Jan-Patrick Schmitz

Angestellt, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hardy

New York, Vereinigte Staaten

Über mich

Expert in premium consumer brands, where sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of the brand DNA. Skilled in navigating and decoding cultural differences, thereby breaking through the invisible boundaries of global businesses. Effective in building successful organizations on the ground in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific by creating trust, nurturing creativity, triggering learning, and sparking collaboration. Sector Expertise: Cooking & Food, Fashion & Accessories, Watches, Jewelry, Writing Instruments, Leather Goods, Fragrance, Furniture & Interior Design, Kids Fashion, Baby Toys, Outdoor, Printing & Publishing, Eyewear, Petfood. Competencies: Financial Acumen, Brand Strategy, Digital Transformation, Leadership Development, Global Mindset, Retail, DTC, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Turn Around / Change Management, Wholesale, Specialty, Operations, Execution, Consumer Mindset, Private Equity / M&A.

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Jan-Patrick Schmitz

  • Bis heute 9 Monate, seit Aug. 2023

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    John Hardy

  • Bis heute 1 Jahr und 6 Monate, seit Nov. 2022

    Board Member

    Silver Oak | Twomey | Ovid | Timeless

    Nearly 50 years since a handshake between two friends established Silver Oak, the culture remains true to Ray and Justin’s founding values of integrity, quality and originality. Since then, the company developed new brands that push our understanding of American wines through a thriving culture of innovation and sustainability. Our focus on culture is only matched by an obsession with customer service and continued improvement at every level, from the vineyard to your glass.

  • Bis heute 9 Jahre und 6 Monate, seit Nov. 2014

    Chief Executive Officer

    Muirbury & Co. LLC

  • Bis heute 9 Jahre und 8 Monate, seit Sep. 2014

    Member Advisory Board

    Pollaro Custom Furniture

  • Bis heute 12 Jahre und 1 Monat, seit Apr. 2012

    Director

    German American Chamber of Commerce

    The GACC New York fosters the economic ties between Germany and America and offers a wide range of services to the Northeastern and Western states. Founded in 1947 it now also comprises branch offices in Philadelphia and California. Benefiting from being close to Silicon Valley, the California branch mainly supports trendsetting industry sectors such as IT, biotechnology, renewable energies, semi-conductors and nanotechnology.

  • Bis heute 20 Jahre und 4 Monate, seit Jan. 2004

    Board Member

    Thornwillow Press

  • 2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2023

    Chief Executive Officer

    WÜSTHOF GmbH

    Chief Executive Officer der WÜSTHOF Gruppe und Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung

  • 3 Jahre und 3 Monate, Apr. 2018 - Juni 2021

    Vorsitzender des Beirats

    Steiff Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Nov. 2019 - Jan. 2021

    Executive Advisor to the Board

    WÜSTHOF GmbH
  • 1 Jahr und 11 Monate, Juni 2016 - Apr. 2018

    Stellvertretender Vorsitzender des Beirats

    Steiff Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
  • 1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Aug. 2016 - Aug. 2017

    Executive Chairman

    Lifefactory Inc.

  • 5 Jahre und 2 Monate, Mai 2011 - Juni 2016

    Direktor

    Steiff Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
  • 11 Jahre, Aug. 2003 - Juli 2014

    President & CEO

    Montblanc North America

  • 10 Monate, Nov. 2002 - Aug. 2003

    Director Global Supply Chain Management

    Montblanc International

  • 4 Jahre und 8 Monate, Apr. 1998 - Nov. 2002

    President & CEO

    Montblanc Japan KK

  • 1 Jahr und 6 Monate, Nov. 1996 - Apr. 1998

    Commercial Director Asia Pacific

    Montblanc Asia Pacific

  • 2 Jahre und 3 Monate, Sep. 1994 - Nov. 1996

    Controller Group Companies

    Montblanc International

  • 1992 - 1994

    Graduate Assistant

    Southern Illinois University

Ausbildung von Jan-Patrick Schmitz

  • 1992 - 1994

    Business

    Southern Illinois Univeristy

    Corporate Finance, Organizational Behavior

  • 1988 - 1992

    Business

    International Business School

    International Business, Finance, Languages

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Deutsch

    Muttersprache

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