Independent Executive Leadership for Complex Market Missions

Frank P. Neuhaus

Founder

Frank P. Neuhaus is a founding partner of iMB.Solutions. He operates from offices in São Paulo and Hamburg for international project missions. Previously, he executed leadership roles for European industrial groups like ThyssenKrupp and SIG AG. His operational footprint spans Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

He directs complex business development, reorganizations, judicial restructurings, and post-merger integrations. Mr. Neuhaus systematically translates a strategic idea into results. His industry focus includes automotive, oil and gas, mining, and industrial services. He delivers fast availability for critical turnaround missions in Brazil.

His pragmatic execution style stems from his engineering background. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering in production planning and hydrodynamics from a European technical university. He began his career optimizing factory production as a project engineer at Mercedes Benz. Later, he studied International Business Management in Germany and Chile.

He holds an International Executive MBA from FAAP in São Paulo and the University of New Mexico. To help clients shape the future, he completed Digital Engineer training at the HassoPlattner Institute. He seamlessly merges robust industrial heritage with modern digitization strategies.

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Auricio dos Santos

Co-Founder

Auricio dos Santos is a founding partner of iMB.Solutions. He executed leadership roles for TetraPak, the Sulzer Group, and national family office investment groups. His operational footprint includes international and Brazilian industrial companies.

He directs complex financial management, tax optimization, and critical restructuring projects. Mr. dos Santos systematically translates a strategic idea into results. His industry focus spans food, packaging, textiles, and engineering services. He delivers fast availability for decisive operational turnaround missions.

His pragmatic execution style stems from rigorous academic training in Brazil. He studied business administration at the University of Applied Sciences in São Paulo. To help clients shape the future, he utilizes advanced financial frameworks. He holds a postgraduate degree in Finance from IPEP in Campinas.

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Why choose an independent partnership?

Founded in 2005, iMB.Solutions operates strictly as an independent partnership. We do not maintain databases or outsource critical leadership functions. Only our founding and associated partners execute your missions. We combine two decades of experience with OneBizTutor® to systematically translate your idea into results.

We act as execution leaders, not traditional consultants. Our independence ensures we evaluate your challenges impartially and deliver unbiased solutions. This structural freedom provides fast availability and decisive operational impact. We know what works because we’ve done it in over 150 missions.

  • "The interim CEO was on board within 48 hours. Without iMB's high level of implementation expertise, we would not have been able to complete our post-merger project. iMB saved our investment."

    —CEO, European trade fair organizer

  • "Our retail business faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. The iMB team swiftly orchestrated a shift from brick-and-mortar to a fully digital model. By optimizing e-commerce platforms, enhancing user experience, and leveraging social media, we not only survived but thrived in the new normal."

    —CEO, Brazilian coffee shop franchise group

  • "Our company engaged iMB during a critical growth phase. Their business development expertise helped us navigate the complexities of the Brazilian market. Through strategic partnerships and market analysis, we expanded our footprint, achieving a 50% increase in revenue within two years."

    —CEO, European real estate and construction systems

  • "Within less than five days, the CEO of iMB was at the helm. In Brazil, our companies have completely restructured and transformed into a new business model in less than 1.5 years. We can't even restructure a department within three years in Germany."

    —CEO, German building technology company

  • "Facing disruptions and technological advancements, we turned to the iMB experts. Their smarter approach to change and transformation involved rethinking our business model, aligning it with industry trends, and ensuring sustainable growth. Their guidance was instrumental in our transformation journey."

    —Startup Investor, Sāo Paulo, Brazil

  • "Part of the generational transition, the business development initiative introduced by iMB focused on expanding into new markets, leveraging our existing strengths. By identifying untapped regions and assessing market potential in Brazil, Chile and Argentina, we successfully penetrated international markets, resulting in a 40% revenue increase within the first year."

    —CEO, member of the owner’s family, privately hold industrial conglomerateBeschreibung erscheint hier

  • "After an M&A project, we realized that considerable post-merger work was required to make the project successful. The situation was very critical. Within 72 hours iMB was on board with a C-level team.“

    —CEO, European B2B service company

  • "As a mechanical engineering company, we needed to evolve beyond traditional models. The iMB interim CEO facilitated a comprehensive business model transformation, enabling us to explore new revenue streams. By reimagining ourselves as both service providers and manufacturers, we now engage clients throughout the product lifecycle, fostering mutually beneficial relationships."

    —CEO, mechanical engineering company, Sāo Paulo, Brazil

  • "Our company engaged iMB to join the execution team for our nearshoring strategy in Mexico. After working in our projects in Brazil and Argentina, their project management with process mining based on GenAI expertise ensured a seamless transition. By collaborating with local suppliers, optimizing logistics, and navigating regulatory complexities, we successfully relocated production. The local content production within USMCA have been game-changers."

    —Managing Director The Americas, European automotive supplier