Experience

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  Kockums ab

  Mar 1989 - Apr 1991

  Manager chemical laboratory

  Modernized a very old and timeworn traditional wet chemistry analytical laboratory to a modern lab with state-of-the-art analytical equipmentManaged to market the laboratory services in southern Sweden, and acquired a few new customers

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  Recticel international

  May 1991 - Dec 1997

  Product Manager at Recticel BV (polyurethane producer) in Belgium for recycled products in Western Europe Promoted the use of recycled foams into applications like sports, agriculture and flooring to internal and external stake holdersWorked out an international consolidated reportingDeveloped marketing material, like brochures and sample cards Managed the lab and development activities, and pushed for alternative raw materials in order to optimize the total raw material costs of our productsDeveloped a new product for automotive seating, that was chosen by Swedish OEMs and subsequently produced in large volumesFrom 1995 on interim technical manager, responsible for the implementation and follow-up of the investment budget of the company.

  • Bonded foams manager

    Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

  • Chemical engineering manager

    May 1991 - Dec 1995
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  Hercules

  Dec 1997 - Oct 2000

  Production services manager

  Assisting plant manager, head of the production services department with seven co-workers.Periodically heading the Hercules production plant in Sandarne, Sweden with 14 employeesManaged to keep the costs of the department on a constant level, in spite of an increased workload, by investing in new analytical equipment and by questioning and abolishing time consuming routine proceduresStream lined and simplified the environmental reporting system to the authorities and other stakeholders Show less

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  Bayer

  Nov 2000 - Sept 2014

  Bayer International SA was a sales office of Bayer AG, historically specialized on business with Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. I managed the sales to 7 regions in Greater Europe, supported by a team of 5 marketing representatives, 7 local sales managers and 6 KAMs throughout Europe. Led the segment “Appliance” within Greater Europe, mainly key accounts with turnovers >10 up to 35 Mio €Final decision maker in pricing and various sales and distribution agreements.Devised the regional sales strategies together with the local sales managersSupported by nine subordinates and eight customer service representatives in our Central Service Centre Show less

  • Marketing and Key Account Manager

    Mar 2010 - Sept 2014

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    Sept 2007 - Feb 2010

  • Nordic Account manager

    Nov 2000 - Aug 2007
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  Covestro a/s

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2017

  Business development manager

  Capturing new business opportunities in the renewable energy sector as well as in more mature applications (e.g. automotive, furniture and electronics) where I can make use of certain key competencies to serve our customers.Project and key account management for selected projects and customers

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  Vencorex

  Apr 2017 - now

  Sales director emea, aliphatic isocyanates

  Leader of the European regional sales managers for aliphatic isocyanates to the coatings industry, plus the Customer Service Office and demand planning EMEA. Orchestrating our distribution network, with 12 highly motivated and driven distribution companies from Lappland in the north to Cape Town in the south. Responsible for production allocation, PnL EMEA in close cooperation with Product Management, Supply Chain and Regulatory.Skilled at fostering strong, productive relationships with team members, key stakeholders, and business partners. Genuinely caring about colleagues, team members and customers, that is not an act! Show less