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General Manager | South America at MSI - Marine Services International, www.msi.no
Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 17 work roles 11 schools
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Michael Bak is listed as General Manager | South America at MSI - Marine Services International, www.msi.no, a with 54 employees, based in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Michael Bak.

Michael Bak previously worked as General Manager | Sales & Business Development - SAM at Msi - Marine Services International, Www.Msi.No and Chairman Of The Board | Business Development | Consultancy & Representation at Sam Trade Ltda.. Michael Bak studied at Marine | O&G | Wind | Industries | Infrastructure.

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Welcome to my LinkedIn profile. Origin from Denmark, though a managerial experienced globetrotter. I have been working with market strategies, business development, sales execution, and M&A, besides experience with work in Business Councils and Board of Directors. During my career, I have serviced clients in +50 countries, heading global sales, within the Marine, O&G, Wind Power, Petrochemical, Infrastructure, and general Industrial segments.My background includes both company turn arounds and start-up with P/L responsibility. New markets and supply points, company branches, and building full value chain. Heading regional and global sales, with go-to-market strategy, "One Company Everywhere",, both in mature and new markets.What motivates me is to enable a team-winning culture that exceeds customers’ expectations and advances to the top market position in the fastest possible manner. The adrenaline rush of succeeding, and receiving customers' gratitude feedback, keeping the focus on both repeat and new sales.

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MSI - Marine Services International, www.msi.no
Msi - Marine Services International, Www.Msi.No
General Manager | South America
Denmark
Employees
54
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17 roles · 13 years

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General Manager | Sales & Business Development - Sam

Current

South America

In end of 2023, our Team and I managed to complete a 900 Tonnes of Sludge /Tank Cleaning Project (NORM) on an FPSO offshore Gabon, and with safe and success for our client to decommission the vessel. We are now on the startup of an FPSO Fabric Maintenance project for BW Energy in Brazil, an amazing project, with years to come of success and satisfaction.

Jan 2021 - Present

Chairman Of The Board | Business Development | Consultancy & Representation

Current
Sam Trade Ltda.

South America

SAM TRADE is a Consultancy & Representation company, located in Rio de Janeiro, with a focus on business developing and selling to Marine, O&G, Wind, and Heavy Duty Industries in South America. We work with Regional and Global projects through long-standing relationships with decision-makers, developing new markets, and expanding our client's B2B sales. You are welcome to connect and get in contact.

Nov 2019 - Present

Consul

Current

Honorary Consulate Of Denmark, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Appointed by Her Majesty, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, proud to take care of Denmark's and Danish citizens interests in Rio de Janeiro. http://brasilien.um.dk/

Oct 2012 - Present

General Manager | Sales & Business Development

United Kingdom

Safinah is the world-leading independent coating expert company in the consulting and inspection services industry, with a worldwide reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions to coating issues and engineering challenges that reduce cost, extend asset lifespan and minimize environmental impact.

Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

Global Marine Director | Latam

Latam

Selected to spearhead LATAM Marine and the Oil&Gas upstream sales.Business developing PPG`s regional & global network sales with exciting cross-border results and new opportunities. Closed with global sales teams new contracts and expanded with +25 supply points in the LATAM region.Expanded the Marine and O&G sales to key accounts, with a particular focus on Brazil's large investments in the Offshore fields.

Jul 2017 - Oct 2019

Managing Director

Brazil

Establishing and business developing Hempel in Brazil, with Import/Export and local (toll) production of coatings. Sales & Technical Services to the Brazilian market within maintenance & new construction supplies to the Marine, Heavy Duty Industry, OEM, Oil & Gas, and Wind Power segments.

May 2011 - May 2017

Advisory Board Member

The Trade Council is a branch of the Danish Ministry of Foreign affairs, which carries out assignments in the promotion of exports, internalisation and investments. The Advisory Board consists of partners with special ties to Denmark, offering Brazilian experience, insight and feedback to assist in helping Danish companies and entrepreneurs succeeding. http://brasilien.um.dk/en/the-trade-council/tradecouncil-in-brazil/

2014 - 2017 ~3 yrs

Managing Director & Global Business Council Member

Rio De Janeiro E Região, Brasil

Business developing and growing the company to leading market position within maintenance to the Offshore / Upstream & Marine segments and establishing new market development to various industrial segments. Growth rate 30-35% YoY, though 2009 with 15% YoY as global crisis hits Brazil.

Jul 2004 - Apr 2011

Country General Manager, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro E Região, Brasil

Establishing local legal entity, Business development with import/export sales & technical services of Jotun Coatings & Cathodic protection to the Marine & Upstream segments with 25-35% growth rate YoY.

Oct 1998 - Jul 2004

Market Manager, Sales & Technical Services, Denmark

Denmark

Market responsible for Jotun Denmark, Marine & Protective Coatings and setting up new Cathodic Protection product line. Implementing Key Account Sales & Technical Services set up to the Danish maritime & industrial segments, including customer cross border services with projects in several European countries, Far East Asia, and Carribean Islands. Achieving business turn around with a 20-25% growth rate YoY, increasing sales through organisational optimisation, new product lines and… Show more Market responsible for Jotun Denmark, Marine & Protective Coatings and setting up new Cathodic Protection product line. Implementing Key Account Sales & Technical Services set up to the Danish maritime & industrial segments, including customer cross border services with projects in several European countries, Far East Asia, and Carribean Islands. Achieving business turn around with a 20-25% growth rate YoY, increasing sales through organisational optimisation, new product lines and added value concept introduction. Show less

Jun 1994 - Oct 1998

Sales & Technical Services Executive, Denmark

Denmark

Sales & Technical Services of Jotun Marine Coatings to the Danish Marine Segment.

Jul 1991 - May 1994

Army Captain (R), The Royal Hussars

Gardehusarregimentet

Denmark

Working part-time in the Reserves as Second in Command of a Brigades Staff Company with among others re-drafting to national services of +160 soldiers.

Feb 1992 - Sep 2007

Army Officer (R), The Royal Lifeguards

Denmark

Lieutenant in charge of training 62 soldiers and 11 sergeants, (2 platoons & 1 escort section) to perform security of a Brigade and personal security of Brigadier General & VIP'sAfter full-time services, entered as 1st Lieutenant in the Reserves.

Jul 1983 - Jan 1992

Customer Services Executive

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Handling sales back office adminsitration and customer supply services.

Nov 1990 - Jun 1991

Technical Sales Executive

Antwerpen, Flandern, Belgien

Coatings Sales & Technical Services to the Marine & Container industry in Belgium.

May 1990 - Nov 1990

Management Trainee, Sales & Technical Services

Holland-Germany-Belgium

Servicing the global marine coatings segment needs in Rotterdam, Holland, attending more than 100 vessel dry docking and onboard maintenance inspections. Back up on site services to Hempel Germany and Belgium.

Jun 1988 - May 1990
11 education records

Michael Bak education

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Marine | O&G | Wind | Industries | Infrastructure

Commercial excellence exceeding customers' expectations

Board Work & Advisory Board

Board - Lederne Kompetencecenter

Accounting understanding | Company Law Issues | Valuation of undertakings | Compliance | Risk Management | Financing | Audit.

Global Sales Management To Key Accounts

Global Key Account Management, Norway

., E-Learning

Finance For Non-Financial Managers

Strategic Sales, Added Value & Key Account Management

Sales Management I & Ii, Singapore

Top Talent / Executive Management Program., Managing A Company, Business Adm., Strategic Planning & Execution

International Management Program, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Thailand

Business School (Hh), Denmark, International Business & Administration

College, Social Science, English, French, German

Johannesskolen Denmark

High School

East Jr. High, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas

Activities and Societies: Ft. Leavenworth soccer team. Riffle shooting, winning Marksman 1st class gold. Following enjoyed 6 months.

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What company does Michael Bak work for?

Michael Bak works for MSI - Marine Services International, www.msi.no.

What is Michael Bak's role at MSI - Marine Services International, www.msi.no?

Michael Bak is listed as General Manager | South America at MSI - Marine Services International, www.msi.no.

Where is Michael Bak based?

Michael Bak is based in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil while working with MSI - Marine Services International, www.msi.no.

What companies has Michael Bak worked for?

Michael Bak has worked for Msi - Marine Services International, Www.Msi.No, Sam Trade Ltda., Honorary Consulate Of Denmark, Safinah Group, and Ppg Industries.

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Michael Bak studied at Marine | O&G | Wind | Industries | Infrastructure.

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