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Martin Kiene

Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Martin Kiene
Cologne, Germany

Experience

Apr 2022 - Nov 2025
3 years 8 months

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
Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
3 months

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
Mar 2019 - Mar 2022
3 years 1 month

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
Nov 2017 - Feb 2019
1 year 4 months

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
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017
2 years 10 months

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
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 years

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

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

University of Strathclyde Business School

Master of Science in International Management, Graduated top of class · International Management · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Graduated top of class

Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

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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