Dirk - CEO - Germany - iCEO #23640

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Dirk's Profile

iCEO #23640

Position: CEO

Nationality: Germany

Experience

Versatile leader of capital projects, programs and organizations, with over 30 years experience in the Industrial Installations / Contracting Industry, Consulting / Interim Management, Renewables (Biogas, Biodiesel, Bioethanol, Biomass Conversion, PV/Solar Power, Wind) and Clean Technology. Lead and supported closing of more than 100 M&A transactions.

Major Achievements

Acquisition of assets (patents and know-how for entrained flow gasification technology for coal, biomass, chemical & refinery residues and waste) from bankruptcy proceedings of one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Germany, developed the corporate business plan, worldwide marketing & sales, research & development, market strategy. Company was later sold to Siemens. Combine a target- and result-driven approach and an entrepreneurial mindset with keen analytical thinking, strong multilingual communication skills and an integrative leadership style.

Industry Sector Competencies

Renewables

Automotive

Energy-Oil-Gas

Contracting / EPC

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO / Managing Director / General Manager

Sector: Renewables, Energy, Contracting Industry, CleanTech, Automotive

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Worldwide

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Germany

Peru

Russia

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)