A member of the Würth Group, specialising in the production and R&D of technical chemicals. Achievements:- Achieved a business turnaround, transforming the company from loss-making to profitable with consistent sales and profit growth over the last three years (est. +25% sales growth in 2024), while improving operational efficiency and market competitiveness by upgrading production and R&D facilities.- Successfully mitigated critical trade and chemical compliance risks and implemented sustainable practices in line with industry and regulatory standards.

Leading global provider of hazardous materials handling solutions. Achievements:- Developed and implemented a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy combining traditional customer visits with robust e-business, SEO and online marketing initiatives, effectively increasing market presence.- Worked closely with industry regulators and institutes to introduce product standardisation into local Chinese standards, positioning DENIOS products as a trusted reference for potential customers and driving long-term business sustainability.

German family-owned company with a strong focus on environmental and power instrumentation.Achievements:- Implemented a streamlined project pipeline system, optimising R&D and product management at headquarters in Germany.- Played a key role in stabilising the business during the COVID-19 crisis by spearheading the trading of various PPE products.- Led change management initiatives to strengthen leadership and operational efficiency at the Indian subsidiary.

Achievements:- Established the Chinese subsidiary from scratch with limited initial investment, achieving ROI within three years and securing a 20% return on sales.- Developed and launched a new business model for monitoring services, which proved essential to remaining competitive in a highly competitive market.- Established a sustainable market presence, driving growth and ensuring long-term profitability in a challenging industry landscape.

During this period I prepared the establishment of the Chinese subsidiary.

Leading European tradeshow and events company.Achievements:- Initiated and organized new international exhibitions, including automotive & caravanning in China, involving thousands of exhibitors and visitors.- Led end-to-end event design, marketing and logistics, managing international stakeholders to ensure smooth, impactful events.- Driven successful exhibitor and visitor acquisition campaigns while overseeing budget management and fostering cross-cultural exchanges that contributed to event success.

Famous German exhibition company. I initiated, planned and organised new international trade fairs for environment and energy, heritage protection and computer games in China and Singapore.