Zürich Metropolitan Area
Sustained track record of driving global B2B growth, innovation and transformation across multi-billion dollar Capital Goods (Robotics/Automation) and Materials (Engineering Polymers) businesses. Experienced global executive accustomed to developing and leading diverse and dynamic teams across the Americas, Asia & Europe. Ten year tenure as Member of Business Unit and Divisional Management Teams of Fortune Global 500 Company with expertise in industrial marketing, sales, business development, strategy and M&A as well as channel, pricing and product management. Elected by industry peers as both Vice-President and President of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Fluent in 5 European languages.
Managed the global portfolios of the ~$3.5B Robotics and Machine Automation businesses. Led the creation of the global digital strategy focused around digital incubators, factory automation solutions and external ecosystem partnerships
Held specific responsibility within the Global Management Team for Global Key Accounts, Product Management, Industry Management, Strategy, Pricing, Market Research and Communications. Managed the execution and evolution of the strategic blueprint delivering 15% CAGR over the course of a decade.
Created the building blocks required to set-up a Global Marketing organisation. Delivered the strategic blueprint for the turnaround of a struggling business.
Tasked with setting corporate business strategy per segment with key focus on creation of new growth platforms at OEM’s & Tiers via global, cross-functional teams.
Set overall business strategy and led global team on growth initiatives at key industry OEM’s for next gen. disc formats (Blu-ray™), hard disc drives, government security documents (EID) & brand protection solutions.
Created vision and strategy as well as product positioning for embryonic business segment. Led global cross-functional team on programme generation and execution at major Auto OEMs.
Led global corporate initiatives at key Telecom OEM’s worldwide through development and implementation of growth programmes and creation of new product/acquisition strategies.