Karl-Michael
CTO/Chief Technical Officer - Germany - iCEO #44426

Experience

International Executive with 28 years of products and business innovations across diverse consumer businesses and in industry associations. Specializes in consumer and customer insights, winning strategies and concepts, sustaining innovation capabilities, open innovation partnerships. Multiple Executive positions in industry associations.

Major Achievements

As Director Global R&D (a previous VP position) helped turn around a $2.5 billion business after its acquisition by a $83 billion company - now growing volume, sales, profit and market share ahead of competition – and prepared it for the future with product innovation programs of $350 million incremental sales potential, VC investments, and $50 million in delivered cost innovations. Managed organizations of up to 170 technologists and technology managers, with up to $35 million budget responsibility.

Industry Sector Competencies

Fast Moving Consumer Products

Professional Objectives

Function: Technology and Product Development Executive, interim Innovations Manager, Board Member or Consultant to build a competitive edge in innovation capabilities

Sector: Consumer Products

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Consultant: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Worldwide

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Germany

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)