Ivor Vidjen

Global Business Line Manager - General Performance Motors, IEC LV - ABB Motion

United Arab Emirates

About

Business Transformation Manager responsible for identifying areas of opportunity within the Low Voltage Motor Division and implementing processes to change its performance for the better.

Experience

  • ABB (16 yrs 4 mos)
    • Global Business Line Manager - General Performance Motors
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      Driving strategy and commercial performance/ P&L for ABB’s M2BAX and Aluminium motor ranges. Lead portfolio direction, market growth, and cross-functional execution to deliver reliable, high-efficiency motor solutions for global industrial applications.

    • Global Head of Strategy, BD & Transformation, IEC Low Voltage Motors Division - ABB Motion
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Responsibility for development and implementation of strategic initiatives, business development efforts, and profound transformative programs within the organization. Leadership in financial and process analytics to optimize portfolio performance, processes, manufacturing footprint and Go-to-market tactics, maximize revenue, and foster long-term profitable growth. In charge of organic and inorganic growth identification (M&A) and business intelligence to leverage market insights creating competitive advantages.

    • Global Business Transformation Manager, IEC Low Voltage Motors Division - ABB Motion
      May 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Develop and drive change management programs and profound business model innovation combining Go-to-market, Product Portfolio, (manufacturing) Value-chain configuration, Supply Chain Strategies & Strategic sourcing, and strategy/ vision and communication.

  • Research Assistant at the Department for System Analysis and Renewable Energies (SEE) at University of Stuttgart
    Sep 2008 - Dec 2009 · 1 yr 4 mos

    The IER concentrates on Energy Markets & Macroeconomic Analysis, Energy Economics & System Analysis, Renewable Energies, Technology Assessment & Environment. Tasks: System analysis of production and use of biogenous gases in Germany · Market research regarding the technical & economic efficiency of existing biogas plants in Germany in co-operation with the German government