I love building businesses and relationships across borders that last. I develop and expand businesses in the EMEA region and/or overseas strategically. To accomplish this, I focus on converting product/company advantages into values for users and customers in the target markets, building amazing teams, and setting up an effective corporate infrastructure to drive growth.I have enjoyed various roles in sales, business development, and leadership marketing consumer products like copy-paper to industrial high-tech fuel cells and lithium energy storage solutions. My personal and professional experience have taught me the following about myself:I can successfully scale business & brand value from ground up or an existing foundation- I treat my customers as partners with strategic value – not just a quick “one-order” opportunity- I translate technical features into user value & partner benefits- I follow my instincts, but I use data for decisionsI am able to leverage the team’s creativity, energy, and initiative to excel the overall performance - I challenge status quo and encourage new business ideas- I enjoy seeing my team win and receiving recognition- I invite international colleagues, leaders, partners to team workshops / discussions to broaden perspectives I really enjoy building and leading subsidiaries for non-EU manufacturers in EMEA- I guide the team to make products fit the regional target markets- I find talents most suitable for target markets and headquarter culture- I am the intermediary between cultures, perceptions, and expectationsI believe in transparency and teamwork across functions and territories for faster and more sustainable success. That is why I spearheaded global CRM integration (twice), initiated international events and team meetings for the company to understand the specific regional requirements beyond local culture – and foster the corporate team spirit.I believe in relationships! But I am a bit old-school when it comes to Social Media connections. Please understand that I aim for a (minimum of one) meaningful email exchange before adding someone to my network – or even better to meet in person on shows or when you swing by Munich, Germany. Ping me on LinkedIn or by email as I always enjoy a good conversation over an Espresso/Cappuccino.