About Stephan Lanner

Competences

  • Dipl.-Ing. (University of Applied Sciences) Mechanical Engineering with a focus on sales and business administration
  • Sound cross-industry knowledge in the sectors: cooling lubricants & metal recycling, metal & mechanical engineering, aerospace, automotive suppliers, measurement & control technology, and pharmaceutical & chemical industrial plant cleaning
  • Experienced executive in managing companies and business units with responsibility for CHF 3 to 250 million in revenue and 5 to 350 employees
  • Experience in management, business unit management, sales management, business development, technical consulting, and project management
  • Hands-on mentality and excellent communication skills
  • Strategic and operational strength
  • Specialist in business process integration and scaling sales performance
  • Strong holistic approach to success in securing major contracts, market expansion, and customer loyalty programs
  • Resilient crisis manager with turnaround experience, M&A, spin-offs, and start-ups
  • Temporary interim manager during the succession planning phase of companies
  • Fundraising for NGOs & NPOs
  • Former competitive athlete, talent developer as a coach, consultant, and mentor
  • Multilingual, global mobile and very well connected

Professional background

2020-present: Independent Management Consultant & Interim Manager (CH)

2025: Managing Director (ad. int.), Ateco Services AG, Rheinfelden (CH)

2020-2024: CEO & Secretary of the Board of Directors, Bronkhorst Schweiz AG (CH)

2017-2020: Head of Sales & Key Account Management, Member of the Executive Board, Feintool System Parts, Lyss (CH)

2015-2016: Head of Industrial Lubricants Business Unit, Motorex AG, Langenthal (CH)

2011-2015: Interim Manager and Senior Consultant, MSP Ltd, London (UK)

2009-2011: Chairman of the Supervisory Board, JMS AG, Startup and M&A Aerospace Equipment Manufacturing (Germany)

2007-2009: Head of Product Management, HYDRO Systems KG, Aerospace Equipment Manufacturing (Germany)

1998-2006: Sales Manager and authorized signatory of Lanner Anlagenbau GmbH, mechanical engineering (Germany)

What sets me apart

The sole proprietorship "Stephan Lanner Unternehmensberatung & Interim-Management" offers highly competent consulting and executive services for industrial clients (B2B).

With my many years of experience in various management positions and industries, I can offer you customized solutions tailored to your individual needs.

I place great value on collaborative partnerships and transparent communication to achieve your goals together with your employees. My hands-on approach and strategic thinking enable me to act quickly and effectively, even in complex situations.

My location in 6260 Reiden, Switzerland, allows me to be close to the action and offer personalized, on-site consulting.

I understand the challenges companies face and support you in achieving your goals and realizing your full potential.

Contact me to learn more about me and my services.