Martin K.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Experience
Apr 2022 - Nov 2025
3 years 8 monthsFounder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Vamea Group AG
- Led the creation and expansion of an industrial group in the machinery and components sector
- Executed six M&A transactions, including successful post-merger integrations
- Scaled the organisation to over 150 employees and achieved mid double-digit million revenues
- Driven strategic alignment, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across the group
Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
3 monthsChief Executive Officer (ad interim)
Cremer Speciaalmachines B.V. (Uhlmann Group)
- Held full P&L responsibility for a mid-sized specialist machinery company in the counting systems segment
- Stabilised operations and ensured business continuity during a period of transition
- Strengthened organisational performance and leadership focus across all functions
Mar 2019 - Mar 2022
3 years 1 monthVice President, Business Unit After Sales & Services (Executive Board Member)
Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG
- Led a global business unit with approx. 500 employees and revenues exceeding €100M
- Worked closely with major pharmaceutical and FMCG clients, delivering service excellence and strategic account growth
- Transformed global sales and service structures, implemented digital tools, and increased profitability by over 10%
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration and a customer-centric performance culture
Nov 2017 - Feb 2019
1 year 4 monthsDirector, Strategic Projects & Business Excellence
Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG
- Established and led the corporate development and transformation unit
- Oversaw M&A activities, the Project Management Office, and the in-house consulting team
- Delivered strategic initiatives supporting the company’s growth and operational efficiency goals
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017
2 years 10 monthsIndependent Advisor & Interim Executive
- Advised CEOs and executive boards on strategy, transformation, and digitalisation initiatives
- Completed interim mandates at C-level, including as Chief Digital Officer
- Supported clients in repositioning, turnaround, and business development projects
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 yearsConsultant
Mücke, Sturm & Company GmbH
- Managed consulting projects in digital transformation and e-commerce
- Developed and implemented multichannel sales models for leading industrial and consumer clients
Summary
I am an experienced CEO and transformation leader with a strong record in steering mid-sized industrial and consumer-focused organisations through periods of growth, integration, and performance improvement. My career has been defined by leading multi-country teams, driving commercial excellence, and executing complex transformation and M&A initiatives in international environments.
I am a collaborative, pragmatic leader who brings stability, focus, and results during phases of transition and transformation.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
University of Strathclyde Business School
Master of Science in International Management · International Management · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien)
Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics · Business and Economics · Vienna, Austria
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