Director Business Development & Strategic Marketing / Self-learning Robotics, AI and Warehouse automation consulting. All posts represent independent reports and expressions of opinion. They comply with the fundamental rights to freedom of opinion and press as per Article 5 of the German Basic Law and adhere to copyright limitations, particularly the citation right under Section 51 of the German Copyright Act. A thorough balance between public interest and third-party rights is considered. As Journalist and Blogger I am protected under the rights to freedom of opinion and press. / Alle hier veröffentlichten Beiträge sind unabhängige Berichte und Meinungsäußerungen. Sie erfolgen im Einklang mit den Grundrechten auf Meinungs- und Pressefreiheit gemäß Art. 5 GG und unter Beachtung des Urheberrechts, insbesondere des Zitatrechts gemäß § 51 UrhG. Eine sorgfältige Abwägung zwischen öffentlichem Interesse und den Rechten Dritter wird vorgenommen. Career - 25 years experience in international leadership positions in Warehouse Automation and Robotics, thereof more than 15 years in Executive Board and Senior Management roles - Transformational leadership experience and focus on Strategic Marketing, Business & Corporate Development and Sales - Consultancy on supply chain strategies for Omni-channel operations and eCommerce - Highest industry knowledge, broad Business Network on C- and Senior level - Corporate spokes person and honorary member in trade organizations: Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills - Resourceful with a relentless focus on results - Strong in building high efficiency teams, highly experienced in managing, motivating and inspiring Teams - Cosmopolitan: International leadership responsibilities, cross-cultural sensitivity, experience in managing teams across multiple geographies Experience Strategic-minded, I am a business manager with excellent intralogistics knowledge. In my current role I am responsible for the creation, communication and execution of strategic programs which grow revenue, increase margins and drive value for shareholders. Coming from a sales background, key to my understanding is, only a clear Sales and Marketing strategy and focus upon the best opportunities drive business value in line with the P & L. Profile Highly self-motivated I am a strong leader able to lead cross-functional programs, build relationships across geographic and organizational boundaries, can communicate on all levels and have the ability to lead, mentor and develop highly efficient teams. Nevertheless, whilst focusing on key initiatives I understand the need to roll-up my sleeves to get things done to drive execution and results.