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Michael Schelper, Managing Director

Michael Schelper

Managing Director·Anvano

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, MBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 5 months

Managing Director

October 2019 - Present

Anvano

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2019 - Present

Lead the boutique consulting & advisory firm’s business
• Interim CEO - U.S. Mobility Health Tech Startup (ongoing)
• Various digital transformation and strategy engagements
Company industry:
Internet & E-commerce
Job role:
Management

General Manager Strategic Growth Markets

January 2019 - October 2019

Cerner Corporation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2019 - October 2019

Established the Strategic Growth Markets Organization (LatAm, EMEAI & APAC) to realize a consumer-centric market shift
• Defined a new markets evaluation methodology & execution thereof for the first 50 countries
• Developed funding sources strategy & strategic partnership roadmaps with IGOs/NGOs, pharma Co. & insurances
• Identified imminent business opportunities, closed 2 deals in first quarter, established pipeline with expected value >$1bn
Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Management

General Manager UAE & Kuwait

April 2017 - December 2018

Cerner Corporation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2017 - December 2018

Led the development and implementation of country strategies for the territory P&L in UAE & Kuwait to advance the transformation of consumer-centric healthcare
• Drove sales targets 124% attainment for 2017, 98% in 2018 and a qualified 3.6X pipeline for 2019 accounts payable target attained above 100% for 2017 & 2018
Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Management

Chief Operating Officer

January 2016 - December 2018

Cerner Corporation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2016 - December 2018

COO Middle East & Africa
Oversaw & directed operations, sales, innovation management for the MEA region to ensure continued business growth, seamless execution & digital transformation of client businesses. • Pioneered the Incubation Hub incl. education & mentoring program. Captured 112 ideas resulting in 8 ventures
• Drove financials & operations of all business entities, OE attainment 147% in 2016, 112% in 2017, 103% in 2018
Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Management

Director & Regional Executive EMEAI

January 2015 - December 2015

Cerner Corporation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2015 - December 2015

Managed the due diligence, base-lining, acquisition and post- merger-integration activities of the $1.3bn acquisition of
Siemens Health Services by Cerner.
• Led carve out activities for Germany & Austria (700+ associates, m150$+ P&L) and post-merger integration activities for Europe (1500+ associates, m300$+ P&L)
Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Management

M&A Transition Executive Germany & Austria

August 2014 - February 2015

Cerner Corporation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2014 - February 2015

• Led all carve out and transition activities for Germany & Austria (700+ associates, triple million $ P&L)
• Established new business entities in the markets including tax, bank, office, IT, insurance, HR & legal setup
• Managed restructuring, due diligence, base-lining, business planning & post-merger-integration preparation
• Designed and executed C-Level client communication strategies and PR activities for the assigned regions
• Organized and directed Joint-Venture equity valuation and portfolio due-diligence incl business strategy definition
Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Management

Head of Technology Consulting Middle East, Africa & India

March 2013 - December 2014

Cerner Corporation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2013 - December 2014

Restructured an unstable technology consulting organization into high performing and fast-growing business delivering innovative technology solutions.
• Managed double digit million $ P&L with 75 associates and grew revenue by 331%, professional services hours delivered by 212% with only 108% headcount growth
Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Consulting

Sr. Business Development & Partnerships Manager Europe

January 2012 - February 2013

Cerner Corporation

Germany

January 2012 - February 2013

Drove market expansion and partnerships for Europe
• Contracted 2nd largest hospital chain ($4.2bn revenue) in Europe and developed a qualified pipeline of €1bn+
Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Management

Head of Business Development & Consulting Central Europe

September 2009 - December 2011

Cerner Corporation

Germany

September 2009 - December 2011

Turned around a consulting organization in Central Europe into a sustainable, high performing department with zero attrition
• Managed multimillion € P&L and built up a new business line €40m pipeline and signed the first new client in 4 years
Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Consulting

Project Manager

November 2005 - September 2008

SAP AG

Germany

November 2005 - September 2008

Led international strategic R&D projects with €40m corresponding budget, 150 employees
Planned, negotiated and acquired strategic research projects with an overall corresponding budget of €25m
Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Management

Project Lead

February 2005 - October 2005

SAP Australia Pty Ltd

Australia

February 2005 - October 2005

Led SW development project across 4 continents to analyze, design, and implement a global collaboration platform
Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Research and Development

Education

INSEAD

July 2009

July 2009

Master's degree, MBA

France

Business Development, Strategy, Entrepreneurship

University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe

August 2005

August 2005

Bachelor's degree, Business Information Systems

Germany

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

Skills

Innovation Management
Expert
Innovation Management
Expert
Global Business Development
Expert
Global Business Development
Expert
Strategic Projects
Expert
Strategic Projects
Expert
Cross Functional Leadership
Expert
Cross Functional Leadership
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Digital Transformation
Expert
Digital Transformation
Expert
Strategy Development
Expert
Strategy Development
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Innovation Management
Expert
Innovation Management
Expert
Global Business Development
Expert
Global Business Development
Expert
Strategic Projects
Expert
Strategic Projects
Expert
Cross Functional Leadership
Expert
Cross Functional Leadership
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website
bloomberg.com/profile/person/20208823

Languages

English
Expert
German
Expert
French
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

INSEAD Alumni Association Germany

Prev. Regional Young Alumni Leader

July 2009

INSEAD Alumni Association UAE

Committee Member

March 2013

INSEAD Healthcare Alumni Network

Speaker & Organizer

July 2009

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMP
Jul 2007 - Jul 2017

Hobbies

  • • Leisure: Extreme Sports, Cars, Fitness Training, Scuba Diving, Traveling, Photography
  • • Business: Automotive, Innovative Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Sustainability