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INTERNATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE with extensive experience in successfully building and directing international sales organizations. Expertise in the Asia Pacific market, general management of local direct operations, distributor management, and OEM sales development. Built top performing businesses in the medical device market, focusing on the aesthetics market and the patient monitoring markets. Highly skilled in motivating and directing international sales organizations. Hands on, energetic and culturally sensitive leader with a proven track record of exceeding sales objectives. I have resided in the Singapore/Malaysia area for 25+ years.My international experience includes managing distribution networks in Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Since moving to Singapore 25 years ago, I have devoted my time and efforts to identifying, training and managing Asia Pacific distribution for a number of small start up companies, including Dolphin Medical, Rhytec & Apyx Medical. I have an extensive knowledge of the Asia Pacific region, including a large data base of distributors and a working knowledge of the business etiquette and customs of each of the countries in the Asia Pacific region, including Japan, Korea, China, India, Australia and the SE Asian countries.My marketing experience has been very valuable in working independently for Western companies in Asia, providing the experience to make solid recommendations in market & strategic positioning, competitive strategies and distribution channel analysis. I am extremely adaptable to new situations, sensitive to different cultures and enjoy the entrepreneurial environment. Travel and learning are my hobbies. I also enjoy cooking, music, cycling & reading.Specialties: International business, specialising on Asia Pacific. International channel management. General management of local direct operations, particularly China, Japan & Korea. Extensive knowledge of distributors, business customs & etiquette, markets & regulatory issues.

Listed skills include Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Start Ups, and 46 others.