Oliver Friess
About Oliver Friess
Oliver Friess serves as the Niederlassungsleiter for the Heidenheim branch of FERCHAU Engineering GmbH, where he has successfully managed a team of 140 employees and generated an annual revenue of 13.2 million euros since 2016.
Work at FERCHAU
Oliver Friess has been serving as Niederlassungsleiter at FERCHAU Engineering GmbH since 2016. In this role, he manages a team of 140 employees, overseeing both technical and disciplinary aspects. Under his leadership, the Heidenheim branch has achieved an annual revenue of 13.2 million euros. His tenure has been marked by a significant turnaround, as he successfully led the branch to profitability after a previous loss-making period.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Friess studied at Westfalen Technikum Dortmund, specializing in Fahrzeugtechnik. This educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and expertise necessary for his roles in engineering management and client acquisition within the industry.
Background
Prior to his current position, Oliver Friess held the role of Stellvertretender Niederlassungsleiter at Ferchau Engineering from January 2013 to August 2016. In this capacity, he was responsible for a team of 50 employees and played a key role in generating approximately 2.3 million euros annually through personal acquisition efforts. He also established a twelve-member project group during his tenure.
Achievements
During his time as a Senior Account Manager at Ferchau Engineering, Oliver Friess was involved in contract negotiations, including framework agreements and various types of employment contracts. He was responsible for price calculations and negotiations, demonstrating his ability to manage complex business transactions effectively.