Lanaken, Flemish Region, Belgium
Highly energetic, driven and passionate leader with high assertiveness and motivation to progress. Self-confident, courageous and willing to solve problems and direct activities. Strong experience managing critical situations and delivering outcomes. Entrepreneurial and strong ability and courage to transform Seasoned professional with > 35 years of automotive experience in plastics interior / exterieur, cockpit modules, clean mobility solutions, mechatronics (seat structures) and complete seats. Positive mindset, target oriented and driving his organisation to the next level. Proven track record in sales, program mgt, M&A, finance and re-structuring. Strong communicator, motivator and team player > 25 years in executive positions.
Responsible for the global German car seating business and COEMs localizing business in EU. P&L Responsibility in Europe as well as commercial responsibility for North America and Asia. Total organization consists of approximately 300 people.
Industry Expert for M&A, business valuation, management consultancy and restructuring
Global P&L Responsibility for all customer business units. Leading the Sales, Program Management and Business Strategy & Development organisation within the Interior Division. Member of the Global Interior Board
P&L Responsibility (VW Group, Daimler, BMW Group, Kia / Hyundai) for Sales & Program Management for the European business and global P&L Responsibility for VW Group. Member of the European Board.
Overall responsibility for sales, marketing, business management & development and program management. Global commercial lead for European OEM's. Budget and P&L responsible for sales and engineering. Key member of the global senior management team, reporting to CEO & President IAC Group. Managing Director for Germany and Benelux.
Responsible for all sales, marketing, business development and program management activities. Report to CEO Europe, member of senior management team.