Martin Kiene
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Experience
Founder & 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
Chief 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
Vice President, Business Unit After Sales & Services
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
Director, 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
Independent Advisor & Interim Executive
Independent 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
Consultant
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.
Most recently, as CEO of Vamea Group AG, I have been responsible for building a machinery and components group, successfully completing and integrating six acquisitions. Under my leadership, the organisation grew to over 150 employees and achieved mid double-digit million revenues.
Previously, as Vice President After Sales & Services at Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG, I led a global team of around 500 employees with revenues exceeding €100M. In this role, I worked closely with major pharmaceutical and FMCG clients, strengthening long-term partnerships and ensuring service excellence across international markets. By transforming sales structures, implementing digital tools, and driving operational efficiency, I delivered a double-digit increase in profitability.
Having also worked as an independent advisor, interim manager, and consultant at Mücke, Sturm & Company, I bring a strong combination of strategic insight and hands-on execution capability. I thrive in complex, matrixed environments, aligning commercial and operational functions to deliver clear performance standards, accountability, and sustainable growth.
Skills
Machinery And Plant Engineering
Component Manufacturing And Industrial Groups
Pharmaceutical And Fmcg Sectors
Industrial Services And After-sales Operations
Executive Leadership (Ceo, Managing Director, Board Member)
Strategy Development And Business Transformation
Organisational Design And Change Management
Business Development And Sustainable Growth
Digitalisation And Process Optimisation
M&a, Buy-and-build Strategies, And Post-merger Integration
Integrative, Empathetic, And Results-oriented Leadership
Strategic Thinker With A Strong Hands-on Execution Focus
Proven Capability In Leading Teams Through Transformation And Change
Passionate About Business Development, Performance Acceleration, And Team Success
Excellent Proficiency In Microsoft Office
Advanced Knowledge Of Sap, Salesforce, And Digital Sales Platforms
Strong Experience With Digital Transformation And Crm-driven Performance Management
Languages
Education
University of Strathclyde Business School
Master of Science in International Management, Graduated top of class · International Management · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Graduated top of class
Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien)
Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics, Graduated within top 10% of cohort · Business and Economics · Vienna, Austria · Graduated within top 10% of cohort
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