Erik Cotman

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About Erik Cotman

Entrepreneur, Senior Executive, Consultant and Business Development professional with more than 20 years experience in a variety of industries across EMEA region. Driver for innovation and change, always looking for "less is more"Passionate and believer in innovation, whether by introducing new technology and or business models.Enthusiastic speaker presenting for a variety of audiences and different topics all over EMEA. Accomplished starting up new businesses from scratch, and expanded existing businesses their geographically reach or entrance in new industry/business model. Experience with emerging markets & international business, sensitive for cultural differences.Managed multi-cultural teams with excellent results.Experienced in working both in corporate and start-up organisations. at Vendor, Distributor and System integrator, direct sales and indirect Channel sales.Customer focused and firm believer of common sense.LEAN practitioner and Six sigma Black Belt certified.Technology and vertical solution areas vary from networking infrastructure, mobile applications, security solutions, e-marketing platforms, AUTO-ID, RFID technology, automation technology, RTLS and Cold Chain solutions, sensor technologies, IoT.Background in various industries ranging from retail, hospitality to automotive, but special interest and passion in Healthcare & PharmaSpecialties: Business Development, Operational Excellence, Continious improvement, Sales & Marketing, Solution Selling, Branding,Channel Management & marketing, Project management, Feasibility services, Product Marketing, Product Scouting, localisation and market optimization, Supply Chain, lead generation and Qualifying, OEM contract negotiation, networking. M&A, emerging markets,