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🌍 Driving Global Growth | Innovating the Future of diverse Industries | Retail & Food tech - Baking and Refrigeration | Commercial Refrigeration | Championing Sustainability & Strategic Excellence I don’t just develop businesses—I build bridges across global markets, drive innovation, and deliver sustainable solutions that transform industries. With +20 years of experience in international business development, I’ve led successful market entries, managed +M$ projects, global expansions, and strategic growth initiatives in 118+ countries across EMEA, APAC and beyond. My passion? Disrupting status quo through innovation, sustainability, and high-impact partnerships. 💡 Leading the Evolution of Commercial Refrigeration & Energy Efficiency At Hussmann (Panasonic), I develop initiatives that redefine commercial refrigeration, blending cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and energy efficiency. I collaborate with major retailers, distributors, and partners to deliver the future of refrigeration. 💼 Global Business Development Expertise ✔ Market Expansion & Strategic Growth – Proven success scaling businesses in 118+ markets ✔ High-Impact Partnerships – Building strong alliances with global retailers & industry leaders ✔ Sustainability & Innovation – Driving measurable energy savings & reduced carbon footprint 🌏 A Global Vision with Local Insight As a dual European-Australian national fluent in 5 languages, I offer a unique cross-cultural perspective that connects global ambition with local relevance. Based in Western Australia, I leverage timezone advantage to bridge APAC and EMEA markets seamlessly, with close access to many of our manufacturing sites across regions. ✨ The Personal Side Beyond boardrooms and global markets, I’m a proud father of four magnificent boys and partner to an incredible wife who leads meaningful global initiatives in the humanitarian sector. I’m driven by a deep belief in integrity, curiosity, and leaving things better than I found them. I genuinely love the people I work and engage with, many of whom have become lifelong friends. From business owners to corporate directors, customers to colleagues, I’ve always valued real human connection. Since the beginning of my career, I’ve built lasting bonds across every project, partnership, and region. Because for me, growth it’s always been about people. I’m deeply grateful to all those who have shaped my journey, and to each of them, thank you. 🙏 Our relationships and networks are the true currency of meaningful progress. 🙌 Let’s Connect and Build the Future Together
🚀 Leading International Business Development across EMEA, APAC & and Western Australia for Hussmann, part of the Panasonic Group. 🌍 Focused on driving market expansion, building strategic partnerships, and delivering tailored retail and refrigeration solutions that align with global sustainability goals. 🤝 Managing regional strategies and customer relationships across diverse markets, with a strong emphasis on retail innovation, technological integration, and customer-centric growth. 🧊 Operating across multi-cultural and multi-regional environments, ensuring alignment between corporate strategy and local execution. Based in Perth, with an international hybrid scope, collaborating across time zones and global teams.
🚀 Leading International Business Development across EMEA & and Western Australia for Hussmann, part of the Panasonic Group. 🌍 Focused on driving market expansion, building strategic partnerships, and delivering tailored retail and refrigeration solutions that align with global sustainability goals. 🤝 Managing regional strategies and customer relationships across diverse markets, with a strong emphasis on retail innovation, technological integration, and customer-centric growth. 🧊 Operating across multi-cultural and multi-regional environments, ensuring alignment between corporate strategy and local execution. Based in Perth, with an international hybrid scope, collaborating across time zones and global teams.
🌍 Serving as Senior Business Development Manager for Oceania and MEA regions, driving strategic commercial growth and innovation at regional and international levels. 🌱 Leading market penetration initiatives across Middle East & Africa, expanding brand presence and unlocking new opportunities in high-potential territories. 🚀 Spearheading the launch of new product ranges tailored to the Oceania market, aligned with evolving customer needs and regional retail trends. 🧭 Designing and executing business development plans for regional expansion, identifying strategic partnerships, and aligning cross-functional teams to drive long-term growth. 🤝 Collaborating across international teams to deliver customised refrigeration and retail solutions that match local market requirements while supporting global objectives.
🌐 Held the role of International Business Director across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas for FRICON, leading strategic global expansion in the commercial refrigeration and retail solutions sector. 🚀 Directed international business development teams across multiple continents, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and regional market demands. 📈 Drove global growth exceeding 75%, leading successful expansion and market penetration initiatives in both established and emerging regions. 🌍 Spearheaded go-to-market strategies, established new distribution channels, and built strong commercial frameworks that leveraged FRICON’s product and brand into global leadership positioning. 🧊 Led the development and launch of new product lineups across different segments, supporting the company’s evolution into new markets and reinforcing its innovation pipeline. 🧠 Known for a forward-thinking, collaborative leadership style focused on sustainable growth, cross-cultural team engagement, and delivering strategic value in competitive global markets.
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