References

• Reference 1 – a timely negotiation
  This project concerns a leading European producer of speciality ceramics, refractory products and flow control systems (e.g. lining materials, slide gate system, crucibles) for the steel, ferrous, non-ferrous and glass industries with more than 60 companies worldwide.
  One of its subsidiaries in the US, making specialty ceramics, was to be merged into a joint-venture with a subsidiary of an estate owned enterprise in China. more >
  
   
• Reference 2 – a bridge to China
  An international manufacturer of hygienic disposable and health care products (e.g. baby diapers, lady napkins, incontinence products), with focus mainly on private label and an annual turnover of nearly € 1 billion in 2004, has 14 production units around Europe. However, it had been facing fierce competition as most of its competitors were already years ahead, being active in the emerging markets. more >
  
   
• Reference 3 – integration of China into the organization
  The integration assignment was for a major European supplier of pipe system solutions. In 2005, the company’s sales revenue was over € 1.3 billion. It employs approximately 7000 people and is active in mainly two market segments: Building & Installation and Civil & Infrastructure. It operates in 27 European countries. more >
  
   
• Reference 4 – a genuine learning experience
  Being a co-owner of a trading company in Brazil between 1994 and 2000 was a genuine learning experience.
  As I was often in Brazil on business in 1993 and 1994, I had the chance to analyse Brazilian market trends carefully: the country’s economic situation after the introduction of the new currency (Real), its market needs, the standard of living and so forth. more >