Stephan Guter
Early Retirement Program, available for Freelance Engagements
Experience
Jan 2022 - Dec 2027
6 yearsGermany
Early Retirement Program, available for Freelance Engagements
adidas AG
Jan 2005 - Dec 2022
18 yearsHerzogenaurach, Germany
Director Go-To-Market
adidas AG
- BU Outdoor, responsible for the global category development based on co-created strategic plans and the implementation of seasonal go-to-market plans. Management of global market contacts.
- Holistic launches of successful Franchise Concepts and leading Sustainable Innovations.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
4 yearsMontreux, Switzerland
CSO
Boards & More AG
- Responsible for 7 brands (Mistral, F2, Fanatic, North Sails, Arrows, Santa Cruz, North Kite boarding) and 4 (5) subsidiaries (GE, FR, CH, AT; US sold off by MBO 2004). Head of Sales, Marketing and Product Management for all brands.
- Successful turnaround and divestment.
Jan 1993 - Dec 2002
10 yearsAschheim, Germany
Managing Director
SALEWA GmbH
- Managing Director Germany, responsible for Sales and Marketing (international), lead of product management team (hard goods).
- Successful turnaround and long-lasting growth.
Jan 1989 - Dec 1993
5 yearsPutzbrunn, Germany
Sales Associate
W.L. Gore GmbH
- Launch of Gore-Tex in the motor cycling market: Business Unit Leader Europe.
- 1992 Head of Outdoor and Ski account management, lead of marketing & sales teams.
- Leadership skills built, Sporting goods industry network.
Summary
Seasoned marketing and sales veteran with 30+ years of experience leading high-performing marketing and sales teams at various sporting goods companies.
A team leader with proven track record. Getting things done.
Seeking to utilize my analytical, strategic and professional expertise on freelance base.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedItalian
Advanced Education
Ludwig-Maximilians University
MBA (Diploma in Business Administration) · Munich, Germany
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