Holger Arnold is a transformative leader known for driving excellence through the seamless integration of people, processes, and technology. With a career spanning over 25 years, Holger has demonstrated a commitment to pragmatic creativity and the power of collective insights, leading to both operational and strategic success.

Career Journey

Throughout his extensive career, Holger has built a diverse portfolio of expertise across various sectors, including technology, software, food and restaurant, automotive, industrial, commercial, and services. His global experience, which includes North and South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia, has equipped him with the skills to lead teams to unprecedented success. He has consistently intertwined innovation with operational excellence, strategic development, quality, and supply chain optimization.

At Rahsegel Solutions Group, Holger partners with clients to craft winning strategies and execute bespoke solutions. Whether revitalizing struggling operations, fostering hyper-growth strategies, or integrating cutting-edge technologies and automation, Holger’s approach remains results-oriented, sustainable, and innovative.

Expertise

• Strategic Leadership and Business Strategy
• Lean Management and Continuous Improvement
• Operational and Supply Chain Optimization
• Quality Systems and Process Innovation
• Leadership in Health and Safety Initiatives
• Advanced Data Analytics for Decision Making
• Expert in Start-Ups, Closures, Relocations, and Life Cycle Development
• Innovations across diverse business and product platforms
• Fluent in Spanish and German, enabling effective global communication

Jeff Bollock is a highly accomplished IT Sales Leader with 25 years of demonstrated success in solving complex business challenges by integrating people, processes, and technology. As a co-founder and partner in RSG, Jeff’s passion for innovative solutions and commitment to client success have been the driving forces behind his career.

Career Journey

Throughout his career, Jeff has consistently delivered results, whether in establishing an IT service provider or working with leading IT consultancies. His expertise spans relationship building, both with clients and strategic partners, as well as a strong focus on thought leadership, ideation, and design thinking. Jeff’s entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach have enabled him to align business goals with actionable plans for success across various industries and verticals, including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, automotive, and education.

Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University, further solidifying his foundation in business and leadership.

Expertise

• Thought Leadership and Design Thinking
• Relationship Building with Clients and Partners
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Problem Solving
• Leadership, Mentorship, and Goal-Oriented Strategy
• Business Development and Pipeline Management
• Collaboration and Team-Oriented Success
• Experience with SMB, Enterprise, and Fortune 1000 Organizations across Multiple Industries

George Horvat is a process-oriented, people-focused Chief Operating Officer with a deep dedication to driving organizational transformation across diverse industries. With over 30 years of professional experience, George leverages his extensive knowledge in business development, IT, and lean manufacturing to help multinational organizations achieve transformative growth and enhanced profitability.

Career Journey

George began his career in quality, engineering, and maintenance, quickly rising to leadership roles in various sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, printing, and home goods. His strategic vision and operational expertise have been key to leading significant growth initiatives for notable brands such as Wayfair, VistaPrint, and Agero.

At Agero, George excelled as the Chief Operating Officer, leading a complete overhaul of IT methodologies and technological capabilities. His leadership resulted in a 50% reduction in telecommunications expenses and a 43% increase in service capabilities. This role followed his successful tenure at Wayfair as the North American Director of Operations, where he established an in-house delivery network that dramatically enhanced logistical efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Expertise

• Strategic Leadership and Organizational Transformation
• Lean Manufacturing and Budget Optimization
• Integration of Operations with Technology and Product Development
• Significant Cost Reduction and Profit Growth
• Development and Execution of Growth Initiatives Across Multinational Organizations
• Strategic Cost Management
• Operational Efficiency Improvement
• Financial Acumen and Growth Management
• Logistical Optimization and Customer Satisfaction Enhancement

Sean Ferneyhough is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, holding key managerial roles in both operational and technical capacities. Known for his exceptional leadership in driving transformational projects, executing factory turnarounds, and developing global lean programs, Sean has made significant contributions across a variety of industries.

Career Journey

Sean’s career began with a technical apprenticeship and operational service in the UK Royal Air Force, where he maintained critical air fleet systems. Transitioning to the manufacturing industry, Sean developed expertise in process engineering and lean practices, initially at a contract manufacturing firm. He later advanced to Manufacturing Manager at a global Japanese tier 1 automotive company, where he led underperforming teams to exceed KPIs and represented Toyota TEAM for three years.

Sean co-founded a consulting division focused on global lean initiatives, leading a team to implement lean programs across 35 international sites. His career further includes roles as an Engineering Manager in tier 1 automotive manufacturing and Group Lean Expert at a major plastic injection molding company, where he successfully merged two sites into one of Europe’s largest facilities and established a network of Lean Leaders to drive continuous improvement.

Expertise

• Leadership and sustainable implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Expertise in Lean principles, tools, and techniques
• Application of Agile Principles in Manufacturing Settings
• Business Process and Value Stream mapping, from Current State to Future State design
• Business transformation, Policy/Goal Deployment, and Change Management
• Stakeholder engagement and management at all levels
• Performance Measurement, KPI development, accountability, and ownership; Balanced Scorecard
• Manufacturing process productivity and efficiency improvements
• Commercial analysis in support of business goals and cost-reduction activities
• Health and Safety (IOSH Managing Safely)
• Expertise in factory turnaround and global program design and implementation
• Experience in implementing Lean in non-manufacturing (transactional) environments