Stephan
Business Unit Director - Germany - iCEO #89522

Experience

Over 20 years’ broad-based experience in Energy & Chemical industry with senior commercial and strategy management roles across Asia Pacific, Europe-Arabian-Africa regions and South and Latin America. Consistent record of successful accomplishments in sales, marketing, strategy, innovation, profit growth, continuous improvement and cost efficiency.

Major Achievements

Strategic expertise in steering large integrated businesses and transformational change  Spearheaded critical turnarounds for multimillion-dollar businesses; astute eye to identify growth opportunities, risk factors and customer markets. Formulates effective product and distribution strategies.  Excellent business acumen with outstanding achievements in sales and marketing  Lead negotiator in major M&A, procurement, investment and partnership deals; achieves win-win resolutions.  Catalyses innovation and new business development, with engineering background to drive cost and process efficiencies in technologically complex environments and production.  Strong interpersonal and cultural savvy to build and mobilize high-performance, diverse teams.

Industry Sector Competencies

Chemical

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO, CSO, CMO, president, SVP

Sector: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial, Agrochemicals, plastics, FMCG

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time

Prefered Locations: Globally

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Austria

Germany

Singapore

Operational Competencies

ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)