Global Product Owner for professional power tools responsible for the segments Routers, Drywall Sanders and Drywall Cutout Tools. Nearly 10 years of experience of working in product development in Germany and in the US. Responsible for these segments world wide. Involvement throughout the entire product life cycle of the tools ranging from research, user visits, customer requirements, steering the development of a product through the product development cycle from idea, prototype creation and eventual launch of a tool. Responsible for price setting and overall profitability of the tool and associated segments. Leading projects comprised of diverse teams from across the globe in a multi-cultural set up and in all functions ranging from engineering, marketing, quality control, purchasing, logistics and manufacturing.