Gerhard Bekker Email and Phone Number

I am responsible for leading a global team of dedicated individuals; each possessing a diverse set of skills. The project entails the design, development and commercialization of personal mobility devices. These devices have the aim to improve peoples lives by restoring mobility to those who have lost it.

I worked as a consulting Project Manager during this period. Some of the highlights over this period were:Working as a Project Manager at an international Petrochemical complex. In this project we had to identify, obtain funding and then finally repair pipelines containing hazardous materials. Project budget USD 200M.Working as a Project Manager on a chrome smelter refurbishment project. We had to dismantle, refurbish and ship the furnace to Indonesia, where another team handled… Show more I worked as a consulting Project Manager during this period. Some of the highlights over this period were:Working as a Project Manager at an international Petrochemical complex. In this project we had to identify, obtain funding and then finally repair pipelines containing hazardous materials. Project budget USD 200M.Working as a Project Manager on a chrome smelter refurbishment project. We had to dismantle, refurbish and ship the furnace to Indonesia, where another team handled the erection there off. The dismantling took place while the remaining plant (Chrome smelter) was still in operation. Project budget USD 30M.The successful conversion of an existing facility into a coking coal plant.Project Budget USD 2M. Show less

• Owner of startup company• Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.• Performed recruiting, hiring and training of team members.• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas … Show more • Owner of startup company• Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.• Performed recruiting, hiring and training of team members.• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness. Show less

I was responsible for the following: • Ensuring that quality assurance practices were adopted and implemented during the maintenance and repair of large value capital equipment in coal fired power stations.• Training and assistance to the utilities' personnel, ensuring adherence to the relevant quality assurance procedures and standards according to international codes and standards.• Reviewing all documentation and RFQ's for compliance with the relevant standards… Show more I was responsible for the following: • Ensuring that quality assurance practices were adopted and implemented during the maintenance and repair of large value capital equipment in coal fired power stations.• Training and assistance to the utilities' personnel, ensuring adherence to the relevant quality assurance procedures and standards according to international codes and standards.• Reviewing all documentation and RFQ's for compliance with the relevant standards and codes. Show less

During my time at Sonae, I was responsible for the following:• Managing large capital investments.• Establishing technical requirements, obtaining quotes for and ordering the identified specific equipment.• Erecting and commissioning of said systems.• Maintenance of the above-mentioned equipment.• Designing and overseeing installation/construction of several projects up to completion.• On call as the senior person responsible for operations & maintenance… Show more During my time at Sonae, I was responsible for the following:• Managing large capital investments.• Establishing technical requirements, obtaining quotes for and ordering the identified specific equipment.• Erecting and commissioning of said systems.• Maintenance of the above-mentioned equipment.• Designing and overseeing installation/construction of several projects up to completion.• On call as the senior person responsible for operations & maintenance during standby hours.• Performed duties as acting Factory Manager Show less

I was responsible for:• Personnel Training• Implementing Procedures & paperwork• Importing and sourcing of equipment• Project management• Customer relations and sales• Research and development