Thorsten Bogner
Interim Manager / International Business Development Consultant / Implementation Expert
Experience
Executive Chairman
Alptracker AG
Development, manufacturing and launch of tracking systems for monitoring herd animals.
New development of a proprietary LoRaWAN radio network for alpine and urban use.
World's first and only monitoring system for herd animals including panic detection.
Acquisition of 200 new customers within the first two years.
Funding approvals in Switzerland and Germany
Managing Director / Owner
Tecsag GmbH
Manufacturer and distributor of standard and custom power supplies for IT, medical technology, automation, industry, office communications, telecommunications, automotive and defense.
Successful build-up of a distribution network in Europe and overseas.
Implementation of custom power supply solutions.
Acquisition of 100 new customers since January 2019.
Revenue increase of 250% within 3 years
Interim Manager / Business Consultant / Implementation Expert
cohabo e.K.
The service offering includes interim management, consulting and project management for the manufacturing industry, process automation and optimization, reduction of lead times and turnaround, innovative and strategic management up to digitization and sustainability, and technology transfer.
5 successful implementations of consulting projects in the last 24 months.
Establishment of tools for know-how retention and maintenance concepts.
Successful facilitation of partnerships for synergy use.
Measurable cost savings of >30% through modified processes and workflows.
Development and implementation of successful go-to-market strategies
Managing Director
Fabrimex AG
Manufacturer and distributor of current transformers, controllers and power supplies, as well as cable assemblies for industry. Typical application areas are control and monitoring systems, portable instruments and data processing systems.
Overall operational responsibility for Fabrimex AG and its subsidiary.
Management of national and international customers.
Leading 50 employees with multiple production sites in Switzerland and Germany.
Responsible for implementing technical innovations and systems.
Negotiation of all contractual matters with customers and suppliers.
Increase in revenue from USD 6.2 million to USD 10.3 million.
Increase in gross margin by 15%.
Doubling of product range for standard power supplies.
Promotion of in-house value creation by establishing a competence center.
Expansion into the US, Korean, Turkish and Polish markets.
Head of Electrical Engineering
Stadler Bussnang AG
Technical and disciplinary leadership of the electrical engineering department with 35 employees.
Responsible for process workflows and further development of the FLIRT and GTW vehicle families.
Recruitment, training and deployment planning of staff.
Responsible for timely and budget-compliant execution as well as quality of all work packages.
Coordination of responses to cross-order issues.
Implementation of a site-wide change management process.
Tech transfer for harmonizing know-how across all production sites within the group.
Reduction of development costs in electrical engineering by 15%.
Successful process integration of Prague (CZ) electrical engineering.
Implementation of vehicle innovations for weight and consumption reduction
International Sales Manager
Bioengineering AG
Intensive support of existing clients and development of new customer relationships in Europe, Asia and America.
Creating and negotiating contracts.
Defining and introducing new marketing and sales strategies.
Delivering presentations and sales seminars in an international environment.
Conducting market and competitor analyses and ongoing information management.
Establishing and optimizing the order process up to technology transfer.
Optimizing the offer processing timeline by an average of 40%.
Setting up a cross-project and cross-departmental offer process.
Increasing contract closings by 25% in the managed countries
General Manager / Korea Representative
Bioengineering AG
Operational management of Bioengineering AG in Incheon with 150 employees.
Negotiating all contractual matters.
Full P&L responsibility for all activities in South Korea.
Leading and representing the company in all project-related and contractual obligations.
Responsible for the commercial and timely completion of projects from the design phase through construction to commissioning, including all subcontractors.
Establishing a company branch in South Korea.
Successful handover of the plant to the customer in South Korea.
Increasing revenue by 15% above target.
Meeting all milestones from kick-off to plant commissioning.
Technology transfer and know-how protection at the customer site.
Group and Change Manager
Bombardier Transportation AG
Managing the Control Systems department with 20 employees.
Responsible Change Manager for the High Speed Powerhead (HSP) platform.
Change Manager at the Zurich site and for cross-site standardization of the change process.
Planning and implementing system solutions in various TRAXX variants.
Restructuring and expanding a change management process for the Zurich, Mannheim and Kassel sites.
Implementing a successful redesign of the high-speed trainset in the Control Systems area.
Part-time studies in industrial engineering with distinction.
Volunteer editor of the employee magazine "Nonstop".
Product Division Manager
Infraserv GmbH & Co. Höchst KG
Operational management of the production teams for actuator technology, temperature measurement technology and application technology.
Ensuring cost-effective and reliable maintenance and high process safety.
Full P&L responsibility and leadership of 40 employees.
Optimizing the production of actuators and temperature sensors while considering area-specific regulations.
Project lead responsible for various implementation projects of biopharmaceutical production facilities in the field of instrumentation and control automation.
Successful start-up of a production line for temperature sensors.
Expanding temperature measurement technology into a DKD-accredited testing laboratory.
Representing Infraserv as a speaker and member in committees and standardization bodies.
Expert for pressure vessels.
Maintenance Engineer
Enka AG
Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and fault analysis in continuous operations and in the power plant.
Setting up and commissioning complex process plants.
Developing maintenance concepts for control devices and process technology.
Minimizing failure reports through optimized maintenance intervals.
Independently maintaining and servicing the control centers at the Obernburg plant
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (27 years), Aerospace and Defense (7.5 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), Energy (4.5 years), Agriculture (4 years), and Biotechnology (2.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Operations (23.5 years), Project Management (23.5 years), Product Development (18 years), Strategy (12 years), Sales (11 years), and Production (6.5 years).
Summary
Many years of global leadership experience as the manager responsible for worldwide quality, environmental, process and improvement management. Global setup and expansion of methods, processes and quality management. Experience in developing and implementing global strategies. Experience in corporate leadership (from development to sale). Direct support of global customers and suppliers for sustainability.
Industry experience in plant engineering, electrical engineering, preventive maintenance and technology transfer, in the biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Skilled in project and product management methods. Deep knowledge in setting up, optimizing and managing production and its workflows.
Pioneer with a strong analytical and strategic mindset. High problem-solving ability leading to pragmatic and practical solutions. Leadership through communication, trust, prioritization and passion. Goal-oriented, assertive, team player, motivating and resilient.
Skills
- Technical And Disciplinary Leadership Of Successful Management Teams
- Excellent Leadership Skills And High Social Competence In The Manufacturing Industry
- Extensive Experience In Analyzing And Optimizing Process Chains
- Excellent Go-to-market Strategist And Sparring Partner
- Deep Knowledge In Prototype Manufacturing, Small Batch And Large-scale Production
- Developing New Business And New Markets
- Solid Knowledge In Change Management And Preventive Maintenance
- Extensive Experience In Intercultural Communication And International Business
- Strong Negotiation Skills, Especially In Sales And Contract Management
- Experience In Project And Product Management Of Complex Plants, Systems And Products
- Successful Restructuring Of Organizations And Processes, As Well As Technology Transfer
- Experience In Managing Productions With A Constant Focus On Quality And Optimization
Languages
Education
AKAD University for Working Professionals
Master of Science, International Management · Industrial Engineering · Zürich, Switzerland
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Master of Engineering, Automation Technology · Electrical Engineering · Frankfurt, Germany
Ludwig-Geissler School
Studies in Energy Electronics · Electrical Engineering · Hanau, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Qualified Inspector under §32 Pressure Vessel Ordinance
Train-the-Trainer Examination, Chamber of Industry and Commerce
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