Klaus’ strengths are in the design and implementation of value growth strategies, the anticipation and design of innovative business models, programmes and initiatives to improve the 'go-to-market' approach and maximising operational excellence. He has worked for high-tech companies and institutions across Europe primarily in telecoms (wireline / wireless, ISP), media, equipment and private equity groups.

Karim is Managing Director in the Vienna office of Arthur D. Little's German, Austrian and CEE operations. He specializes in telecommunications and is a member of the TIME (Telecommunications, Information Technology, Media and Electronics) practice. He is also head of the TIME practice in Austria. Karim received a Master of Science Degree in 1989 from the Ecole Supérieure de l'Energie et des Matériaux, Orléans France with a master thesis accomplishment at the University of California Berkeley. While a research assistant at the Vienna University of Technology he developed an infrared fiber optical sensor. He received his Ph.D. in 1992 followed by an MBA in International Business from the Webster University St Louis Mi in 1993. Karim speaks French, Arabic, English and German.

Diethard is the Managing Director of Arthur D. Little Central Europe. He has considerable experience in management consulting and is active in the areas of development and implementation of business unit strategies, organizational development, as well as marketing, product management, and sales management, change management projects, transformation and turnaround programs. He has worked in several industries on restructuring and strategy assignments, but has a special focus on the TIME (Telecommunications, IT, Media, Electronics) industries. He has specific, relevant work experience in Australia, North America, and all across Europe. Diethard, a qualified attorney-at-law, studied Law at the University of Hamburg, Germany and at l´ Université de Lausanne, Switzerland; he holds a PhD from the University of Hamburg, and an MBA from the University of San Francisco, USA.

Thomas is the Managing Director of Arthur D. Little, Middle East and also Head of the Telecoms and Strategy & Organization practice in the Middle East and South Asia. He has extensive consulting and operational/management experience in the Middle East, Europe and South East Asia in the Telecoms sector and has worked with regulators, telecom operators and equipment vendors in the areas of telecom regulation/policies, fixed and mobile license bidding, strategy development, M&A, organization design, performance management, and process redesign. Thomas holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Kerala University, India, and an MBA from Melbourne Business School, Australia/ Asian Institute of Management, Philippines. In addition to lecturing for Executive MBA programs, Thomas is also a speaker at conferences on strategic planning, turnaround management and corporate venturing.

Jürgen is located in our office in Wiesbaden. The focus of his consulting work lies in the development of segement and product strategies and the development and optimizaiton value chain partnerships. He has lead major projects within the telecoms and media world. Jürgen has studied in Mannheim, Germany as well as in Birmingham, UK. He holds a Master in Business administration.