Bernhard Wittek

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Professor in business administration, esp. international supply chain management at HTWG Hochschule Konstanz – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung

Constance, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Overview

Bernhard Wittek is a Professor of Business Administration at HTWG Konstanz, focusing on international supply chain management. He leverages extensive experience from roles as a Principal at Boston Consulting Group and consultant at Oliver Wyman. He holds a Doctorate and a Master of Business Research from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Alongside his academic career, Bernhard runs his own independent consultancy, advising companies on procurement, supply chain management, and business transformation, often involving complex international sourcing projects.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Management
His professorship and consulting work are centered on international supply chain management and strategic procurement, reflecting deep expertise in this area.
Business Transformation
A core part of his consulting practice involves advising and supporting companies in transforming their business operations and procurement processes.
International Management
Has significant international experience from his time in management consulting in North America and Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on Asia in his academic work.

Media Appearances

Bernhard has no verified media appearances

Work History

2023
Professor in business administration, esp. international supply chain management at HTWG Hochschule Konstanz – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung
2023
Consultant at Bernhard Wittek Consulting
2022 - 2023
Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
2018 - 2019
Consultant at Bernhard Wittek Consulting
2016 - 2021
Research & Teaching Associate at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München

Education

Doctor's Degree from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Master of Business Research from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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Exp : 13 Location : Constance, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Professor in business administration, esp. international supply chain management at HTWG Hochschule Konstanz – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung
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Insights For Selling To Bernhard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bernhard is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bernhard

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bernhard move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Bernhard take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Bernhard

Personality Compatibility


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