Jul 2022

General Manager - Emerging Markets PRC

Industry: construction suppliers / raw materials (sand-lime bricks); turnover: EUR 1,100 million, approx. 7,200 employees; JV-China, approx. 70 employees

Target:

Founding and commissioning of associated companies (sand-lime brick works) at several locations in China

Preparation:

Market research / observation and opportunity assessment

• Search, selection and use of suitable raw materials
• Preparation of business and investment plan
• Search for suitable joint venture partners
• Negotiation of joint venture contracts

construction phase:

Planning, project planning, construction and commissioning of 2 JV

• Procurement of alternative plant technology on site
• Organization of the dismantling of production technology in Germany
• Construction supervision
• Budget planning and control
• Selection, training and management of local production employees
• Organization and implementation of operational processes

special tasks:

Foundation of a representative office in Beijing

• Selection, training and management of local project engineers
• Negotiation with authorities (e.g. operating license, registration approval)
• Creation of a strategy and action plan for the CECS (China Association for Engineering Construction Standardization)
• Lectures at conferences in China

Results:

• Establishment of an efficient organization in China
• Ensuring know-how transfer
• Harmonization of norm standards
• Production of innovative new products based on market research
• Honorary member of the CECS