George Bogdan Nitu - Head of Decarbonization Solutions Business

Q: Where is George Bogdan based?

George Bogdan is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does George Bogdan speak?

George Bogdan speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does George Bogdan have?

George Bogdan has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, George Bogdan has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that George Bogdan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is George Bogdan's latest experience?

George Bogdan's most recent position is Head of Decarbonization Solutions Business at Johnson Controls .

Q: What companies has George Bogdan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, George Bogdan has worked for Johnson Controls and C. Haushahn GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is George Bogdan most experienced in?

George Bogdan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Education , and Energy . George Bogdan also has some experience in Construction .

Q: Which business areas is George Bogdan most experienced in?

George Bogdan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Sales , and Operations . George Bogdan also has some experience in Strategy , Marketing , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has George Bogdan worked in recently?

George Bogdan has recently worked in industries like Energy , Construction , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has George Bogdan worked in recently?

George Bogdan has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Product Development , and Supply Chain Management .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Head of Decarbonization Solutions Business

Johnson Controls

Define the strategy and Go To Market model for decarbonization solutions based on heat pumps in EMEALA
Drive growth in the commercial/industrial heat pump business and other related decarbonization solutions through commercial excellence, design engineering works and standardization/modularization activities
Collaborate with R&D and supply chain on new product introductions, value engineering for existing products, manufacturing and testing facilities
Develop commercial and execution partnerships to grow the business faster

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Head of Strategy, Sustainability and Growth

Johnson Controls

Define the strategy for the business unit
Lead the sales and key account management activities across all business lines (new installation, modernization, service)
Coordinate M&A activities across EMEA countries
Serve as sustainability lead for the business unit and develop new business opportunities based on decarbonization solutions offered as a service
Establish centres of excellence for different market segments to increase sales efficiency and volume
Develop a product introduction roadmap to capture additional market segments
Drive modularization in the offering
Support the digital transformation of the business through new digital offerings and go to market strategies

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Germany

Managing Director / Member of the Executive Board

C. Haushahn GmbH & Co. KG

Hold key position within the Schindler Group, responsible for the entire business of Haushahn Region Eastern Germany and member of the executive board of C. Haushahn GmbH & Co. KG
Manage the turnaround of Haushahn Region East including analysis, strategic growth plan and restructuring plan
Build and lead a team of over 250 people structured in departments: new installation, modernization, service, quality, HR, finance
Develop a sales and marketing strategy focused on digital transformation and IoT-based services (e.g., remote monitoring, machine learning, digital media services) to accelerate growth
Define efficient processes supported by digitalization (e.g., predictive maintenance) to increase efficiency and deliver high profit margins
Responsible for P&L, delivering solid year-on-year double digit growth

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

Head of Service

Schindler Elevators & Escalators

Hold key position within the Schindler Group, responsible for the service business in Europe (UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Israel)
Develop and lead a team of 19 people (around 5,000 over the entire service organisation)
Identify and roll out smart and IoT services based on the connectivity of elevators and escalators (telemonitoring, big data analytics, machine learning, predictive maintenance, advertisement services)
Define sales and marketing strategies for traditional and new service products, including development of modern sales trainings and tools
Develop more efficient maintenance methods based on new smart and digital services
Responsible for P&L, delivering 10-digit revenue (EUR) and solid year-on-year growth

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

4 years

Head of Service & Modernisation

Schindler Elevators & Escalators

Develop and lead a team of 15 people (800 over the entire service and modernisation organisation) based in 12 countries (Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece)
Identify customer needs and define sales and marketing strategies to achieve sales objectives for the service and modernisation business
Manage fulfilment methods and processes to ensure top quality and cost effectiveness
Responsible for P&L, delivering 9-digit revenue (EUR) and sustainable double digit growth

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

6 years

Romania

Guest Lecturer

University Politehnica Bucharest

Develop and deliver the lecture “Business Process Management” as part of a master’s program taught in German language

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Bulgaria

Head of Service

Schindler Elevators & Escalators

Start up the service department for Schindler Romania
Build and lead a team of 100 people and increase the sales force and fulfilment efficiency through training and coaching
Develop the sales and marketing strategy, products, processes and tools to deliver high profit margins
Develop new customer relationships to strengthen the company’s market position
Open new branches and employ people to manage the new regions
Negotiate strategic alliances with partners to offer efficient coverage to customers
Graduate the Schindler Career Development Program (SCDP) Talent Program

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Germany

Service Manager

Schindler Elevators & Escalators

Manage all resources within the Hamburg branch to meet service targets and be responsible for P&L
Develop the service business in the branch by establishing new customer relationships
Optimize branch staffing of service technicians and lead a team of eight technicians

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

Germany

Product Manager - Modernisation

Schindler Elevators & Escalators

Join the Schindler Career Development Program (SCDP)
Manage new modernisation product launches and support field operations in selling new products
Define new, more efficient business processes for the modernisation business
Implement new SAP-based sales tools to boost sales
Implement new pricing strategies
Define new product requirements and development directions based on customer needs and market trends
Establish and maintain relationships with consultants and partner industries to seek new business opportunities
Develop new modernisation kits for the German market

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Germany

Consultant – Product Related Service Management

Institute for Industrial Management (FIR)

Conduct business consultancy projects for German and European machine-building companies related to service business organisation
Acquire, coordinate and implement research projects on national and European level in the field of industrial services
Publish articles in international journals on industrial services and prepare and conduct presentations at international conferences
Organise the Aachener Dienstleistungsforum, the biggest German event about industrial services
Develop and deliver lectures and moderate workshops related to service strategy as part of continuing education programs

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Education, Energy, and Construction.

Manufacturing

Education

Energy

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Sales, Operations, Strategy, Customer Service, and Marketing.

Product Development

Sales

Operations

Strategy

Customer Service

Marketing

Summary

Looking to leverage my passion for Leadership, my Customer and Sales experience, as well as my expertise in Digital Transformation & Sustainability, all enhanced by a strong set of Soft Skills.

Skills

Leadership
Team-minded
Customer Orientation
Sales & Marketing
Negotiation
Presentation
Business Strategy
Process Management
Project Management
Results Oriented
Trustworthy

Languages

Romanian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2011

Technical University "RWTH Aachen" & "Politehnica" Bucharest

PhD · Business & Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Oct 2000 - Jun 2005

Technical University "TUHH" Hamburg & "Politehnica" Bucharest

Master Degree · Business & Engineering · Bucharest, Romania

Certifications & licenses

Certified Translator Of The Romanian Ministry Of Justice

Romanian Ministry Of Justice

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Manufacturing 17 y

Avg length 3 y 2 m

Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Romania, Bulgaria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Decarbonization Solutions Business, Head of Strategy, Sustainability and Growth, Managing Director / Member of the Executive Board

Main industries Manufacturing, Education, Energy

Main business areas Product Development, Sales, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

October 2024

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Where is George Bogdan based?

George Bogdan is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does George Bogdan speak?

George Bogdan speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does George Bogdan have?

George Bogdan has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, George Bogdan has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that George Bogdan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would George Bogdan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, George Bogdan would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Decarbonization Solutions Business, Head of Strategy, Sustainability and Growth, Managing Director / Member of the Executive Board.

What is George Bogdan's latest experience?

George Bogdan's most recent position is Head of Decarbonization Solutions Business at Johnson Controls.

What companies has George Bogdan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, George Bogdan has worked for Johnson Controls and C. Haushahn GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is George Bogdan most experienced in?

George Bogdan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Education, and Energy. George Bogdan also has some experience in Construction.

Which business areas is George Bogdan most experienced in?

George Bogdan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Sales, and Operations. George Bogdan also has some experience in Strategy, Marketing, and Customer Service.

Which industries has George Bogdan worked in recently?

George Bogdan has recently worked in industries like Energy, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has George Bogdan worked in recently?

George Bogdan has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Product Development, and Supply Chain Management.

What is George Bogdan's education?

George Bogdan holds a Doctorate in Business & Engineering from Technical University "RWTH Aachen" & "Politehnica" Bucharest and a Master in Business & Engineering from Technical University "TUHH" Hamburg & "Politehnica" Bucharest.

Does George Bogdan have any certificates?

George Bogdan has 1 certificate: Certified Translator Of The Romanian Ministry Of Justice.

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