Claus Erik Skudstrup Madsen
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Gregory Thomas
I had the opportunity to work with Claus when he was CEO & Regional Director of ISS Greater China. I found him to be a visionary leader with a true passion about helping his team reach new heights. In fact it was a real pleasure to work with Claus as made me and the other members for FC feel right at home.
Rodrigo Lecot
Claus was an inspirational customer and valuable partner while I was leading the Mexican operation for Diversey. His sharp vision and his courageous determination allowed him to lead his team to change the status quo, promote new value-based innovation solutions, creating sustainable value for their end user customers. I enjoyed working with Claus and learned from his unique leadership skills.
Miguel Alberto Merodio
Claus is a good leader, with a broad vision for business, task and human oriented with a practical orientation and good sense of humor. I know him since 2006, during this time his business has been growing on continuous basis.
Gregory Thomas
I had the opportunity to work with Claus when he was CEO & Regional Director of ISS Greater China. I found him to be a visionary leader with a true passion about helping his team reach new heights. In fact it was a real pleasure to work with Claus as made me and the other members for FC feel right at home.
Rodrigo Lecot
Claus was an inspirational customer and valuable partner while I was leading the Mexican operation for Diversey. His sharp vision and his courageous determination allowed him to lead his team to change the status quo, promote new value-based innovation solutions, creating sustainable value for their end user customers. I enjoyed working with Claus and learned from his unique leadership skills.
Miguel Alberto Merodio
Claus is a good leader, with a broad vision for business, task and human oriented with a practical orientation and good sense of humor. I know him since 2006, during this time his business has been growing on continuous basis.
Gregory Thomas
I had the opportunity to work with Claus when he was CEO & Regional Director of ISS Greater China. I found him to be a visionary leader with a true passion about helping his team reach new heights. In fact it was a real pleasure to work with Claus as made me and the other members for FC feel right at home.
Rodrigo Lecot
Claus was an inspirational customer and valuable partner while I was leading the Mexican operation for Diversey. His sharp vision and his courageous determination allowed him to lead his team to change the status quo, promote new value-based innovation solutions, creating sustainable value for their end user customers. I enjoyed working with Claus and learned from his unique leadership skills.
Miguel Alberto Merodio
Claus is a good leader, with a broad vision for business, task and human oriented with a practical orientation and good sense of humor. I know him since 2006, during this time his business has been growing on continuous basis.
Gregory Thomas
I had the opportunity to work with Claus when he was CEO & Regional Director of ISS Greater China. I found him to be a visionary leader with a true passion about helping his team reach new heights. In fact it was a real pleasure to work with Claus as made me and the other members for FC feel right at home.
Rodrigo Lecot
Claus was an inspirational customer and valuable partner while I was leading the Mexican operation for Diversey. His sharp vision and his courageous determination allowed him to lead his team to change the status quo, promote new value-based innovation solutions, creating sustainable value for their end user customers. I enjoyed working with Claus and learned from his unique leadership skills.
Miguel Alberto Merodio
Claus is a good leader, with a broad vision for business, task and human oriented with a practical orientation and good sense of humor. I know him since 2006, during this time his business has been growing on continuous basis.
Credentials
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Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIApr, 2007- Sep, 2024 -
Real Estate Sales Associate
Florida Department of Business and Professional RegulationJul, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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A Neumann & Associates
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Sep 2018 - Present
A Neumann & Associates, LLC is a boutique professional mergers & acquisitions advisory and business broker firm, having assisted business owners and buyers in the business valuation, selling their business, and the business transfer process through its affiliation for the past 20 years. With over 5,000 valuations performed through its affiliation, the company has trusted professionals with a deep knowledge base in multiple field offices in across the US East Coast. #bestbusinessbroker… Show more A Neumann & Associates, LLC is a boutique professional mergers & acquisitions advisory and business broker firm, having assisted business owners and buyers in the business valuation, selling their business, and the business transfer process through its affiliation for the past 20 years. With over 5,000 valuations performed through its affiliation, the company has trusted professionals with a deep knowledge base in multiple field offices in across the US East Coast. #bestbusinessbroker #businessbrokerage #businessbrokers #sellingyourbusiness Show less A Neumann & Associates, LLC is a boutique professional mergers & acquisitions advisory and business broker firm, having assisted business owners and buyers in the business valuation, selling their business, and the business transfer process through its affiliation for the past 20 years. With over 5,000 valuations performed through its affiliation, the company has trusted professionals with a deep knowledge base in multiple field offices in across the US East Coast. #bestbusinessbroker… Show more A Neumann & Associates, LLC is a boutique professional mergers & acquisitions advisory and business broker firm, having assisted business owners and buyers in the business valuation, selling their business, and the business transfer process through its affiliation for the past 20 years. With over 5,000 valuations performed through its affiliation, the company has trusted professionals with a deep knowledge base in multiple field offices in across the US East Coast. #bestbusinessbroker #businessbrokerage #businessbrokers #sellingyourbusiness Show less
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Provia Consulting
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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Owner
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2013 - Present
Management consultant with focus on M&A activities, executive search & recruiting, business turnarounds, sales planning and strategy. Management consultant with focus on M&A activities, executive search & recruiting, business turnarounds, sales planning and strategy.
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InvisoUSA Corporation
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United States
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Real Estate
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CEO & President
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2015 - 2018
Build company foundation and develop the product and service concept to the North American market; create a sustainable foundation in first key markets; expand and develop into new geographical markets in North America; develop a strategy for acquisitions of related products and services; build relationships and create a broad industry network for own product development efforts. Sold business to market leader. Build company foundation and develop the product and service concept to the North American market; create a sustainable foundation in first key markets; expand and develop into new geographical markets in North America; develop a strategy for acquisitions of related products and services; build relationships and create a broad industry network for own product development efforts. Sold business to market leader.
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CEO and Regional Director
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2011 - 2012
Oversaw Greater China sub-region; directed Hong Kong operation. Restructured and focused on new strategic direction; supervised acquisition, developed cross-border collaboration, built customer relations and high performance sales structure, implemented new operational structure and networks. Directed start-up of major corporate clients; played significant role in boosting company image and branding. Initiated high level networking within chambers of commerce and industry organizations;… Show more Oversaw Greater China sub-region; directed Hong Kong operation. Restructured and focused on new strategic direction; supervised acquisition, developed cross-border collaboration, built customer relations and high performance sales structure, implemented new operational structure and networks. Directed start-up of major corporate clients; played significant role in boosting company image and branding. Initiated high level networking within chambers of commerce and industry organizations; positioned organization for long-term brand recognition. Show less Oversaw Greater China sub-region; directed Hong Kong operation. Restructured and focused on new strategic direction; supervised acquisition, developed cross-border collaboration, built customer relations and high performance sales structure, implemented new operational structure and networks. Directed start-up of major corporate clients; played significant role in boosting company image and branding. Initiated high level networking within chambers of commerce and industry organizations;… Show more Oversaw Greater China sub-region; directed Hong Kong operation. Restructured and focused on new strategic direction; supervised acquisition, developed cross-border collaboration, built customer relations and high performance sales structure, implemented new operational structure and networks. Directed start-up of major corporate clients; played significant role in boosting company image and branding. Initiated high level networking within chambers of commerce and industry organizations; positioned organization for long-term brand recognition. Show less
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ISS Mexico
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO & Country Manager
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2006 - 2011
Spearheaded plans to drive business and profit growth for US$110M operations in Mexico. 15,000 employees serving 500+ clients throughout Mexico. Identified / negotiated acquisitions. Developed and presented integrated solutions to senior management. Cultivated relationships with top clients. Negotiated with labor unions. Managed direct reports. Oversaw eight branch offices with administrative staff, supervisors, and 15,000 workers. Expanded within Mexican market; analyzed market and led service… Show more Spearheaded plans to drive business and profit growth for US$110M operations in Mexico. 15,000 employees serving 500+ clients throughout Mexico. Identified / negotiated acquisitions. Developed and presented integrated solutions to senior management. Cultivated relationships with top clients. Negotiated with labor unions. Managed direct reports. Oversaw eight branch offices with administrative staff, supervisors, and 15,000 workers. Expanded within Mexican market; analyzed market and led service integration strategy. Built an acquisition pipeline projected to triple company size. Orchestrated all phases of acquisitions; integrated acquired companies. Ensured compliance. Laid foundation for annual organic growth through new sales team and CRM tool. Show less Spearheaded plans to drive business and profit growth for US$110M operations in Mexico. 15,000 employees serving 500+ clients throughout Mexico. Identified / negotiated acquisitions. Developed and presented integrated solutions to senior management. Cultivated relationships with top clients. Negotiated with labor unions. Managed direct reports. Oversaw eight branch offices with administrative staff, supervisors, and 15,000 workers. Expanded within Mexican market; analyzed market and led service… Show more Spearheaded plans to drive business and profit growth for US$110M operations in Mexico. 15,000 employees serving 500+ clients throughout Mexico. Identified / negotiated acquisitions. Developed and presented integrated solutions to senior management. Cultivated relationships with top clients. Negotiated with labor unions. Managed direct reports. Oversaw eight branch offices with administrative staff, supervisors, and 15,000 workers. Expanded within Mexican market; analyzed market and led service integration strategy. Built an acquisition pipeline projected to triple company size. Orchestrated all phases of acquisitions; integrated acquired companies. Ensured compliance. Laid foundation for annual organic growth through new sales team and CRM tool. Show less
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ISS Argentina
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Argentina
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Facilities Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Country Manager and Regional Manager
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2002 - 2006
Formulated / executed strategic plans to reestablish profitable operations. Expanded Latin American business for US$22M operations serving 100 country-wide clients. Directed companywide activities. Led branch offices with direct reports, administrative employees, supervisors, and 3,000 workers. Reversed negative trend; designed close-down plan and alternative revitalization strategies; broke even in less than two years; completed turnaround below cost estimate. Tripled business; expanded… Show more Formulated / executed strategic plans to reestablish profitable operations. Expanded Latin American business for US$22M operations serving 100 country-wide clients. Directed companywide activities. Led branch offices with direct reports, administrative employees, supervisors, and 3,000 workers. Reversed negative trend; designed close-down plan and alternative revitalization strategies; broke even in less than two years; completed turnaround below cost estimate. Tripled business; expanded service area; initiated first post-crisis acquisition in Argentina followed by two additional acquisitions. Show less Formulated / executed strategic plans to reestablish profitable operations. Expanded Latin American business for US$22M operations serving 100 country-wide clients. Directed companywide activities. Led branch offices with direct reports, administrative employees, supervisors, and 3,000 workers. Reversed negative trend; designed close-down plan and alternative revitalization strategies; broke even in less than two years; completed turnaround below cost estimate. Tripled business; expanded… Show more Formulated / executed strategic plans to reestablish profitable operations. Expanded Latin American business for US$22M operations serving 100 country-wide clients. Directed companywide activities. Led branch offices with direct reports, administrative employees, supervisors, and 3,000 workers. Reversed negative trend; designed close-down plan and alternative revitalization strategies; broke even in less than two years; completed turnaround below cost estimate. Tripled business; expanded service area; initiated first post-crisis acquisition in Argentina followed by two additional acquisitions. Show less
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Full-Time Father
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1999 - 2001
Accompanied spouse to her post as Norwegian Ambassador to Argentina. Supported two children in new family venture who had to learn two new languages; integrated family into new environment. Managed all school activities; coached intramural soccer program. Accompanied spouse to her post as Norwegian Ambassador to Argentina. Supported two children in new family venture who had to learn two new languages; integrated family into new environment. Managed all school activities; coached intramural soccer program.
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Founding Partner and General Manager
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1996 - 1999
Oversaw all activities and collaborated with a five-person team located in Norway and Malaysia. Oversaw all activities and collaborated with a five-person team located in Norway and Malaysia.
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Vice President
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1992 - 1996
Defined and led internationalization strategies. Oversaw US, German, and Thai subsidiaries. Identified and established distributor networks in key markets. Aligned offering to fit needs of individual markets. Led team in customer-centric product development efforts. Defined and led internationalization strategies. Oversaw US, German, and Thai subsidiaries. Identified and established distributor networks in key markets. Aligned offering to fit needs of individual markets. Led team in customer-centric product development efforts.
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Marketing Director
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1991 - 1992
Managed downstream sales of expansion efforts in the European smoked salmon business. Managed downstream sales of expansion efforts in the European smoked salmon business.
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Sales & Marketing Manager Europe
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1989 - 1991
Collaborated with sales and marketing team to build solid customer base and European distributor network; doubled sales in two years. Collaborated with sales and marketing team to build solid customer base and European distributor network; doubled sales in two years.
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Project Manager
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1977 - 1988
Product Manager, (two years) New York, NY Project Manager, (four years) Bangkok, Thailand Management Trainee, (five years) Copenhagen, Denmark Product Manager, (two years) New York, NY Project Manager, (four years) Bangkok, Thailand Management Trainee, (five years) Copenhagen, Denmark
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Education
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1986 - 1989
Fordham University
MBA, Finance & Marketing -
2008 - 2008
IMD
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2006 - 2006
Stanford University
Executive, Management -
2010 - 2010
IMD Business School
Executive Program, Change Management and High Performance Selling -
1977 - 1981
Copenhagen Business Schools
BA, Economics -
1976 - 1977
Druid Hills Highschool - YFU
High School Diploma, English, American Government
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