An experienced multi-lingual industrial marketer with a commercial leadership background in international distributor and subsidiary management in global organisations, marketing both hi- tech consumable and capital equipment using high added value sophisticated industrial marketing techniques. Both comfortable thinking strategically and focussing on short-term business objectives in a multitude of countries and cultures with extensive people management and development experience based on a calm, empathetic, collaborative style.In-depth experience of four acquisitions outside the UK and the challenges of subsequent integration.Lived and worked in the UK, Germany, Australia & Switzerland. Mother language is English but fluent in German with good level French and basic Spanish & Italian.