New Boyden study reveals CEE executives prioritize safety, quality of life, and family integration over salary when relocating, with Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary leading.
Mario Trautenberger is an expert in industrial leadership with over 25 years of experience, including executive roles in manufacturing, automotive, and EMS. Clients benefit from his ability to engage as a trusted peer with a deep understanding of technical and commercial complexity, as well as the leadership capabilities needed to navigate change, align organizations, and drive lasting impact.
Professional Focus
- More than 25 years of international executive management experience, including interim C-suite roles
- Specialized expertise in the industrial sector, with particular depth in manufacturing, automotive, and EMS
- Deep functional leadership expertise in operations, supply chain, procurement, sales, and business development
- Successful track record in leading business transformation, restructuring, and turnaround; building high-performing international teams, and driving sustainable growth in competitive markets
- Native German, fluent in Hungarian, English, and French
Business Expertise
- Independent Interim Manager, based in Budapest; served as Interim CEO and COO in turnaround and restructuring mandates, leading operational improvements, SCM and Lean initiatives, and performance stabilization
- Director of Business Division at Zollner Elektronik AG, a family-owned German EMS provider; prior roles with the company included Head of Business Division and Head of Strategic Sourcing
- Sales Director roles within the freight forwarding industry at Interdean AG, Budapest, Luxemburg and Frankfurt, and at Herber Hausner, Vienna and Budapest
Additional Expertise
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)
- Operations
- Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Sales and Business Development
- Change Management
- Turnaround and Restructuring
- Interim Management
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in business economics from WWS Vienna
- Bachelor’s degree in economics from Vienna University of Economics and Business
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