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Kay (O) Kissling

Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA

Kay Kissling
Stuttgart, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 years
Dresden, Germany

Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA

3DGence GmbH

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 year
Stuttgart, Germany

Executive Consultant

KISSLING Consulting

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
4 years
Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany

Sales, Account Mgmt & Bus.-Dev. – Aerospace – EMEA

3D Systems GmbH

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 years
Rheinmünster, Germany

Business Manager – Aerospace – EMEA

Stratasys GmbH

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 year
Munich, Germany

Sales Manager

E.I.S. Aircraft GmbH

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
5 years
Hamburg, Germany

Key Account Manager

Lufthansa Technik AG

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
2 years
Hamburg, Germany

Project Engineer

Lufthansa Technik AG

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years
Hamburg, Germany

Production Engineer

Lufthansa Technik AG

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009
4 years
Hamburg, Germany

Development Engineer

Lufthansa Technik AG

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (15 years), Manufacturing (4 years), and Professional Services (1 year).

Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Sales (11 years), Strategy (6 years), Customer Service (4 years), Product Development (4 years), Operations (2 years), and Project Management (2 years).

Sales
Strategy
Customer Service
Product Development
Operations
Project Management

Summary

Over the past 20 years, I have been successfully implementing entrepreneurial strategies with a focus on establishing sustainable process structures and best practices, laying the foundation for highly profitable growth. In doing so, I have drawn on my expertise in aerospace engineering and additive manufacturing, as well as my broad expertise in engineering, sales, account management, business development, strategic consulting and general management. As a German-American with extensive global experience, I have developed a great passion for leadership positions that require a high level of interpersonal skills, deep technical expertise and highly collaborative approaches. As a leader, I have always focussed on highly dynamic industries with multicultural environments and complex challenges.

Successfully completing my American-German Executive MBA (2021-2023), I have shown proof of an unwavering commitment to continuous personal and professional growth, leveraging latest academical expertise, cutting-edge strategies and frameworks together with the peers , superiors and customers I serve. With my entrepreneurial acumen, my deep technical, business and commercial expertise, and my focus on creating highly energetic, constructive and positive work environments, I see myself well equipped for the next growth challenge.

Skills

  • Sales Expertise B2b (Direct Or Channel), B2c
  • Product & Service Expertise Industrial Investment Goods, Solutions, Products, Components, Software, Services, Consulting
  • Industry Expertise Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Dental, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Telecommunication
  • Revenue (P&l) Sales & Business Development < $ 5 Mio P.a., Account Management < $ 20 Min P.a.
  • Reports Direct <10, Indirect >20

Languages

German
Native
English
Native
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Education

Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

Kellogg Northwestern / WHU – Otto Beisheim

MBA, Executive MBA, Dual USA/GER · MBA · Evanston, United States

Oct 2002 - Jun 2009

University of Stuttgart

Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering · Aeronautical Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

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Where is Kay based?

Kay is based in Stuttgart, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Kay speak?

Kay speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Kay have?

Kay has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Kay has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Kay may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kay be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kay would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA, Executive Consultant, Sales, Account Mgmt & Bus.-Dev. – Aerospace – EMEA.

What is Kay's latest experience?

Kay's most recent position is Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA at 3DGence GmbH.

What companies has Kay worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kay has worked for 3DGence GmbH and KISSLING Consulting.

Which industries is Kay most experienced in?

Kay is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Kay most experienced in?

Kay is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Customer Service. Kay also has some experience in Product Development, Operations, and Project Management.

Which industries has Kay worked in recently?

Kay has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Kay worked in recently?

Kay has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Sales, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Kay's education?

Kay holds a Master in MBA from Kellogg Northwestern / WHU – Otto Beisheim and a Master in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Stuttgart.

What is the availability of Kay?

Kay is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kay?

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