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Karsten - COO/Managing Director - Germany - iCEO #48009
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Karsten's Profile
iCEO #48009
Position: COO/Managing Director
Nationality: Germany
Experience
Senior Executive with outstanding success in positioning companies for growth and profitability. Proficient in international P&L/general management, operations, global purchasing/sourcing, sales, marketing, product management/private label, supply chain management. Highly skilled in market entry, start ups, turnarounds and business development.
Major Achievements
Improved annual sales in Germany from € 2,1 billion to € 2,3 billion Drove startup in Czech Republic from € 200 million to more than € 800 million annual sales. Implemented import agencies in Guangzhou and Shanghai, doubling import volume up to € 50 million within 3 years. Responsibility for the opening and refurbishing of more than 20 stores (“big boxes”).
Industry Sector Competencies
Consumer Goods
Textiles
Retail
Professional Objectives
Function: CEO, COO, Senior Executive
Sector: Retail
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: worldwide except Russia and East Europe
Countries Covered
Czech Republic
Germany
Luxembourg
Operational Competencies
Business development (Professional)
New product or service launch (Expert)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
Nationality
Germany
Home Country
Luxembourg
Availability
Full time
Education
Diplom-Kaufmann
Languages
Czech, English, French, German
Management Experience
More than 10 years
Company Size
Multinational
Interim Manager
Yes
Founder or Co-Founder
Yes
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