Manfred
COO/Managing Director - Germany - iCEO #53967

Experience

Turning around underperforming units and driving increased revenues and market share.High-energy leader experienced in planning/executing global operational, financial, and business development initiatives for organisations ranging from start-up to multibillion euro corporations. Excel in brand positioning, sales/revenue growth, financial management and driving operational excellence.

Major Achievements

Built Start-up from ground up, establishing fully functional offices in Singapore, Jakarta and Bangkok with administrative, sales and technical staff. Defined and directed all operational, financial, P&L, business development operations Established and grew company from zero to profitability in 2 years. Recruited by an SME. to fulfill interim Managing Director position, with chief leadership and management accountability for procurement, sales and administration of Hong Kong office as well as sales strategy of Sympatex Beijing office. Credited with establishing and launching company’s Asia operation, delivering fully functional offices in Hong Kong and Beijing within 3 months. Penetrated Chinese retail market with high priced textile and shoe brand, generating 1 million euro sales volume in 1st year. Fueled 200% regional sales increase and 14% increase in market share for a PLC

Industry Sector Competencies

Textiles

Plastics

Textile laminating

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO/COO/Director/VP

Sector: Textile, Plastic, Machinery

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Asia,Europe,America,South Africa

Countries Covered

Singapore

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)