Dr.-Ing. Parwis Tikrani
Driven by Curiosity, Guided by Values
Born in the southern region of Schleswig-Holstein, I grew up in a home where two cultures beautifully converged—my father, a Persian civil engineer, and my German mother, a dedicated family manager, instilled in me a deep appreciation for heritage, values, and lifelong learning. After graduating from high school in Hamburg, I embarked on a journey of discovery that took me from an apprenticeship as a bank clerk to studying Industrial Engineering & Management at TU Berlin, with enriching stints at Harvard and UC Berkeley. I graduated as Dr.-Ing. from TU Berlin, earned an Advanced Management Degree at Harvard Business School, and completed the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme at the University of Oxford.
While my professional career has been fulfilling, it's the personal aspects of life that define me. I'm a husband, a proud father of two wonderful sons, and someone who cherishes family, friends, and community. That's why I remain deeply connected to those who matter most. My free time is filled with pursuits like reading, tennis, golf, and skiing, all of which provide not just recreation but connection and moments of self-reflection.
I hold a set of personal values close to my heart: curiosity, courage, integrity, and authenticity, among others. These principles guide not just my decisions but my outlook on life. Deeply inspired by Aristotle, I'm captivated by the intersections of philosophy, science, and the human experience—especially the mysteries of quantum physics and how they shape our understanding of consciousness and reality.
Ultimately, I am committed to continuous self-improvement and personal growth, guided by loyalty, accountability, and an enduring desire to live with purpose and authenticity.
— 25+ years experience
Innovation leader with a hybrid background and a diverse portfolio of functional experiences (e.g., strategy, finance, technology, operations, sales & product management, M&A, transformation) with strong technical and strategic skills.
25+ years of industry-specific experience, spanning from the Frontline to the Boardroom. Battle-hardened, hands-on C-suite player, determined to unearth the full potential of any organization striving for excellence.
A proven track record in shaping and implementing global business strategies, managing growth, building winning teams, and managing change/ transformation. Repeatedly produced sustained revenue growth in dynamic and changing markets.
— KEY SKILLS
❖ Corporate and operations strategy development
and execution
❖ Corporate troubleshooting, restructuring, cost
reduction, and strategic turnarounds
❖ M&A and post-merger integration
❖ Performance management and capital allocation
❖ Innovation and technology strategy development
❖ Corporate governance and control
❖ Strategic pricing and revenue management
❖ Salesforce effectiveness and revenue growth
❖ Balanced Scorecard and KPI framework definition
❖ Debt & Equity Capital Markets transactions
❖ ESG and Sustainability management & reporting
— CAREER SUMMARY
Partner/ Senior Advisor
Carsted Rosenberg
COO Chief of Staff & Head of Business Management
Credit Suisse AG
Head Group Performance Management & Capital Allocation
Credit Suisse AG
Head Strategy Global Strategic Pricing & International Initiatives
Credit Suisse AG
COO/ Head Program Management Office - U.S. Cross-border
UBS AG
Head of Global Client Experience, Strategic Analysis & Business Development
UBS AG
Engagement Manager
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Senior Consultant
Consulting Partner Group
— ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Harvard Business School
Advanced Management Program (AMP/ Executive MBA)
University of Oxford, Saïd Business School
Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme (ESG Executive Education Program)
Technische Universität Berlin
Diploma (Dipl.-Ing.) and Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.)Industrial Engineering & Management (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen)
UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Business Administration, Financial Management, International Business
Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Computer Science/ Programming (C++)
— CONTINUING EDUCATION
Quadriga Hochschule Berlin
Public Affairs & Lobbying - Executive Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management/ CSAIL
Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
University of Cape Town
IT Management
Harvard Law School
Contract Law
Harvard Business School
Leading in Crisis (on LinkedIn Learning)
"Leaders who don't listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say."
FEEDBACK/ REFERENCES
— Jan Eckmann
Partner at AlixPartners
Parwis is an inspiring leader with a truly strategic mind-set and strong program management and execution skills.
I was working for Parwis during my time at Credit Suisse, and he has demonstrated the ability to build strong teams and form alliances on all levels to get things done, within the agreed time, quality and cost.
Parwis also has broad functional experiences across multiple domains and is continuously delivering extraordinary results, even in complex and sensitive setups. At the same time, he is demonstrating an incredible initiative and strong dedication.
He leads by example and many people at Credit Suisse find his enthusiasm and dedication both inspiring and motivating. Parwis is also a strong networker who can manage and convince senior executives and stakeholders to drive his agenda forward.
But perhaps his strongest abilities are to think creatively and act decisively and correctly, even in ambiguous environments - skills that cannot be taught.
Finally, Parwis' unique combination of the above skills with a high level of moral and ethical standards have been critical to his personal and professional development. I am convinced that he will succeed in any undertaking, mainly because of his determination to adhere to these standards and accomplish his goals with integrity
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— Timm Reutter
Managing Partner at Amana Family Office
I know Parwis from our time at UBS where I had the pleasure to work with him on a project to improve the client experience and increase the sales force effectiveness to accelerate growth. Parwis was leading this project for our home market Switzerland and all European locations.
When managing the projects in different countries, Parwis applied a very structured approach and maintains professional behavior even under high pressure and in the most stressful situations. Because of his very strong project management skills he and his team were able to always delivered in time and quality.
Parwis has the invaluable ability to think outside the box and he comes up with fresh ideas. Furthermore, forging bonds with people comes quite naturally to him, thus his interpersonal skills greatly support him in achieving the desired results. Parwis possesses remarkable business acumen and a good feeling for what is necessary to achieve the great results.
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