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Stephan Guter

Early Retirement Program, available for Freelance Engagements

Stephan Guter
Grasbrunn, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Dec 2027
6 years
Grasbrunn, Germany

Early Retirement Program, available for Freelance Engagements

adidas AG

  • Early retirement program available for freelance engagements
Jan 2005 - Dec 2022
18 years
Herzogenaurach, Germany

Director Go-To-Market, BU Outdoor

adidas AG

  • 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
  • Leading sustainable innovations
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
4 years
Zürich, Switzerland

CSO

Boards & More AG

  • Responsible for 7 brands (Mistral, F2, Fanatic, North Sails, Arrows, Santa Cruz, North Kiteboarding) 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 years
Aschheim, Germany

Managing Director Germany

SALEWA GmbH

  • Responsible for sales and marketing (international)
  • Lead of product management team (hard goods)
  • Successful turnaround and long-lasting growth
Jan 1989 - Dec 1993
5 years
Putzbrunn, Germany

Sales Associate

W.L. Gore GmbH

  • Launch of Gore-Tex in the motorcycling market as Business Unit Leader Europe
  • Head of outdoor and ski account management
  • Lead of marketing and sales teams
  • Built leadership skills and a sporting goods industry network

Summary

Seasoned marketing and sales veteran with a MBA and 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

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Interims Management
  • Go-to-market
  • Global Sporting Goods Channels
  • Customer & Range Segmentation
  • Range Efficiency
  • Channel Merchandising
  • Collaborations
  • Ai Driven Consumer Insights
  • Sustainability, Genz, D&i, Purpose

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Ludwig-Maximilians University

MBA (Diplom Kaufmann) · Munich, Germany

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Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Grasbrunn, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 9 months. Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stephan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stephan would be well-suited for roles such as: Early Retirement Program, available for Freelance Engagements, Director Go-To-Market, BU Outdoor, CSO.

What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Early Retirement Program, available for Freelance Engagements at adidas AG.

What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for adidas AG.

Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Sport and Recreation, Retail, and Manufacturing. Stephan also has some experience in Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Strategy and Planning. Stephan also has some experience in Sales and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Retail, Sport and Recreation, and Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Stephan's education?

Stephan holds a Master from Ludwig-Maximilians University.

What is the availability of Stephan?

Stephan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stephan?

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