Seasoned Executive Leader with extensive experience in international B2B Sales as well as managing a large Global Sales & Customer Service Organisation for Commercial Vehicles . Former 3rd generation Naval Officer with a well calibrated moral compass, strong personal values, high work ethics and firm discipline.Intercultural sensitivity, business etiquette and diplomacy form integral part of the effective leadership and communication style.Building trust based long term relationships with all key stake holders (Investors, family owners, distribution partners and customers) is the foundation for mutually sustainable business growth.No stranger to active performance management of a global Sales Organisation - consisting of franchised partners (general distributors) and own subsidiaries - via a diverse, muliticultural team consisting of 17 nationalities.Successful implementation of business process and organisational restructures including strategic realignment, while maintaining a hands on entrepreneurial approach.A global network of business contacts across various industry sectors has been created based on several international assignments.„Consistency in approach and delivery“ in conjunction with the proverbial „handshake quality“ most adequately describes the management style.