AVM is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of products for broadband connections and the digital home. FRITZ! brand products are easy to use for everyone. We enable fast internet access, easy networking, convenient telephony and versatile Smart Home applications.

I founded Bridge to Europe in the beginning of 2009 to bridge the gap between organizations in and outside of Europe. Starting all by myself, Bridge to Europe nowadays offers a network of experienced executives with proven leadership skills in marketing/PR, business development and sales - mainly from computer branches (like QNAP, Tucano, Ubee Interactive). Launched and built this company from scratch into a successful IT consulting business with 9 employees.

The Littlebit Technology Group is a wholesaler of IT components and peripheral products and is therefore the connection point between product manufacturers and local retail. From logistical fulfilment to the establishment of brands, Littlebit Technology provides all services needed to optimally represent brands in local markets. Being responsible for €300M annual revenues, P&L, channels, strategy, services and marketing. Leading a team of 27 people including 3 direct reports.

Rademacher is one of the leading manufacturers of Smart Home/Home Automation systems in Germany. I got hired during the M&A process to re-position the company as a enduser-centric Smart Home brand, by restructuring its marketing approach and brand image incl. online presence, creating Plug and Play bundles, and signing partnerships with new customers while developing revenue streams through existing customers. Conceived and implemented the strategy that increased Smart Home revenues by 17%. Leading a team of 36 people including 8 direct reports.

Zyxel Communications Corp. (Holding company Unizyx TSE: 3704), is a leading manufacturer of networking devices headquartered in Taiwan. Zyxel works with network equipment vendors, telecommunications companies, ISPs and other small to medium businesses. Zyxel was founded in 1989. In 2013 Zyxel acquired Sphairon Technologies GmbH located in Germany, one of Europe’s leading specialized developers and manufacturers of customer-premises equipment (CPE) and Enterprise solutions.I was assigned as Managing Director for Zyxel Deutschland GmbH and Head of Service Provider and Key Accounts DACH to ensure that current and future regional revenue and profit is maximised across the region. Grew DACH revenues by more than 200% within 3 years, expanding especially the carrier segment with new Customers such as Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefónica/O2. Initiated, managed, and closed the acquisition of Sphairon Technologies GmbH, one of Europe’s leading specialist developers and manufacturers of customer-premises equipment (CPE) and Enterprise solutions (2013). Leading a team of 37 people and 5 direct reports.

Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) is one of the largest computer hard drive manufacturers in the world and added other product categories within the last years. Western Digital was founded in 1970.Started WD's SMB product line in Europe. Conceived and implemented the successful EMEAI strategy leveraging existing sales teams in every country, implementing incentives, Partner Program, and Demo Unit Program. Created the launch strategy for all new SMB products incl. all marketing and sales initiatives. Initiated an EMEAI-wide partner program for SMB products, winning more than 500 partners in the first year with more than 60 events such as trade shows, partner events and press events.

NETGEAR (NASDAQ: NTGR) has been a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products since 1996. Grow existing Retail Accounts in Germany like Expert, Media Markt, Saturn and Staples and opened the Carrier business in Central Europe (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). Customers/prospects included Cable and Telco broadband providers.The product portfolio included DSL and Cable CPE’s, Wireless and Wired Router, Switches. Powerline, NAS/SAN, MoCa Bridges, Femtocell Gateways and DMA’s.

Open-E, Inc. is a pioneering leader and developer of IP-based storage management software founded in 1998. Started the business in North America. Worked and lived in North America (California) between 01/2005 and 02/2006. The customers/prospects included system builders of strorage and RAID systems.

Logitech (NASDAQ: LOGI) designs personal peripherals to help people enjoy a better experience with the digital world. Handling major retail accounts channel and several distributors.

Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ: TECD), founded in 1974, Tech Data Corporation is a leading distributor of IT products, with more than 100,000 customers in over 100 countries. Being responsible for sales and marketing of the Autodesk software BU.

- Reorganisation of the Multimedia department- Purchasing negotiations- Deputy of the Management Board- Planned and realized of local advertisement- Implemented a new inventory control system for the Software department*** Education at a German Berufsakademie comprises academic course work at the state-run school and on-the-job training with a company.***