Marcel Hametner

Head of EMEA Channel Management (BEng | MBL)

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

Almost 30 years of extensive involvement and success in the electronic components industry – especially in distribution, automotive, smart/chip card, RFID (Radio Frequency ID) & EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) industries – from global key / strategic and distribution account management, sales, product marketing, strategic marketing, technical support, as well as venture capital and project management perspective. Having worked on 3 continents gaining skills in general management, sales, marketing, business development and leadership experience at middle management level; both as individual contributor and team leader of direct and virtual teams. Lateral thinker, intuitive yet analytical decision-maker that enjoys a challenge. Focused and disciplined. Effective strategist with entrepreneurial acumen in identifying, implementing and developing profitable business opportunities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong ability to present at all levels and to different cultures. Flexible, innovative and creative in applying knowledge and experience to different circumstances, environments and global regions. Works well under pressure, in deadline situations, within time and budget parameters. Effectively handles several and diverse projects simultaneously.

Experience

  • Microchip Technology Inc. (9 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of EMEA Channel Management
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Leading & supporting the team that enable and drive our distribution, reseller, rep and design partner channels across EMEA.

    • General Manager
      Dec 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

    • Snr Regional Channel Manager
      Mar 2017 - Nov 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Atmel Corporation (9 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Channel Manager
      2014 - 2017 · 3 yrs

    • Global Key Account Manager / Strategic Account Executive
      2008 - 2014 · 6 yrs

      Globally manage & lead sales for largest automotive accounts

  • Product Director Europe at Laird Technologies
    2007 - 2008 · 1 yr

  • European & Americas Business Development Manager at Prism Holdings
    2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs

  • Director at Infineon Technologies AG
    2001 - 2005 · 4 yrs

    various positions including: Director New Markets & Relations Strategic Marketing Manager Venture Business Manager