Nils Hamann

Nils Hamann is an Independent Management Consultant at Freebird-Consulting who has been working in this capacity since 2019.1 He is a versatile and multicultural professional with a diverse background in management consulting, entrepreneurship, and engineering.

Educational Background

Nils holds an educational background in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from IE Business School, where he graduated in the Top 25% of his class. He also has a certificate in design thinking from MIT Sloan, demonstrating his interest in innovation.

Professional Experience

Prior to his independent consulting role, Nils gained valuable experience in various industries:

1. Aerospace and Transport: He worked for a Joint Venture of Lufthansa and McKinsey, focusing on process optimization and performance improvement projects.

2. Chemical Engineering: Nils worked on complex projects for companies like Cargill and Air Liquide, notably leading a multimillion-dollar EPC project for Unilever that received recognition through Cargill's corporate awards.

3. Entrepreneurship: During his MBA, Nils co-founded the travel startup GroupoFly and later worked as a Business Development Manager for Ennomotive, a Madrid-based Crowdsourcing Startup. He also founded an Amazon Webshop that achieved significant sales shortly after launch.

Skills and Interests

Nils is known for his multicultural perspective, being fluent in 4 languages and having visited over 40 countries. His expertise spans across management consulting, process optimization, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As a Senior Advisor to CTO at McPhy, he has also been involved in supporting the development of Green Hydrogen technology.2

In his current role as an Independent Management Consultant, Nils likely leverages his diverse experience to provide valuable insights and solutions to his clients across various industries.