Leadership, clarity and disciplined execution for manufacturing businesses
Providing experienced senior oversight to stabilise, improve and grow complex operations.
What I do
I support manufacturing organisations that need seasoned leadership and disciplined execution without immediately adding permanent headcount. Over more than three decades I have led factories, built new operations from the ground up, guided businesses through periods of rapid change, and steered management teams across Asia and Europe.
My experience includes senior executive roles within voestalpine Böhler Welding and voestalpine Wire Technology in China, ESAB in Europe and Asia, and private-equity backed manufacturing ventures. My approach is pragmatic: clear objectives, structured implementation, and accountability that turns strategy into results.
How I help
Factory efficiency
- simplifying production flow and removing bottlenecks
- improving throughput without uncontrolled cost or overtime
- aligning demand, planning and operations to reduce friction
- engaging teams around clear, measurable performance goals
Interim leadership cover
- stabilise operations and set direction
- restore clarity of roles, cadence and accountability
- protect service, margin and working-capital discipline
- prepare the ground for the permanent leadership solution
Strategic planning and execution
- translating strategy into clear priorities and timelines
- establishing governance and reporting without bureaucracy
- sequencing initiatives sensibly to avoid overload
- ensuring decisions remain grounded in operational reality
What I do not focus on
Quality systems consulting is best handled by dedicated specialists. Where appropriate, I recommend capable partners while remaining focused on leadership and operational execution.
Experience snapshot
- 30+ years in engineering, manufacturing and international management
- Managing Director responsibilities across multiple China-based operations
- Extensive execution work across China, Asia and Europe
- Proven results in improving performance, stabilising operations and delivering growth
Geographic focus: available globally, with particular depth of experience in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Approach
- clear objectives agreed upfront
- disciplined execution and governance
- honest, fact-based reporting
- minimal complexity, maximum impact