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Michael Sprang

Critic · DISC type C
Member of the Management Board at Herrenknecht AG
📍 Schwanau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Michael Sprang is the Vice Chairman of the Management Board and CFO at Herrenknecht AG, a leader in mechanized tunnelling. He has progressed through various roles since joining in 2010, including CFO for key business units in China and Panama. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering and Finance.

Based on his professional engagements, Michael shows a strong interest in fostering global business dialogues and supporting innovation within the industry. He recently participated in a delegation trip to Japan with the German Federal President and actively promotes initiatives that encourage bold, entrepreneurial thinking.

He was a speaker at the Peter Drucker Purpose Summit, discussing how companies navigate global crises.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Member of the Management Board
Location
Schwanau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Negotiator
ROI Driven
Objective Thinker

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Financial Strategy
As CFO, he emphasizes that budget forecasting is not just about numbers but about setting a clear path for sustainable growth, especially in uncertain times.
Fostering Innovation
Believes innovation comes from bold individuals, not just institutions, and advocates for supporting initiatives like the Lothar Späth Award to remain competitive.
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Career

Work history

2015
Member of the Management Board
Herrenknecht AG
2013 - 2014
Chief Financial Officer
Herrenknecht Tunnelling Machinery Co. Ltd.
2012 - 2013
Chief Financial Officer
Herrenknecht Tunnelling Services Panama Corp.
2010 - 2012
Assistant to the Chairman of the Board of Management Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht
Herrenknecht AG
2005 - 2009
Siemens Management Consulting
Siemens Management Consulting
In the press

Media appearances

Changes to the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board at Herrenknecht AG. Featured in Herrenknecht AG – Press Release
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Herrenknecht expands Board of Management. Featured in Herrenknecht AG – Press Release
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Education
2004 - 2005
Postgraduate course of studies in Finance
University of Zurich
2002 - 2004
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
2001 - 2002
Master of Science in Business Administration
Universidad de Salamanca
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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