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* Increased sales by 68% from Lit 12,8 billion (approx. €6,6 ML) to Lit 21,5 billion (approx.€ 11,1 ML).* Returned the company to profitability: from a Lit -2,3 billion (approx. € 1,2 ML) loss to a Lit. 1,5 billion (approx. € 0,8 ML profit).* Implemented outsourcing in the areas of logistics and tender management, resulting in better efficiency and cost reductions.* Implemented startup of new affiliate company in Greece and reached break-even in 1st year of operation (€ 1,5 ML)).* Successfully launched new product families.* Managed the two companies’ independent sales forces (reorganized and enhanced to achieve complete national territory coverage) and a complete distribution networks.* Implemented a complete internal reorganization and introduced a matrix structure, thereby significantly increasing productivity and reducing absenteeism.* Introduced a totally new information system (Navision) over a 9 month period.* Set up a new lab for the manufacture and servicing of hearing aids in less than 1 year.Specialties: Taking companies to profit through:* razionalizing & cutting internal and external costs;* differentiating products portfolio;* outsourcing servicies and production;* lanching new products.

Listed skills include Medical Devices, New Business Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Product Launch, and 18 others.