Ferdinand - COO/Managing Director - Germany - iCEO #33742

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Ferdinand's Profile

iCEO #33742

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: Germany

Experience

Managing Director with strong sales & marketing background and both B2B and B2C experience in high-tech distribution, Consumer Goods and OTC. Personally led most business functions incl. Procurement and Product Management

Major Achievements

Accountable for €300m sales in customer segments and co-managed EuropeAsiaPacific Region with sales > €500m. Managed directly > 200 staff and co-managed >2000 staff. Achieved i)company of year in European electronics industry ii)leader-ship in distribution RoHS transition with market share win iii)increase sales for German Gmbh >+100% and profit >500% iv)acquired a company and most successful acquisition in the total group

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Electronics

IT/Computer Hardware

Components

Functional Food

Consumer Goods

Professional Objectives

Function: Managing Director, General Manager or Sales Director

Sector: Broad background

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Germany, Europe wth good connection to Munich

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Germany

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)