Lars Stolz
Head of Operations and Head of Performance Transformation Platform, Europe
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Lars is a Partner in Oliver Wyman’s Munich office and leads the global Operations Practice. For nearly 20 years, he has worked as a consultant mainly in the automotive industry. His industry experience, coupled with his educational background as an industrial engineer, has cemented a firm base of knowledge and expertise for which his clients actively seek him out.

Lars works with his clients to help enhance all aspects of their operations: from the research and development stage, right through procurement, supply chain and manufacturing to sales and distribution. He is always striving towards higher speed, lower cost, and better quality.

I help clients transform their companies, driving them towards improved performance, so they can position themselves better in a radically changing, digitally disrupted world. I have been deeply involved in every aspect of the value chain during my career. Understanding both the technology and the financial implications helps me consider the whole picture

Lars’ comprehensive and transformational advice really set him apart in this industry. He prides himself on always taking into consideration, not only strategic targets of his clients, but also the capabilities of their organization to achieve a sustainable implementable success.

I see big challenges coming up in the future of these industries. My advice is to move decisively and fast enough to keep up with new and unforeseen changes. This will require new approaches and investment in future technologies and markets. It is vital that you stay on your toes

Lars holds a degree in Industrial Engineering (Dipl.-Wirtschafts-Ingenieur) from the Technical University of Karlsruhe and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.