Wenzel H. Nielsen

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Senior Business Leader | Manufacturing Sector & Enterprise Growth Specialist delivering operational & business change @ BWT-GLOBAL ApS
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Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark, Denmark
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About Wenzel H. Nielsen

I am a Senior Business Leader and Manufacturing / Enterprise Growth Specialist, guiding the delivery of commercially-focused business and operational change for the global Manufacturing sector to strengthen profitability and capacity. My early career saw me in Managing Director roles with businesses including Ikea Asia and Bowi ApS. I then became Senior Vice President at SIA Amber before joining ScanCom do Brasil as President, in 2005, to turnaround operations in the region. I established BWT-Global in 2009 to provide advisory and interim management to global manufacturing businesses, maximising their operational and financial performance. I also recently spent time as CEO of FIT Manejo do Brasil, reducing procurement/supply chain costs by 27%, implementing new operational methods and increasing efficiency by 18% to turnaround the business in 1 year. I leverage my deep expertise in senior management roles to drive fast-moving business turnarounds and expansions while leading the development and implementation of global, B2B sales & marketing strategies. As a senior leader and advisor, I have a proven track record mentoring, coaching and motivating staff across all levels of the business, in both SME and major corporate environments, to embed cultural change.Additionally, I nurture collaborative stakeholder relationships, including at board level and with investors, to win buy-in to the change agenda.My areas of expertise include:☛Organisational Development / Management☛Supply Chain Development☛Workflow Optimisation ☛Start-up / Operational Turnaround☛Sales & Marketing Strategy☛Quality Assurance☛Recruitment / Staff Development☛Conflict Resolution ☛Board Advisory☛Exporting Strategy ☛Product Development / Pricing ☛Training / Mentoring / Coaching☛International / Multi-Cultural Environments☛Stakeholder Management

Wenzel H. Nielsen's Current Company Details
BWT-GLOBAL ApS

Bwt-Global Aps

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Senior Business Leader | Manufacturing Sector & Enterprise Growth Specialist delivering operational & business change
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Wenzel H. Nielsen Work Experience Details
  • Yonga Mobi̇lya San. Ti̇c. A.Ş.
    Director
    Yonga Mobi̇lya San. Ti̇c. A.Ş. Oct 2018 - Present
    Denizli, Turkey
    ☛ The developed new export market in Germany and Scandinavia. ☛ Guide extend and implement overall strategic plans for the company. ☛ Guide development of marketing and sales strategy and improved overall operations of the company.
  • Yonga Mobi̇lya San. Ti̇c. A.Ş.
    Senior Industrial Advisor, Ebrd – Enterprise Growth Programme (Contract)
    Yonga Mobi̇lya San. Ti̇c. A.Ş. Feb 2017 - Oct 2018
    Denizli, Turkey
    YONGA is a Turkish-based high-end furniture manufacturing exporting to businesses in the UK including Marks & Spencer, Mamas & Papas and Ercol. 329 staff. I was engaged to work with the Chairman of Board and senior management to develop new sales/marketing strategy for the business and deliver sales/production improvement, SCM and QA. Key achievements include: ☛Restructured the QA team and developed new export market in Germany and Scandinavia. ☛Develop and implement overall strategic plans for the company.☛Guide development of marketing and sales strategy and improved overall operations of the company, increasing production capacity by 50% and profits by 100% in the 1st year while growing the customer base four-fold.
  • Bwt-Global Aps
    Managing Director
    Bwt-Global Aps Dec 2008 - Present
    Denmark
    BWT-GLOBAL provides hands on consulting, advisory and interim management services globally. I have experience of working at all levels within an organisation, whether alongside senior executives, middle management or shop-floor staff to optimise the company’s performance and the overall success of the business. My expertise includes: ☛Restructuring and turnaround strategies☛Start-up operations☛Joint ventures☛Policy development☛Operational streamlining and process reengineering ☛Supply chain development and management☛Business development and management☛Procurement and sales☛Remuneration and bonus payment systems☛Conflict solving☛Team building☛Organization development☛Interim management☛Consulting and advisory ☛Coaching and mentoring☛Transition ManagementBelow is an overview of selected contract roles during this period as well as detail on my permanent career.
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  • Idea Ltd
    Senior Industrial Advisor, Ebrd – Enterprise Growth Programme (Contract)
    Idea Ltd Apr 2016 - Mar 2018
    Baku, Azerbijan
    EDEM is a major office furniture manufacturer selling locally and exporting to Russia. 129 staff. I was engaged to develop new marketing strategy, new export market in Europe and new overall strategic plan for the business. Key achievements include:☛Developed/implemented KPIs in all departments and established staff development/training program.☛Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategy.
  • Edem Ltd
    Senior Industrial Advisor, Ebrd – Enterprise Growth Programme (Contract)
    Edem Ltd May 2016 - Nov 2017
    Belarus
    EDEM is a major office furniture manufacturer selling locally and exporting to Russia. 129 staff. I was engaged to develop new marketing strategy, new export market in Europe and new overall strategic plan for the business. Key achievements include:☛Developed/implemented KPIs in all departments and established staff development/training program.☛Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategy.
  • 10 Rajeb Sarl.
    Senior Industrial Advisor, Ebrd – Enterprise Growth Programme (Contract)
    10 Rajeb Sarl. Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
    Casablanca Prefecture, Morocco
    10 RAJEB is Africa’s biggest door and kitchen furniture manufacturer selling locally and exporting to Europe and across Middle East and Africa. 467 staff. I was engaged to develop sales team, reduce the operation cost, increase the revenue by increasing the existing local/export sales and develop new export markets. Key achievements include:☛Restructured sales team to increase the existing local/export sales and develop new export markets. Increased sales by 50% in 2 years. ☛Implemented new operation systems in production to improve efficiency and reduce production cost by 20% in 2 years. ☛Reorganized and improved supply chain and procurement operations.☛Developed and implemented KPIs in all departments and bonus performance system.☛Established staff development and training program.
  • Nordicbydesign
    Ceo/President
    Nordicbydesign Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
    Copenhagen Area, Denmark
    I was co-founder of this manufacturing and trading operation developing indoor and outdoor furniture designs to be sold globally. Employed 5 staff. My responsibility included turnaround/development of bamboo plantation program, procurement, supplier performance, sales and logistic operations and staff development to increase revenue and profit. Key achievements include:☛Led development of new product lines to improve performance and reduce cost.☛Developed new product line, supply chain methods and internet sales platform☛Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategy, and finance/investment strategies.
  • F.I.T. Manejo Do Brasil Ltda
    Ceo / President / Director Of Boards
    F.I.T. Manejo Do Brasil Ltda Apr 2013 - Nov 2014
    Manaus Area, Brazil
    FIT is a fund-owned business with the world’s largest FSC certified Acacia plantation and a 17k ha FSC certified natural forest, located in North Brazil. 253 staff. I was responsible for Brazilian operations and it’s 12 companies including turnaround and development of plantation, forest harvesting, woodworking production, sawmill operations, bio-mass production. I led logistic operations and sales & marketing alongside developing new product lines to increase revenue and profit. Key achievements include:☛Developed 8 new product lines for sales locally, EU and USA and reduced procurement and supply chain cost by 27%.☛Developed and implemented new operation methods, increasing efficiency by 18%.☛Negotiated and purchased new harvesting and sawmill equipment.☛Led restructuring of organization and developed staff to be highly motivated.☛Secured operation licenses and FSC certification.☛Developed new sales organisation, sales and marketing strategy.☛Built relations with investors and with local, state authorities and principals to the company.
  • Furniwood Llc
    Senior Industrial Advisor, Ebrd – Enterprise Growth Programme (Contract)
    Furniwood Llc Mar 2013 - May 2014
    Armenia
    Furniwood is Armenia’s major furniture manufacturer, selling locally and to the nearby export market. I was engaged to lead install of chipboard production equipment for start-up furniture production. Key achievements include:☛Led installation of newly purchased machinery, within 8 months.☛Led start-up of operation units and developed supply chain management.☛Implemented process and financial key performance indicators and established new budgeting and calculation standards.☛Implemented quality and LEAN standards and led development and training of staff to work in teams.
  • Bm Madeira Invest / Bwt-Global Aps
    Ceo
    Bm Madeira Invest / Bwt-Global Aps Jan 2009 - Mar 2013
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    BM Madeira Invests was an investment business in the woodworking industry. I established the business to develop bio-material and forest product for the export market. I sourced investors to establish operation, developed customer base for first 2 years production and developed 3 productions units.
  • Scancom International A/S
    President
    Scancom International A/S Jul 2005 - Jan 2009
    Brazil
    This is the sister company on ScanCom International, a major global outdoor furniture manufacturer, with $350m+ revenue and c. 3k staff. I took full P&L responsibility for turning around operations in Brazil to increase output, quality and delivery performance of business. Key achievements include:☛Increased output 10-fold over 3 years. ☛Led development of new product lines to improve performance and reduce cost of own manufacturing plants in Vietnam.☛Led executive team of 8 direct reports. Reported to CEO of Scancom Group. ☛Build and started up own sawmill. Developed 11 sawmills and 2 woodworking production units.☛Decreased off-quality gods from 35% to 3%.☛Implemented ISO 9001, 5S and pre-implemented LEAN manufacturing, OHSAS 1801 and SA 8000.
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  • Amber Furniture Sia
    Senior Vice President
    Amber Furniture Sia 2003 - 2005
    Latvia
  • Danish Technology Institute
    Senior Consultant
    Danish Technology Institute 2001 - 2003
    Central Region, Denmark
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  • Ikea Asia Ltd Malaysia
    Managing Director
    Ikea Asia Ltd Malaysia 1998 - 2000
    Malaysia
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  • Bowi Aps
    Managing Director
    Bowi Aps 1995 - 1998
    Denmark
  • Hk Interwood
    Project Director
    Hk Interwood 1994 - 1995
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
  • Jatim Wood Karya
    Vice President
    Jatim Wood Karya 1991 - 1994
    Surabaya Area, East Java, Indonesia

Wenzel H. Nielsen Skills

Management Supply Chain Management Product Development Business Strategy New Business Development Manufacturing Procurement Negotiation Team Building Lean Manufacturing Management Consulting Business Planning Strategic Planning Contract Negotiation Executive Management Operations Management Coaching Furniture Supply Chain Wood Change Management Business Process Improvement Woodworking Team Management Business Development Sales Management Talent Management Executive Coaching Building Materials Team Leadership Business Process Business Turnaround Staff Management Consultancy Kpi Leadership Development Forest Products Mentoring Production Staff Development Conflict Resolution Interim Management Troubleshooting Production Management Productivity Improvement International Management Supply Chain Optimization Turnarounds Sawmill Leadership Mentoring

Wenzel H. Nielsen Education Details

  • Glasgow Caledonian University
    Glasgow Caledonian University
    Business Economic,
  • Næstved Business College
    Næstved Business College
    Business Administration And Management, General
  • Skive Technical University
    Skive Technical University
    Wood Engineer

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Wenzel H. Nielsen's current role is Senior Business Leader | Manufacturing Sector & Enterprise Growth Specialist delivering operational & business change.

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Wenzel H. Nielsen attended Glasgow Caledonian University, Næstved Business College, Skive Technical University.

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