Experience

ILJIN Motion & Control GmbH

• Germany
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present

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ILJIN Group Europe

• Germany
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Director

  • Jun 2018 - Present

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ILJIN Bearing ART

• General Manager (Global Sales)

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Transmission & Axle BearingsElectric Vehicle Motor and Reducer BearingsIndustrial Bearings Transmission & Axle BearingsElectric Vehicle Motor and Reducer BearingsIndustrial Bearings

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2011 - May 2016

  • Managed company to set up and open in Eschborn (Frankfurt area) in 2011 where is ILJIN's European Headquarter and positioned in managing director for two and half year with full legal responsibilities. Hired and supervised 9 employees and directed all aspects of daily operations to meet customer demands and requirements.• Well understanding German cultures based on working experiences with German employees and customers. • Leading EU and Korean suppliers sourcing for localization in Europe.• Accelerated business awards from existing customers as BMW, VW, Audi, PSA, GME and from new customers as Fiat and Daimler. • Awarded project value is €70 million (annual turnover) with 10 projects including 2 China projects. Boosted Europe OE sales turnover from €38 million in 2011 to €50 million in 2015.Awarded business value in total over last 7 years in Germany is €128 million in annual turnover basis. Products: Ball and Tapered Roller Wheel Bearings, Transmission/Axle Tapered Roller Bearing, Steering & Suspension Components such as Tie Rod, ball joint, Stabilizer Link, Control Arm Assembly and Corner Module

• Sales and Engineering General Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Nov 2011

  • Managed all of the activities regarding OEM sales, program management, marketing, engineering, procurement, logistics and quality. Hired two German Sales Engineers and one French Sales Engineer in Paris. Motivated and mentored team in surpassing sales goals.• New customer development for single row taper roller bearings • Purchasing role to support HQ purchasing for EU supplier chain• Awarded company’s first wheel bearing businesses from BMW, VW, Audi, Ford Europe and PSAAwarded project value is €58M per year in this period. (8 projects from EU car makers including 1 project for China) • Increased Europe OE sales from €10M in 2008 to €38M in 2011 (EU Turnover)Products: Wheel Bearing, Suspension & Steering components, Single Row Taper Roller Bearing



Iljin USA Corporation

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Oct 2008

  • Leverage strong leadership abilities to direct and oversee strategic sales and marketing activities for North American OEM holding full responsibility. Drive sales, program management, marketing, engineering, logistics, and quality assurance initiatives to meet business objectives. • Increased North American OE sales from $20M in 2004 to $100M in 2008. • Provided engineering/commercial supports to ensure products meet the customer requirement• Major OEM customers were GM, Ford, Chrysler, TRW, ZF, ThyssenKrupp• Developed and maintained business relationship with current and new customers• Managed sourcing of wheel bearing components in US and procured components for wheel bearing • Extended responsibilities to EU customers• Automotive market trend analysis and created OE market future strategyProducts: Wheel Bearing, Suspension & Steering components



ILJIN Global

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Sales Manager for Australian Market

  • Jan 2002 - Oct 2003

  • Supported new businesses with Ford, GM Holden, Mitsubishi, ION and Dana, Delphi Australia• Managed the launch of Ford E169 and E265 wheel end module project• Increased ILJIN Australia’s sales from $2 million to $30 million almost in two years• Managed and supported all sales activities in Australia market.Products: Wheel Bearing, Suspension & Steering components, Forged/Machined Transmission Gear • Supported new businesses with Ford, GM Holden, Mitsubishi, ION and Dana, Delphi Australia• Managed the launch of Ford E169 and E265 wheel end module project• Increased ILJIN Australia’s sales from $2 million to $30 million almost in two years• Managed and supported all sales activities in Australia market.Products: Wheel Bearing, Suspension & Steering components, Forged/Machined Transmission Gear