Your success is what motivates me!

Michael Dinkel

Experienced manager with a hands-on mentality

Telefon:

+49 (0) 1719905262

E-Mail-Adresse:

michael.dinkel@dinkel4u.com

Adresse:

Pfründnerstr. 12

90478 Nürnberg

Geburtsdatum:

5. April 1969

Innovative & Passionate Pet Food Specialist Looking for New Opportunities
"The next level is usually just one step ahead, so let's take it together"

your expectations OUR EXPECTATIONS

"You can expect to"

Adaptability

Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and often fast-moving environment

Project & Vendor Management

Skilled in managing projects and vendors effectively, and I ensure that there is smooth coordination and successful outcomes.

Strategy
Development & Execution

I develop strategies to align all business units in different markets. I oversee complex global projects, including product launches. I lead an analytics team to gain insights for market expansion and increasing market share. I also make timely and clear decisions to achieve the goal of delighting our customers

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Extensive experience in motivating teams, recognizing and promoting talent and creating a positive corporate culture

Operational
Excellence

Many years of proven experience in optimizing business and production processes, increasing efficiency, and controlling costs

Innovative Ability

High willingness to integrate new technologies, products and approaches in order to advance the company globally

Focus on Results

Demonstrated success in achieving business and production targets, sales increases, and market expansions

Clear Communication

It is important to me to ensure clear and convincing communication at all levels, including employees, investors and other stakeholders

Financial Knowledge

Solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting and financial KPIs to make informed decisions.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

My strong analytical and problem-solving skills enable me to identify issues effectively and develop practical solutions

“In a world of growing challenges, we need a clear strategy and innovation,
Together, with sustainable efforts, we can shape a better future and planet”

Experience

EXPERIENCE

2022–2025 Managing Director

2011–2022 Managing Director

BAF Petfood GmbH (Fressnapf Holding SE)

- Establishment of market-leading strategy for raw and fresh pet food

-Creation and complete planning of a new production facility (+€15 million)

- Achievement of a +100% increase in sales

- Built logistics platform for +2500 stores

- Most recently, I developed the gently cooked products

BAF Group GmbH

- zooplus, ZooRoyal & Others online retailers: Development of DTC logistics for frozen dog food throughout Europe for more than 250,000 customers

- REWE, EDEKA, Kaufland &Others: Establishment of raw dog food in over +500 food retailers and hypermarkets

- Established two production lines with a capacity of +500 tons of raw pet food

- Sustainability was introduced both into the technology and the recipes

- Improvement of delivery for consumers from order receipt to delivery within 24 hours

2005–2011 Managing Director

Dinkel Group GmbH

- Development of +50 recipes for high-quality, fresh and healthy raw pet food according to FEDIAF standards

- Construction of the first BARF factory in Germany on over 9,000 square meters

1998–2004 Key Account Manger

adp Gauselmann GmbH

-Revenue responsibility for individual top clients with annual sales exceeding €50 million

Highlights

MY CAREER

Development of the first +20 fresh and healthy dog food menus “proCani frisch&fertig” according to FEDIAF

REWE, EDEKA, Kaufland & Others: Establishment of raw dog food and freezer in over +500 supermarkets and hypermarket

Complete planning of a new production facility (+€15 million). Implementation of the production process in the existing ERP system, use of OEE and integration of production with sales&logistics

Further development of fresh dog food for high convenience under the FRISH brand from Fressnapf

2013