 Technically savvy international manager with long-time track record in the steel, aluminum and metal processing industry and proven successes in both the Product and Services arenas  P&L responsibility for up to 800 M EUR and revenue responsibility for up to 4 Bn EUR  Comprehensive know-how and experience in strategy, development and execution of sales plans  Leadership & operation of a global plant network, multilingual work environments, 6 languages  Extensive background in due diligence as well as post-merger integration, several restructuring and turnaround projects executed successfully in the metals and chemicals business  Wide range of customer and supplier contacts covering multiple industries, e.g. mechanical engineering, automotive, energy infrastructure, aerospace, medical, chemical, mining, oil & gas and heavy construction equipment, 3D metal printing /Added Layer Manufacturing  Passionate, executive leadership personality with origins from own, traditional family business  Long-time Non-Executive board member of a Private Equity / family owned holding company