Andrej Šišolák

General or Country Manager, Managing Director, Local CEO, Sales Director, Global Business Developer, BU Head in B2B, Construction, Materials, Aggregates, Energy, Acquisitions, Integrations, Change Management, Innovation

Switzerland

About

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

Experience

  • Sika (19 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head Corporate Target Market Roofing
      Apr 2024 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      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.

    • General Manager Sika CZ
      Apr 2014 - Mar 2024 · 10 yrs

      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

    • General Manager Sika Finland
      Jul 2012 - Mar 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos

      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

  • Hilti Group ()
    • Head of Trade Marketing
      Jan 2005 - Jun 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Product Manager
      Jan 2004 - Dec 2004 · 1 yr

    • Field Engineer
      Jan 2003 - Dec 2003 · 1 yr

  • Construction Engineer at Architect Kocan
    Jul 1997 - Jan 2001 · 3 yrs 7 mos