{"id":2228,"date":"2026-01-28T21:48:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecstaticbusiness.com\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:22:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:22:19","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ecstaticbusiness.com\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cHelping our clients to grow to be more successful\u201d<\/h1>\n

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For more than 40 years, this guiding principle has accompanied me. It forms the foundation of my work \u2013 from international management consulting to executive leadership in the premium sector.
Now I am offering this extensive experience to individuals and organisations genuinely seeking growth and personal stability. <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/en\/contakt” button_text=”Schedule an appointment” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#0C71C3″ button_border_width=”1px” button_border_radius=”10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”2em||2em||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

My Journey<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span>40 Years of Management Expertise \u2013 At a Glance<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]In times of increasing complexity and skills shortages, success is no longer determined by strategy alone, but by the quality of the people who put it into practice.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ecstaticbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ueber-mich-mein-weg.jpg” title_text=”ueber-mich-mein-weg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2em|2em|2em|2em|false|false” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#c7c7c7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

As an Interim Manager (CFO\/COO) and former Managing Director, I understand the challenges faced by complex organisations in Austria and on the international stage:<\/span><\/p>\n

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International Consulting<\/strong>
7 years of strategic consulting for clients in Germany, England, France, Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Industrial Leadership<\/strong>
20 years of leadership experience in global industrial companies (approx. 8,000 employees), with a focus on production, controlling and finance (including locations in China, India, the USA and Brazil).<\/span><\/p>\n

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C-Level Management<\/strong><\/strong>
3 years as Managing Director of a premium automotive dealership in Austria and Slovakia (responsible for up to 700 employees).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Interim Management<\/strong>
5 years of operational excellence as Interim CFO and COO for medium-sized enterprises and corporate organisations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Connection Between Business & Psychology<\/h2>\n

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From an early stage, I have been fascinated by what drives people to grow beyond themselves. My practical experience is complemented by a solid academic and psychological background. <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Well-founded expertise for your transformation<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Trust is the foundation of every collaboration\u2014especially when it comes to developing your key personnel. My work is based not only on decades of management experience, but also on state-certified qualifications that guarantee the highest standards in consulting and coaching. <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ecstaticbusiness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/diplom-lebens-und-sozialberatung-martin-bartmann.jpg” alt=”Diploma awarded to Martin J. Bartmann for completing the diploma program in life and social counseling in Vienna on July 20, 2025.” title_text=”Diploma in Life and Social Counseling \u2013 Martin Bartmann” show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#dddddd” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n

Management Consulting<\/p>\n

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Open certificate as PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Life and Social Counseling<\/p>\n

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Open certificate as PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Profound Expertise<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span>Across almost all business processes in manufacturing and trading companies.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Financial Expertise<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Particularly in measures relating to working capital management (while maintaining service levels).<\/p>\n

Leadership Experience<\/strong><\/span>
In line management, as sole managing director, as project manager and in corporate functions.<\/p>\n

Positive Psychology<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
A strong theoretical foundation combined with many years of practical application in leadership situations.<\/p>\n

Intercultural \u2013 Interdisciplinary<\/strong>
Professional experience in Germany, the UK, Austria, Brazil, China, India, the USA and France.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTranslator\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span>
Between finance and operations
Between business administration and engineering, including technical terminology.<\/p>\n

Experience and numerous training programmes in \u201cKnow Thyself\u201d. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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