Schwalbach, Hesse, Germany
Highly-motivated and self-driven professional, offering more than 18 intensive years of experience in the field of Innovations, Strategy, Business Development, Research and Development, Program Management, coupled with expertise in Technology Management and IP generation. Exemplify strong background in leading all phases of Research and Development through strong analytical skills. Utilize in-depth comprehension and skills in administering large-scale multiple site programs, projects, as well as product design and development initiatives throughout the entire development life cycle. Growing business and product portfolio with innovative technology and customer relationship. Thrive at delivering outstanding performance while placing a high value in time, budget, and quality. Demonstrate innovative capabilities in simultaneously directing multiple worldwide teams and coordinating projects within different locations to achieve key business goals. Possess strong leadership and management skills Complemented with fluency in German, English and basic French and Italian languages. - Innovations - Strategy - Roadmaps - Business Development - Program Management - Research and Development - Leadership, Training, and Team Building - Resource and Budget Planning - Onshore and Offshore Development - Organizational Development - Technology Management - IP Generation - Design-to-Cost Initiatives - Quality Improvement - Production and Manufacturing - Customer and Vendor Relationship Management - Change and Conflict Management - Contracts and Negotiations - Communications - Staff Hiring and Recruitment
As Chief Technology Officer for SWARCO Group operating in the Market Sectors (Urban Traffic & Smart Mobility, Interurban & Tunnel, Parking & E-Mobility, Public Transport and Smart Lighting, Communication (5G, DRSC)) responsible for ITS Division’s technical approach, developing the global solutions and product roadmaps, providing directions in all technology related aspects especially on Information and Communication Technology, Methods and Tools.
Business Development and Marketing for Samsung Electro-Mechanics GmbH. Product’s including Camera Module, Wireless Communication Module (Wifi/Bluetooth and Network access devices), wireless Power Transfer, Antennas, Packaging solutions (HDI, Substrate, Flex PCBs), Passive Components.
Develop global Product and R&D strategy. Supervise and oversee the entire Research & Development for Instrument Clusters and Displays world wide. Distribute budget and resources to several different Instrument Cluster and Display platform and product developments. Establish R&D specific targets, including quality, customer satisfaction, delivery in time, and budget with upper management and implement these across the organization. Close interaction with customers and customer center heads for several products and projects. Program Manager for Strategic Project "China Growth" including the following responsibilities: - Develop and implement China market growth strategy for the entire Business Line Electronics - Identify potential JV partner in the China market - Business Development locally in China with several local OEMs - Hosting Technology days and Product Presentation at customer side - Promote MM product line at trade shows and events - Setup and develop China specific product demonstrators
Supervise and oversee the entire customer segment and research and development operations world wide for Daimler, GM/Fiat, Peugeot, Nissan, Renault. Distribute budget and resources to several different cluster, head up and HVAC product developments. Establish R&D specific targets, including quality, customer satisfaction, delivery in time, and budget with upper management and implement these across the organization. Close interaction with customers and customer center heads for several products and projects.
Supervise and oversee the entire research and development operations in North and South America with more than 180 people and a full annual budget of more than $40M. Distribute budget and resources to six different multimedia and infotainment product developments. Establish R&D specific targets, including quality, customer satisfaction, delivery in time, and budget with upper management and implement these across the organization. Handle and troubleshoot all technology-related concerns and aspects. Direct international project setup and delivery for major customer development projects. Initiate the design for cost and quality improvement within North and South America. • Created and introduced a major infotainment product for a U.S. customer with production volume of more than 4 million products over live time; established multimedia connectivity system for a Japan customer in the country • Enhanced quality from double to single digit; achieved the best in class quality award from a major U.S. customer • Maximized revenue through the design-to-cost activities from 10% to 15% for high-volume products • Set up the best cost development site and led a major training program • Instituted the center of competency in the U.S. organization, which deploys its key technology worldwide