...passionate about the challenges facing our clients and enthusiastic about contributing to their success.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
For the development of our consultants we look at both functional competencies and soft skills. Through training, mentoring support and collaborating with the Partners at CYLAD Consulting, we will provide all necessary tools in order for you to develop your skills.
TEAM WORK
We attract and bring together the best profiles and highly qualified staff – our insurance to build the most innovative solutions and achieve the best results for our clients. At CYLAD Consulting, you learn a great deal from assignments and from teamwork. We structure the skills of our individual team members allowing each member to benefit from shared experiences.
KNOWLEDGE
Mastering new challenges continuously strengthens your career at CYLAD Consulting, motivating you and enhancing your knowledge and skills. International staffing will also help you develop soft skills such as intercultural awareness. Further, you will gain insight into various ways of working, at our clients sites, in all of our clients’ sectors.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
You will experience the stimulating environment of a fast-growing company where each consultant actively contributes to our internal organization and plays a daily role in developing our company. Every consultant is a significant part of CYLAD Consulting from day one, influencing the progress and development of the company.
INTEGRATION AND MENTORING
Once onboard, we aim at involving you in one of our client projects. Coached by senior consultants, you will be supported in your progress and rapidly become fully operational.
Challenging you in diverse aspects from the very start, we ensure personal achievement and progressive development.
You will always be guided by a mentor. With a professional as well as congenial approach, your mentor will answer your questions and help you throughout your career at CYLAD Consulting. Your mentor also plays a key role in your semi-annual performance review.
STAFFING
At CYLAD Consulting we focus on listening to you when taking staffing decisions. We respect your expectations and potential.
We know that as a consultant, the more diverse the situation you are faced with, the more enriching your career will become.
PROJECT SUPPORT
The strong participation of our Partners and Managers in our clients’ engagements is one of our trademarks.
This guarantees high quality service for the client while ensuring that you as a consultant benefit from the professional expertise of our management team.
TRAINING
The training approach we offer greatly contributes to your knowledge of business issues and your ability to perform in-depth, valuable analyses.
Our training sessions are either led by our own professionals or by carefully selected third parties.
You will also have the opportunity to attend external courses. Flexibility is the key to success in your personalized training program.
Once onboard, we aim at involving you in one of our client projects. Coached by senior consultants, you will be supported in your progress and rapidly become fully operational.
Challenging you in diverse aspects from the very start, we ensure personal achievement and progressive development.
You will always be guided by a mentor. With a professional as well as congenial approach, your mentor will answer your questions and help you throughout your career at CYLAD Consulting. Your mentor also plays a key role in your semi-annual performance review.
At CYLAD Consulting we focus on listening to you when taking staffing decisions. We respect your expectations and potential.
We know that as a consultant, the more diverse the situation you are faced with, the more enriching your career will become.
The strong participation of our Partners and Managers in our clients’ engagements is one of our trademarks.
This guarantees high quality service for the client while ensuring that you as a consultant benefit from the professional expertise of our management team.
The training approach we offer greatly contributes to your knowledge of business issues and your ability to perform in-depth, valuable analyses.
Our training sessions are either led by our own professionals or by carefully selected third parties.
You will also have the opportunity to attend external courses. Flexibility is the key to success in your personalized training program.
LESSONS LEARNED
Sharing experiences with other consultants is essential. To share and distribute information within the company, sessions are conducted regularly in which our project teams present their assignments.
In this environment the company as a whole benefits from lessons learned from the different proposals.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Twice a year the performance of each consultant is reviewed and appropriate objectives are set for the upcoming period. The main objective of our performance review meeting is to improve professional and personal development.
Sharing experiences with other consultants is essential. To share and distribute information within the company, sessions are conducted regularly in which our project teams present their assignments.
In this environment the company as a whole benefits from lessons learned from the different proposals.
Twice a year the performance of each consultant is reviewed and appropriate objectives are set for the upcoming period. The main objective of our performance review meeting is to improve professional and personal development.
CYLAD structures the professional development of its consultants through 6 grades.
CONSULTANT
Apart from an excellent academic track record, our Consultants are capable of a structured way of working, always thriving to go the extra mile. We expect them to actively participate in teamwork, communicate clearly – both in writing and in speech – and actively engage in client as well as in-house projects.
EXPERIENCED CONSULTANT
Our Experienced Consultants already have at least 2-3 years of professional experience in consulting and in relevant industries and functions. We expect our Experienced Consultants to be able to act as a reliable counterpart to our clients’ project teams and to show a profound level of problem solving and task managing skills. At this level, consultants deliver end products independently, work autonomously throughout the week and start to coach less experienced colleagues.
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Our Senior Consultants have a track record of at least 4-5 years in consulting and in relevant industries and functions. They are able to structure and manage project modules independently with end-to-end ownership and develop people skills on projects and within CYLAD Consulting. A Senior Consultant is a sparring partner to our clients’ project leaders and drives individual problem solving tools and frameworks.
MANAGER
Our Managers have gained professional experience in consulting and in relevant industries and functions for at least 7 years. They are experienced project leaders of small and large project teams who independently develop project solutions and specific approaches, tools and frameworks. Managers can handle multiple kinds of projects, generate leads with new and existing clients and are capable to act as main contact for clients over the course of the entire project.
PRINCIPAL
Our Principals have a track record of more than 10 years in consulting and in relevant industries and functions. They develop long-term relationships with key clients and build up networks with new and existing clients. Principals leverage expertise to develop and capitalize innovative content on multiple projects with an ability to represent CYLAD Consulting externally on key subject matters. They orchestrate know-how generation as well as project development and delivery.
PARTNER
Our Partners have built a strong basis of long-term client relationships as a result of close collaboration and professional counseling of clients. They typically have developed strong industry and functional expertise in selected areas. As Partners of CYLAD Consulting they drive both client development in respective industries as well as people and knowledge development internally.
HIGH POTENTIAL
Our consultants come from the best business and engineering schools and often already come with industry and/or consulting experience.
INTEGRATION
Consultants we recruit have to be able to quickly assimilate with both our team and our engagements. This requires a knack for analytics as well as strong personal qualities such as drive, commitment and tactfulness.
DEVELOPMENT
We want to see our candidates tap their full potential during their career at CYLAD Consulting. For this, they need to demonstrate a profound interest for the industry, to welcome challenges and diversity, show outstanding intellectual skills, enjoy international exposure and be fluent in English.
Arnaud Guerin
Principal
Arnaud Guerin has 14 years experience in consulting and one-year industry experience in finance controlling.
The focus of his expertise is operations optimization/supply chain management, program and portfolio management and finance controlling in the aerospace and defense sector.
He holds a M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and a M.Sc. in Industrial and Finance Engineering.
Recent projects include
"I joined CYLAD Consulting in 2011 after 5 years in organizational consulting. There are two main reasons that I feel particularly at ease in this company. The first is the positive and entrepreneurial spirit of the team, which provides a stimulating environment in our daily work. The second is the variety of missions carried out, to grow professionally on new problems or to specialize on favorite subjects."
Marco Zahn
Principal
Marco Zahn has 11 years experience in consulting business.
The focus of his expertise is program and project management in the aerospace sector.
He holds a M.Sc. in Program and Project Management and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering.
Recent projects include
"CYLAD Consulting is for me a new challenge every day. On the one hand, when discussing several possible solutions with different ways of thinking to develop maximum value for the client, and on the other hand when supporting the growth of the German office."
Marcel Winnefeld
Principal
Dr.-Ing. Marcel Winnefeld has 13 years of experience in consulting.
The focus of his expertise is organizational transformation and top-line growth, particularly in after sales service and the aerospace industry.
He holds a Diploma in Industrial Engineering and a Ph.D. in advanced industrial management.
Recent projects include
"CYLAD Consulting shapes the future of industrial companies. Working in several industries and functions enriched with demanding challenges and entrepreneurship empowers you to change perspectives and keeps you open-minded. CYLAD stands for passion, teamwork, and global opportunities."
Cécilia Combey
Manager
Cécilia Combey has 9 years of professional experience in consulting and 4 years as an engineer in the airlines industry.
Her area of expertise is mainly in program & project management and performance improvement of aeronautic & pharmaceutical industries.
She holds a Master of Research in Transport Economics and a Master in Aeronautical Engineering
Recent projects include
"Being a CYLAD Consulting member means one is able to evolve in a demanding but caring environment where commitment is of the utmost importance in a dynamic, inspiring and fast moving company."
Arnaud Guerin has 14 years experience in consulting and one-year industry experience in finance controlling.
The focus of his expertise is operations optimization/supply chain management, program and portfolio management and finance controlling in the aerospace and defense sector.
He holds a M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and a M.Sc. in Industrial and Finance Engineering.
Recent projects include
"I joined CYLAD Consulting in 2011 after 5 years in organizational consulting. There are two main reasons that I feel particularly at ease in this company. The first is the positive and entrepreneurial spirit of the team, which provides a stimulating environment in our daily work. The second is the variety of missions carried out, to grow professionally on new problems or to specialize on favorite subjects."
Marco Zahn has 11 years experience in consulting business.
The focus of his expertise is program and project management in the aerospace sector.
He holds a M.Sc. in Program and Project Management and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering.
Recent projects include
"CYLAD Consulting is for me a new challenge every day. On the one hand, when discussing several possible solutions with different ways of thinking to develop maximum value for the client, and on the other hand when supporting the growth of the German office."
Dr.-Ing. Marcel Winnefeld has 13 years of experience in consulting.
The focus of his expertise is organizational transformation and top-line growth, particularly in after sales service and the aerospace industry.
He holds a Diploma in Industrial Engineering and a Ph.D. in advanced industrial management.
Recent projects include
"CYLAD Consulting shapes the future of industrial companies. Working in several industries and functions enriched with demanding challenges and entrepreneurship empowers you to change perspectives and keeps you open-minded. CYLAD stands for passion, teamwork, and global opportunities."
Cécilia Combey has 9 years of professional experience in consulting and 4 years as an engineer in the airlines industry.
Her area of expertise is mainly in program & project management and performance improvement of aeronautic & pharmaceutical industries.
She holds a Master of Research in Transport Economics and a Master in Aeronautical Engineering
Recent projects include
"Being a CYLAD Consulting member means one is able to evolve in a demanding but caring environment where commitment is of the utmost importance in a dynamic, inspiring and fast moving company."
Marion Delas has 16 years of professional experience of which her areas of expertise include transformation of organisations, portfolio management, programs & projects management in aerospace and pharmaceutical industries.
She holds an engineering degree from The Polytechnic School (X99).
Recent projects include
"After spending many years in the industry and looking for new challenges, I chose to specialize in consulting. I was immediately attracted by CYLAD Consulting by its entrepreneurial spirit and the high level of expertise and outstanding qualities of the Partners. I know I have made the right choice. I am able to progress in a competitive and demanding environment and learn new skills constantly to provide maximum value to clients. CYLAD Consulting is also an enriching human adventure in which every member of staff has a role to play in the development of the company."
Jean-Paul Dijkgraaf has 5 years in management consulting and 11 years in the aerospace industry.
The focus of his expertise is operations strategy and improvement in technology intensive industries, particularly aeronautics and energy.
He holds an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology and a postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from OU Business School in London.
Recent projects include
"The mindset at CYLAD Consulting struck me straightaway: entrepreneurial, highly motivated to deliver quality, and close to the client in a natural way. The open and non-prestigious culture of CYLAD, in combination with a group of very smart people, makes a very motivating working environment."
Marion Delas
Manager
Marion Delas has 16 years of professional experience of which her areas of expertise include transformation of organisations, portfolio management, programs & projects management in aerospace and pharmaceutical industries.
She holds an engineering degree from The Polytechnic School (X99).
Recent projects include
"After spending many years in the industry and looking for new challenges, I chose to specialize in consulting. I was immediately attracted by CYLAD Consulting by its entrepreneurial spirit and the high level of expertise and outstanding qualities of the Partners. I know I have made the right choice. I am able to progress in a competitive and demanding environment and learn new skills constantly to provide maximum value to clients. CYLAD Consulting is also an enriching human adventure in which every member of staff has a role to play in the development of the company."
Jean-Paul Dijkgraaf
Senior Consultant
Jean-Paul Dijkgraaf has 5 years in management consulting and 11 years in the aerospace industry.
The focus of his expertise is operations strategy and improvement in technology intensive industries, particularly aeronautics and energy.
He holds an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology and a postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from OU Business School in London.
Recent projects include
"The mindset at CYLAD Consulting struck me straightaway: entrepreneurial, highly motivated to deliver quality, and close to the client in a natural way. The open and non-prestigious culture of CYLAD, in combination with a group of very smart people, makes a very motivating working environment."
Maëlle Berger
Senior Consultant
Maëlle Berger has 3 years of experience in consulting and one year of experience in the chemical industry.
She has a degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master in Strategy and Management.
Recent projects include
"The association of Consulting and industries with high technological added value has made CYLAD Consulting a leading choice. I especially appreciate the dynamism and the high level of expertise within the firm. The stimulating working environment enables us to flourish both on a professional and a human level."
Lawrence Thurotte-Weech
Senior Consultant
Lawrence Thurotte-Weech has 8 years experience in consulting business.
The focus of his expertise is operational excellence and project management in the aerospace & defense sector.
He holds a Master in Aerospace Engineering.
Recent projects include
"In search of a challenging and demanding environment, I chose to join the consulting industry directly after university. I was eager to work on client thesupport and be involved in problem solving. CYLAD Consulting, specialized in the industries I studied, was an obvious choice for me."
Marion Delas has 16 years of professional experience of which her areas of expertise include transformation of organisations, portfolio management, programs & projects management in aerospace and pharmaceutical industries.
She holds an engineering degree from The Polytechnic School (X99).
Recent projects include
"After spending many years in the industry and looking for new challenges, I chose to specialize in consulting. I was immediately attracted by CYLAD Consulting by its entrepreneurial spirit and the high level of expertise and outstanding qualities of the Partners. I know I have made the right choice. I am able to progress in a competitive and demanding environment and learn new skills constantly to provide maximum value to clients. CYLAD Consulting is also an enriching human adventure in which every member of staff has a role to play in the development of the company."
Jean-Paul Dijkgraaf has 5 years in management consulting and 11 years in the aerospace industry.
The focus of his expertise is operations strategy and improvement in technology intensive industries, particularly aeronautics and energy.
He holds an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology and a postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from OU Business School in London.
Recent projects include
"The mindset at CYLAD Consulting struck me straightaway: entrepreneurial, highly motivated to deliver quality, and close to the client in a natural way. The open and non-prestigious culture of CYLAD, in combination with a group of very smart people, makes a very motivating working environment."
Maëlle Berger has 3 years of experience in consulting and one year of experience in the chemical industry.
She has a degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master in Strategy and Management.
Recent projects include
"The association of Consulting and industries with high technological added value has made CYLAD Consulting a leading choice. I especially appreciate the dynamism and the high level of expertise within the firm. The stimulating working environment enables us to flourish both on a professional and a human level."
Lawrence Thurotte-Weech has 8 years experience in consulting business.
The focus of his expertise is operational excellence and project management in the aerospace & defense sector.
He holds a Master in Aerospace Engineering.
Recent projects include
"In search of a challenging and demanding environment, I chose to join the consulting industry directly after university. I was eager to work on client thesupport and be involved in problem solving. CYLAD Consulting, specialized in the industries I studied, was an obvious choice for me."
Seonag Doherty has 6 years of professional experience in consulting.
The focus of her expertise is operational excellence and program management across a range of industries.
She holds an MBA with concentrations in International Business and Finance and a B.A. in Economics.
Recent projects include
"Having spent several years working for large multinational companies I was attracted to CYLAD Consulting’s tight-knit team and entrepreneurial appreciation. At CYLAD I have the opportunity to shape the future of our company and a truly exceptional team that I also enjoy spending time with outside of our client engagements."
Ana Montemayor has 6 years of experience in consulting.
Her areas of expertise are operational excellence and program & project management in both the aerospace and medical service industries.
She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
Recent projects include
"Being at CYLAD Consulting consists of more than working for a client or developing a project, it is about real teamwork. This cooperation empowered me as a trusted advisor, which is constantly demanding but also very rewarding."
Seonag Doherty
Manager
Seonag Doherty has 6 years of professional experience in consulting.
The focus of her expertise is operational excellence and program management across a range of industries.
She holds an MBA with concentrations in International Business and Finance and a B.A. in Economics.
Recent projects include
"Having spent several years working for large multinational companies I was attracted to CYLAD Consulting’s tight-knit team and entrepreneurial appreciation. At CYLAD I have the opportunity to shape the future of our company and a truly exceptional team that I also enjoy spending time with outside of our client engagements."
Ana Montemayor
Manager
Ana Montemayor has 6 years of experience in consulting.
Her areas of expertise are operational excellence and program & project management in both the aerospace and medical service industries.
She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
Recent projects include
"Being at CYLAD Consulting consists of more than working for a client or developing a project, it is about real teamwork. This cooperation empowered me as a trusted advisor, which is constantly demanding but also very rewarding."
Steffen Eickemeyer
Senior Expert
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Eickemeyer has 11 years of professional experience.
The focus of his expertise is Supply-Chain Management and Optimization in Production – from processes/employees on shopfloor level to the top management.
He holds a Diploma in industrial engineering from Leibniz University in Hannover (LUH) and a Diploma in economics from Universidad de Zaragoza in Spain.
He completed his Ph.D. at the Institute of Production Systems and Logistics (LUH) and currently works as a consultant at CYLAD Consulting as well as a Professor of Lean Management at Jacobs University in Bremen.
Project examples
"My impression of CYLAD Consulting can best be captured in four simple phrases: Mature, Start-up, Team-spirit, and Perfect environment for development. On the one hand CYLAD Consulting is mature in terms of the experience and deep knowledge of the top-level management. On the other hand, it shows character of a start-up with a lot of creativity, innovation, attentiveness, openness, and modernity. It’s a pleasure to work with the curious colleagues and to experience the team spirit. The daily combination of precision, technical expertise, added value, humility, and the feeling of customers’ satisfaction offers the perfect environment for my own further development."
Seonag Doherty has 6 years of professional experience in consulting.
The focus of her expertise is operational excellence and program management across a range of industries.
She holds an MBA with concentrations in International Business and Finance and a B.A. in Economics.
Recent projects include
"Having spent several years working for large multinational companies I was attracted to CYLAD Consulting’s tight-knit team and entrepreneurial appreciation. At CYLAD I have the opportunity to shape the future of our company and a truly exceptional team that I also enjoy spending time with outside of our client engagements."
Ana Montemayor has 6 years of experience in consulting.
Her areas of expertise are operational excellence and program & project management in both the aerospace and medical service industries.
She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
Recent projects include
"Being at CYLAD Consulting consists of more than working for a client or developing a project, it is about real teamwork. This cooperation empowered me as a trusted advisor, which is constantly demanding but also very rewarding."
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Eickemeyer has 11 years of professional experience.
The focus of his expertise is Supply-Chain Management and Optimization in Production – from processes/employees on shopfloor level to the top management.
He holds a Diploma in industrial engineering from Leibniz University in Hannover (LUH) and a Diploma in economics from Universidad de Zaragoza in Spain.
He completed his Ph.D. at the Institute of Production Systems and Logistics (LUH) and currently works as a consultant at CYLAD Consulting as well as a Professor of Lean Management at Jacobs University in Bremen.
Project examples
"My impression of CYLAD Consulting can best be captured in four simple phrases: Mature, Start-up, Team-spirit, and Perfect environment for development. On the one hand CYLAD Consulting is mature in terms of the experience and deep knowledge of the top-level management. On the other hand, it shows character of a start-up with a lot of creativity, innovation, attentiveness, openness, and modernity. It’s a pleasure to work with the curious colleagues and to experience the team spirit. The daily combination of precision, technical expertise, added value, humility, and the feeling of customers’ satisfaction offers the perfect environment for my own further development."
Implementation of Program steering method in the defense field
Purchasing cost convergence in the aeronautical field
Post merger integration in the metal industry
Adrien Stordeur
What was the context and objective of your project?
During this 2-month assignment within a major defense manufacturer, we were asked to build the cost/time performance monitoring by the management of a big Program. A “big Program” is the development and manufacturing of a large vehicle such as an aircraft, a ship or a train lasting several years and costing several billion Euros. The objective is to follow progress in terms of costs and time over time, in order to comply with the business case and to secure the margin. Our project aimed to increase visibility on the situation.
The Program is divided into macro-activities over several levels. The project consisted of working with the various management teams to understand the situation at every level and compare actual costs (hours clocked by internal teams, purchases, etc.) with the “physical progress” (number of milestones validated compared to forecasts, amount of cables installed, etc.). This correlation method – called Earned Value Management – rests on a theory that we have adjusted for various clients. It enables performance monitoring and trend setting at a team level. A global program view is then created through consolidation of team performance data. It enables quick identification of risks and launch of relevant action plans.
And in concrete terms for a consultant?
This assignment was particularly diverse with, first of all, a structuring phase with a manager and a partner in order to adapt the methodology, and then an implementation phase. I built the tool through an Excel model, combining various management data (cost, progress, etc.), which is used by all the teams today.
I also contributed to the presentation of recommendations and results (summed up in a PowerPoint) for the Program Management and the Company Management. During this assignment, I interacted with more than 20 stakeholders in order to build and understand the cost/time performance calculated with their data.
Lawrence Thurotte-Weech
What was the context and objective of your project?
This was a 9-month assignment within a major aircraft manufacturer, where we worked with the purchasing controlling department. The objective was to set up tools and processes to monitor the evolution of purchasing costs for commodities (titanium, composites, forged parts, etc.) and small parts (bolts, bearings, connectors, seals, etc.). The end goal was to secure convergence of commodity prices towards the initial target given by the Program, all along the ramp-up phase.
We were asked to set up a reference shared with all commodity managers and to provide a cost forecast for the 100th aircraft by helping them assess the impact of on-going price reduction initiatives (the identification of new cost reduction projects is the objective of a following CYLAD Consulting assignment). This project helped the Program Management secure a global view on commodity cost convergence, which made up for a significant portion of internal production costs.
And in concrete terms for a consultant?
I contributed to three work streams:
Marcel Winnefeld
What was the context and objective of your project?
A large metal parts producer had acquired another industry leader to reinforce his competences and pursue his growth strategy. We were asked to support the integration processes, to identify synergies, to increase side efficiency and to enable profitable growth. The challenge: converting two companies with different structures, cultures and processes into one successful team. For our approach, we connected the leadership teams and built teams on the operational level to identify and implement measures for increasing efficiency and cost reduction.
And in concrete terms for a consultant?
Together with a partner and an experienced consultant, I implemented benchmarks between the sites to identify improvements for cost reduction. I prepared and conducted workshops and benchmark visits to identify further improvement measures on the shop floor.
I calculated business cases for selected ideas to guarantee their profitability. I also planned and accompanied the implementation process to ensure success and efficiency for people involved in multiple working groups.
I invested a lot of time in communication to align strategic open questions, to create a constructive mindset by looking for synergies and creating transparency on activities and objectives. I also prepared executive summaries and presentations of results for stakeholders. During this mission I interacted with more than 25 stakeholders from Germany, France, USA, Canada and China.