About me

Experience shapes leadership – and mistakes are valuable teachers.


"My long career has not only allowed me to grow strategically and professionally, but has also given me a profound understanding of change, responsibility, and sustainable success. I view challenges and setbacks as opportunities to sharpen my leadership skills, make sound business decisions, and successfully inspire teams.

Through reflective development and clear goal orientation, I combine strategic vision with pragmatic implementation – for sustainable success in dynamic markets.

Torsten Schäfer

Management and sales expertise with industry depth


Non-fiction author


I approach tasks with precision, structure, and analytical thinking. Clarity and clear communication are important to me—especially when collecting and interpreting key performance indicators.

I am fascinated by practical solutions, and I bring creative, well-thought-out ideas to projects.
Even under pressure, I remain calm and work critically and goal-oriented in order to recognize opportunities beyond the obvious.

My focus is on understanding complex issues and developing innovative, sustainable solutions.
In teams, I ensure that everyone contributes and we consistently pursue our goals. My critical thinking and attention to detail help create structures and make processes efficient."

Business development and implementation

As an Executive Interim Manager, I combine strategic thinking with operational implementation skills – always with the goal of achieving impact. For over three decades, I have worked with companies – from corporations to startups – from a wide range of market segments.
I have many years of experience focusing on medical technology and the metalworking industry, with successful involvement in international projects within Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
In my mandates, I assume responsibility as an interim manager, strategist, sales expert, or change leader – always with the goal of achieving measurable results and establishing sustainable sales structures.

Previous positions

Interim

  • Sales Director Middle East, Asia Pacific | Medical technology
  • Business Development Germany | Pharma automation
  • Head of Sales | IT solutions, cross-industry

Permanent position

  • Director of Global Business Development | Healthcare - Capital Goods
  • Managing Director | Healthcare - Capital Goods, Consulting
  • Head of Sales and Marketing | Metalworking industry - products and assemblies, cross-sector
  • Head of Sales | Healthcare - Capital goods, IT solutions, consulting
  • Managing Director | Healthcare - IT solutions, consulting
  • Division Manager and Product Manager | Metalworking industry - capital goods
  • Field sales | Healthcare - Capital Goods
  • Field sales | Healthcare - Medical technology, consumer goods