Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
My passion for business and innovation spans two decades, from my PhD in Robotics and MSc in Production Management to the present day. Known for my creativity and determination to push the envelope, I combine vast commercial, operational and technical acumen with ‘out of the box’ thinking to drive growth and business performance. As an innovator, I am always looking for the next big thing, exploring new fields and bringing technologies, products and services to international markets. I leverage innovation as a strategic driver to unlock new revenue streams and strengthen competitive positioning. I have led teams and business activities with full P&L responsibility, driving growth and expanding into new markets. I am proud to have pioneered technologies and consumer-centric products ahead of their time, enabling B2B and B2C customers to maximise revenue and growth worldwide. I understand global markets, having operated across Europe, North America and South East Asia, forging partnerships and acquiring new corporate clients, including major brands. I believe in sustainability and its important role in shaping the future of our planet, and I prioritise this as a key business differentiator and growth driver. I am a trilingual communicator, able to connect with all levels and build collaborative cultures that allow talent to thrive. With many awards, patents and publications in my portfolio, I am a senior executive leader who stimulates growth and profitability through opportunity development and innovation. Specialities: International Business Unit Management > Product, Services and Technology Innovation > Leadership > P&L Ownership > Sustainable Growth > Collaborative Culture Building > Sustainability > Effective Decision-making > Commercial Acumen > Strategic Development and Execution > Scaling > Operational Effectiveness > Resilience and Agility > Organisational Change > New Market Entry > Complex Problem-solving > Consumer Experience > Risk Management > Research and Development > Creative Thinking
Develop and lead a new business unit consisting of four divisions: Smart Nutrition Systems, Sustainability Engineering, Edge Devices and Assistive Technologies. Secure new customers to grow and expand into alternative markets, and diversify services using new technologies.
Formally elected as one of the managing partners, who steer the strategic direction and decision-making process for the Helbling Group comprising 600+ people in Europe, the US and China. Placed sustainability at the Group’s heart, making it a strategic goal and reshaping the mission and guiding principles around ‘Innovating a sustainable future’.