Marcel Ruf

Transforming buildings with emission-free heating solutions. Fight climate change with efficient and smart energy and heating solutions.

Supporting the initiative Business@School from The Boston Consulting Group as an alumni. Coaching for current students who participate in the one-year program Jury member for the finals: business plan competition

Managing operations and all production relevant departments of a small series manufacturer of high performance vehicles. Project Management for development of new vehicle models Project Lead for development of new vehicle components in collaboration with development and production department Resource planning, cost control, measures for improvement of productivity Supplier management, make or buy decisions Quality management Coordination of customer's technical support inquiries Project Lead for classic car restoration projects Global "flying doctor" for vehicle repairs on customer site Deputy "chef du stand" of the RUF representation at the Geneva Motor Show 2013 - 2018

Public Relations Sales Support Events and product presentations Press relations Productivity analysis (KPI reports)

Certification classes and training Project Management Institute (PMI): Project Management Professional

Sales and Event Management Hosting international journalists for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Product Expert and Explainer at international car shows (IAA, Essen Motor Show) Guide for VIP tours through BMW Classic Collection and BMW Museum Technical support team (car mechanic) for BMW team at Mille Miglia and other classic car rally events

Founding a web 2.0 plattform with financial services for family offices and investors Market research and benchmarking Business case creation Define customer profiles Content support for the website

Development of IT infrastructure and customer data base for a growing hedge fund / family office Research and concept for an IT concept Creating and maintenance of a customer database (salesforce) Technical support for monthly conference calls with investors

Summer - Trainee at a Tier1 automotive supplier in Canada Revision of technical drawings and CAD data of welded assemblies for the ongoing production Studies for improvement and optimization of transport and packaging Distribution, coordination and follow up of product requirements documents between departments R&D project: "Improved Rivet connection" with calculations, simulations and lab tests.

Construction and assembly of a street legal one-off sports car and presentation to potential customers Sole project manager for the coordination between customer, executing workshop (Stile Bertone) and external car designers. Procurement planning and execution, supplier management Budget planning and controlling Define and construct technical solutions and systems for the vehicle Mediate to get the best solution regarding customer expectation, technology and budget

Establishing an innovative service for holiday travelers in cooperation with major German airlines Establish connections with critical contacts at Munich airport and German airlines Execute customer surveys for product management Negotiations with airlines for exclusive service contracts Operations planning

Management and Technology Focus: Technology and Innovation Management Entrepreneurial Finance Mechanical Engineering