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Company acquisitions and sales
Finding suitable buyers and sellers by using the personal network to European aviation operators, aviation industry, and system houses. Determining the success criteria for a transaction with regard to strategic fit and aviation specifics.
Evaluation of companies and its assets
Technical and operational examination of a company in terms of strategy, goals, organization, contracts, business prospects, leadership, internal collaboration, and implementation strength.
Post-merger integration
Development of well-thought structures for company integration, taking into account given constraints, intended simplifications, and synergies. Determination of realistically achievable integration and development stages to a functioning whole.
Finding suitable buyers and sellers by using the personal network to European aviation operators, aviation industry, and system houses. Determining the success criteria for a transaction with regard to strategic fit and aviation specifics.
Evaluation of companies and its assets
Technical and operational examination of a company in terms of strategy, goals, organization, contracts, business prospects, leadership, internal collaboration, and implementation strength.
Post-merger integration
Development of well-thought structures for company integration, taking into account given constraints, intended simplifications, and synergies. Determination of realistically achievable integration and development stages to a functioning whole.
Merger and acquisition support
Aviation organizations and aviation legislation
Significant practical experience in the accountable management of aviation operations of the type: AOC, Part CAMO, Part 145, Part 21/G, and Part 21/J. Feasible implementation into efficient aviation operations as a working muscle for business.
Structural and procedural organization
Integration of different aviation organizations towards a functioning company. Mapping of aviation law and corporate requirements into organizational charts and procedures. Creation of efficient interfaces for end-to-end financial processes.
Project management
Implementation of a powerful project management for the acquisition and management of complex large-scale projects in the context of EU and NATO public tenders. Covering of the entire spectrum from aviation system development, production, maintenance and modification to flight operations projects.
Significant practical experience in the accountable management of aviation operations of the type: AOC, Part CAMO, Part 145, Part 21/G, and Part 21/J. Feasible implementation into efficient aviation operations as a working muscle for business.
Structural and procedural organization
Integration of different aviation organizations towards a functioning company. Mapping of aviation law and corporate requirements into organizational charts and procedures. Creation of efficient interfaces for end-to-end financial processes.
Project management
Implementation of a powerful project management for the acquisition and management of complex large-scale projects in the context of EU and NATO public tenders. Covering of the entire spectrum from aviation system development, production, maintenance and modification to flight operations projects.
Operational implementation
Evaluation of the initial situation and target definition
Analysis of the business environment, financial data, markets, competitors, and possible future scenarios. Development of realistic target positions, derivation of development stages with evaluation of opportunities and risks.
Strategic business development
Outlining the strategic focus for future growth. Deriving specific roadmaps from this, for products, services, and customers. Determination of tasks for the organization, marketing, and sales. Identification of necessary investments.
Creation of sustainable organizations
Sustainable positioning of the company and its business. Development from an ecological footprint to an increased social handprint. Creation of authentic goals for a purpose-oriented basis to secure long-term success. This guarantees employee loyalty and anchors the company in civil society.
Analysis of the business environment, financial data, markets, competitors, and possible future scenarios. Development of realistic target positions, derivation of development stages with evaluation of opportunities and risks.
Strategic business development
Outlining the strategic focus for future growth. Deriving specific roadmaps from this, for products, services, and customers. Determination of tasks for the organization, marketing, and sales. Identification of necessary investments.
Creation of sustainable organizations
Sustainable positioning of the company and its business. Development from an ecological footprint to an increased social handprint. Creation of authentic goals for a purpose-oriented basis to secure long-term success. This guarantees employee loyalty and anchors the company in civil society.
Strategic approach
Management
Responsible operational management of companies, company divisions, and projects. Permanent assumption of responsibility, as well as interim leadership.
Interaction of leadership, control and organization
Responsible leadership based on inner conviction. Inspire employees and teams to achieve common corporate goals. Clarification of responsibilities for establishment of viable communication and coordination structures.
Change management
Transformation to a performance-oriented and cooperative leadership world with clear communication and transparency in everyday leadership. Individual leadership development and customized team coaching for comprehensive mobilization of all levels (shop-floor to C-level).
Responsible operational management of companies, company divisions, and projects. Permanent assumption of responsibility, as well as interim leadership.
Interaction of leadership, control and organization
Responsible leadership based on inner conviction. Inspire employees and teams to achieve common corporate goals. Clarification of responsibilities for establishment of viable communication and coordination structures.
Change management
Transformation to a performance-oriented and cooperative leadership world with clear communication and transparency in everyday leadership. Individual leadership development and customized team coaching for comprehensive mobilization of all levels (shop-floor to C-level).
Leadership
– Aviation industry
– Public security
– EU/NATO: police and military
– Flight operation and airworthiness
– Maintenance and modification
– Public security
– EU/NATO: police and military
– Flight operation and airworthiness
– Maintenance and modification
Business segments
Rolf Berger has more than 25 years of experience in aviation with a focus on aviation operations, technology and business development. He sees himself as a networker who creates lasting bridges between companies and customers. Rolf Berger has proven capabilities in building and restructuring organizations to help them grow and perform. He covers the following business segments:
Expertise
Background
For Rolf Berger, openness, transparency and truthful leadership are the foundation for the purpose-oriented development of companies to ensure long-term success.
These roles were essential learning fields towards assuming responsibility as Managing Director and CEO of the HTM Group from 2020. Here, Rolf Berger initiated a comprehensive corporate transformation. With a new strategy, organization, market approach and value-based management culture, the change was made to a performance-oriented cooperative organization with a perspective for the future. By focusing on the markets of public security, offshore wind, maintenance and modification, the company succeeded in positioning itself in the market as a reliable partner for security authorities and industry.
In 2024, Rolf Berger founded blue 16 GmbH to advise public security clients and aviation companies in the areas of strategic alignment, implementation of complex aviation projects and change, re-orientation and further development
After a research period at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio,
Rolf Berger joined Diehl Aviation in 2003 in systems and product development. Here he held positions ranging from design and project management to department management. In 2008, he then switched to military aviation to join ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH. As project manager he laid the strategic foundation for rebuilding the business unit for mission helicopters. With a new focus, he achieved steady growth and the establishment of sustainable business relationships with European public security customers, as well as renowned helicopter manufacturers.
Rolf Berger joined Diehl Aviation in 2003 in systems and product development. Here he held positions ranging from design and project management to department management. In 2008, he then switched to military aviation to join ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH. As project manager he laid the strategic foundation for rebuilding the business unit for mission helicopters. With a new focus, he achieved steady growth and the establishment of sustainable business relationships with European public security customers, as well as renowned helicopter manufacturers.
Rolf Berger studied aerospace engineering at the Technical University of Munich and the Technical University of Delft and at the same time, he was involved at the aeronautical research group of the TU-Munich (Akaflieg).
M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
Rolf Berger
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Rolf Berger
Leadership – Strategy – Aviation
