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Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

Responsible for the launch and market implementation covering all aspects of the business which are including (but not limited to) sales&marketing, entry into service management, budget & cost control.From an idea to a ready to sell product including all certification activities including official certification bodies like FAA and EASA.Sucessfully built up a world wide distribution network, implemented a fully digitalized CRM tool and scaled the product into different market segments.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

Responsible for all Business Development activities within SACS Aerospace with the main focus on new customers, strategic partnerships and new markets (space and drones).

München Und Umgebung, Deutschland

Sucessfull transformation of business organization from individual business units to a matrix with a clear Interface defintion between sales and purchasing.Establishment of business KPIs and implementation of monthly monitoring.

Vereinigte Arabische Emirate

Successful contract set up and transfer of work of aerospace packages (Airbus A330 Spoiler) from Austria to Abu Dhabi and incorporation of several modifications (NEO on the Airbus A330 LR Fairing, TEEM on the Airbus A380 Flap Track Fairings). Handling of all spare parts (composite and metal) for the A330 LR Flap Tracking Fairing, A330 LR Spoiler and A380 FTF Fairing.

Vereinigte Arabische Emirate

Qualification and Certification of an Aerospace Plant in Abu Dhabi. The task included the AS9100 certification, all FPQ’s and FAIR‘s for the Airbus A330 LR Flap Track Fairing, the Airbus A380 Flap Track Fairing, the Airbus A330 LR Spoiler including all blue/white color and equipment qualifications.

Ried Im Innkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich

Responsible for all suppliers (aviation and non-aviation) within FACC managing all quality aspects of their supplies. The task included setting up receiving inspection plans, delegation programs (RID/SID), audit management and risk assessments as well as trouble shouting in case of delivery short falls and/or quality problems.

Ried Im Innkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich

Setting up internal Management Reports for the CEO of an international recognized aviation company. Completion of internal and external audits (Customer and Authorities). Responsible for running internal root cause corrective action boards ensuring highest aviation standards.