Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior international leader with strong general management and sales expertise. Strong track record in building successful and sustainable organisations, from start-up to mature divisions of multinationals, both in established and emerging markets. Able to build lasting relations at all levels, from business owners to C-level, to regional and local managers. Participative and inclusive leadership style, cultural sensitive, engaging and empowering employees, promoting win-win. Reliable in achieving business results , whilst maintaining good customer relationships and employee well-being.
In charge of specific projects accross the MENA region for both the Medical & Safety Division
Combining the role of Marketing Manager with that of Sales Manager for the MEA region. Most of the team is located in the Dubai office but a few colleagues work out of Europe.
Rockfon is a division of the Danish Rockwool group (world leading producer of stone wool insulation material) Headed the regional sales office , covering Turkey, Near East - Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. Responsible for Sales and Marketing of Rockfon ceiling tiles and Chicago Metallic suspension systems Started up sales in several new markets while tripling the turnover.
Chicago Metallic was a world leading producer of metal ceiling and ceiling suspension systems. Started up the ME office in 1995 to aggressively promote the metal ceiling range in Near & Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and English speaking Africa. Grew the metal ceiling business from 70 to 400 Km2 while increasing the sale from USD 2 to 18 milo. Expanded the business geographically, switched the sourcing from Europe to Far East, set up outsourcing arrangements.
Was hired to develop and execute an ambitious growth program in Near and Middle East. Opened several new markets , increased the dealer network and successfully introduced the new metal ceiling range. Grew the sales by 40%.