Switzerland
Accomplished business leader with a strong foundation in civil engineering, seamlessly bridging technical expertise with commercial acumen. 16 years of leadership experience as General Manager (Managing Director, Country Manager, Local CEO), successfully managing teams of up to 450 employees across 11 factories. As General Manager of Sika Czech Republic, delivered sustained sales growth from CHF 26m in 2014 to CHF 86m in 2023, while expanding production capacity through major acquisitions and integrations (Panbex, Schönox, KVK, MBCC). Recognized for building resilient organizations and driving profitability growth in highly competitive markets. At the corporate level, contributed to global business development initiatives totaling CHF 1.6bn, strengthening Sika’s position and aligning stakeholders across multiple countries. Skilled at navigating complex corporate landscapes, executing strategic projects, and expanding market reach. Demonstrated competence in change management, including ERP and CRM implementations, pricing policies, organizational restructuring, delivery terms, and guarantees. Adept at introducing new products and driving innovation to enhance competitiveness. A committed diversity and inclusion promoter, achieving measurable success by increasing female representation to 25% overall and 20% in sales (47% among the white collar population in Sika CZ). Commitment to high ethical standards, ensuring integrity, compliance, and transparency in all business practices. Ethical, strategic, and people‑focused leader with a passion for transformation and sustainable growth. Contact: email: [email protected] phone: +41 79 570 7640 Based in Zurich, Switzerland and Bratislava, Slovakia #GeneralManager #ManagingDirector #CountryManager #LocalCEO #SalesDirector #GlobalBusinessDeveloper #RegionalBusinessDeveloper #BUManager #DiversityPromoter #B2B #Construction #Materials #Aggregates #Industrial #Energy #Transportation #Digitalization #Acquisitions #Integrations #ChangeManagement #Innovation#MarketingDirector#DirectSalesManagement#IndirectSalesManagement General Manager | Managing Director | Country Manager | Local CEO | Sales Director | Global Business Developer | Regional Business Developer | BU Manager | Diversity Promoter | B2B Business | Construction | Materials | Aggregates | Industrial | Energy | Transportation | Digitalization | Acquisitions | Integrations |Change Management | Innovation | Marketing Director | Key Project Acquisition | Indirect Sales | Distribution Sales Development
Responsible for the global roofing business. Global strategy implementation and business development. Strategic product portfolio management. Close cooperation with R&D on new product development. Digital solutions and new business model. Solution for the sustainable future.
Increased sales from 26m CHF to 86m CHF and grew staff from 107 to 467; built strong partnership with Stavebniny DEK; integrated KVK and Schoenox CZ (50m CHF, 340 employees, 10 factories); increased diversity level up to 47% of women in the white collar population and 25% in the management team; implemented Salesforce and launched new products, driving market leadership
Achieved 6.5% sales growth (20m CHF), improved profit margin, reduced Net Working Capital from 17.2% to 14.5%, and established a specialized flooring team delivering 33% growth