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Ines Kaps,
Queen of Projects
ONE AUTHORITY, THREE EXPRESSIONS
After 25 years managing complex transformations — from NATO-compliant plant upgrades to €750k+ project recoveries across engineering, pharma (GxP), and defence — I've developed one clear point of view:
Projects fail because of misaligned decisions, unclear authority, and leaders overwhelmed by stakeholder politics.
So I work at three levels to restore control, clarity, and leadership strength:
1) Interim Management – I step in and stabilise when failure is not an option
2) Leadership Coaching – I strengthen project leads to carry pressure sustainably
3) Strategic Workshops – I up-skill organisations to prevent recurring crises
Different formats. Same outcome. Same authority.
> 300
Projects
50+
Clients
25+
Years of Experience
THE CROWN PROTOCOL
Whether I'm stabilising a €750k project crisis,
coaching a project lead through their first C-suite steering committee, or
facilitating executive alignment across international matrix organisations —
the principles remain consistent:
1. Define the decision
2. Make the work visible
3. Force the trade-off
4. Hold the line
5. Run the room
This is The Crown Protocol — applied at the level of intervention that creates lasting control under pressure.
Background
A turnaround expert for complex, global projects.
European by mindset and international by experience, I operate comfortably across cultures, hierarchies, and high-pressure environments where clarity and credibility are essential.
As Founder & CEO of Kaps Consulting, I specialise in stabilising failing initiatives and leading mission-critical transformations. My work combines analytical precision, strategic foresight, and the ability to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders — even when interests conflict and pressure is high.
I bring deep experience in digital transformation, backed by international investment board exposure, serial startup involvement, and leadership across more than 300 projects, with individual engagements of up to €25 million.
I am known for stepping in when projects drift, decisions stall, or complexity overwhelms structure — and for restoring direction, discipline, and delivery.
Pssst... I always have a Lindt chocolate in the fridge. 😉
Top 5 Clifton Strengths
Positivity: I have contagious enthusiasm.
Maximiser: I transform something strong into something superb.
Strategic: I create alternative ways to succeed.
Relator: I enjoy building long-term relationships.
Individualism: I figure out how different people can work together productively.
Education
- Executive MBA, Henley business school, | 2010 UK
Dissertation: Key Success Factors in Patent Commercialization Strategies - Magistra rer. soc. oec., Universität Klagenfurt, | 2002 Austria
- Master of arts, ESC Rennes, | 2000 France
Certifications
- 2025 xchange Certified Workshop Facilitator
- 2022 FIN Academy: Investing for business angels.
- 2020 1st place in the int. speaking competition, Munich.
- 2019 WIN: negotiation masterclass
- 2018 CIPP/E certified information privacy professional Europe
- 2017 PROSCI CMP change management practitioner
- 2015 PMI PMP project management professional
- 2015 AIIM ERM electronic records management master
- 2012 DV NLP Master
REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE
✓ CIPP/E Certified Information Privacy Professional
✓ PROSCI Change Management Practitioner
✓ PMI Project Management Professional
✓ 15+ years managing GxP, GDPR, AQAP, and compliance projects
BUSINESS CONTINUITY PROTECTION
- Regulatory compliance maintenance (GxP, GDPR)
- Investment protection through structured recovery
- Stakeholder confidence restoration
- Operational risk mitigation
Ready to Crown Your Projects?
Book a Crisis Assessment Call
- 30-minute strategy session
- Identify your biggest risks
- Get your recovery roadmap