Denis Schmid Email and Phone Number

VALUE ADDED FOR POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS: - You get someone who is familiar with the Chinese etiquette, culture and mentality. For almost 25 years I am married to my spouse who comes from an elite and traditional family in Beijing. This relationship enables me to have some special insider know-how and also to enjoy important contacts. However, I am also keeping the values of our society in the West. - Out-of-the-Box thinking, and acting accordingly, are not unusual for me. This way I have proven to optimise the revenues without failing to focus strongly on the sustainability. One might say that my methods are somewhat unconventional but my situation-based actions give the solutions a special touch. - My acquired expertise is not only limited to the logistics & forwarding industry in China but comprises also feasibility studies, company and product registration, sourcing und financing. - Building bridges between the East and the West is my forte. And when it comes to China there's no way around me!MY PROFILE:- More than 42 years of professional experience, thereof 32 years in managing companies and profit centres belonging to the forwarding industry. - Freight Forwarder with Swiss Certificate of Competence- Design and implementation of Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) concepts with the primary focus on the savings related to the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).- Strong leadership skills whereas customer satisfaction, low staff turnover and the company's positive P&L are among the top priorities. - Expatriate for 29 years Morocco, France, Hong Kong, Singapore and China.- Multilingual with a broad cultural background: German (mother tongue), French (mother tongue), English - level C2, Italian - level A2, Mandarin - level A1OTHERS:In 2013 I founded TFTL GmbH in Bubendorf. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:04.1980 – 03.1983 - Apprenticeship Freight Forwarder with Swiss Certificate of Competence