Markus Lahrkamp, Managing Director of Arthur D. Little North America states, “Our clients are looking for solutions that complement and enhance their value creation. They seek out new ideas and efficiencies that not only strengthen their environmental commitment but also revolutionize the way they conduct business in a changing economy. Dr. Schellenberg’s renewable energy and corporate restructuring background will provide our clients with alternative perspectives in these areas and the opportunity to explore new initiatives in support of their sustainable “green” strategies. I am delighted to welcome Dr. Schellenberg to the Arthur D. Little team as we continue to broaden our reach within the North America marketplace.”

Dr. Schellenberg has experience in the areas of performance improvement, value enhancement, and corporate restructuring. He has led and managed projects in the areas of: solar energy, automotive suppliers, consumer goods/retailers, and media companies. He formulated and implemented a performance improvement strategy for one of the largest solar cell manufacturers in the world. The new owner set goals to improve the financial performance of the company. Dr. Schellenberg along with his team of professionals was involved with every aspect of the business from sales strategies to overhead expenditures. He joins Arthur D. Little, Inc. from Droege & Comp. and was formerly employed by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.

According to Dr. Schellenberg, “The question how to generate profits in a sustainable fashion is becoming one of strategic concerns for major corporations. As the demand for energy increases, companies are seeking alternative energy sources to help lessen their dependence on oil. These new sources of energy provide companies with a more efficient means in generating power and a competitive differentiator in the minds of its customers. By combining my background with Arthur D. Little’s strength in building and sustaining high performance businesses, ADL will provide its clients with a portfolio of solutions to help them respond to these market changes with precision and better insight.”

Dr. Daniel J. Schellenberg holds a Doctor (Dr. Rer. Pol.) in Business Administration from the University of Potsdam. He also holds a Diplom Kaufmann (equivalent to a Masters of Business Administration) from the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany.