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Executive iCEO #97283
iCEO #97283

Clemens's Profile

  • PositionCOO/Managing Director
  • NationalityAustria
  • Home countryGermany

Experience

Executive leader in automotive and mechanical engineering, building and expanding international organizations from 60 to over 2,000 employees, including the creation of a high-tech composites company from scratch to 300 staff. Experienced in growth, restructuring, and transformation across corporates and mid-sized firms.

Major Achievements

Turned multiple companies from loss to profitability, delivering sustainable financial impact through restructuring, performance optimization, M&A, and cross-border business transfers—achieving revenue growth up to €250M.

Industry Sector Competencies

Electronics
high performance carbon fiber composite components
Automotive
Defense
Engineering

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO, CTO, VP, MD
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: Europe, USA, worldwide

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand
Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Austria
France
Germany
South Africa
USA

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)
ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)
Technologies to market (Expert)
Business development (Expert)
Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)
New product or service launch (Expert)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
Close down or sell off (Professional)
Pre or post investment audit (Professional)

Nationality

Austria

Home Country

Germany

Availability

Full time

Education

Master of Science / Diplomingenieur / Graz Technical University

Languages

English, French, German

Management Experience

More than 15 years

Company Size

Start-up, SMB, Multinational

Interim Manager

Yes

Founder or Co-Founder

Yes

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