German
Wolfgang Zier
Summary
A absolute positive thinking team player with excellent analytical and problem solving skills with almost 20 years of Management experience in law enforcement and Corporate Security sector for a huge company and a startup. Equipped not only with a MBA in Safety & Security, but also with a record of success in building up, managing and leading a team of global Security experts to develop and mature security processes and risk mitigating measures. Always focused on the matter to contribute to team success through targeted analysis the business environment, hard work, attention to details and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Security
Munich Re
9 2022 - Current
- Transformation from local setup to a global responsibility
- Global personnel development (more responsibility transferred, training, motivation)
- Marketing security within the company
- Pushing ahead with digitalization, standardization and globalization incl. use of AI
- Establishing efficient corporate security worldwide with all corporate security topics of corporate security (physical security, travel security, event security, personal protection, BCM, crisis management, resilience, intelligence, etc.)
Corporate Security Manager
Argo AI GmbH
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Development of first-class corporate security strategies to mitigate the overall risks to a tolerable risk level
- Standardization of Corporate Security processes to reach a better maturity level
- Development and implementation of efficient and innovative corporate security policies and processes
- Implementation of innovative tools, software and technology
Head of Corporate Security
Lilium GmbH
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Built a Global Security Organization from scratch
- Define standards, create policies, and implement security policies for Crisis Management, Travel Security, Physical Security, Aviation Security and Even Security
- Create, manage and implement a Prototype Protection Process incl. Brand Protection
- Risk Assessment and monitoring with preventive measures for four locations around the globe
- BCM Manager for the company implementing and managing a company wide BCM Management System
- Security Awareness and training
- Creating, managing and implementing Security Tools (Travel Risk, Whistleblower Line,...)
- Aviation Security Officer for Lilium
Deputy Head of Corporate Security
BSH Home Appliances GmbH
10.2015 - 09.2020
- Built Corporate Security Organization from scratch globally
- Create Policies, defien standards, and implement process in regards of Crisis Management, Investigations, Physical Security, Travel Security, and Even Security
- Head of investigations linked to bribery, corruption, IP infringements, thefts, CEO fraud,...
- Security Awareness and Training
- Security Audits
- Create, manage and implement a Brand Protection Process
- Manage and lead a team of ca. 40 local Security Officers
Investigator
Federal Criminal Police Office
10.2006 - 09.2015
- Investigator for Espionage, genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity
- lead and manage global investigations
- risk analysis for global investigative actions
- investigation lead to act as witness in court
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
FH Bund
10.2003 - 09.2006
MBA - Safety & Security
TH Ingolstadt
10.2017 - 03.2020
Skills
Leadership
People Management
Efficiency
Security Management
Implementation and Operations
Languages
English
French
Timeline
Corporate Security Manager
Argo AI GmbH
02.2022 - 08.2022
Head of Corporate Security
Lilium GmbH
10.2020 - 01.2022
MBA - Safety & Security
TH Ingolstadt
10.2017 - 03.2020
Deputy Head of Corporate Security
BSH Home Appliances GmbH
10.2015 - 09.2020
Investigator
Federal Criminal Police Office
10.2006 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
FH Bund
10.2003 - 09.2006
Head of Security
Munich Re
9 2022 - Current
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