Davor Masek
Inhaber, CEO and Owner, Kessler AG Spezialist für Produkte der Kabelverlegetechnik und Rohrsanierung
Bis 1993, Executive MBA, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
0041 76 818 38 03, Schweiz
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Davor Masek
Bis heute 4 Jahre und 5 Monate, seit Jan. 2020
CEO and Owner
Kessler AG Spezialist für Produkte der Kabelverlegetechnik und Rohrsanierung
The company serves Swiss energy providers, the cable network and pipe installation industry for over six decades. Despite ongoing challenges related to international supply chains, high double digit revenue growth and tripled profitability are achieved since take over. This result allows us to stand alongside our clients as a strong partner, in spite of all challenges - and to deliver. We are grateful.
Bis heute 20 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Dez. 2003
Advisory Board and Interim CEO for Restructuring, Turnaround and Growth
masek executives ¦ +41 76 818 38 03 ¦ davor@mexecutives.ch
Our promise: results. Operates with best practice from over 20 years of management for market leading million to multibillion companies across a dozen European, American and Asian countries.
1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Dez. 2018 - Feb. 2020
Mandate as Managing Director
Perles Power Tools
Mandate as Managing Director to increase operational efficiency of the first Swiss power tool brand. The team grows sales by 22 %, cuts cost of labor by 31 % reduces stock level by 11 % and increases cash generation by 60 % compared to p.y. Annual objectives are achieved.
11 Monate, März 2019 - Jan. 2020
Mandate as Chief Operating Officer
ATech Electronics
Mandate as Chief Operating Officer of the electronic solutions provider to increase operational efficiency. The team improves cash generation by 20 %, sustains the revenue level, reduces cost of labor by 10 % and stock level by 16 %. Annual objectives are exceeded in 10 months.
3 Monate, Juni 2018 - Aug. 2018
MANDATE TO KICK-START ICO MARKETING
Mandat masek executives
Discrete mandate to kick start ICO marketing for a start up blockchain company. Develops strategy with founders, integrating classic and digital marketing. Executes short term measures for corporate and marketing communications. ICO is launched.
10 Jahre, Jan. 2008 - Dez. 2017
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT; MARKET LEADER AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Harley-Davidson Franchise
Leads two Harley-Davidson dealerships to a position between the top ten franchisees in Europe (10 years). Sales growth from 200 to 700 motorcycles p.a. and revenue of CHF 5 to CHF 20 m. in five years. Implements strategy, structure, processes, key performance indicators and state of the art business software. Supervises dealerships with a team of 20. Ends franchise 2017. Combines business with humanitarian aid directly to the ones in need
1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Dez. 2005 - Dez. 2006
CORPORATE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Toolgal Ltd., Israel
Mandate (1 year) by one of the leading producers of construction diamond tools based in Israel, sales $ 200 m., 500 employed. Connects the company to key contacts to access new international construction markets. Prepares business proposals, company presentations, briefings. Coaches business communications and organizes international meetings and negotiations. Trusted advisor to the Chairman and C.E.O.
3 Jahre und 1 Monat, Dez. 2003 - Dez. 2006
MANDATE AS MEMBER OF THE RESTRUCTURING TEAM AND FOR STRATEGIC MARKETING
Pelikan Printing Solutions; International
Market leader office equipment, sales CHF 1 billion, 1000 employed. Supports repositioning the company in relevant markets, improving operating profit and preparing the integration of the business into today’s Pelikan Group GmbH. Develops and executes new corporate marketing and sales strategy; builds an international sales task force of 50, implements a tailor-made digital management tool to manage resources. Achievement of 30 % average growth in targeted markets
1 Jahr, Jan. 2005 - Dez. 2005
MANDATE FOR MARKET RESEARCH; LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY
3M, USA
Mandate (1 year) for the global multi-technology corporation, sales CHF 30 billion, 90’000 employed. Conducts interviews within the European health industry for the development of new products to prevent infections in hospitals. Structures objectives, approach, analysis. Interviews head doctors of leading hospitals in Europe. Develops analysis and recommendations for 3M headquarters in Minneapolis USA
2 Jahre, Jan. 2004 - Dez. 2005
MANAGEMENT TRAINING COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
International Public Relations Association (IPRA); USA, EU, Asien
Assignments by IPRA, the worldwide leading association for communications, acknowledged by United Nations. Develops and leads management seminars. Core content covers marketing, branding and communications and how to focus these disciplines on brand value and profitable growth. Conducts seminars in Zürich, Brussels, Washington and Singapore for up to a hundred attendees
5 Jahre, Jan. 1998 - Dez. 2002
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBER OF THE CORPORATE MANAGEMENT GROUP
Hilti AG; global
Leads integrated Communications, Marketing, Market Research, Brand- and Sales Management of the global market leader for professional power tools, sales CHF 5 billion, 18’000 employed. Implements a new global marketing and sales strategy in over 15 countries contributing up to CHF 300 million with a team of 50. Achieves avg. sales growth of 20 % in targeted markets. Evaluates avg. 30 % price premium over key competitors equaling CHF 900 million revenue. Trusted advisor to the Chairman and C.E.O.
3 Jahre, Jan. 1995 - Dez. 1997
MEMBER OF EXTENDED CORPORATE MANAGEMENT AND RESTRUCTURING TEAM
Feldschlösschen Getränke AG, Schweiz
Leading Swiss beverage company, sales CHF 1 billion, 1’200 employed. Supports corporate turnaround, downsizing and preparation of the company sale into today’s Carlsberg Group. Trusted advisor to the Chairman, C.E.O. and Board as Director for corporate- and market communications. Leads crisis management in close cooperation with Swiss politicians. Opens access into new CHF 100 million market through the internationally known White Turf in St. Moritz. Supports the Swiss market launch of Red Bull
3 Jahre, Jan. 1992 - Dez. 1994
TURNAROUND AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
Publik AG, Schweiz
Managing Partner Publik AG, 8700 Zürich-Küsnacht, Switzerland. Turns around the public relations agency, acquires mandates, rebuilds team. Generates sustainable profitability and positions Publik AG among the top ten agencies in Switzerland
3 Jahre, Jan. 1989 - Dez. 1991
MEMBER OF THE CORPORATE TRANSITION TEAM, HEAD CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Saurer Gruppe; international
Market Leader Textile Machinery, Sales CHF 0.8 m.; 1000 employed. Supports the transition of the Saurer Group from an internationally known truck manufacturer into one of the global market leaders for textile machinery with a revenue of CHF 1 billion p.a. Head Corporate Communications of the Saurer Holding AG, managing external and internal corporate communications globally, including public affairs, media relations and investor relations. Trusted advisor to the lead investor, Chairman and C.E.O.
Ausbildung von Davor Masek
1 Monat, Feb. 2001 - Feb. 2001
Marketing, Change Management
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Strategic Marketing, Change-Management
1 Monat, Mai 1999 - Mai 1999
Corporate Management
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Corporate Strategy, Building Market Capitalization
3 Jahre, Jan. 1991 - Dez. 1993
Executive MBA
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Strategic Business Management
1 Jahr, Jan. 1990 - Dez. 1990
Program for Finance Management
University of St. Gallen
Financial Corporate Management
2 Jahre, Jan. 1987 - Dez. 1988
Swiss Federal Diploma as Public Relations Consultant
SAWI Academy for Marketing & Communications AG
Public Relations
4 Jahre, Jan. 1983 - Dez. 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration
Zurich University of Applied Sciences/ZHAW
Operational Corporate Management
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