Turning Expertise into Competitive Advantage
Dr. Bernd Kotschi
INTERIM MANAGER
of the YEAR 2025
- in Gold -
Excellence in
Innovation and Transformation
Awarded by AIMP
Association of Interim Management Professionals
Unique blend of Strategic Expertise, hands-on Experience, and a powerful Network
Key Expertise
Digital / Smart / HEM
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IoT & Smart Connected
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Hardware, Software, Data
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Digital & Innovation Units
Focus on
Business Models
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22 plus Business Models
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30 Companies
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Across 7 industries
Head Start
Methodology & Tools
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9 unique Management Tools
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Proven at C-levels
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"Value From Day One"
Strong
Industry Knowledge
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Into 15 converging industries
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New Energy & Smart Home
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600+ Smart-X companies
Thought & Expert Leadership since 2011
Professional Snapshot
About Dr. Bernd Kotschi
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20+ years of top-level management consulting experience
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14+ years in developing and scaling innovative business models
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30+ companies advised and accompanied (DAX-listed corporations, mid-sized companies, and startups)
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Recognized expert in:
– Digital Business & Platform Strategies
– IoT & Connected Technologies
– Energy Management & HEMS
– Smart Home & Building integration
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PhD and degree in Business Administration
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Married, two children
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Passionate about tennis, chess, skiing, and reading nonfiction
Dr. Bernd Kotschi is a recognized strategy consultant and multi-award-winning interim executive (AIMP Interim Manager of the Year 2025 – Gold) with more than 18 years of experience in developing and scaling digital business models at the intersection of smart consumer electronics, energy, technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
As KOTSCHI CONSULTING, he supports OEMs, utilities, and technology companies in their transformation toward data-driven, AI-enabled business models – from strategy and execution to successful market implementation.
He has led major programs for leading companies such as SMA Solar Technology, Vaillant Group, E.ON, LichtBlick, Deutsche Telekom, and STABL Energy, where he built digital, innovation, and product management units, introduced agile stage-gate processes for hardware and SaaS platforms, and coordinated complex technology and partner ecosystems across Smart Home & Buildings, Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), flexibility management, and BESS.
His focus lies in bridging business model innovation, product management, and technology architecture. Through his proprietary frameworks – including the Digital & AI Company Landscape, Business Model Navigator, HEMS Ecosystem Map, and Agile Stage-Gate Model for Hardware Development – he provides clear decision foundations for growth, investment, and operational excellence in dynamic markets.