I am a strategy and transformation professional with 10+ years of experience helping multinational teams define roadmaps, implement governance, and deliver complex programs. Independent consultant since 2020, I partner with family businesses and tech-driven companies to explore new markets, perform due diligence, and execute end-to-end initiatives—from problem framing to international rollouts.

Sarah Wütz

I am a strategy and transformation professional with 10+ years of experience helping multinational teams define roadmaps, implement governance, and deliver complex programs. Independent consultant since 2020, I partner with family businesses and tech-driven companies to explore new markets, perform due diligence, and execute end-to-end initiatives—from problem framing to international rollouts.

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I am a strategy and transformation professional with 10+ years of experience helping multinational teams define roadmaps, implement governance, and deliver complex programs.

Independent consultant since 2020, I partner with family businesses and tech-driven companies to explore new markets, perform due diligence, and execute end-to-end initiatives—from problem framing to international rollouts.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Independent Strategy Consultant at Wütz Consulting – Strategy, Transformation & Digitalization
December 1, 2020 - Present
Independent strategy consultant: led the introduction of an e-commerce platform for a biotech company (>EUR 30m revenue) including requirements analysis, business case development, payment service provider selection, and international roll-out (Germany, USA, New Zealand); managed the selection and implementation of an e-learning platform (>EUR 30m) from vendor evaluation to deployment; conducted market analysis for new business areas for a leading sensor manufacturer (revenue >EUR 400m).
Manager – Business Lead Investment Management & Asset Accounting at Hofer KG / ALDI SOUTH Group
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Designed and implemented a global investment prioritization process (SAP IM/PS/AA) for strategic investment planning and budget approval across the ALDI SOUTH Group; established an internal requirements management framework; led international change management and stakeholder engagement; direct leadership of 10+ team members.
Team Lead – Controlling Strategy & Projects at Hofer KG / ALDI SOUTH Group
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Centralization of the controlling function and organizational development across the Group; led an international working group on the digitalization of financial reporting (Lumira); leadership of <10 team members.
Senior Consultant – Controlling Strategy & Projects at Hofer KG / ALDI SOUTH Group
January 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Assessment of existing organizational structures and development of a future-state operating model; organization of an international controlling governance committee.
Senior Consultant – Strategy & Projects at Dr. Wieselhuber & Partner
August 1, 2015 - November 1, 2017
Advised family-owned enterprises on corporate strategy, business model innovation, and market development; conducted market and competitive analyses, due diligence reviews, and derived actionable strategic recommendations; supported strategic repositioning and implementation programmes.
Consultant – Sales Strategy & Process Optimization at rpc – The Retail Performance Company
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
CRM and sales process modeling for BMW (new and pre-owned vehicle business); development of internationally harmonized target processes for Salesforce implementation; requirements analysis and target operating model definition.
Working Student & Master Thesis at Dr. Wieselhuber & Partner
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013
Master thesis: Critical success factors for price enforcement in B2B sales; market analysis and client research for strategy engagements.
Intern – Strategy Consulting (Industrial goods) at Dr. Wieselhuber & Partner
March 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Large-scale customer survey analysis and presentation of results; market analysis for internationalization concepts including market sizing and market entry strategies.
Intern – Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions at DC Advisory Partners
October 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011
Supported company valuations; identification and profiling of potential target companies and acquirers; market research and competitive analysis.
Intern – Controlling (Planning & Reporting) at BMW Financial Services
March 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009
Monthly reporting and financial performance analysis.

Education

Master of Arts at ESB Business School, Reutlingen University
March 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts – International Business & Management at FH Kufstein, Austria
October 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration – Corporate Finance & M&A at Paris Graduate School of Management, France
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010

Qualifications

Certified AI Officer (ISO/IEC 17024)
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet