Summary

  • Links to the top management of the automotive industry.
  • Successful integration of high-performance teams.
  • Over 15 years of experience in the development, business management and sales of complex system solutions in a highly competitive market.
  • Proven leadership skills throughout, even in highly volatile ownership situations and during restructuring phases.
  • Intrinsic knowledge of processes used in the automotive and supplier industry being the foundation of interim management and consulting.
  • A large and international network that focuses on the GAS countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Mexico and China.

Main competences

  • Developing high performing teams based on strong leadership skills.
  • Large and viable networks within the international automotive industry - extensive experience in processes related to the automotive industry.
  • Proven record of success in change management, insolvency and M&A processes.
  • Defining and implementation of new strategies (CRM, markets, technologies).
  • Strategic value chain management based on best cost countries experience.
  • The establishment of ambitious goals and my basic entrepreneurial orientation assure target-oriented results and high customer satisfaction.

Experience

  • Teaming partner of ifao AG
  • As of 2013: Independent business consultant
  • 2008 - 2013: Vice President Sales & Engineering at Peguform.
    In charge of sales, engineering, strategic planning, M&A consulting, business partnerships, growth initiatives in emerging markets, portfolio management and market intelligence for BMW and GM.
  • 2000 - 2008: Director Sales at Peguform.
    In charge of the integration of trustful customer networks as successful base to create new sales objectives customers BMW and MAN.
  • 1996 - 2000: Sales Engineer, Program Manager, Junior Manager Logistics at Dynamit Nobel.
    Optimization of internal and external logistic processes, project management and sales of chemical solutions for automotive industry, white goods industry and sport equipment industry.

Projects and References

  • 2015:
    • Business development for a Spanish logistics company (Mexico, Germany).
    • Business development for a Portuguese first tier supplier (Mexico, Germany)
    • Business development for a Spanish equipment supplier.
    • Market analysis Mexico, Smart Landing and consultancy for several companies of the manufacturing sector.
    • Quality assurance of IT-projects in OEM environment, with focus on systems connection.
  • 2014:
    • Business development for a Spanish logistics company (market entry in Mexico and Germany).
    • Business development for lightweight materials companies (CFK, etc.).
    • Quality assurance of IT-projects in OEM environment, with focus on systems connection.
  • 2013:
    • Business development for an IT company with focus on the automotive sector.
    • Business development for lightweight materials companies (CFK, etc.).
    • Coaching of the marketing director of an IT company with focus on the automotive sector.