Bernhard - CEO - Austria - iCEO #61611

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Bernhard's Profile

iCEO #61611

Position: CEO

Nationality: Austria

Experience

Turnaround specialist of national and international (Family) Businesses in different industries (automobil -, metal forming-, beverage-, packaging-, machine-,construction industry) incl. Succession planning and implementation in Family Businesses. International working experience, i.e. 5 years USA and 4 years in Asia. Founder and CEO of an electronic Business in the USA.

Major Achievements

Turned 20 companies successfully around (nationally and internationally), managed 2000 people, revenues 400 Mio US$; developed strategies and its implementation, cost savings by structural changes; achieved highly competitive financial and market results; transformed culture to embrace change as an incremental constant;

Industry Sector Competencies

Electronics

Packaging

automotive/ship diesel engine parts

Automotive

Construction Industry

Engineering

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, CRO

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Europe, USA, Asia

Additional Professional Interests

Personal financial investment:150-350K USD

Countries Covered

Austria

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)