Michael Mausbach
About Michael Mausbach
Michael Mausbach is the Audit Manager for Steel Europe & Bearings at thyssenkrupp, based in Essen, Germany. He has extensive experience in auditing and management roles across multiple countries and industries.
Title and Current Role
Michael Mausbach currently holds the position of Audit Manager for Steel Europe & Bearings at thyssenkrupp, headquartered in Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. In this role, he is entrusted with the critical task of managing and steering audit activities for business segments with an annual turnover of approximately €10 billion. As the primary point of contact for segment and business unit C-level management, as well as external auditors, he plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of auditing processes.
Professional Background and Experience
Michael Mausbach has amassed extensive experience in auditing and controlling roles across various global locations. Prior to his current role, he served as the Head of Internal Auditing at thyssenkrupp’s Regional Headquarters in South America for six years. He has held various managerial positions including Controlling Manager and Commercial Manager at ThyssenKrupp Companhia Siderúrgica do Atlântico in Brazil, as well as Manager Metallurgical Controlling at ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG in Germany. His early career includes roles such as Manager Corporate Internal Auditing at ThyssenKrupp AG, Audit Assistant at KPMG DTG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, and Purchaser and Apprentice at ELBA-Bürosysteme Erich Kraut GmbH & Co.
Education and Certification
Michael Mausbach has a strong educational background in business administration. He studied at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Würzburg-Schweinfurt, where he earned a Diplom-Betriebswirt in International Business Administration. He also attended Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen in the Netherlands, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Management. Additionally, Michael achieved the Certified Internal Auditor credential from the German Institute of Internal Auditors in 2006.
Global Audit Experience
Michael Mausbach has led audit teams in multiple countries, including China, the USA, and India. His international experience is further marked by his permanent working visa for Brazil, which facilitates seamless cross-border professional engagements. Throughout his career, Michael has been instrumental in building new teams and establishing efficient business processes. His roles have repeatedly required him to critically review and improve existing business procedures.