International experienced senior general manager and sales director with over 17 years of onsite experience in leading international front organizations in the Asia Pacific area as well as national experience working as CFO and CIO in an elevator SME. Industry know how in mechanical engineering, textile machinery of all kinds, agricultural machinery, elevator systems and the trade of technical textile components, as well as in the trade of technical materials and components between the regions South America and China.Multiple years of experience in supporting and managing country centers and branches in Southeast Asia. Especially in the preparation of market and competition data as well as in the development of decision bases for the strategic planning. An accomplished planner with a great deal of experience in drawing up action plans, resources and budgeting. Experience supervising various IT networks and IT setups as a Swiss Certified Business Informatics Consultant, and vast experience in the management of local sales organizations (agents and own country organizations) in Southeast Asia.Authentic leader with great leadership experience in China and whole Asia Pacific as well as winning negotiating skills and excellent contacts in China. Flexible manager who can easily adapt and act with confidence, even under the most difficult circumstances. Entrepreneur with 10 years of experience as owner and manager of a small trading company which buys textile technology products in South America and sells them in Southeast Asia.