Successful Managing Director/Chief Executive/CFO of international companies from medium sized/family owned to large publicly listed ones, resulting in 25 years of experience in project-based businesses
Strategic and entrepreneurial approach, focused on targets and results
Sound knowledge of EPC business, turnkey contracts, maintenance agreements
Extensive M&A experience, including post-merger integration and IT harmonization
Significant expertise in intercultural negotiations and operations based on hands-on experience: studied in China, worked across Asia and Europe, built up a company from scratch in Latin America, and worked in a US corporate culture
Able to form performing teams and organisations
Strong track record in portfolio and multi project management, incl. related risk management
Initiator and driver of extensive restructuring processes and development processes; designer of process-oriented organisational structures, including use of shared service/knowledge centers
Previous industry sectors: construction, infrastructure, energy (renewable, fossil, nuclear), aviation, engineering, environment, various industries (automotive, chemicals & pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, food, IT), property and buildings
Studied in Germany and the People’s Republic of China
7 years at a stock listed, globally operating construction company: constrcution of infrastructure and buildings, M&A/PMI, infrastructure project development in Europa and Asia, successful set up of a new development company in Brazil
7 years at a stock listed airport operator: responsible for the growth to a portfolio of 8 international airport shareholdings in Latin America, Europe and Asia, and all related M&A/PMI, Asset Management activieties, including board representation
6 years managing director at a family owned, German engineering firm: successsful turnaround, and fostered both national and international growth in Europe, Middle East and China
4 years chief executive for a Fortune 500 Engineering firm, based in London: responsible for Power & Energy, Industry, Oil & Gas in EMIA
3 years holding CFO at a family owned construction firm and property developer
