Description

A visionary intuitive leader, creative problem-solver, and sustainability advocate with 18 years of experience driving innovation and leading global, multi functional, cross-cultural teams to deliver high impact projects across manufacturing, utility infrastructure, and energy industry in Europe, ME and Asia. I stand for authenticity, empathy, resilience and the belief that innovation can transform industries and lives

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Chinese
Native or bilingual
German
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Zurich (up to 50km)

Schaan, Liechtenstein Hilti Corporation
Global Project Leader
April 2014 - Today (12 years and 2 months)
Schaan, Liechtenstein
Global Product Strategy & Execution
Developed and executed strategic product roadmaps, aligning multifunctional teams across Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria, China and India to deliver high-quality products, driving CHF 164M in sales
Led the development and launch of innovative products, achieving a 60% increase in annual revenue of the product and setting new industry benchmarks
Executed successful global market launches, earning positive customer feedback and exceeding sales forecasts by 30%
Creative Problem-Solving & Operational Excellence
Relocated 2 production lines from Austria and Liechtenstein to China, optimized supplier networks, and achieved CHF 2.6M in annual savings while maintaining product quality and value
Reduced product costs by 30% through innovative design and production optimization, utilizing strategic analysis to enhance efficiency and profitability
Drove sustainability initiatives by optimizing materials and design, achieving a 4% cost reduction while maintaining top market performance and customer satisfaction
Global Team Leadership
Led multifunctional, cross-cultural matrix teams of up to 80 members across engineering, marketing, testing, sourcing, production, logistics, quality, and finance—driving innovation, ensuring product excellence, and managing financial performance to deliver projects on time and within budget
Mentored and onboarded 70% of new team members, fostering collaboration and resilience to build a high performing, adaptable team in dynamic environments
Built strong relationships with global internal stakeholders and OEM partners, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies and processes
Global cross cultural leadership Sustainability integration Product Launch Strategy Project Management Agile method
CH2M HILL
Project Manager-Water
CIVIL ENGINEERING
January 2010 - November 2012 (2 years and 10 months)
United Arab Emirates
Project Management & Leadership
Managed water utility packages for major infrastructure projects in the Middle East, with project values up to $562M
Led a global design team of 15+ engineers and technicians across the UK, Argentina, India, Pakistan, and China to deliver projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Jordan
Reviewed and approved the civil design for a $1.1B water conveyance project in Jordan under a tight schedule, securing Ministry approval and receiving client commendation
Business Development & Client Relationships
Built strong client relationship, leading to over $2M in additional contracts and receiving formal acknowledgment for exceptional service delivery
Liaised directly with municipalities, authorities, and private developers in the Middle East. Produced bid documents with a 100% success rate of being shortlisted
Project delivery Business development client relationship Project Management
CH2M HILL
Water Engineer
July 2007 - December 2009 (2 years and 5 months)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Analysis & Problem-Solving
Created phased capital investment plans for urban water supply and drainage systems in cities with over 2 million residents
civil engineering water, waste water utility master plan