Profile
Accomplished and results-driven business executive with 20+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams and driving business growth. Proven success in establishing and scaling
profitable SaaS businesses in Germany. Expert in remote team leadership with a 100% retention rate over 10 years. Strong communication, negotiation, and customer-centric skills, combined
with a strategic vision for long-term business success.
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Strategic Vision & Business Growth
- Sales & Marketing Strategy
- Entrepreneurship & New Market Entry
- Remote Team Leadership
- SaaS Business Development
Languages
- German: Native
- English: Fluent
- Norwegian: Intermediate
Employment History
Geschäftsführer and Founder, Netstock Europe GmbH – Dortmund (2013 – May 2023)
- Acquired exclusive rights to Netstock inventory optimization software for the German market.
- Bootstrapped business to over 200 clients, achieving $1m ARR by 2020.
- Consistently grew revenue by more than 40% YoY, achieving profitability within 3 years.
- Scaled a fully remote team to 10 employees with 0% churn in 10 years.
- Built strategic partnerships with ERP vendors and logistics consultancies.
- Managed relationship with IP holder in the UK.
Founder and CEO, BiA Nigeria – Lagos, Nigeria (April 2009 – December 2012)
- Established a carbon credit project selling energy-efficient wood stoves in Nigeria.
- Registered the project with the UN’s carbon credit program.
- Led local operations, distributing over 10,000 "Save80" stoves.
COO, BI Alliance Pty – Johannesburg (January 2007 – January 2009)
- Accelerated company growth from 15 to 50 consultants in 2 years.
- Personally managed "War Room BI" project for Premier’s Office in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Implemented operational systems for improved knowledge sharing and project management.
Team Lead, Performance Management Solutions, SAS Institute – Heidelberg & Johannesburg (February 2000 – December 2006)
- Led cross-functional, remote teams supporting performance management solutions across the EMEA region.
- Built relationships contributing to the largest SAS deal at the time.
- Relocated to South Africa to establish and grow the African Performance Management practice.
Education
Industriemeister, Siemens Internal School – Dortmund (September 1987 – September 1989)
Dual program covering general business concepts, now accredited as BA equivalent.