Executive Summary
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About
Building industrial technology businesses, from strategy to execution.
My career has been shaped by building businesses under real-world conditions: new markets, limited resources, and high complexity.
Over the past 15+ years, I have built, scaled, and stabilized industrial companies across Europe, North America, and Asia — often in situations without a blueprint, where execution mattered more than theory.
I work hands-on at the intersection of market, organization, and technology: from go-to-market strategy and sales & supply-chain structures to operational systems such as CRM, ERP, and reporting. For me, strategy does not end with a concept — it ends with measurable results.
Outside of work, I find balance in sailing and hiking. Both strongly influence how I work: setting a clear course, planning ahead, navigating uncertainty, and making decisions as conditions change.
- Built international industrial businesses from the ground up, including in the U.S., China, and APAC
- Scaled revenue from $0.8M to $13.5M while achieving >15% EBITDA
- Established customer-centric go-to-market models (NPS >60, NRR ~126%)
- Designed and implemented custom CRM, ERP, and accounting systems for real operational workflows
- Developed partner and distribution networks across North America, APAC, and MENA
Impact areas
Where I create value
I combine commercial leadership with hands-on systems thinking-so companies grow faster, execute cleaner, and scale without chaos.
Enterprise growth, channels, key accounts
Positioning + performance marketing for pipeline
OTIF, localization, scalable execution cadence
Forecasting, cash flow, KPI discipline
Market-to-product translation, roadmap clarity
Throughput and quality aligned to demand
Industry focus
Industrial Manufacturing
Factory / discrete manufacturing environments
Automation & Controls
Industrial components and systems suppliers
Wholesale / Distribution
B2B technical and industrial distribution
Transportation & Infrastructure
Traffic / transit tech and related systems
Automotive
OEMs and Tier suppliers, China market experience
Electronics Manufacturing
Industrial electronics / EMS contexts
Intralogistics / Warehousing
Supply-chain execution and logistics automation
International Impact
Global Operating Experience
Countries where I have lived, led teams, and built markets across three continents.
Experience
Experience
Founder & CEO, INTUTEC LLC
Palo Alto, USA
Founded and built an industrial marketplace for automation components. Responsible for vision, product definition, data model, UI architecture, go-to-market, and manufacturer onboarding.
President, Schlegel USA Inc.
New York, USA
Leading the U.S. organization of an HMI components manufacturer. Responsibility for strategy, business planning, cash flow management, forecasting, and partner development.
CEO & President, CAPTRON North America LP
New York, USA
Turned around and scaled the business. Increased revenue from $0.8M (2017) to $13.5M (2021) while achieving >15% EBITDA. Localized the supply chain, improving OTIF from 56% to 88%. Designed and implemented a custom CRM, ERP, and accounting system.
Head of Business Development, CAPTRON Electronic GmbH
Munich, Germany
Built the NAFTA distribution network and grew revenue from $4k (2014) to $800k (2017). Developed new industry segments and product portfolios, generating more than $10M in additional global revenue.
Regional Manager Asia, SATECO Asia Limited
Hong Kong & Suzhou, China
Led market entry into the Chinese automotive sector. Incorporated a FICE in Suzhou with a €600k investment budget and managed €4.5M in revenue across China, India, and Korea.
GM & Commercial Roles (Mentor, MBG, Eisbär)
Munich & China
Held interim general management and commercial roles. Led purchasing, built supplier networks, and developed project pipelines across consumer and industrial electronics.
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