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Martin Maas
Partner
Experience
Apr 2025 - Present
1 yearDüsseldorf, Germany
Partner
Zentrum für Mittelstandsberatung, Maasarbeit Consulting
- Operating partner to Private Equity. Consultant helping start-ups & SMEs to structure, re-finance and scale
- Building own business, helped major European Private Equity develop Life Science strategy and introduced two new deals
Jul 2021 - Mar 2025
3 years 9 monthsBirmingham, United Kingdom
President, Life Science & Fluid Control
IMI plc
- Managed change from regional P&Ls to global sector structure, established team, performance metrics and lean management review cycles
- Identified, acquired and integrated ADAPTAS and CorSolutions, large sized acquisition at significant multiple, on track and achieving synergies
- Developed top performing team and outgrew market by 2x with a long term strategy delivering sustained growth in excess of 12% CAGR
- Implemented agile innovation process focused on sprint cycles with customers, leading to a 25% increase in new business opportunities
- simplified manufacturing footprint by 45%, consolidating and divesting non-core sites; EBITDA CAGR of 8% through price and productivity
May 2019 - Jun 2021
2 years 2 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Managing Director, Fluid Technologies
IMI Precision Engineering
- Led manufacturing ramp-up of COVID products for ventilation, achieving 10x scale-up of automation within 10 weeks
- Interfaced with governments, customers and stakeholders during COVID to maintain safety of employees, manage support and commitments
- Delivered 3x EBITDA and rapid payback on all investments, profitably managed post COVID downscale and redeployment of excess capacity
Dec 2015 - Apr 2019
3 years 5 monthsGeneva, Switzerland
Managing Director, Life Sciences Europe
IMI FAS Medic s.a.
- Improved EBITDA% by ca. 400bps and growth to 2.5x market by improving efficiencies and aligning capabilities to market opportunities
- Implemented core lean manufacturing processes and S&OP, driving >6% YOY productivity, efficiency of indirect resources and cash utilization
- Developed management team into high performing unit including own succession, allowing continued success of this company to this day
Jun 2004 - Nov 2015
11 years 6 monthsGeneva, Switzerland
Commercial roles from product management through business development to sales director
IMI Norgren
- Strategy & Sales for engineered products, account management, market development, M&A
- Extensively trained in leadership, negotiation, communication, change management
- Naturally progressed to new roles of increasing seniority and global scope every 2-3 years
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (17.5 years), Healthcare (3.5 years), Biotechnology (1 year), Pharmaceutical (1 year), and Professional Services (1 year).
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Professional Services
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Strategy (16 years), Product Development (15 years), Sales (11.5 years), Operations (9.5 years), Production (5.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (3.5 years).
Strategy
Product Development
Sales
Operations
Production
Supply Chain Management
Summary
Commercially minded leader with 10 years of full P&L & multi-site experience, having managed change, growth, team development, strategy, rapid ramp-up, innovation, acquisitions, disposals and portfolio simplification. Seasoned negotiator and engaging communicator with international background, having lived and worked in multiple diverse cultures, four languages spoken fluently.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
NativeFrench
AdvancedPortuguese
AdvancedSpanish
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2002 - Jun 2006
Fontys International Business School
International Business & Management · Venlo, Netherlands
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Where is Martin based?
Martin is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Martin speak?
Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Martin have?
Martin has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Martin be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Martin would be well-suited for roles such as: Partner, President, Life Science & Fluid Control, Managing Director, Fluid Technologies.
What is Martin's latest experience?
Martin's most recent position is Partner at Zentrum für Mittelstandsberatung, Maasarbeit Consulting.
What companies has Martin worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Martin has worked for Zentrum für Mittelstandsberatung, Maasarbeit Consulting, IMI plc, and IMI Precision Engineering.
Which industries is Martin most experienced in?
Martin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Biotechnology. Martin also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Professional Services.
Which business areas is Martin most experienced in?
Martin is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Product Development, and Sales. Martin also has some experience in Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management.
Which industries has Martin worked in recently?
Martin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical.
Which business areas has Martin worked in recently?
Martin has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development.
What is Martin's education?
Martin attended Fontys International Business School for International Business & Management.
What is the availability of Martin?
Martin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Martin?
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