Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
A dynamic and internationally experienced executive leader with a proven track record of driving transformative growth, strategic innovation, and operational excellence across complex, large-scale enterprises and billion-dollar portfolios. Extensive expertise in technology integration, customer-centric business development, and global leadership, successfully scaling businesses, developing market-leading products and high-value partnerships across the automotive, energy, telecommunications, healthcare, and engineering sectors. Lived and worked in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, bringing a broad business acumen and collaborative leadership approach to global, virtual, and matrix organizations. Comprehensive experience in strategic and operational general management, global sales and account leadership, as well as business and product portfolio development. Proven ability to enhance profitability and drive stakeholder satisfaction across multinational corporations, mid-sized enterprises, and technology startups. Passionate about sustainable, technology-driven business growth – leveraging emerging market opportunities, optimizing organizational structures, and building high-performing global teams. CEO & C-Level Leadership | General Management & Business Transformation | Global Market Expansion | Strategic Planning & Execution | Operational Excellence & P&L Management | Product & Service Innovation | Global Portfolio & Innovation Management | Technology & Business Integration | Scalable Growth & Turnarounds | International Sales & Account Management | Customer & Stakeholder Success | Change Leadership & Organizational Development | Process Improvement & Agile, High-Performance Teams | Talent Development & Leadership Coaching | Management Consulting
Accomplished the development and commercialization of innovative technologies (QFT) in health, automotive, energy, and agriculture. Established and scaled international business units, securing strategic partnerships in Europe and Asia. Optimized financial performance, exceeding business growth targets through structured investment strategies and operational excellence. Managed R&D initiatives, successfully taking innovative products to market with a focus on scalability and long-term value creation.
Accomplished a corporate transformation that resulted in a 24% revenue increase and 52% EBIT growth on average over 5 years. Developed and executed an international growth strategy, driving operational efficiencies and service innovations. Built a sustainable business model by integrating automation and best practices, increasing service volume while reducing costs. Secured key industry partnerships and actively influenced market standards in regulatory bodies (DIN, VDI).
DCV-certified Systemic Coaching Qualification
Established a €4B global product portfolio, reducing development time by 30%. Architected and implemented new product development processes, defining platforms and complete product range through cross-organizational partnerships. Set up and disciplinary managed multiple departments, ensuring strategic alignment and successful execution of global roadmaps.
Established and disciplinary managed products, technology strategy, and sales for Western Europe, leading cross-functional teams to a 25% business expansion to €1.5B sales. Developed and executed global product roadmaps based on market demand and customer requirements.
Established and disciplinary managed Global Customer Portfolio Management (including all Global Account Product Managers), defining market-driven innovation strategies and executing for key global telecom operators. Set up a centralized function for global customer product requirements (Customer & Market Interface), significantly improving portfolio alignment.
Managed BMW Z3 air conditioning series development and BMW Z8 air conditioning pre-series development, collaborating with global R&D teams and baring the commercial business responsibility. Shared responsibility for corporate and product certification of QS 9000 and ISO 9001 Quality Management.