Market Development
CEO & President
Scaled revenue from $0.8M to $13.5M with sustainable EBITDA while localizing supply chain and improving OTIF to 88%.
About
Growth operator for automation and industrial tech.
I challenge the status quo, build efficient teams, and deliver sustainable growth. From New York to China and Germany, I combine strategic leadership with hands-on product and system design—covering strategy, commercial execution, and IT/automation.
- Started and scaled businesses in the US and China with customer-centric playbooks.
- Architected and coded CRM, ERP, and accounting systems tailored to unique processes.
- Built distribution networks across North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
Value I bring
Value I bring
Business strategy & GTM95%
General management & change93%
IT & software development87%
Process optimization & automation92%
Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Architect & Builder
DIY CRM, ERP & Accounting Platform
Coded a custom system to match unique processes—covering CRM, ERP, and accounting to increase team efficiency and transparency.
Market Development
Global Distribution Network for Industrial Commponents
Established distributors across NAFTA, MENA, and APAC, boosting export rates and opening new revenue streams.
Experience
Experience
Aug 2023 — Present
Founder & CEO, INTUTEC LLC
Palo Alto, USA
Building an AI marketplace for automation components—defining vision, data model, and UI while onboarding manufacturers.
Jul 2022 — Present
President, Schlegel USA Inc.
New York, USA
Steering vision, business planning, and cashflow for an HMI components manufacturer; recruiting partners and aligning forecasting.
Mar 2018 — Jun 2022
CEO & President, CAPTRON North America LP
New York, USA
Turned around the business: grew revenue from $0.8M (2017) to $13.5M (2021) with EBITDA >15%, localized supply chain to raise OTIF from 56% to 88%, and coded a DIY CRM/ERP/accounting stack.
Jun 2014 — Apr 2018
Head of Business Development, CAPTRON Electronic GmbH
Munich, Germany
Built NAFTA distribution from $4k (2014) to $800k (2017) and created a new industry/product executiveSummary adding $10M+ globally.
Feb 2012 — May 2014
Regional Manager Asia, SATECO Asia Limited
Hong Kong & Suzhou, China
Opened the Chinese automotive market, incorporated a FICE with a €600k budget, and managed €4.5M revenue across China, India, and Korea.
2003 — 2012
GM & Commercial Roles (Mentor, MBG, Eisbär)
Munich & China
Led interim GM and purchasing mandates, building supplier relationships and project pipelines across consumer and electronics sectors.
Where I've operated
Where I've operated
Lived & led teamsDeveloped markets
Languages
Languages
EN
English
Fluent
DE
German
Fluent
ZH
Chinese
Basic
Contact
Let’s build something efficient
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