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Professional Profile
Claus Günnewig
Prokurist & Operations Manager · Münster
Operations · Structure · Accountability.

Experienced Prokurist and Operations/Backoffice Manager with over 25 years of hands-on experience in corporate organization, finance, HR, communications, and process management — bridging strategy and operational execution.

Profile

Who I am.

For over 25 years, I've worked at the intersection of organization and accountability: in administration, finance, HR, and operational management. I build structures that work — steady, reliable, and focused on what matters. As Prokurist (authorized signatory), I've carried cross-functional responsibility: for processes, people, budgets, and the seamless operation of complex organizational units. My strength lies in thinking strategically while executing operationally — without friction between the two. And I keep moving forward: today with a focus on Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.

Impact & Experience

Numbers that count.

25+
Years of professional experience in business administration and operations
50+
Projects successfully managed and completed
12
Projects managed simultaneously — in parallel, structured, on schedule
350+
Participants at events and formats I designed and organized
Prokurist
Cross-functional responsibility at executive level
360°
Administration, Finance, HR, Communications, Procurement & Contract Management
Core Competencies

What I work with.

Expertise built over years of practice — from real-world experience, for real-world impact.

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Business Operations
Managing operational workflows, resources, and cross-functional processes at management level.
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Corporate Organization
Building and optimizing structures, responsibilities, and organizational frameworks.
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Finance & Liquidity Planning
Budget control, liquidity management, payment processing, accounting coordination, and procurement.
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HR & Administration
People operations, onboarding, contract management, and administrative leadership support.
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Process Management
Analyzing, designing, and optimizing workflows — efficient, transparent, and scalable.
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Backoffice Leadership
End-to-end operational ownership of administration, contract management, and internal service processes.
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Communications & PR
Internal and external communications, event communications, and interface with public relations.
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Digitalization & AI
Deploying digital tools, process automation, and active development in the AI space.
Career Timeline

A journey with depth.

Curated — not a list, but a story.

2000 – 02.2026
Krämer Marktforschung
Head of General Administration · Prokurist (Authorized Signatory)
  • Full responsibility for administration, finance, HR, and communications — in close collaboration with executive management
  • Prokura (authorized signatory) with cross-functional responsibility at executive level
  • Liquidity planning, budget control, payment management, and contract organization
  • Building and optimizing organizational structures and internal processes
  • Leading the marketing team and owning the company's entire external presence
1997 – 2000
Krämer Marktforschung
Quality Control · Project Manager
  • Joined 01.08.1997 in quality control
  • Rapidly assumed project responsibility — managing 8–12 projects simultaneously
  • Coordinating internal teams and external service providers across the full project lifecycle
1995 – 1997
Raphaelsklinik Münster
Civilian Service
1992 – 1995
Steuerberater Sozietät Kösters, Ballhausen, Grage & Wermeling · Warendorf
Apprenticeship · Qualified Tax Assistant
  • Commercial and tax law training — the foundation for later responsibilities in administration and finance
Concurrent Roles at Affiliated Companies
Cido Research GmbH
Head of Backoffice
2003 – 01.2021
EUMARA AG
Back Office Management
2003 – 2005
Nexttop GmbH
Prokurist
2014 – 11.2025
Qualifications & Memberships
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IHK Nord Westfalen
Registered Trainer
Registered trainer since 13.04.2004 · Office Management Specialist · Certification confirmed 2024
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Personal member since 2009
Market Researcher BVM
German Association for Market and Social Research (BVM) · Professional role BVM · Berlin 2009
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VBG · Academy for Occupational Safety and Health
Health & Safety Representative · Office & Administration
Part 1 · March 2011 Advanced Seminar · July 2014 Academy Gevelinghausen · Reg. No. 21203
Approach & Strengths

How I work.

I bring calm to complex situations. No knee-jerk reactions — just analysis, clarity, and decision. Those who work with me know: what I say, I mean. What I commit to, I deliver. Structure isn't an end in itself for me — it's the tool that gives others the space to do their best work.
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Structured
I create order from complexity — without oversimplifying.
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Analytical
I think in systems and spot patterns before they become problems.
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Reliable
Loyalty and accountability aren't a performance — they're my baseline.
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Solution-Oriented
Naming problems is easy. I focus on what moves things forward.
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Resilient
Under pressure, I stay clear — in thinking, communication, and decision-making.
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Self-Directed
I don't wait to be told. I see what's needed and get it done.
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Collaborative
I communicate at eye level — with executives, teams, clients, and partners.
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Forward-Thinking
I invest in my own development — professionally, digitally, personally.
Digitalization & AI

Where experience meets the future.

Proven management capabilities, purposefully extended into the digital world.

Digitalization isn't a trend I'm following — it's an active field of work for me. Over the years, I've embedded digital tools and systems into organizational processes: from implementing digital accounting solutions and CMS-driven communications to automated document workflows.

Today, I'm taking that further. I'm deeply interested in how Artificial Intelligence is transforming organizational and management processes — and how professionals with deep operational experience can leverage that potential.

My ambition: to bridge proven operational expertise with modern technological capability.

Digital Tools & Systems
DATEV ELO for DATEV GetMyInvoices MS Office CMS Canva AI Tools Process Automation
Currently in Training
AI Manager with Project
TÜV Rheinland Akademie

A practice-oriented certification program combining strategic AI knowledge with hands-on project work — not theory alone, but applied expertise with a certificate.

Completion Exam & Certificate — July 2025
Format Blended Learning with Project Work
Focus AI Strategy, Application, Processes
Press & Interviews

In the media.

Illustration for the interview — Melanie Brehme and Claus Günnewig
Stadtgeflüster · 2025
Melanie Brehme and Claus Günnewig explain market research
Market Research Made in Münster

A conversation about methods, motivation, and market research in Münster — together with Melanie Brehme for the city magazine Stadtgeflüster.

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Let's talk.

I'm open to new conversations — about projects, roles, or collaborations that align with my profile. Direct and straightforward.