Competence, you can build on
Executive leader in international growth, transformation, and market expansion with more than 35 years of experience leading and developing industrial & technology businesses across Europe and Asia.
Specialized in market entry, international business development, and the establishment and scaling of high-performing sales organizations, as well as the strategic and operational transformation of businesses.
Proven track record in driving successful market entry initiatives across APAC & EMEA, leading restructuring programs, M&A activities, establishing and integrating joint ventures (PMI), and executing sustainable business growth strategies.
Extensive Japan & APAC expertise gained through long-term executive leadership assignments in the region, combined with successful market development, transformation, and expansion projects for both European and Japanese companies.
Solid experienced in leading international organizations with full revenue, profitability, and P&L responsibility.
35 years business experience with Asian companies, having lived 20+ years in Asia.
More than 25 years of professional experience in various top management positions with responsibility for restructuring, cross-cultural business development, growth and integration of companies in the sector of industrial engineering.
In-Depth knowledge of the entire Asian market, associated with identifying and capturing new business and market opportunities, and turning around troubled sales units.
Detailed experience in the conception and implementation of sales related measures including market entrance and the development of new business areas.
Certified senior Project Manager (IPMA-B level) and Lean Six Sigma (ASQ - Black Belt).
I have proven success in optimizing organizations and productions sites, turning around struggling companies in the field of industrial engineering, while building, growing and improving profitability, performance and bottom line value.
What is your challenge?
I translate strategic vision into operational excellence, driving growth & long-term business value.
Core Competencies encompassing:
DISCIPLINE:
- International Business Development
- Market Entry, Go-to-Market & Expansion (EMEA | Japan | APAC)
- Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth
- Business Transformation, Change Management & Restructuring
- M&A incl. PMI, Joint Ventures, Alliances & Strategic Partnerships
- Executive Leadership & P&L Management
- Organizational Development & Scaling-Up
- Cross-Cultural Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Program / Portfolio Management
CLIENTELE:
Private Equity enterprises, family owned companies and small medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
SECTOR:
Industrial Engineering, Process technology, Material Handling industry, Electrical components.
- Steel & Aluminium, Öl & Gas, Automotive, Water & Wind, Textil, Print & Paper, Material Handling
REGION:
APAC (Asia Pacific,) ASEAN (Southeast Asia), EMEA (Europe, middle East, Africa)