25 years of international expertise in TECHNICAL / SALES and BUSINESS MANAGEMENT positions (mostly in the paint and coatings industry), for general industry, automotive (OEMs and Tier 1), 3C industries. Sales and marketing management, strategy, in sporting good industry.Some of the Missions: - Managed a global sales team and direct BtoB and distributor sales worldwide.- Lead the global product and design/styling developments providing a worldwide organization with suitable technologies.- Provided on site support to users (OEM’s and their suppliers) worldwide. - Participated in the doubling of volumes and sales for the group within 2.5 years, supported business development and transformed prospects into clients.- Reinforced and reorganized the Technical department of a Chinese subsidiary for a worldwide leader in the paint industry. -> As leader of the Task Force in China, restored customers confidence and doubled global sales in one year.- Transfered a global R&D center from Europe to China.- Launched new products/technologies (technically but providing full commercial and project support).- As Business Manager, drove an international joint-venture to a successful acquisition by one of the partners.Specialties: Global Sales, Technical, Project Management, Coatings and Decoration, Sporting Goods, Product Development, Technology Transfer, Design Support, Product Launch, Customer Support, Customer Training, Business development, Intercultural negociation, Technical/Commercial team bridging, BtoB direct sales and distributor support, BtoC marketing and communication.