Experienced CEO that has consistently delivered innovation throughout their career with strong management, operational, technological and financial skills during thirty years with a privately held international company in highly competitive consumer goods. Reporting directly to the international ownership with full P&L and balance sheet responsibility. Deeply involved in sales and marketing activities building brands to generate growth. Extensive experience in mergers & acquisitions, buy side and sell side, with two dozen transactions including industry roll ups. Industries that I have deep market experience with are: sewing/ quilting/ craft/ wholesale/ retail/ direct to consumer/ manufacturing.Served on private boards in varying capacities, ranging from director to corporate secretary.Ran European office and conducted business in over twenty countries.Language fluencies are German.