Michael Harb
"I bring clarity to complex situations – as a strategy consultant, interim manager, and leadership coach. My passion: leading people and organizations through change – with attitude, structure, and a spirit of innovation."
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Strategy & Transformation Consultant
Leadership enabler & interim manager
Innovation consultant with systemic depth
What makes me special
Personality, clarity in complexity, operational experience, interdisciplinary know-how
About me
Born in Graz in 1992, Michael Harb combines entrepreneurial experience, technical understanding, and a flair for people. With a background in innovation management, leadership roles in corporate and startup environments, and a clear eye for strategy and implementation, he supports organizations in phases of change, growth, or realignment.
As a bridge builder between generations (Boomers to Gen Z) and industries, he acts as a translator, sparring partner and designer – with a passion for clarity, energy and effectiveness.
Professional experience
2024 -2025
Reinova
2019 - 2024
AVL List
2018 - 2019
Samsung SDI
2016-2018
thinkster
2014 - 2018
Magna Powertrain
2012 - 2016
Founder & Startup Lead
Managing Director and Authorized Signatory
Strategic management & consulting at the highest level
Overall responsibility for finance, sales, IT, after-sales & strategic reporting
Development of sales strategies with a focus on e-mobility and digital services
Leadership development, change management & organizational consulting
Establishment of KPI-based controlling and process consulting to increase efficiency
Representation of the company at international industry events & stakeholder management
Skill Team Leader E/E
Team and process consulting in the international development environment
Leading an international team (60+ employees) with budget responsibility
Introduction of process standards & efficiency programs at 4 locations
Skill matrix & coaching for junior managers (lead engineers)
Consulting on intercultural collaboration & team structuring
Senior Project Manager
Program consulting & stakeholder communication at C-level
Management of major international projects (Stellantis) including construction & technology
Optimization of project structures & project management tools for global teams
C-level reporting & strong focus on claim management & project communication
Conducting concept studies from needs analysis to turnkey solutions
Expansion of the Abuse & Environmental market segment
Program Manager
Consulting & management of global e-mobility programs
Management of a €1 billion e-mobility program (Fiat 500e)
Consulting in the areas of charging infrastructure & battery second life
Management of a Formula 1 battery module project
Coach and consultant
Workshop moderation & innovation consulting
Strategy & creative workshops for companies & institutions (including WIFI Styria)
Consulting on the introduction of idea management
Development and implementation of tailor-made innovation processes
Project Manager and Lead Engineer
Production consulting & process innovation in the automotive industry
Management of international R&D projects in the field of powertrain development
Production planning, quality assurance & technology consulting
Introduction of innovative technologies to increase efficiency
Founder
Entrepreneurship & Technology Transfer
Building a startup in the field of hydropower & green energy
Development, testing & market readiness of a prototype for small hydropower plants
Establishment of funding & business strategy
2012 - March 2014
Magna Steyr Vehicle Technology
Module manager and concept engineer
Module responsibility & OEM customer consulting
Development & industrialization of braking systems for international OEMs
Consulting along the entire development chain – from concept to series production
Development on the innovation platform CULT (ultralight concept vehicle)