Karl
COO/Managing Director - Germany - iCEO #23436

Experience

Worldwide operative sales responsibility for major global customer with turnover accountability of approx. 1,2 bill. Euro. 4 years operative Profit & Cost Centre management. 6 years operative control of major international growth & restructuring projects (including M&A). 10 years leadership of improvement projects, with sales-oriented emphasis on international structures.

Major Achievements

Cost reduction program for the Mobile Devices segment of a company and its acquiring company, amounting to approx. 25% in 2 years. Restructuring and organization of approx. 60 legal entities worldwide and headcount reduction of 20%. Approx. 100 mill. Euro reduction of operative costs in 2 years, through the outsourcing of various IT organisations. Significant margin increase due to streamlining the product portfolio and 12 new products within 9 months after merger. Stabilisation of the “Time to Market“ and cost reduction of approx. 15% through optimisation of the on-site product development strategy.

Industry Sector Competencies

IT/Computer Hardware

Systems Integration

Telecommunications

Consumer Goods

Automotive

Defense

Professional Objectives

Function: General Manager, Head of Sales

Sector: Telecommunication, Automotive

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Europe

Countries Covered

Germany

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)