Reinhard Nagler

CEO Austria, Slovenia & Switzerland | Scaling Industrial Business

Austria

About

CEO with a strong track record in leading and scaling industrial B2B businesses across Austria, Switzerland and Central and Eastern Europe. Focused on driving sustainable growth through high-performance sales organizations, strong service structures and disciplined execution in complex, international environments. Experienced in building and developing multi-country organizations, strengthening market positions and improving commercial effectiveness across regions. Known for a structured and pragmatic leadership approach combined with a strong sense for people and organizations, enabling sustainable change and high-performing teams. Open to selective exchanges and advisory opportunities in these areas.

Experience

  • KUKA (10 yrs 8 mos)
    • CEO Austria, Slovenia & Switzerland
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Leading KUKA’s business across Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland with overall responsibility for commercial performance, organizational development and market execution. Focused on driving growth through stronger sales and service structures, professionalizing regional operations and developing high performing teams across multiple countries. Successfully strengthened KUKA’s market position and developed the company into the market leader in Austria.

    • Country Manager Austria
      Nov 2017 - Dec 2022 · 5 yrs 2 mos

      Led the Austrian business with responsibility for sales, service and operational performance, while actively contributing to regional growth across Central and South Eastern Europe. Strengthened market position by building scalable sales and service structures and expanding customer access across key industrial sectors. Took on additional responsibilities beyond Austria, including the Swiss market, and supported international expansion through the establishment of a new location in Serbia.

    • Head of Sales
      Jun 2016 - Dec 2021 · 5 yrs 7 mos

      Led the full sales organization across Austria and selected CEE markets, taking responsibility for both field and inside sales teams. Transformed the organization from a reactive sales approach into a structured, proactive and performance-driven setup. Built the foundation for scalable growth by introducing clear sales processes, strengthening customer focus and aligning sales with service and application functions.

  • Voith Group (3100 St. Pölten)
    • Head of Industry Division (Austria, Eastern-Europe) | Voith Turbo
      Nov 2007 - Oct 2015 · 8 yrs

      Led the industry division across Austria and Eastern Europe with responsibility for sales, project management and business development in complex industrial environments. Built international business across multiple countries and expanded market presence in capital-intensive industries. Managed cross-border sales and large-scale projects in power, steel, oil, gas and chemical sectors.

    • Sales & Project Management, Marketing (Austria, Eastern-Europe, Israel) | Voith Turbo
      Aug 2004 - Oct 2007 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Involved in international sales, marketing and project management activities in industrial drive systems. Supported complex customer projects across power, oil, gas and chemical industries, combining technical coordination with commercial responsibilities. Built a strong foundation in international business, customer interaction and cross-functional collaboration in demanding industrial environments.

  • Development Engineer (digital image processing) at ZKW
    Aug 2003 - Apr 2004 · 9 mos

    Developed image processing solutions in an industrial environment with focus on precision and quality. Built a strong analytical and problem-solving foundation in a technology-driven setting.

  • Technical Marketing & Sales Support – Industrial Equipment (Mining & Construction) at Hartl Crushtek GmbH
    Dec 1999 - Aug 2000 · 9 mos

    Supported sales and marketing activities for industrial equipment in the mining and construction industry. Gained early experience in customer interaction, market analysis and industrial applications.

  • Test Engineer & Technical Customer Support at Frühauf Electric GmbH
    Oct 1998 - Nov 1999 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Conducted technical vibration testing and supported customers in industrial applications. Built an early foundation in structured analysis and customer interaction.