Karsten Newbury
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Elizabeth King
Karsten leads by example, strategic thinking, empowerment, and trust. As his direct report for ~7 years, I had the privilege and first-hand experience of this at Gerber Technology. Karsten's tireless energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and problem-solving perspective create a corporate culture that balances exploration with execution and value creation. Karsten repositioned Gerber as an end-to-end supply chain transformation partner, built out Gerber’s software business, introduced cloud and AI technology, and drove the company’s growth, especially during the 2020 market challenges. I'm honored to have learned a great deal from Karsten and look forward to watching the evolution of the next business that Karsten leads.
Mohit Uberoi
Karsten is a seasoned senior executive with tremendous energy, great global perspective and solid strategic thinking. He is an excellent team player and works across departments and regions to ensure progress on the company’s strategic plans. He possesses a great mix of strategic and execution skills with a strong background in technology/ industrial businesses. At Gerber he was my direct report and one of my key leaders and partner to lead the transformation of Gerber that led to a successful exit !
Elizabeth King
Karsten leads by example, strategic thinking, empowerment, and trust. As his direct report for ~7 years, I had the privilege and first-hand experience of this at Gerber Technology. Karsten's tireless energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and problem-solving perspective create a corporate culture that balances exploration with execution and value creation. Karsten repositioned Gerber as an end-to-end supply chain transformation partner, built out Gerber’s software business, introduced cloud and AI technology, and drove the company’s growth, especially during the 2020 market challenges. I'm honored to have learned a great deal from Karsten and look forward to watching the evolution of the next business that Karsten leads.
Mohit Uberoi
Karsten is a seasoned senior executive with tremendous energy, great global perspective and solid strategic thinking. He is an excellent team player and works across departments and regions to ensure progress on the company’s strategic plans. He possesses a great mix of strategic and execution skills with a strong background in technology/ industrial businesses. At Gerber he was my direct report and one of my key leaders and partner to lead the transformation of Gerber that led to a successful exit !
Elizabeth King
Karsten leads by example, strategic thinking, empowerment, and trust. As his direct report for ~7 years, I had the privilege and first-hand experience of this at Gerber Technology. Karsten's tireless energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and problem-solving perspective create a corporate culture that balances exploration with execution and value creation. Karsten repositioned Gerber as an end-to-end supply chain transformation partner, built out Gerber’s software business, introduced cloud and AI technology, and drove the company’s growth, especially during the 2020 market challenges. I'm honored to have learned a great deal from Karsten and look forward to watching the evolution of the next business that Karsten leads.
Mohit Uberoi
Karsten is a seasoned senior executive with tremendous energy, great global perspective and solid strategic thinking. He is an excellent team player and works across departments and regions to ensure progress on the company’s strategic plans. He possesses a great mix of strategic and execution skills with a strong background in technology/ industrial businesses. At Gerber he was my direct report and one of my key leaders and partner to lead the transformation of Gerber that led to a successful exit !
Elizabeth King
Karsten leads by example, strategic thinking, empowerment, and trust. As his direct report for ~7 years, I had the privilege and first-hand experience of this at Gerber Technology. Karsten's tireless energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and problem-solving perspective create a corporate culture that balances exploration with execution and value creation. Karsten repositioned Gerber as an end-to-end supply chain transformation partner, built out Gerber’s software business, introduced cloud and AI technology, and drove the company’s growth, especially during the 2020 market challenges. I'm honored to have learned a great deal from Karsten and look forward to watching the evolution of the next business that Karsten leads.
Mohit Uberoi
Karsten is a seasoned senior executive with tremendous energy, great global perspective and solid strategic thinking. He is an excellent team player and works across departments and regions to ensure progress on the company’s strategic plans. He possesses a great mix of strategic and execution skills with a strong background in technology/ industrial businesses. At Gerber he was my direct report and one of my key leaders and partner to lead the transformation of Gerber that led to a successful exit !
Experience
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Humanetics
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United States
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Automotive
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200 - 300 Employee
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President Humanetics Digital
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2022 - Present
Lead Humanetics software and digital solutions portfolio and drive digitalization across the company, creating customer value and growth by innovating with advanced data, software development, and AIOT-based Industry 4.0 systems. Lead Humanetics software and digital solutions portfolio and drive digitalization across the company, creating customer value and growth by innovating with advanced data, software development, and AIOT-based Industry 4.0 systems.
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FashWire
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Advisor
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2020 - Present
Advisor to the CEO of Fashwire, a high-growth Fashion tech startup that is changing the way consumers shop and directly connect with designers. I actively advise on positioning, growth and funding initiatives to continue to accelerate the company's expansion. Launched in 2018, FashWire’s two-sided global platform connects its growing portfolio of 400+ designers from 40+ countries directly to consumers through real-time trending data and insights to navigate consumer demand and improve margins. For the consumer, FashWire offers organic discovery of worldwide fashion in the ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories spaces with immersive swipe voting and social technology — influencing the designer instantly, improving costly ordering decisions. The company has raised $2.5M to date and is backed by a range of all-star private angel investors. Show less
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Gerber Technology, a Lectra Company
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Chief Strategy and Digital Officer
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2019 - 2021
Responsible for Strategy and Digital Transformation for the company, leading to the sale of Gerber Technology to Lectra S.A. in June 2021. Key initiatives included:- Led business team in company sale, delivering high-return for Private Equity investors- Implemented growth initiatives with global sales teams resulting in $20M additional revenue- Led Gerber's global PPE Task Force that converted >1,700 apparel manufacturers globally to produce > 1B masks and 100M gowns- Drove introduction of Cloud technology and AI/ML as a business differentiator providing 20% upsell opportunity in service contracts and 10x customer ROI Show less
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SVP and General Manager Software
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2014 - 2019
Hired to build software business for Gerber. Led global P&L including product strategy, R&D, customer support and go-to-market success:- Built integrated software portfolio organically/via M&A that delivered >20% customer ROI- Implemented focused software selling resulting in double-digit growth (2x market) - Transitioned on-premise PLM offer to multi-million $ cloud/SaaS business
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Siemens PLM Software
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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SVP and GM, Mainstream Engineering
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2009 - 2014
Responsible for growing Siemens' CAD and PLM business targeting small to medium companies. Led $100M P&L covering software development, marketing and go-to-market activities: - Defined and executed strategic product roadmap to differentiate Siemens in SMB segment - Recruited team and implemented growth programs resulting in double-digit license growth - Launched SaaS option ($2M ARR), which served as foundation for Siemens Digital Industry Software's e-commerce marketplace Responsible for growing Siemens' CAD and PLM business targeting small to medium companies. Led $100M P&L covering software development, marketing and go-to-market activities: - Defined and executed strategic product roadmap to differentiate Siemens in SMB segment - Recruited team and implemented growth programs resulting in double-digit license growth - Launched SaaS option ($2M ARR), which served as foundation for Siemens Digital Industry Software's e-commerce marketplace
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Siemens PLM Software
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Integration
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2007 - 2008
Responsible for integration of UGS into Siemens Automation Organization. UGS was market leader in Product Lifecycle Management software and acquired for $3.5B: - Led cross-functional, cross-regional team of 150 to execute integration program - Drove 18-month integration of $1.2M business while continuing to grow profits and revenue - Established global software business structure within Siemens matrix, creating platform for today's ~$5B Siemens Digital Industry software business Responsible for integration of UGS into Siemens Automation Organization. UGS was market leader in Product Lifecycle Management software and acquired for $3.5B: - Led cross-functional, cross-regional team of 150 to execute integration program - Drove 18-month integration of $1.2M business while continuing to grow profits and revenue - Established global software business structure within Siemens matrix, creating platform for today's ~$5B Siemens Digital Industry software business
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Siemens
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Germany
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager Process Automation and Manufacturing Execution Systems
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2004 - 2007
Mandate to turn around Siemens' US Process Automation Business with full P&L responsibility for ~350 employees including product development, support, services and go-to-market activities:- Executed 2 1/2 year turnaround program taking business from -3% to +12% EBITDA margin- Grew new PCS7 product line 60%+ p.a. while maintaining legacy base, expanding market share- Realigned organization to support growth and operational programs with >80% of employees extremely or very satisfied
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Business Manager Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
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2000 - 2004
Responsible for start-up of Siemens' US Manufacturing Execution Business (MES):- Developed strategy, established P&L and recruited team of 40 to grow business- Integrated technology acquisitions to establish portfolio- Drove go-to-market initiatives from 0 to $10M in revenue
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Manager
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1999 - 2000
Assigned to CEO and Central Board Executive for Industry Group as part of high potential program. Performed strategic analysis, investor relations, competitive analysis and executive management training.
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Product Manager
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1996 - 1999
Tasked as global product manager to differentiate commodity product line of low-voltage industrial circuit-breakers:Built out application software and partnerships to deliver IoT, Energy Management solution that created differentiated customer ROI
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Education
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2020 - 2021
The University of Texas at Austin
Postgraduate Degree, Machine Learning, AI -
1989 - 1996
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Dual degree in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration, Information management, computer intergrated manufacturing, electrical engineering, economics -
1991 - 1992
INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
Exchange Year, Industrial Production and Mechanical Engineering
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