Waldemar Zimmer

Founder & Managing Partner NXT-IPES Group | Technical Service | Sales Advisory | Aftersales Excellence for Tobacco & FMCG Packaging Machinery

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Senior executive and sales professional with extensive international experience supporting the tobacco, FMCG, and packaging industries. Over the years, I have worked closely with manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and international customers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and emerging markets, supporting projects from business development and equipment sourcing to installation, commissioning, technical support, and after-sales service. My core expertise includes tobacco manufacturing and packaging equipment, FMCG packaging solutions, international sales, technical-commercial support, and operational optimization. Through NXT Partners and NXT-IPES Group, we support equipment manufacturers with installation and commissioning services, technical field support, and after-sales activities, while also providing sales and business development advisory to help companies enter and grow in new international markets.

Experience

  • Founder & Managing Partner at NXT-IPES Group
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    NXT-IPES Group combines technical field service expertise with international business development capabilities to support the tobacco and FMCG industries with reliable operational and commercial solutions. The partnership focuses on supporting manufacturers and equipment suppliers through technical services, installation and commissioning support, after-sales activities, spare parts management, and commercial expansion. With a global presence in Dubai (NXT), Hong Kong (IPES Asia), and Singapore (IPES Singapore), we support clients across key markets.

  • Founder - Lead Consultant at NXT Partners
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    NXT is a specialized consulting and equipment sourcing firm serving multinational and privately-owned tobacco, FMCG and F&B manufacturers. We help clients improve operations, enter new markets, and acquire high-quality production equipment at competitive pricing. Our Core Services 1. Consulting Services - Production & Process Optimization - Factory Setup & Expansion Guidance - Regulatory Compliance Consulting - Market Entry Strategy - R&D and Product Development Support 2. Equipment Sales - Packaging Machines for Tobacco, Pharma, F&B and FMCG - Primary & Secondary Processing Equipment - New and Refurbished Machinery - Installation, Training & After-Sales Support Who We Serve - Cigarette Manufacturers - Modern Oral/Nicotine Pouch Producers - Consumer Goods Manufacturers - Pharmaceutical Companies Our Equipment Partners We source machinery from globally recognized brands. Why Clients Work With Us - Proven results in increasing efficiency & cutting costs - Access to high-grade machinery at preferred rates - Confidential, industry-specific expertise - Global network of manufacturers and suppliers - Flexible, performance-based consulting models Contact Waldemar Zimmer – Founder & Lead Consultant [email protected]

  • Sales Advisor at IMA Group
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Business Coach (ACC) at International Coaching Federation
    May 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    ICF Level 1 + Level 2 accreditation ACC Credential holder

  • Executive Coach & Management Consultant at CCS - Corporate Consulting Services
    Feb 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    I provide the following services: - Interim Management - Executive & Leadership Coaching - Sales and Business Development - Business Strategy Consulting - Cross-cultural management - Business transformation