People centric leader with 2 years of experience as management consultant, 5 years as business unit head and 14 years as CEO in the Advanced materials and MedTech space. Achieved consistent and profitable growth as CEO while maintaining a strong focus on corporate values, people development and long-term partnerships.Implemented successful market entry into China and market expansion in the US. In depth experience in M&A, Private Equity, Corporate Venturing, Innovation, Startups.Holding various roles as advisor, board member, investor, fundraiser in EU and US companies. I believe in: Sincerity & commitment, timely decision making, humor & playfulness, positivity and respect.When I am not busy at work, you can find me travelling with the family, on a Tri-bike or on cross country skis.Key words: Corporate strategy, growth strategy & execution, innovation & corporate venturing, stakeholder management, board level communication, people & team development, global business experience, corporate communication, M&A, PE, deal sourcing, valuation, due diligence, banking & finance, negotiation, B2B, B2C, Advanced materials, Composites, Medtech, Plastics Recycling, Cosmetics.