Michael Kuhne

Background

About Michael Kuhne

I am a passionated marketer and mechanical engineer (MSc) by training with >20 years of experience in Consumer Home Appliances, Personal Care- and Oral Health Care industry. Proven track record on C-Suite level, in growing businesses and defining winning business strategies. Worked and lived in NL, Germany and USA. Strong track record in corporate entrepreneurship and Private Equity. I am truly inspired and excited by what technology can do to make life better for mankind. Engaging and communicating with people gives me energy, I thrive in environments where change is needed or the strategy to success is not known yet… Professional Career: The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)- Associate Consultant 2003-2023, Royal Philips: Multiple global business roles in up- and downstream. Assignments in NL, Germany and USA. Most recent roles- CMO of DACH Philips Consumer Lifestyle (Hamburg, 4 years)- VP, Global Business Leader of Philips Garment Care (P&L ~500 mln Eur Sales)- SVP, BU Leader, President and CEO of Philips Sonicare, based in Seattle, USA (P&L >1Bln Eur Sales) 2023- Aug 2024: Versuni (former Philips Domestic Appliances,~3Bln, FTE)- Chief Business Officer and member of Executive Committee. Versuni is Private Equity lead. Sept 2024- present: CEO Consumer Business, member of Executive Leadership Team at Signify Skills- Small Domestic / Home Appliances industry expert - Oral Health Care / Oral Hygiene industry expert - Personal Care industry expert - Proven track record in C-Suite Business leadership roles - Private Equity experience - Consumer marketing - Consumer insights