René Rüdinger
About René Rüdinger
René Rüdinger serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Materna Information & Communications SE since 2021, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in management consulting and finance across various industries.
Work at Materna
René Rüdinger has served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Materna Information & Communications SE since 2021. He is based in Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. In this role, he oversees multiple departments including Finance, Controlling & Tax, Legal, Risk & Compliance, and Corporate IT. His responsibilities also extend to managing Information Governance & Quality Management, Enterprise Services, M&A, and Human Resources.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, René Rüdinger held several significant roles in various organizations. He worked at PA Consulting Group as a Management Consultant from 2000 to 2003. He then served as CFO and Managing Director at Daimler AG // PUREM from 2003 to 2007. Following this, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Arcadis from 2014 to 2021, where he contributed to the financial management of the company for seven years.
Education and Expertise
René Rüdinger has a strong academic background in economics. He studied at Universität Kassel, where he earned a Diplom in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from 1995 to 2000 and later achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, he studied Marketing and Sales at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and Rechnungs- und Finanzwesen at Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 1994. His education complements his expertise in management consulting, particularly in strategic and operational aspects.
Industry Experience
René Rüdinger possesses extensive operational experience in the automotive and manufacturing industries. He has managed two successful start-ups and has a proven track record in significant sales achievements. His experience also includes M&A and post-merger activities, highlighting his capability in navigating complex financial landscapes.