Petr Sterba

Petr Sterba

Business Development Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Interim Manager (Self-employed)

  • Education

    • VSB - Technical University of Ostrava

      1992 - 1996
      Master's degree Materials Engineering
  • Experience

    • Boehringer Ingelheim

      Jul 1996 - Aug 1997
      Business Development Manager

      My initial work opportunity included planning out Strategy for the pharmaceutical business in Czech Republic. Also, I worked on setting up teams across different departments which provided me with valuable management experience at the early stage.

    • PolyGram International

      Aug 1997 - Aug 1999
      Country Sales Manager CZ&SK

      Responsible for coordination of Sales and Marketing activities in Czech Republic and Slovakia. My main task was to generate new business opportunities and partnerships.

    • Kimberly-Clark Professional

      Aug 1999 - Jun 2006
      Country Sales Manager Central & Eastern Europe

      As a key member of European Team, I managed Operations in Central Europe. For my efforts I was awarded with European Excellence Award. While working in this role, I gained valuable experience in managing large teams and in implementing corporate strategy across different countries. This role also allowed me to travel extensively and learn how to approach clients from different parts of the world.

    • Master Chemical Corporation d/b/a Master Fluid Solutions

      Jul 2006 - Feb 2022
      Managing Director EMEA

      Working in Top Management with extensive experience interfacing with clients worldwide. My responsibilities range from Sales, Marketing, Operations to Financial, Administration, Logistics and HR management.Having started here just before 2008 financial crisis, I extensively accomplished transforming traditional family owned company to a Pan European operations. I was successful in leading and rebuilding of a healthy and profitable organisation.Documented history of quantified contributions that include cost savings in addition to improved earnings of the company. Show less

    • Air Products

      Feb 2022 - now
      Interim Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master Degree

      VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Petr Sterba
      European Excellence Award Kimberly-Clark Corporation