Gernot Kicker

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About Gernot Kicker

Helping companies make better investment decisions about their IT infrastructure. From getting out from under technology debt to extending legacy environments and through the use of creative financial and consumption models, HPEFS brings a wealth of experience to assist customers in the IT decision making process. Result- and solution-oriented management generalist and sales professional with heavy B2B and retail/transactional business experience; 25+ years combined experience in sales and marketing; Passion and curiosity for digital transformation topics and Software in general. Established consumer/retail business for Microsoft both in Austria and Switzerland with proven success. Build Consumer Brand (Xbox & Xbox Live) and reached market leader position in local market. Extensive network in the local IT and telecom industry plus strong footprint in the consumer electronics and entertainment industry both locally and regional. Leadership experience with physical and virtual teams. Successful team builder and talent coach. Appreciative and team-oriented leadership and collaboration style. Strong communicator. Entrepreneurial spirit. International player. Turned around problem region. Experienced collaborator within corporations. Hands-on mentality. Skilled in Marketing Management, Retail, B2B Sales and Consultative Selling Techniques; Strategic Partner Management & Enablement. Strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) focused in Business, Management, Marketing and Finance from Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz.