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Kay (O) Kissling-Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA

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Stuttgart, Germany

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Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
Dresden, Germany

Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA

3DGence GmbH

Position Summary
Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA at 3DGence GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Sales
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Stuttgart, Germany

Executive Consultant

KISSLING Consulting

Position Summary
Executive Consultant at KISSLING Consulting
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Strategy
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany

Sales, Account Mgmt & Bus.-Dev. – Aerospace – EMEA

3D Systems GmbH

Position Summary
Sales, Account Mgmt & Bus.-Dev. – Aerospace – EMEA at 3D Systems GmbH
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Customer Service
Sales
Strategy
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
Rheinmünster, Germany

Business Manager – Aerospace – EMEA

Stratasys GmbH

Position Summary
Business Manager – Aerospace – EMEA at Stratasys GmbH
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Sales
Strategy
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Munich, Germany

Sales Manager

E.I.S. Aircraft GmbH

Position Summary
Sales Manager at E.I.S. Aircraft GmbH
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Sales
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
Hamburg, Germany

Key Account Manager

Lufthansa Technik AG

Position Summary
Key Account Manager at Lufthansa Technik AG
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Sales
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Hamburg, Germany

Project Engineer

Lufthansa Technik AG

Position Summary
Project Engineer at Lufthansa Technik AG
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Project Management
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
Hamburg, Germany

Production Engineer

Lufthansa Technik AG

Position Summary
Production Engineer at Lufthansa Technik AG
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Production
Jan 2006 - Dec 2009
Hamburg, Germany

Development Engineer

Lufthansa Technik AG

Position Summary
Development Engineer at Lufthansa Technik AG
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Product Development

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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

Sales
Strategy
Customer Service
Product Development
Operations
Project Management
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Summary

Over the past 20 years, I have been successfully implementing entrepreneurial strategies with a focus on establishing sustainable process structures and best practices, laying the foundation for highly profitable growth. In doing so, I have drawn on my expertise in aerospace engineering and additive manufacturing, as well as my broad expertise in engineering, sales, account management, business development, strategic consulting and general management. As a German-American with extensive global experience, I have developed a great passion for leadership positions that require a high level of interpersonal skills, deep technical expertise and highly collaborative approaches. As a leader, I have always focussed on highly dynamic industries with multicultural environments and complex challenges.

Successfully completing my American-German Executive MBA (2021-2023), I have shown proof of an unwavering commitment to continuous personal and professional growth, leveraging latest academical expertise, cutting-edge strategies and frameworks together with the peers , superiors and customers I serve. With my entrepreneurial acumen, my deep technical, business and commercial expertise, and my focus on creating highly energetic, constructive and positive work environments, I see myself well equipped for the next growth challenge.

Skills

  • Sales Expertise B2b (Direct Or Channel), B2c
  • Product & Service Expertise Industrial Investment Goods, Solutions, Products, Components, Software, Services, Consulting
  • Industry Expertise Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Dental, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Telecommunication
  • Revenue (P&L) Sales & Business Development < $ 5 Mio P.A., Account Management < $ 20 Min P.A.
  • Reports Direct <10, Indirect >20

Languages

German
Native
English
Native
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Education

Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

Kellogg Northwestern / WHU – Otto Beisheim

MBA, Executive MBA, Dual USA/GER · MBA · Evanston, United States

Oct 2002 - Jun 2009

University of Stuttgart

Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering · Aeronautical Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9
Experience in Aerospace and Defense 15 y
Avg length 2 y 6 m
Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA, Executive Consultant, Sales, Account Mgmt & Bus.-Dev. – Aerospace – EMEA
Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Main business areas Sales, Strategy, Customer Service

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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Kay is based in Stuttgart, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Kay speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).
Kay has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Kay has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Kay may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Kay would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA, Executive Consultant, Sales, Account Mgmt & Bus.-Dev. – Aerospace – EMEA.
Kay's most recent position is Interim General Manager, Sales Director – EMEA at 3DGence GmbH.
In recent years, Kay has worked for 3DGence GmbH and KISSLING Consulting.
Kay is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.
Kay is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Strategy, and Customer Service. Kay also has some experience in Product Development, Operations, and Project Management.
Kay has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.
Kay has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Sales, and Strategy.
Kay holds a Master in MBA from Kellogg Northwestern / WHU – Otto Beisheim and a Master in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Stuttgart.
Kay is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
Kay's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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