Thomas Schaefer

Background

About Thomas Schaefer

I have successfully organized and negotiated the sale of PDC to Softing AG and led the integration strategy for a successful transition of sales, marketing, manufacturing and product development. I have a diverse background that includes, sales, marketing, service, business integration, business operations and finance. Through a disciplined, metric based approach, focusing on the customer, the company P&L, and setting clear, collaborative company/employee goals I have consistently increased sales, improved operational performance and lowered costs. I excel in highly matrixed organizations, with decentralized teams. With personal commitment, direct engagement, financial, and operational oversight and sales skills, I have helped start businesses, improve existing business performance, and worked through partner and shareholder issues. I will provide a stable, sustainable, growing business platform that companies can prosper from. I’m a results driven business leader with a proven track record in matrixed organizations with year over year operational and sales growth in U.S./global industrial and commercial markets. I’ve presented at 35+ international industry events representing thought leadership and market direction.