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Germany

Work scope: Product Management, Market Research, Acquisition, Strategic Planning, KPIs Development and Monitoring, Project Management, Client Services, Team Leadership, Automotive OEM StandardsDuring my position at SAG Motion Group, I led all aspects of project development from beginning to end, identified project dependencies and critical path, and planned project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. I secured new projects and negotiated with new and existing customers to develop long-term contracts. I reviewed performance against balanced KPIs, and provided appropriate action plans to cover performance gaps. I headed successful acquisition of a Mexican company and shares from a JV-partner. I established strategic consolidation of production resources for European steel tank capacities and implementation. I oversaw market research and formulated acquisition strategies for specific regions.A few key achievements in this tenure include: Spearheaded the development, testing, industrialisation, and sales of a wide range of products, including Aluminium fuel tanks, pump-less LNG tank, air pressure tanks, semi-solid casted parts, and heating (solar). Partnered with leading international clients, including Volvo, Scania, Iveco, DAF, MAN, Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, VW, Audi, Continenthal, and Westport. Industrialised RheoCasting (semi solid casting) and received VOLVO award as “supplier-of-the-year-2016” in the “Fuel efficiency and innovation” category. Restructured multiple facets of product development and project management in accordance with the automotive OEM standards; synchronised processes in subsidiaries, including preparation of SAP roll out.

Work scope: Business Management, Organisational Structure Development, Strategic Planning, CRM, Internal and External Sales Force, Project Launch and ManagementAs a business owner, I implemented a CRM tool to manage both internal and external sales force, and resourced automotive supplier during project launch. I managed a Brazilian subsidiary of a German bio medical company by working in conjunction with executive leadership. I initiated business strategies to deliver growth in accordance with the strategic business plans. I formulated and implemented interventions to deliver sustained performance and secure new business opportunities.The following are highlights of the value I have brought to Akabativa: Established the business in the field of nano technology, and developed an organisational structure for start-up. Achieved significant improvement in overall productivity and increased workforce output from 720€ to 1140€ in an exhaust manufacturing line. Enhanced market share from the EU to AETR-countries (Russia and Turkey) for the aftermarket business of a truck component manufacturer by developing and strengthening the dealer network.

Work scope: Key Client Management, Product Development, Revenue and Profitability Growth, New Market Opportunities, In this capacity, I identified and evaluated new market opportunities in automotive, aftermarket, and consumer industry as well as developed new product roadmaps to address business requirements. I initiated product strategies for the company’s suite of products and target markets to secure long term profitable growth and the achievement of revenue and profit targets. I delivered outstanding product development and management services for multiple products, which included mobil phone components, charger, desk-top-phone housing, POS, tire-pressure-monitoring-system, and blue- tooth-components.A few key achievements in this tenure include: Collaborated with key clients such as Nokia, BenQ, Siemens, Motorola, Salcomp, PST, Continental, Visteon, and Zanini. Developed technological cooperation and partnership with a plant in Malaysia with an emphasis on cost reduction, productivity improvements and product innovation. Consistently recognised for outstanding services and received “Salcomp Award Best Global Supplier of the year” for best product launch (cable confection).

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, General Management

Dipl-Ing, Mechanical Engineering

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