Your contact person
Competence for change - your expert for reinvention, innovation and transformation.
Hello, my name is Erik A. Leonavicius
REINVENTIS is my consulting and services company - your preferred partner for strategic realignment, creative reinvention through innovation and digital transformation.
Since 2006, I have been supporting leaders and teams in actively shaping change and turning challenges into real opportunities.
Shaping the future. Creating value. Using technologies.
In addition, I support wealthy private clients, entrepreneurial families and family offices as a competent real estate partner with real estate consulting and asset management - with strategic vision, innovative strength and a deep understanding of cross-generational assets.
Whether reinvention, innovation or transformation - together we develop sustainable strategies, use technology as a lever for sustainable progress and create measurable impact. We combine entrepreneurial clarity with creative excellence - from the initial idea to successful implementation.
Flexible. Personal. Future-oriented.
Whether on site or digitally - I work wherever you need me.
Competence
I have an exceptional mix of skills based on sound training and many years of practical, management and teaching experience.
I am a graduate business economist (FH), real estate economist (ebs), restaurant specialist and state-certified biological-technical assistant (BTA).
I gained my extensive project experience at internationally renowned consulting firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Dr. Kaub Consult, Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF Hotelexperts) and Accenture.
As (co-)author of numerous specialist books and articles, I have contributed to various publications and bestsellers. I am also a member of IMMOEBS e.V. and the Deutscher Fachjournalistenverband (DFJV e.V.).
Depending on the project requirements, I work closely with customer project teams. On request, customers, suppliers and other specialists, experts and key partners can also be integrated into the project team. This integrative approach enables my full-service offering and ensures optimal results.
Collaboration is flexible - analog at a location of your choice or virtual, independent of time and location.
From 2009 to 2019, I worked as a lecturer at the Munich University of Applied Sciences, the University of Applied Management in Erding, the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences and the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship in Munich.
There I taught courses, seminars and examinations with a focus on: Start-ups, Intrapreneurship, Value Design Thinking, Value Proposition Design, Business Model Innovation, Multisensory Interactions, Sensehacking as well as Innovation, Quality and Technology Management - especially at the Faculties of Economics, Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management and Design.
In 2010, I initiated the industry solution RESTAURANTMARKETING.DE(www.restaurantmarketing.de) at the request of my customers.
This was followed in 2021 by the founding of the REINVENTIS platform for online and face-to-face formats: THE SCHOOL OF INNOVATION(www.theschoolofinnovation.de).
In 2025, the platform THE SCHOOL OF REINVENTION(www.theschoolofreinvention.de) was founded in response to customer requests.
Relevant training
- Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH)
- Real estate economist (ebs)
- State-certified biological-technical assistant (BTA)
- Restaurant specialist
- Instructor aptitude test (IHK)
Relevant further training
- Worldwide Accenture trainings: IT Strategy, Consulting and Management, Process Engineering, Project Management, Brand Manners, Format Innovation and Outsourcing
- Business Innovation Design Framework
- Certificate - Havard X / Havard University: Technology Entrepreneurship - Lab to Market
- Certified Design Sprint Facilitator / Training
- Certificate of Achievement - ISO 56002 Innovation Management Systems
- Certificate - Behavioral Science and Psychology 101
- Certificate - How to Create Persuasive Experiences
- Certificate - Getting To Yes - Scientific Persuasion
- Workshopper - Problem solving & decision making expert
- Further training in artificial intelligence (AI)
Theory & practice
- Since 1997 project experience with international corporate, hospitality, retail and IT consultancies such as Pannell Kerr Forster (PKF Hotelexperts), PricewaterhouseCoopers, Dr. Kaub Consult and Accenture
- Management experience with personnel responsibility at Mövenpick and McDonald's
- Founder, owner and managing director of REINVENTIS for around 20 years
- 10 years lecturer at Munich University of Applied Sciences, Erding University of Applied Sciences and the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) in Munich
- Around 20 years of experience as a real estate economist (ebs) in asset management, as a driving force and in investor relations in the management of real estate portfolios of private asset owners, entrepreneurial families and family offices.
Cooperation
As an expert in reinvention, innovation and transformation, I am characterized by a holistic understanding, many years of experience, pronounced creativity and close, partnership-based cooperation with my clients - with organizations of all sizes and in particular with private asset owners, entrepreneurial families and investors in the field of real estate and real estate portfolios.
My in-depth, hands-on understanding encompasses proven methods, concepts and best practices around innovation, transformation and the use of modern technologies - including Artificial Intelligence (AI).
With extensive experience from a wide range of industries and company sizes, I work with you to analyze complex challenges, recognize relevant trends and identify new opportunities. I bring creativity, a wealth of ideas and agility to the table in order to design sustainable solutions together with you.
A proven network of experts, organizations and companies enables me to select key partners and integrate them into your projects - as well as your employees and user groups.
This creates sustainable, technology-supported solutions with substance - for organizations, properties, portfolios and beyond.
Voluntary commitment
It goes without saying that I adhere to very high ethical standards. I am solely committed to my clients.
In my daily work, I am guided by the framework conditions agreed with my client and also voluntarily by the specifications, recommendations and quality standards of the Bundesverband Deutscher Unternehmensberater (BDU) e.V., Bonn and the "Real Estate Investment Management" (REIM) code of conduct of the Gesellschaft für immobilienwirtschaftliche Forschung (gif e.V.), Wiesbaden.
Naturally, I have also signed an anti-sect declaration.
Publications
- 2023 / 2024: "Reinventing the world of hospitality" - series of workshops in Germany with lectures and practical exercises
- 2021: "Mono-concepts - individual product as a unique selling point" - AROMA Das Genussmagazin (Pistor)
- 2019: "REAL TIME INNOVATION - Thinking in new patterns"
Klaus Sailer, Wolfgang Stark, Christine Weber, Susanna Eder and Erik A. Leonavicius - 2019: "MOOI - Managing & Organizing Open Innovation"
Henry Chesbrough, Wim Vanhaverbeke and Nadine Roijakkers - 2019: "Multisensory technology in communal catering - addressing guests' senses - new techniques"
Erik A. Leonavicius - 2019: "Digitalization in the catering business 4.0 - Digitalization in guest contact:
What must be done today? What can? What is possible in the future?" - S&F Consulting Modern catering management workshop series 2018/2019
Erik A. Leonavicius - 2019: "Mono-product restaurant in the competitive gastronomy market"
Erik A. Leonavicius - 2017: "Business Model for Teams: See How Your Organization Really Works And How Each Person Fits In"
Tim Clark, Bruce Hazen and Yves Pigneur - 2017: "Innovative communal catering - feasible or utopia?" - S&F Symposium, Fürstenfeldbruck
Erik A. Leonavicius - 2017: "Go on - be an Agripreneur! Creative Entrepreneurial Thinking in the Agriculture Food Sector." - i9agri - I Feira de Inovação Agroalimentar -
I AGRO INNOVATION FAIR, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Erik A. Leonavicius - 2016: "Managing innovation in the hotel and catering industry"
Prof. Dr. Burkhard von Freyberg, Prof. Dr. Axel Gruner and Laura Schmidt with Erik A. Leonavicius - 2012: "Business Model You! Your Life - Your Career - Your Game"
Tim Clark, Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur - 2011: "The journey to the three treasure islands: Entrepreneurship - Innovation - Personality"
Methods and quality in start-up teaching, start-up coaching and start-up consulting - interventions and innovations
Klaus-Dieter Müller and Christoph Diensberg (eds.)
Klaus Sailer, Ellen Miessen and Erik A. Leonavicius
Awards
- 2018 / 2019: Strascheg Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education
- 2009: MediaAward for website www.reinventis.com
- 1995 and 1998: Prize of the Brillat Savarin Foundation for innovative concepts in the hospitality industry
Scientific cooperation
- Munich University of Applied Sciences(www.hm.edu)
- Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences(www.hs-niederrhein.de)
- Erding University of Applied Management(www.fham.de)
- Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship gGmbH, Munich(www.sce.de)
- IRE/BS Real Estate Economics International Real Estate Business School, University of Regensburg(www.irebs-immobilienakademie.de)
I am happy to continuously expand my scientific network. To arrange an initial meeting, simply send me an e-mail with your contact details to: info@reinventis.com.
Specialist memberships
- Accenture Alumni(www.accenturealumni.com)
- IMMOEBS e.V.(www.my-immoebs.de)
- German Association of Professional Journalists(www.dfjv.de)
- eBridge Alliance - Global entrepreneurship network for mentors, educators, students, start-ups and experts(www.ebridge-alliance.mn.co/feed)
- Start for Future(www.startforfuture.eu)
- Fraunhofer Joseph(www.fraunhofer.de)
- Friends of the Cornell Hotel Society, German Chapter e.V.(www.cornellhotelsociety.com)
- gif Gesellschaft für Immobilienwirtschaftliche Forschung e. V.(www.gif-ev.de)
- International Food Design Society(www.fooddesignthinking.org)
- Coneect / heinnovate(www.heinnovate.eu/en)
- Member of the MediaAward jury
- Accredited coach for the pre-start-up coaching program(www.gruenderland-bayern.de)
Customer testimonials that inspire - authentic opinions on successful collaboration.
"... good and convincing results in a very short time ..."
"... absolute practical relevance ..."
"... understanding, human, sympathetic, competent ..."
"... not just for orientation, but actually valuable for your own future ..."
"... everything was well explained right from the start, including the basics ..."
"... easy to understand - even if you have no previous knowledge ..."
"... the very friendly and motivating nature of the workshop leader ..."
"... many good and current practical examples, vividly presented with pictures ..."
"... the opportunity to be creative yourself ..."
"... the many videos and examples from 'real life' ..."
"... the time to work on your own ..."
"... up-to-date and good slides and documents ..."
"... very interesting structure ... a new way of learning ..."
"... to get a taste of and understand the topic of agile methods ..."
"... the group composition and strength ..."
"... the informal setting - everyone is equal ..."
"... the very calm manner of the trainer. Top! ..."
"... good mix of theory and practice ..."
"... not long-winded - straight to the point! ..."
"... understanding, human, sympathetic, competent ..."
"... not just for orientation, but actually valuable for your own future ..."
"... absolute practical relevance ..."
"... the group composition and strength ..."
"... everything was well explained right from the start, including the basics ..."
"... easy to understand - even if you have no previous knowledge ..."
"... not long-winded - straight to the point! ..."
"... very interesting structure ... a new way of learning ..."
"... to get a taste of and understand the topic of agile methods ..."
"... the very friendly and motivating nature of the workshop leader ..."
"... the informal setting - everyone is equal ..."
"... good and convincing results in a very short time ..."
"... many good and current practical examples, vividly presented with pictures ..."
"... up-to-date and good slides and documents ..."
"... the time to work on your own ..."
"... good mix of theory and practice ..."
"... the many videos and examples from 'real life' ..."
"... the very calm manner of the trainer. Top! ..."
"... the opportunity to be creative yourself ..."
Known from the following publications

Business models for teams
This allows you to see how your company really works and how each member contributes to its success

Business Model You
Your life - your career - your game: Are you looking for a promising model for success?

Real Time Innovation
A set of cards that shows the patterns of success for innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups

Managing innovations
in the hotel and catering industry. Article: Planning and implementing hospitality innovation workshops
Personal experiences
I have already been able to support companies and organizations of all sizes in various industries with my services and I would like to express my sincere thanks for this.
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REINVENTIS
Erik A. Leonavicius
Hans-Sachs-Strasse 6a
80469 Munich
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Phone: +49 (0) 89 23 88 90 52
Fax: +49 (0) 89 260 223 27
E-mail: info@reinventis.com
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