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Martin Reisige
CEO & Shareholder
Experience
May 2023 - Present
2 years 11 monthsGermany
CEO & Shareholder
Elsoms International GmbH
- Co-founded a new sales company with majority shareholder Elsoms Seeds and two U.S. shareholders (also principal suppliers).
- Built external manufacturing (treat & pack) and pea seed multiplication programs in Germany, France, and Hungary.
Jan 2019 - Apr 2023
4 years 4 monthsGermany
CEO
Strube D&S GmbH
- Led company restructuring following insolvency under two new shareholders.
- Realigned sales organization and negotiated partnerships and acquisition opportunities.
Mar 2007 - Present
19 years 1 monthUnited Kingdom
Owner & CEO
Agrar + Veterinary Xperts GmbH & Co. KG
- Launched advisory services and trade in farm-specific (autogenous) vaccines; first company with UK import authorization for autogenous vaccines.
- Shifted focus to feed supplements supporting antibiotic reduction.
Jul 2004 - Feb 2007
2 years 8 monthsGermany
Managing Director
Lohmann Animal Health
- Full responsibility for vaccines and veterinary pharmaceuticals; successfully introduced new vaccines and expanded production capacity.
Jan 2002 - Jun 2004
2 years 6 monthsUnited States
VP Finance
Lohmann Animal Health International
- Restructured U.S. operations, closed a New Jersey plant, and returned the business to profitability.
Apr 1999 - Dec 2001
2 years 9 monthsGermany
VP Finance
Lohmann Animal Health
- Stabilized SAP R/3, implemented production planning and controlling, assumed HR leadership, and drove efficiency projects.
May 1997 - Mar 1999
1 year 11 monthsGermany
Head of IT
Union Deutsche Lebensmittelwerke (UDL)
- Led migration from SAP R/2 to R/3; drove a European program for a unified SAP landscape.
Oct 1993 - Apr 1997
3 years 7 monthsGermany
VP Finance
Norda Lysell
- Moved labor-intensive production to Estonia; built B2B bulk business; executed efficiency initiatives reducing headcount from 1,100 to 530.
Jun 1991 - Sep 1993
2 years 4 monthsGermany
Management Accountant
Union Deutsche Lebensmittelwerke (UDL)
Apr 1989 - May 1991
2 years 2 monthsGermany
Commercial Trainee
Norda Lysell
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Biotechnology (24 years), Pharmaceutical (21.5 years), Agriculture (19 years), Chemical (5.5 years), Food and Beverage (4 years), and Manufacturing (2 years).
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Agriculture
Chemical
Food and Beverage
Manufacturing
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Operations (27.5 years), Sales (21 years), Production (8 years), Finance (6 years), Strategy (4.5 years), and Information Technology (4.5 years).
Operations
Sales
Production
Finance
Strategy
Information Technology
Summary
Senior executive with extensive experience leading international agribusiness, animal health, and seed companies through restructuring, market entry, and operational scale-up. Proven track record in P&L ownership, M&A/partnership negotiations, supply-chain setup, and SAP-driven process optimization.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
Diplom-Kaufmann equivalent · Business Administration · Germany
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Where is Martin based?
Martin is based in Cuxhaven, Germany.
What languages does Martin speak?
Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Martin have?
Martin has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 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: CEO & Shareholder, CEO, Owner & CEO.
What is Martin's latest experience?
Martin's most recent position is CEO & Shareholder at Elsoms International GmbH.
What companies has Martin worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Martin has worked for Elsoms International GmbH, Strube D&S GmbH, and Agrar + Veterinary Xperts GmbH & Co. KG.
Which industries is Martin most experienced in?
Martin is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Agriculture. Martin also has some experience in Chemical, Food and Beverage, and Manufacturing.
Which business areas is Martin most experienced in?
Martin is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Sales, and Production/Manufacturing. Martin also has some experience in Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning.
Which industries has Martin worked in recently?
Martin has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical.
Which business areas has Martin worked in recently?
Martin has recently worked in business areas like Sales, Operations, and Strategy and Planning.
What is Martin's education?
Martin attended education in Business Administration.
What is the availability of Martin?
Martin will be available from April 2026.
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