Career milestones
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum: the technical grounding for systems thinking.
- Switch-mode power supply development: from theory into near-series production practice.
- Led European projects in the capital goods sector: international project ownership from the start.
- Built production and logistics systems from the ground up, not just analyzed them.
- Sales director, later head of sales & project management: accountable for the result, not just the recommendation.
- International divisional head: leading across borders and time zones.
- Sole managing director, automotive supplier: full P&L ownership in one of the most demanding industries there is.
- Sole managing director, international corporate group: leading through both restructuring and growth.
- Active participant in multiple IPOs and company acquisitions.
The methodical foundation
Leadership experience alone isn’t enough when decisions need to be traceable and hold up within a team. That’s why Norbert Reiling backs his track record with accredited training in innovation management, leadership, INSIGHTS MDI®, ASSESS by SCHEELEN®, K-i-E® DecisionMaking and change management.
Who this is for
Mid-market companies and corporates, with particular depth in manufacturing and engineering-led businesses, automotive suppliers and capital goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Norbert Reiling?
Norbert Reiling is an electrical engineer (Ruhr University Bochum) and the owner of Reiling Consulting. He has served as sales director, international divisional head and three times as sole managing director, most recently at an international corporate group and at an automotive supplier, and has taken an active part in several IPOs and company acquisitions.
What sets Reiling Consulting apart from a classic consulting firm?
The advice comes from having held the accountability, not from observing it. Norbert Reiling made the decisions himself as managing director and signed for the results. He is also accredited for INSIGHTS MDI® and ASSESS by SCHEELEN® and is a K-i-E® Master of DecisionMaking, so decisions stay methodically traceable.
Does Reiling Consulting work solo or with a team?
Mandates are personally owned by Norbert Reiling. Where specialist knowledge is required, we bring in partners from our network: for example Evocon for OEE software, the LIAA for Baltic market entry, or Hinblick-HR for people topics.
How long has Reiling Consulting existed?
Reiling Consulting was founded in 2020. The registered business name is Norbert Reiling Consulting.