Sandra Pohland

Led end-to-end M&A and cooperation projects, covering strategy, negotiation, implementation, and post-merger integration.
Directed cross-functional teams and managed stakeholder communication to ensure project success.
Negotiated cooperation agreements and acquisition deals, fostering strong external partnerships.
Oversaw project milestones, financial and risk management, driving strategic objectives.
Ensured transparent reporting and fostered collaboration during integration and change processes.

Contributed over 3 years to Daimler's "Project Future," the corporate restructuring initiative establishing Mercedes-Benz AG, Daimler Truck AG, and Daimler Mobility AG as independent entities:

• Responsible for committee management, governance processes, project controlling, and stakeholder communication to ensure alignment and successful cross-functional implementation.
• Facilitated top management decision-making through strategic pre-steering and prepared key presentations for stakeholders.
• Developed communication strategies to inform employees and manage expectations.
• Oversaw project cost planning, forecasting, and reporting in coordination with cost centre managers. Managed governance issues, including procedural rules and legally mandated roles.

• Led Project Future, providing PMO support and driving project success.
• Directed work package 'Governance' for RD Future, ensuring effective implementation.
• Served as senior consultant on 'Used 4 One', optimising strategic setup for used car sales.
• Consulted on Industry 4.0 Smart Operations, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Managed top-tier consulting projects focused on strategy development and benchmarking.
• Prepared comprehensive management proposals to facilitate decision-making processes.
• Oversaw junior and senior consultants, fostering professional development and collaboration.
• Handled client relationships, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

• Co-led international M&A project, managing finance work packages and profitability analysis.
  Conducted valuation and scenario planning with Valid to assess investment viability.
  Negotiated with investors to secure optimal funding terms.
  Addressed strategic questions regarding powertrain portfolio and production network.

• Provided M&A advisory and transaction services, including financial and market due diligence.
  Conducted comprehensive financial reviews to assess viability of potential transactions.
  Executed reorganisation and restructuring initiatives, including "Sanierungsgutachten nach IDW S6".
  Developed corporate planning strategies to improve operational efficiency.
  Performed extensive market research to identify growth opportunities for mid-sized companies.
  Managed projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of results.