Experience

ECT2 (Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies, Inc.)

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  ECT2 is a part of Montrose Environmental Group and we bring innovative and cost efficient solutions for PFAS removal from municipal drinking water, ground water, surface water and industry process water. ECT2 is a part of Montrose Environmental Group and we bring innovative and cost efficient solutions for PFAS removal from municipal drinking water, ground water, surface water and industry process water.



Buckman

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2021



Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Sales Manager (Paper) UK, Ireland and Nordics

  • May 2013 - Jun 2017

  Regional Sales Manager with extensive experience leading, organizing, and improving organizations in China and the Nordics.

• Regional Sales Manager Nordics and Baltics

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

  Drive sales in the Nordics&Baltics to meet the company goals, coach and mentor staff into perform commercial excellence on every level.



AkzoNobel

• Netherlands
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice General Manager

  • Feb 2009 - Nov 2011

  Recruited by leading executive recruitment firm (Mercuri Urval, Sweden) and selected from a group of 20 screened candidates to be the Vice General Manager for company’s newest plant in Guangzhou, managing a team of 35 sales staff and 30 plant personnel. Met the challenge to transform company from a negative sales position to become market leader in various sectors. Achieved business growth of 300% with new record year in 2010.After the loss of a large major customer, focused efforts on diversifying customer base to minimize risk by selling to small and medium sized businesses. Re-built sales to prior levels and increased contribution margin from 10% up to 30% or more, with better payment terms. Turned around a failed internal audit score from the second lowest in Asia to one of the highest scores. Brought Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSE&S) management in-house and aligned plant standards with corporate commitment to safe and secure working environments.Fought hard to win executive approval for a major investment in a new plant to manufacture in-demand products. From the start, deeply involved in picking the right civil construction, mechanical, and electrical companies; participated in the contract bidding process.Increased product portfolio to include high-profit products, standardized product lines to eliminate similar products and unnecessary costs, and expanded customer on the Chinese market. Show less

• Sales Director (2002–1/2009); Technical Manager (2001–2002)

  • May 2001 - Jan 2009

  Received prestigious Innovation Award, presented by company president, for creating an ingenious solution that avoided a potentially disastrous situation. Resolved problem by using quick thinking and extraordinary coordination skills to combine the expertise of 3 R&D departments—vendor, company, and customer. Retained account and won $1,5 Million USD per year in revenue.Created a solution that enabled a new customer to expand into US and European markets. Utilized business acumen, technical expertise and communication skills to persuade customer to use costly FDA and BGvv (European authority) approved clean chemicals, a process that ensured seamless approval in western markets and a quick-to-market strategy. Generated a new market in China and 1 Million Euro in revenue.Earned a massive revenue increase of 4 Million Euro per year and high customer satisfaction by driving a campaign to sell a chemical retention system with incredible cost and time efficiencies. Show less

• Technical Sale Representative (1995–1997); Area Supervisor (1997–1998); Area Manager (1998-2001)

  • Jan 1995 - May 2001

  In the absence of an account manager, selected to take over all accounts in Northern Sweden. With no prior experience, developed a full frontal approach by meeting with each customer to make introductions and discuss account status.Took command and established action plans and development programs for every customer. Established strong customer relationships that led to sustainable accounts, growing the business over time. Expanded sales team to meet increased demands.Utilized a relaxed and focused sales technique to easily capture new customers from competitors. Show less



Metsä Board

• Finland
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Maintenance Engineer PM8

  • Jun 1987 - Dec 1990



Järven AB

• Plastic Welder

  • Jan 1987 - May 1987



Alvis Hägglunds

• Military Vehicle Assembly

  • Jun 1984 - Dec 1985