A commercially astute, customer centric executive with an exceptional track record delivering high value solutions to top tier manufacturing companies. Experienced in organizational development in the manufacturing and automation markets covering Europe, the USA and Asia. Proven track record in operations management, sales management, general management, business process improvement, marketing, as well as design and engineering. Mergers and acquisitions, JVs and reorganization of existing work groups, hiring and reductions in workforce strength with minimal impact on capability. Acknowledged as a determined and persistent business driver, an engaging communicator, effective negotiator and strategic thinker experienced in building successful organizations internationally within multisite and matrix-managed environments including direct and indirect resource groups. Most recently serving as COO for Getech, bringing multiple years of solid growth leading up to the sale of Getech to Kanematsu Corporation of Japan. Today serving as Senior Advisor Kanematsu.