Friedrich Pohle

Background

About Friedrich Pohle

Passionate, pragmatic GM / Vice President with Executive Master Degree in General Management, University of St. Gallen (HSG). Strong entrepreneurial spirit, foundations layed within own family business from childhood. Advanced professional knowledge, gained mainly in technology driven industries, before in healthcare, sports & entertainment. More than 15 years of experience in leading, transforming and developing organizations in the area of activities close to markets and customers (Sales, Service, Business Development). Strategic thinking, empathetic leader with proven change management skills. Believes in people and their willingness to contribute their best within the right team environment. Expert in developping high professional teams across cultural borders, evolving the right balance of strategy work and execution and leading change through purpose and common values.During the last years, led international sales & service organizations and partnership networks (volume up to ~420 Mio. CHF), also experienced in General Manager positions in small and medium sized companies along the way (up to ~50 Mio. CHF). Successful strategic initiatives developped and executed, namely regarding Strategy Evolution and Execution itsself, Mergers & Aquisitions, Servitization,(Digital) Processes and organizational Re-Structuring within the above mentioned positions.Privately a family oriented father of one daughter, grown up with three sisters in Ravensburg, Germany – interested in sports and outdoor activities. In 2009 moved to Switzerland and since 2023 with swiss citizenship.