptions
  • Travelling around the world
  • Having fun with my family
  • Drum & bass at any time
  • My job after accomplished missions
  • People who believe in unbelievable visions

“Everything you can imagine is real.”

Pablo Picasso

Enjoy Life. Live Your Vision.

Kurt Pfliegler | Managing Partner

Good morning! Consequence. Consequence. Consequence. Organizing the day means not only having a lot of meetings, but deciding where to invest our time. Small steps in the right direction, focused on the big picture are the way to success. Act deliberated, because we do not stumble over mountains, but over molehills.

“There are constellations which can be solved much better by external roles. It is an important management decision to involve externals to move forward.”

Key Business Facts

  • 25 Years International Business Experience
  • 17 Years Profit & Loss Responsibility
  • 10 Years Reorganisation and Restructuring
  • 3 Years General Manager in CEE
  • 2 Years Business Consultant and Coach
  • Founder and Cofounder of different companies

Education

  • University Degree in Business Administration and Economics (Mag.)
  • Master of Business Administration and Economics (MBA)
  • Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

MarioMyMy

Key Expertise

  • Strategic Business Development
  • Innovation Management
  • Sales Management
  • Reorganisation and Restructuring Management
  • Future Management

I have a passion for …

  • New Ideas
  • Business Development
  • Innovations
  • Architecture and Design
  • Creating and Distinguishing

I really love …

  • Everything looking beautiful and different
  • Different cultures
  • Travelling around the world
  • Time together with my family
  • Writing speeches and letters
  • Organizing

“It’s not about producing wind by blowing, but rather creating a pull by moving forward!”

Franz Pfliegler

Open Eyes. See Things Different.

Michael Schneider | Sales Expert

“Life is short, so break your skilly egos, forgive quickly, believe slowly, love truly, laugh loudly and never avoid anything that makes you smile. Not invented by myself, but nevertheless a clear thumbs-up from me.”

“If it isn’t fun, it isn’t selling. Not true for every minute, but still a great guideline for mindsetting.”

Key Business Facts

  • 25 Years Business and Sales Experience
  • 15 Years Austrian Board Member and P&L Responsibility
  • 18 Years Experience in Managing Sales Teams
  • 21 Years Business Development

Education

  • University Degree in Business Administration and Economics (Mag.)
  • Advanced trainings in Personal Leadership, Team Coaching and Change Management
  • Business Modelling, Vision & Strategy
  • And finally: Negotiations and Sales, Sales, Sales

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Key Expertise

  • Sales Strategy and Tactics
  • Sales Excellence and Professionalism
  • New Client Sales
  • Up- and Cross-Selling
  • Sales Management
  • Sales Coaching
  • Activtiy Based Sales Steering
  • Lead and Opportunity Management
  • Applying the Sales Profit Chain

I have a passion for …

  • Sales-Driven-Companies
  • Sales Perfection and Customer Satisfaction
  • Learning from the Best (not only in sales)
  • Out of the box-thinking
  • Outside-In Perspective and Customer Centricity
  • Keeping it as simple as possible

I really love …

  • The beauty of nature – both at sea level and on mountain peaks (for my eyes)
  • cooking and BBQing (for my stomach)
  • intense interval trainings (for my body)
  • console gaming (for fun – and it is!!)
  • celebrating success with clients when achieving targets (for my soul)

“Profit comes as a result of being good at what we do. Trust comes as a result of being good at why we do it.”

Simon Sinek

It’s Out There. Just Go For It!

Michael Wottawa | Human Resources Expert

“I believe in the power of teams. Especially in these dynamic and complex times the business success is built on diverse teams with different talents and characters. It needs a lot of management attention and social and emotional competence to make it happen.”

“Stay always positive and take the challenge step by step.”

Key Business Facts

  • 30++ Years International Business Experience
  • 17 Years Managing Directors Roles
  • 3 Years VP Sales in CEE
  • Employer Branding and Teambuilding Expertise

Education

  • University Degree in Business Administration and Economics (Mag.)
  • Advanced trainings in Leadership, Coaching and Business Development
  • Change Management

MarioMyMy

Key Expertise

  • Sales Strategy and Tactics
  • Leadership and People
  • Teambuilding and Motivation
  • Employer Branding and the Creation of Real Great Places to Work
  • Market Research and Surveys

I have a passion for …

  • People and Great Teamwork
  • Achieving Challenging Goals
  • Creating Happy Customers
  • Doing Sales
  • Reducing Complexity

I really love …

  • jogging to get a fresh mind
  • hiking in nature
  • travelling and exploring new countries
  • music, music, music
  • good food and drinks with my family and friends (the nice ones)

“Don´t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”

John D. Rockefeller

Do it. Step by Step!

Stephan Schmidt | International Business Expert

Quoting Walt Disney: “I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.” This is valid more than ever. Life is getting more and more complex. And the pace is getting faster and faster. My aim is to help you manage key areas of business complexity. With experience, a daring outsider-view and a passionate team.

“Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and take whatever comes your way.”

Key Business Facts

  • 20++ Years International Business Experience
  • Several CSO and Regional GM Roles at Global Flagship Companies
  • Start-Up, Scaling and M&A Experience
  • Independent Management Consultant and Coach

Education

  • University Degree in Business Administration and Economics (Mag.)
  • Several Advanced Management Programs at INSEAD and Ashridge
  • Ashridge Coaching Program

MarioMyMy

Key Expertise

  • Strategy Development with focus on Sales & Marketing
  • B2B and B2C Sales
  • Personal Crisis and Resilience Coaching
  • Outplacement Consulting

I have a passion for …

  • Achieving Challenging Goals Together
  • Winning and Keeping Customer (really ) Happy
  • Challenging the Sacred Cows
  • Organizations and Human Behavior
  • International Business Development

I really love …

  • my wife and my 4 kids (oh yeah !!)
  • hiking and skiing (in great Austria !)
  • catamaran sailing (top cat)
  • international politics (well, not love but at high interest …)
  • having been helpful to someone else (and getting a big smile back!)

“Don´t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon.”

Paul Brandt

Failure is the real personal development if we learn from it.!

Rainer Storz | Marketing Expert

“My guiding principle centers on “brand meets corporate strategy”. I build the missing bridge between the two, unlocking potential for efficiency, growth, innovation, sustainability and expansion.”

“I look forward to brand-driven change and transformation projects that spark new agility, energy and optimism.”

Key Business Facts

  • 25 Years International Business Experience
  • 23 Years FMCG Marketing
  • 5 Years International CMO
  • 2 Years National Key Account Management

Education

  • University Degree in Business Administration (Dipl. Kfm.)
  • Diploma Program International Trade and Commerce
  • Advanced Trainings at Marketing Strategy, Innovation, Digital Marketing & Social Media

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Key Expertise

  • International Brand Leadership
  • Change and Transformation
  • Product Portfolio Management
  • Strategic Sustainability

I have a passion for …

  • Dynamic and Powerful Brands
  • Passion and Optimism
  • efficient Processes and Effective Strategies
  • Break-Through Ideas and Innovation
  • Personal Exchange that leads to Alternative Solutions

I really love …

  • Stand-up paddling and swimming
  • Watching good movies
  • Reading good books
  • Travelling to France
  • Developing new ice cream flavors

“Talent sets the floor, but passion and character set the ceiling.”

Adam Grant

Moments are the real value in Life.