Strategic Mindset - Sales Orientation - Results Driven.

Authentic senior business leader with a progressive career building manufacturer and distributor organizations in the commercial vehicle parts & components industry - OEM and aftermarket.

Demonstrated ability to lead in turn-around, start-up, and rapid growth situations, including demanding, fast-moving, private equity environments. Proven ability to sell and market highly engineered industrial products with unique value propositions. Skilled in developing strategy and allocating resources, building effective teams, and executing to win.

Specialties: Deep understanding of all commercial vehicle aftermarket parts distribution sub-segments: (WD Groups, truck equipment, semi-trailer parts, gear and brake remanufacturing, suspension specialists, brake & wheel WD´s, OEM dealers, engine parts distributors, hydraulic specialists, and fleet maintenance providers.

Demonstrated Competency Areas:

- Strategy development and execution
- Competitive analysis
- Targeted recruiting
- Sales force development
- Market research
- Pricing strategy
- Dealer development
- Marketing communications
- Product planning
- Strategic alliances

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