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IPG PARTNERS GROUP is an international transformation and innovation consultancy helping organizations INNOVATE, PERFORM and GROW. With our TWIN Transformation approach, we connect digitalization and sustainability with business model innovation, operating model and process transformation, procurement & supply chain excellence, and people & capability development. Through our Innovative Partners.World and Cross Innovation approach, we provide access to leading expertise, technologies and implementation capabilities worldwide – turning transformation ambition into measurable business impact.

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Meet The Founder

A PERSONAL STATEMENT

“Transformation should not create dependency. It should enable organizations to make better decisions, move faster and build the capability to continue the journey themselves.”

My work has always been driven by one question: how can we turn new ideas and strategic ambitions into solutions that actually work in the business?

MEET THE FOUNDER CARSTEN VOLLRATH

Strategy. Innovation. Transformation. Implementation.

Carsten Vollrath is Founder and Managing Partner of IPG Partners Group.

He works with executives and leadership teams to rethink businesses, improve operating models and transform Procurement & Supply Chain — combining strategic thinking with practical implementation.

CAREER & EXPERIENCE

More than 30 years at the intersection of strategy and execution.

Carsten combines management consulting, entrepreneurial responsibility, research and hands-on transformation experience.

Carsten Vollrath – Founder and Managing Partner, IPG Partners Group

Carsten VOLLRATH

Founder &
Managing Partner

IPG PARTNERS GROUP

30+ years
international &
multi-disciplinary
transformation
experience

Focus: Innovation – Digital & Sustainable Transformation – Performance

Industries: Manufacturing, Consumer, Life Sciences and Logistics

What drives me: Turning complex transformation challenges into clear decisions, practical action and measurable business impact

EDUCATION & CONTINUOUS LEARNING

  • Diplom-Kaufmann, University of Cologne, Germany
  • MBA studies at J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management / WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
  • Continuous research and executive learning with leading universities, research institutions and innovation networks

TRANSFORMATION EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

  • Business strategy, business model innovation and growth
  • Digital & sustainable transformation
  • Operating model, performance and organizational transformation
  • Procurement & Supply Chain transformation
  • Innovation ecosystems, Cross Innovation and digital enablement
  • Leadership, capability development and executive sparring
  • Former Managing Partner & Swiss CEO and Global Head of Operations Management at Arthur D. Little Switzerland
  • More than 30 years of international transformation experience across consulting, management and entrepreneurship
  • Extensive network of leading experts, technology partners, research institutions and industry associations
  • Strong focus on translating strategy into implementation and measurable business impact
THE DIFFERENCE

Strategic enough for the Boardroom.
Practical enough for implementation.

Selected Client voices

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Business Model and Growth

CEO

When it comes to topics related to innovation and digitalization (AI, IoT, automation, etc), Carsten Vollrath and his team are a top address.

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Operating Model and Processes

CEO

We appreciate Carsten`s guidance in the transformation towards DIGITAL FITNESS. In a broad-based initiative, we were able to uncover significant efficiency reserves in our organization and define future solutions for company-wide process management.

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Procurement and Supply Chain

President Supply Chain

The acknowledged expertise of Carsten has helped us a lot in setting up an integrated global Supply Chain & Procurement function which fully supports the new Operating Model in the best possible way.

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People and Capability Development

Managing Director

Carsten`s valuable knowledge, practical insights, and commitment to sharing best practices have significantly enriched the learning experience of all participants.

A GOOD STARTING POINT

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