About
Dr. Carsten Witthohn is a highly experienced professional with a deep expertise in operations management, financial restructuring, and production management. With a strong background in leading complex projects, he has held key roles such as Senior Practice Manager in Operations at AURELIUS GROUP and Manager in Financial Advisory, operational Restructuring at Deloitte Deutschland. His experience spans across various aspects of business operations, including identifying improvement opportunities, managing strategic change, and enhancing transparency in operational processes. Dr. Witthohn began his career as a PhD Candidate at RWTH Aachen University, where he focused on global production management in consulting and research projects. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from RWTH Aachen University. Dr. Witthohn's comprehensive experience in consulting, research, and leadership positions makes him a versatile and knowledgeable expert in optimizing business performance and guiding companies through transformative phases. In 2023 he founded Astra Consulting GmbH beside taking over and transforming his family business as managing director. His background and passion for fixing businesses leads to a mind set of treating every business as he would own it himself.
SERVICES
Transactions
Support for Operational Due Diligence (ODD)
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Operational Transparency: Delivering clear insights into a company’s operations to provide a complete understanding of its processes and performance.
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Red Flag Identification: Identifying potential risks and issues within the operational structure to mitigate future problems and ensure smooth transactions.
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Improvement Potential Analysis: Evaluating operations to pinpoint areas for enhancement, offering strategies to boost efficiency and add value.
Restructuring & Transformation
Strategic Change Management Support
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Turnaround Situations: Guiding businesses through challenging periods to stabilize operations and restore profitability.
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Operational Improvement and Cost Cutting: Identifying inefficiencies and implementing measures to enhance productivity and reduce expenses within global production footprints.
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Structural Cleanup: Streamlining organizational structures to eliminate redundancies and improve overall effectiveness.
Interim Management
Temporary Leadership for Manufacturing Companies
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CEO: Providing interim executive leadership to guide companies through periods of change or crisis, ensuring continuity and strategic direction.
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COO: Stepping in to manage daily operations, optimize processes, and improve overall efficiency during transitional phases.
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CRO: Taking on the role of Chief Restructuring Officer to lead turnaround efforts, manage financial restructuring, and stabilize the business.
Testimonials
“With Astra Consulting we have a partner that sees, analyzes and transforms businesses with the owners view.”
Mogens Søholm Bennetsen, VP Aurelius Group
"Astra Consulting demonstrates impressive efficiency in both planning and implementation, ensuring that decisions are well-founded and effectively executed. Their ability to deliver results is commendable."
Ryan Kerr, CEO Minova Group
“Working with Carsten from Astra Consulting is ensuring that change is happening.”
Mladen Milcinovic, COO Sauer Compressors