Thomas Kunz
Business Development Manager at ROTRING DATA AG- Claim this Profile
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Stephen Rankin
I had the pleasure of reporting directly to Thomas for 6 years when he managed the Imaging, Prepress, and Photo markets at X-Rite. During this time, Thomas was instrumental in driving the growth and establishing X-Rite as the dominant global player in these markets. Thomas is a highly intelligent executive who understands technology, his markets, and the needs of his customers. He is a visionary, a leader by nature, and an excellent coach who listens, pushes, and cares about the development of his team members. Thomas’ work ethic and creativity are second to none and he
Sonia Megert
I had the pleasure to have Thomas as direct report when I was leading the Market and Product management team at X-Rite. Thomas is a senior Market Manager who has the ability to think strategically as well as act tactically when required. The combination of his solid functional and technical knowledge, as well as his ability to maximise the contribution of a talented team, led to the launch of several award-winning, industry-defining products. Most of all, I appreciated Thomas as the ultimate team player, never misrepresenting himself, always open to feedback and respectful of others’ views. His positive mindset and can do attitude make him an asset to any teams.
Stephen Rankin
I had the pleasure of reporting directly to Thomas for 6 years when he managed the Imaging, Prepress, and Photo markets at X-Rite. During this time, Thomas was instrumental in driving the growth and establishing X-Rite as the dominant global player in these markets. Thomas is a highly intelligent executive who understands technology, his markets, and the needs of his customers. He is a visionary, a leader by nature, and an excellent coach who listens, pushes, and cares about the development of his team members. Thomas’ work ethic and creativity are second to none and he
Sonia Megert
I had the pleasure to have Thomas as direct report when I was leading the Market and Product management team at X-Rite. Thomas is a senior Market Manager who has the ability to think strategically as well as act tactically when required. The combination of his solid functional and technical knowledge, as well as his ability to maximise the contribution of a talented team, led to the launch of several award-winning, industry-defining products. Most of all, I appreciated Thomas as the ultimate team player, never misrepresenting himself, always open to feedback and respectful of others’ views. His positive mindset and can do attitude make him an asset to any teams.
Stephen Rankin
I had the pleasure of reporting directly to Thomas for 6 years when he managed the Imaging, Prepress, and Photo markets at X-Rite. During this time, Thomas was instrumental in driving the growth and establishing X-Rite as the dominant global player in these markets. Thomas is a highly intelligent executive who understands technology, his markets, and the needs of his customers. He is a visionary, a leader by nature, and an excellent coach who listens, pushes, and cares about the development of his team members. Thomas’ work ethic and creativity are second to none and he
Sonia Megert
I had the pleasure to have Thomas as direct report when I was leading the Market and Product management team at X-Rite. Thomas is a senior Market Manager who has the ability to think strategically as well as act tactically when required. The combination of his solid functional and technical knowledge, as well as his ability to maximise the contribution of a talented team, led to the launch of several award-winning, industry-defining products. Most of all, I appreciated Thomas as the ultimate team player, never misrepresenting himself, always open to feedback and respectful of others’ views. His positive mindset and can do attitude make him an asset to any teams.
Stephen Rankin
I had the pleasure of reporting directly to Thomas for 6 years when he managed the Imaging, Prepress, and Photo markets at X-Rite. During this time, Thomas was instrumental in driving the growth and establishing X-Rite as the dominant global player in these markets. Thomas is a highly intelligent executive who understands technology, his markets, and the needs of his customers. He is a visionary, a leader by nature, and an excellent coach who listens, pushes, and cares about the development of his team members. Thomas’ work ethic and creativity are second to none and he
Sonia Megert
I had the pleasure to have Thomas as direct report when I was leading the Market and Product management team at X-Rite. Thomas is a senior Market Manager who has the ability to think strategically as well as act tactically when required. The combination of his solid functional and technical knowledge, as well as his ability to maximise the contribution of a talented team, led to the launch of several award-winning, industry-defining products. Most of all, I appreciated Thomas as the ultimate team player, never misrepresenting himself, always open to feedback and respectful of others’ views. His positive mindset and can do attitude make him an asset to any teams.
Experience
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ROTRING DATA AG
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Switzerland
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Aug 2018 - Present
Developing and growing our business in DACH for our Tacton Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) and CAD-Automation solutions. ROTRING DATA is a leading provider of engineering, configuration and data management solutions with multiple locations in Switzerland. Our comprehensive solutions portfolio assures highest efficiency in our customer's engineering and production processes. Developing and growing our business in DACH for our Tacton Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) and CAD-Automation solutions. ROTRING DATA is a leading provider of engineering, configuration and data management solutions with multiple locations in Switzerland. Our comprehensive solutions portfolio assures highest efficiency in our customer's engineering and production processes.
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GMG Color
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Germany
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head of Product Management
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Led and enabled the Product Marketing Team (Product Management, Marketing & UX) in the whole business lifecycle from product planning, execution, deployment and go to market, ensuring success in a highly competitive market by continuous exploration of product/market fit and impactful marketing campaigns. Led and enabled the Product Marketing Team (Product Management, Marketing & UX) in the whole business lifecycle from product planning, execution, deployment and go to market, ensuring success in a highly competitive market by continuous exploration of product/market fit and impactful marketing campaigns.
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X-Rite
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Manager Appearance Capture
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Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Managed product realization of new Total Appearance Capture solution. X-Rite's new Total Appearance Capture (TAC) technology is the future of rendering of automotive effect paints, textured materials and other unique surfaces. Total Appearance Capture combines color, texture, gloss and other surface characteristics into a general material description used in computer-aided design. Managed product realization of new Total Appearance Capture solution. X-Rite's new Total Appearance Capture (TAC) technology is the future of rendering of automotive effect paints, textured materials and other unique surfaces. Total Appearance Capture combines color, texture, gloss and other surface characteristics into a general material description used in computer-aided design.
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Datacolor
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Switzerland
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Market Manager Imaging
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Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
Global responsibility for driving growth in imaging market segments. Successful launch of new products. Development of product and technology roadmap for photo market and adjacent markets. Global responsibility for driving growth in imaging market segments. Successful launch of new products. Development of product and technology roadmap for photo market and adjacent markets.
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X-Rite
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Market Manager Imaging
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Jan 2005 - Jan 2013
Global responsibility for Imaging market segments: Photo, PrePress, Design, Display. Developed & defined market segmentation, business cases, market roadmaps, go to market strategies, value proposition, pricing & positioning, key differentiators and market requirements for new products/solutions. Launched major products & product lines and built well differentiated solutions portfolio.
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Program Manager Color Management Solutions
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Oct 1999 - Dec 2004
Managed products through the complete life cycle, from realization throughout the entire stage gate process. Launched award winning color management solutions for Creative and PrePress Professionals.
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Heinrich Bauer Publishing / MediaLab GmbH
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Cologne, Germany
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Director Advertisement Production
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Sep 1998 - Sep 1999
Represented Heinrich Bauer Publishing in all interests of the advertisement production. Combined customer and publisher requirements into a profitable and market driven advertisement production. Represented Heinrich Bauer Publishing in all interests of the advertisement production. Combined customer and publisher requirements into a profitable and market driven advertisement production.
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Heinrich Bauer Publishing / Heinrich Bauer Production KG
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Cologne (Germany)
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Process Manager
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Jul 1994 - Aug 1998
Optimized the reproduction process reliability. Ensured highest quality of print production and especially print-ad production with a concurrent cost optimization through introduction of color management solutions. Early adopter of ICC based color management workflows into print and print-ad production. Co-Founder of the European Color Initiative (ECI) and engagement in various ECI working groups. Optimized the reproduction process reliability. Ensured highest quality of print production and especially print-ad production with a concurrent cost optimization through introduction of color management solutions. Early adopter of ICC based color management workflows into print and print-ad production. Co-Founder of the European Color Initiative (ECI) and engagement in various ECI working groups.
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Heinrich Bauer Publishing / Heinrich Bauer Druckvorstufentechnik KG
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Cologne, Germany
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Group Leader Proof Production
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Sep 1992 - Jun 1994
Led the Proof Production Team to meet deadlines as well as quality & performance requirements Led the Proof Production Team to meet deadlines as well as quality & performance requirements
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Heinrich Bauer Publishing / Bauer Druck Köln KG
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Cologne, Germany
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Trainee
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Aug 1991 - Aug 1992
Optimized and enhanced the Proof Production Optimized and enhanced the Proof Production
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Education
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1986 - 1991
Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Dipl. Ing., Photographic Science -
1974 - 1983
Werner Heisenberg Gymnasium
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