Rolf Kreitel
Consultant · Trainer · Coach
Leadership • Ethics • Sustainability
Ethics isn’t extra. It’s the core.
What I Believe In
Leadership starts with responsibility – not with a title.
What you train today becomes tomorrow’s culture.
That’s why I design learning programs that leave a mark:
in mindset, in behavior, in results.
My Work in Practice
Whether it’s leadership, ethics, or sustainability – I help organizations turn values into action.
These three areas are where we can create real change.
Leadership Training & Capacity Building
From middle management programs to full-scale leadership Academies.
I design and deliver impactful leadership training for institutions that want to build long-term capacity – especially in emerging markets.
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Co-created and led the ProCredit Leadership Academy for over 15 years
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Developed Baobab Nigeria’s multi-phase Middle Management Program (incl. 360° Feedback & Coaching)
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Expert in turning training into organizational change
Ethics & Culture
Because leadership without integrity is just control.
I support organizations in building ethical leadership,
non-violent communication, and value-based decision-making – not as a side note, but as a strategic pillar.
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Train decision-makers to handle ethical dilemmas under pressure
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Facilitate workshops on abuse prevention & respectful communication
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Roll out codes of conduct that resonate with real behavior
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Coach leaders to align culture with their actions
Green Finance & Sustainability
Capacity building for a just energy transition.
I lead and co-develop training projects in the field of green finance – especially in Nigeria.
I lead and co-develop training projects in the field of green finance – especially in Nigeria.
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Designed the EIB-funded Green Finance Project Nigeria
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Develop solar finance products for SMEs
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Train “Green Finance Consultants” for local implementation
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Support strategic alignment of finance and sustainability
Measured Impact
Based on 19 years of leadership training and strategic L&D implementation.
Don’t Train Just Skills. Build Capacity.
14.000+
Hours of Leadership Education
60%
Baobab’s Middle Management trained in 2 years in Nigeria
6,634 %
ROI from Performance Workshops
600+
Leaders Trained across 3 Continents
15 years
Building and Managing the ProCredit Academy in Germany
Perceived Impact
Reflections from those I had the privilege to challenge, coach, and support.
Training Programs You Can Book Immediately
These training programs aren’t just concepts – they’ve been tested, refined, and proven in the field.
Whether you want to develop confident middle managers or boost frontline productivity, these offers are ready to deploy. Measurable. Scalable. Tailored to your reality.
A successfully implemented training and coaching program for your middle management.
6 weeks – flexible and modular.
An educational journey covering all key leadership aspects and skills for team leads and coaching managers.
Built to grow and sustain high-performance teams.
Proven impact through hands-on workshops for loan officers and frontline staff.
Focused on product knowledge, cross-selling, client communication, and financial basics.
At Baobab Nigeria, every ₦1 invested returned ₦67.
The result? More confidence, better service – and measurable growth.
Training is never the goal.
It’s the means. The leverage. The spark.
What we’re really changing is culture.
Training means paying attention,
offering clarity, empathy — and challenge.
It means listening closely, and thinking again.
And again.
Let’s talk about what we can build together.
Leadership isn’t a product. It’s a process. And it works best when it’s personal, honest, and tailored to your context.
If you're ready to rethink power, purpose, or people — I’m here for it.
