Turnaround Experts answer student’s questions at the 5th knowledge night in Hamburg

HAMBURG, Germany - Jan. 31, 2014 - PRLog -- The 5th Knowlege Night (Nacht des Wissens) in Hamburg, Germany. Was a full success for every institution involved. About 100.000 interested people visited the research institutes, universities and academies to listen to various speakers and to get a glance of the research projects undertaken. All institutions were open until 12pm. The local transport company HVV arranged free shuttles to transport the visitors around the city.

At the VWA (Verwaltungs- and Wirtschaftsakademie) Carsten Ovens, senior Fellow of the Turnaround Management Society and Dr. Christoph Lymbersky director of the Turnaround Management Society and senior management consultant at Detecon International were available for students to answer questions about corporate transformations, restructurings and turnaround management.

Carsten Ovens presentation about brand management was a very popular highlight. Mr. Ovens talked about how brands can develop a strong image and how this image can save them from a corporate crisis but also how misleading the brand image can be.

“I love interacting with the students, making them aware of what can cause a corporate crisis and teaching them how to manage your company through a turnaround is the best preparation we do to save jobs in the future.” said Dr. Lymbersky at the end of the night.

Dr. Christoph Lymbersky is executive director of the Turnaround Management Society (TMS) a not for profit international network of elite corporate restructuring and turnaround consultants. The TMS offers certifications and a membership program designed to support its members in their daily business. Dr. Christoph Lymbersky is also a senior management consultant at Detecon International.