Berthold Kren

International Executive | Industrial Strategy & Transformation

I bring more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the building materials, energy, and circular economy sectors. In various CEO and senior management roles, I have led companies, developed businesses, and managed complex transformation processes.

My career includes senior leadership positions at Holcim, Lafarge, Geocycle, and Saubermacher, with responsibility for international markets across Europe and Asia. My core areas of expertise include corporate strategy, operational performance improvement, market development, and industrial transformation.

Experience That Makes a Difference

As CEO and Managing Director, I have been accountable for people, financial performance, and long-term business development. I understand the challenges facing industrial companies from both a strategic and an operational perspective.

This experience forms the foundation of my advisory work through BKConsult. I support business owners, CEOs, and management teams in evaluating strategic options, making commercially sound decisions, and driving their implementation.

Areas of Expertise

• Corporate Strategy and Profitable Growth

• Business Transformation and Operational Performance Improvement

• Building Materials, Energy, and Circular Economy

• Decarbonization and Industrial Resource Efficiency

• Strategic Partnerships and International Market Development

My Approach

I combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational experience and a clear focus on business results.

A Good Strategy Must Do More Than Convince. It Must Deliver.