Michael Klein

Engineering, Projects Management and Business Development

Israel

About

An experienced engineer active internationally in business development, sales and marketing, projects management, consulting and design. A specialist in bringing new ideas and technologies to market in the fields of materials handling, medical devices, airport technologies and ground transportation. Active in the transfer of aquaculture and construction technologies to Africa. International experience in the USA, Europe, China and Africa.

Experience

  • Owner at Michael Klein Holdings Ltd.
    1999 - Present · 27 yrs 6 mos

    Introduced first H2 intercity bus to Israeli market. Providing Passenger Boarding Bridges at TLV T3. Promoting passenger and baggage handling technologies at airports worldwide. Material Handling and manufacturing systems - conceptual design, engineering, sales, PM. Developing agro-industrial projects in Africa. Supporting start up medical device companies in developing sales internationally. Marketing of ground transportation solutions.

  • VP Automated Systems at SpaceLogic Group of companies
    2000 - 2014 · 14 yrs

    Responsible for the materials and baggage handling systems (BHS) integration business. Handled sales and delivery of projects locally and internationally. Delivered complex baggage security systems in Abidjan airport (Cote d'Ivoire). Developed advanced solutions for order fulfillment. Introduced new automation and robotic technologies in the field of hospital and pharmacy logistics.

  • Projects and Sales Manager at Logistica Systems
    1984 - 2000 · 16 yrs

    Sold and managed BHS (Baggage Handling System) projects at Ben Gurion Airport in cooperation with a number of world class international suppliers. Sold and managed Material Handling projects e.g. miniload systems, horizontal and vertical carousels, Vertical Lift Modules. General Manager of an Electro/Mechanical contracting subsidiary.

  • R&D Engineer at Ormat
    1979 - 1983 · 4 yrs

    Design and manufacturing functions in the field of power generation and alternative energy. .

  • Marine Engineer at Israel Navy
    1974 - 1979 · 5 yrs

    Lt. Cdr., ret.