Anschütz GmbH · ESB Business School, Reutlingen University
International business development and strategic growth executive with a background in naval operations, defence systems and complex international stakeholder environments across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, Europe and Latin America. Former Naval Officer with more than 15 years of experience in the maritime and defence industry, focused on business development, localization strategies, government relations and long-term partnership building in highly demanding and mission-critical environments. Currently responsible for the establishment and growth of Anschütz Arabia in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with responsibility across regional business development, localization initiatives, strategic partnerships and complex programme environments. Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of technology, operations and international business, helping connect different cultures, expectations and strategic objectives between Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. My professional focus includes: • Maritime & Naval Systems • Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) • Command & Control Systems • Localization & Industrial Participation • Government & Strategic Stakeholder Relations • Saudi Arabia & GCC Defence Markets • Complex International Programmes • Strategic Growth & Market Development I strongly believe that long-term success in complex international markets is built on trust, credibility, cultural understanding and sustainable partnerships.
Regional Business Development & Localization | Saudi Arabia & GCC Responsible for regional business development, strategic growth initiatives and localization activities across Saudi Arabia and the GCC within the maritime and defence sector. Responsible for the establishment and operational development of Anschütz Arabia in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while driving strategic partnerships, government stakeholder engagement and complex programme environments across the region. Main areas of focus include: • Maritime & Naval Systems • Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) • Command & Control Systems • Localization & Industrial Participation • Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships • Saudi Arabia & GCC Defence Markets • Complex International Programmes Working closely with regional partners, end users and international stakeholders in highly demanding operational and strategic environments.
International Business Development & Strategic Growth | Maritime & Naval Defence Systems International business development and strategic market growth experience within the maritime and naval defence sector across Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Started within the South American market, supporting major naval modernization programmes for submarine fleets in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Chile, while contributing to the long-term positioning of the company across the region. Also involved in the early development and establishment of Raytheon Anschütz do Brasil. Subsequently focused on Spain and the strategic development of long-term relationships with key naval and shipbuilding stakeholders, particularly Navantia, contributing to the expansion and strengthening of a partnership that remains strategically relevant for spanish and international naval programmes today. Worked across complex multinational maritime and naval environments involving international shipbuilding projects, naval modernization initiatives and long-term strategic cooperation models. From 2020 onwards, increasingly focused on the Middle East and particularly Saudi Arabia, supporting early localization, offset and strategic partnership initiatives within the Kingdom and the wider GCC region. Throughout this international career path, developed extensive experience operating at the intersection of naval operations, technology, business development, government relations and multicultural stakeholder environments.
Former Naval Officer | Colombian Navy Former officer of the Colombian Navy with operational experience in maritime and naval environments. Developed an early foundation in leadership, international cooperation, discipline and operational thinking within military structures, which later became highly valuable throughout an international career in the maritime and defence industry. Following naval service, pursued postgraduate studies in Germany through a DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholarship programme, ultimately transitioning into the international maritime and defence sector.