Partner and COO
Birgit Breitschuh
Birgit has developed real expertise in both innovation and supply chain management in a career that spans two decades working for major CPG companies, Unilever, Kraft, and Wrigley (Mars). Birgit believes personal engagement at all levels of an organisation is key to success.
As an Oliver Wight Partner and COO of the EAME region, Birgit draws on an extensive background in change management to deliver optimal performance for an array of organisations. She emphasises the importance of high-quality internal communications, ensuring each employee understands the company’s long-term strategy and their individual role in achieving it. Birgit is engaged with a broad range of industries including pharmaceuticals, CPG, and tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers of major manufacturers and service providers. Combining her industry experience with multilingual skills, Birgit is able to initiate change management across a variety of international markets and businesses.
A company’s greatest asset is the people who work for it. In the most successful companies, personal goals are fully aligned with the company’s strategy. It is our job to support an organisation’s journey to excellence and fulfillment.Birgit Breitschuh, Partner and COO at Oliver Wight
Resources
The latest from Birgit
Thought Piece
Women of Influence 2026: Birgit Breitschuh Shares Her Leadership Journey
As COO at Oliver Wight EAME, Birgit’s story is a testament to the impact of leadership grounded in empathy, resilience, and accountability. Whether mentoring colleagues, guiding clients, or shaping organisational culture, she exemplifies how leaders can inspire meaningful change while empowering others to reach their potential.
Birgit Breitschuh
Partner and COO
Thought Piece
Why are we missing our financial forecast? Breaking the inaccuracy cycle
Forecast misses are more than just numbers - they’re symptoms of deeper dysfunction. This blog explores the destructive spiral finance teams fall into when accuracy fails, and how Integrated Business Planning offers a way out.
Birgit Breitschuh
Partner and COO
Thought Piece
Why your CFO should chair the Integrated Reconciliation Review
This article explores how financial leadership ensures alignment between operational plans and strategic goals, drives accountability, and enables informed decision-making at the executive level.
Birgit Breitschuh
Partner and COO
Thought Piece
Finance ivory tower: Breaking down barriers for business growth
When finance operates in isolation, it slows down decision-making and disconnects strategy from execution. Discover how breaking down the 'ivory tower' mindset unlocks business-wide collaboration, sharper planning, and real growth.
Birgit Breitschuh
Partner and COO
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