Stephen Mc Namara
About Stephen Mc Namara
Stephen Mc Namara is the Head of Carve-Out Implementation - Industrial Solutions at thyssenkrupp in Essen, Germany, with extensive experience in strategy, business development, and project management across various international markets.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Stephen Mc Namara is currently the Head of Carve-Out Implementation - Industrial Solutions at thyssenkrupp in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In this role, he led the operational and legal carve-out of the Mining Technologies business unit, preparing it for a €350 million deal. His responsibilities include coordinating carve-out plans for central functions and legal entities across 23 countries, liaising with leadership, central PMO, and external advisors.
Previous Roles at thyssenkrupp
Before his current role, Stephen Mc Namara held multiple positions at thyssenkrupp. From 2020 to 2021, he was the Acting Head of Strategy for thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2020, he served as Head of Global Business Development & Sales Transformation/Coordination. From 2015 to 2018, he was a Project Manager at thyssenkrupp Management Consulting. Throughout these roles, he notably supported the CEO of thyssenkrupp Polysius in developing strategies and management presentations for potential company buyers.
Career in China
Stephen Mc Namara spent approximately four years based in China, where he worked on projects within the industrial B2B sectors. During this period, he worked as Director at Emerging Strategy from 2014 to 2015 in Shanghai City, China, and as a Senior Consultant in China Strategy & Innovation at Siemens from 2012 to 2014. His focus was on strategy development, market analysis, competitive intelligence, and organizational restructurings.
Academic Background
Stephen Mc Namara holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Schulich School of Business. He also completed the Executive Development Program in Leading People and Teams at ESMT Berlin. Additionally, he has a Master of Science (MS) from The University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Ottawa. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a broad understanding of business management and scientific disciplines.
Professional Skills and Approach
Stephen Mc Namara has extensive experience in preparing materials for Executive Board and Supervisory Board levels. He has a strong belief in decentralized decision-making and tailoring strategies to fit specific business models and value levers. He has led various initiatives in strategy development, market analysis, competitive intelligence, and profitability improvement measures in international markets, including China, the Middle East, and the EU.