Bjoern Klaas

Background

About Bjoern Klaas

Senior executive with proven track record in developing B2B businesses through a combination of clear strategy definition and strong execution so far for global publicly listed and private equity companies. Proven ability to run a multinational business, a global P&L and increase profitability, margins and shareholder value through growth and cost management. Multi-cultural and able to successfully work in international and fast moving environments. Combines ability to develop established, highly profitable businesses and new ventures targeting profitable revenue growth. Ability to inspire teams to outperform expectations, leveraging mentoring and people development skills. Strategy and Execution results: • Delivered 40% EBITDA growth at PolyOne/ColorMatrix over 2 years through globalizing the offer and market penetration while right sizing of structure. • Positioned Colorant Chromatics as a growth driver and diversified product range to deliver double digit revenue growth • Executed growth strategy on new technologies and digitisation for Proto Labs in EMEA and delivered record revenue and operating profits Key expertise: P&L responsibility | Business strategy design and execution | Organisational design | Building customer-centric and tiered Go-To-Market Approaches | Value-based Leadership | Articulating compelling Vision & Mission to Stakeholders | Digitalizing Manufacturing