About me
Walter J. Thomsen
Walter J. Thomsen is an experienced executive and industry expert with more than 25 years of international management experience as CEO and CFO. He is particularly known for his work in the recycling and textile industry, including his role as Managing Director of the SOEX Group, a leading company in textile recycling. His focus lies on circular economy, sustainable recycling solutions, and the development of innovative projects. Through ResoluT Consulting, he also advises companies on management matters and the implementation of efficient recycling and sorting processes.
Kiel / Northern Germany
My services
Management & Leadership
Interim executive roles (CEO, CFO, COO), operational leadership in transformation phases, and strategic growth & organizational development.
Project Management
Leadership of sustainability and recycling projects, from innovation to market readiness, including milestone, budget, and team management.
Recycling & Circular Economy Consulting
Development of textile recycling strategies, circular business models, and integration of secondary raw materials.
Network & Matchmaking
Connecting start-ups, investors, brands, and producers; building national and international consortia.
Business Development
Market entry strategies, new business building, scaling of start-ups and SMEs, and partnership development.
Investor & Stakeholder Support
Improving investment success, operational due diligence,
restructuring, and performance optimization.
Your benefits at a glance
Strategic
Value
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25+ years of international executive experience
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Clear direction for growth, transformation, and market positioning
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Strong decision-making support at management level
Operational
Impact
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Hands-on execution, not just advisory services
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Structured project management with measurable milestones
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Interim leadership during transition, scaling, or restructuring phases
Industry
Advantage
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Deep expertise in textiles, recycling, and circular economy
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Access to valuable networks across brands, producers, investors, and start-ups
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Practical sustainability solutions that create real business value
Some of my recent projects
Bjerringbro, Denmark
Optimization of sales structures and activities,including strategic and operational management support and business development improvement
K.Tex / Re:Inventex
Kiev, Ukraine
Business development support and improvement
of business network within the EU incl. Partnering
Activities and marketing support
Sauber-macher
Concept setup & business development for post-consumer textiles and implementation,
reflecting the current and future legal framework, evaluating the relevant market parameters for existing and new service offerings for the state of the art collection, sorting, and recycling of textile waste
Aponeh
Nairobi, Kenya
Concept & Business development support and improvement to enhance the intended service portfolio. Networking and partnering support to increase visibility and awareness
africa collect textiles
Nairobi, Kenya
Strategic and operational management support and
business development services
Bestseller Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya
Speaker & workshop host at the circular economy scale summit in Nairobi, Oct3rd. 2025 on behalf of Bestseller
Foundation
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