Dr. Jan Piontkowski
About Dr. Jan Piontkowski
Dr. Jan Piontkowski is the Head of Group Reporting and Analytics at thyssenkrupp AG, with extensive experience in controlling, business performance management, and research.
Company
Dr. Jan Piontkowski is currently working at thyssenkrupp AG in the Essen Area, Germany. He holds the title of Head of Group Reporting and Analytics. Thyssenkrupp AG is a multinational conglomerate with a focus on industrial engineering and steel production.
Title
Dr. Jan Piontkowski serves as the Head of Group Reporting and Analytics at thyssenkrupp AG. His role involves overseeing the group-wide reporting and analytics functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial and non-financial reporting across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Jan Piontkowski holds a Ph.D. in Inter-Organizational Cost Management from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, achieved between 2005 and 2008. Prior to that, he completed a Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Management Accounting, and Controlling from the University of Münster from 2000 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Münster, completed between 2000 and 2004.
Professional Background
Dr. Jan Piontkowski has a rich professional background with extensive experience at thyssenkrupp. He served as Head of Controlling at thyssenkrupp Elevator from 2011 to 2012, Business Performance Manager at thyssenkrupp Elevator from 2010 to 2011, and Business Performance Manager at thyssenkrupp AG from 2008 to 2010. Prior to joining thyssenkrupp, he worked as a Research Associate at University of Dortmund, HEC Paris, and WHU, and held multiple internship positions at General Motors, WestLB Panmure Ltd. / WestLB AG, and Schrader T+A Fahrzeugbau GmbH & Co.KG.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Dr. Jan Piontkowski has led several key projects at thyssenkrupp, including 'Reporting@GroupBW,' which introduced a group-wide SAP BO/BW-based standard reporting system. He also implemented a group-wide Management Information System, transitioning from ppt/pdf-based reporting to a web-based holistic system. Additionally, he spearheaded the 'Lean Reporting@thyssenkrupp' project, optimizing reporting, planning, and controlling processes. He is the single point of contact for the audit committee regarding content and analysis for quarterly meetings.
Team Leadership and Development
With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Jan Piontkowski has been instrumental in setting up, recruiting, developing, and leading diverse teams at thyssenkrupp. He views diversity as a critical success factor and has focused on harmonizing and standardizing reporting processes, reducing decentralized reporting load, and realizing efficiency gains.