ALTIX CONSULTING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Senior Finance Executive and Consultant
Alain is a senior finance executive and consultant with extensive experience in business administration, accounting, human Resources and corporate finance management.
Alain is a sports enthusiast who is passionate about travel and world economics. He speaks French, German and English. Alain holds a Bachelor's Degree in accounting and business administration.
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor AI & Digital Transformation
- Supply Chain Expert, Senior Advisor
Andrew Byer is a globally experienced supply chain expert, senior advisor, and board member with more than 39 years of leadership experience driving complex supply chain strategies, digital transformation, and AI-powered innovation worldwide. As a former Senior Director at Procter & Gamble, Andrew played a pivotal role in shaping the company's supply chain capabilities and leading large-scale transformation projects across North America, Asia, and Europe.
Andrew's expertise spans AI-driven digital transformation, supply chain strategy and network design, leadership and organization development, and end-to-end supply chain management. He has helped companies across industries leverage AI, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth. His deep understanding of industrial AI applications allows him to guide organizations through successful AI adoption, process automation, and AI-powered supply chain optimization.
Andrew has led initiatives in planning, shelf-to-cash processes, transportation, warehousing, contract manufacturing, and new product introduction, with a strong focus on integrating AI to unlock productivity gains. He is particularly skilled in recruiting and developing AI talent, building high-performing teams, and implementing AI-driven decision-making tools. His experience extends to integrating AI into major acquisitions and large-scale business process transformations, ensuring seamless digital integration across global operations.
Throughout his career, Andrew has established strategic partnerships with leading institutions such as Ernst & Young, MIT, and Gartner, driving supply chain innovation and AI excellence. He pioneered industry-leading vendor-managed inventory systems and successfully implemented the first S&OP system for P&G, helping achieve world-class supply chain rankings.
A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Andrew lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his family. He continues to serve as a strategic advisor, industry speaker, and AI transformation leader, helping organizations navigate the intersection of AI, supply chain strategy, and digital transformation.
Expertise
Digital Transformation & Innovation
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- CMO
- Co - Founder
- Partner International Market Entry & Expansion
Anne is a senior consultant, marketing and business strategy executive, and founding board member of the European-American Chamber of Commerce in Cincinnati. Anne has served as advisor to corporate executives seeking to grow their business across the Atlantic for the past 25 years. Her vast experience spans across various industries including aerospace, automotive, advanced manufacturing, and global transportation, as well as leading transatlantic non-profit business organizations.
Anne's extensive leadership experience in business strategy and development for not-for-profit mission and governance has earned her a premier transatlantic business network across many industries, and a keen understanding of the cultural and economic intimacies of both Europe and the U.S. She is recognized for her creative and energetic style and her solid track record in transforming aspirational goals into measurable actions.
Anne enjoys traveling around the world while immersing herself deeply into local cultures and traveling off the beaten path. She is an avid cyclist and open water swimmer.
Anne serves as Adjunct Professor of Global Business at University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, as well as Honorary Consul of France in Cincinnati.
Anne holds a BS in International Affairs and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati.
Anne's extensive leadership experience in business strategy and development has earned her a premier transatlantic business network in various industries, and a keen understanding of the cultural and economic intimacies of both Europe and the U.S. She has successfully helped numerous French, German, and European companies launch and grow in North America as well as US companies in Europe.
Anne has served as an advisor to corporate executives seeking to grow their businesses across the Atlantic for 30+ years, and her vast experience spans various industries including leading transatlantic business organizations, and lastly as a successful entrepreneur.
Job Titles:
- Partner Frankfurt / Germany
- Senior Strategic Advisor and Consultant
Christian is a senior strategic advisor and consultant, graduate mechanical engineer and senior management executive with 30 + years' experience leading operations around the world for multinational companies such as BASF and P&G and family-owned industry leaders like Festo, based in France, Ireland and Germany.
Strong, result-focused and success-oriented technical leader, Christian led complex industry expansions and transformation across Europe, North America, and Asia. In his various roles leading manufacturing for global operations, Christian planned and executed numerous factory expansion and relocation projects in Europe, Asia and North America, developing and implementing new strategies including integration of acquired companies, introduction of fully integrated production systems, restructuration of product portfolio, harmonization of worldwide manufacturing standards. A German native, also fluent in French and English, Christian has effectively led multicultural teams across multiple continents and time zones.
Christian is an avid runner and enjoys jogging across the forests in the Taunus mountains.
Christian holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering (Industrial Design) from the University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe, Germany, and a Master in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) Universities of Karlsruhe and Stuttgart.
Accomplished senior advisor and consultant for Lean Principles & Practices with nearly 2 decades of successful implementation with a range of organizations including auto, electronic and pharma, Dalibor has an impressive track record of turning around poorly performing operations, supply chains and suppliers.
Dalibor started his career in operational and technical roles for global companies (SAGEM, Océ, Mecaplast, …) and eventually rose to become an Operations Manager, as well as Lean Practices Representative for the Mecaplast site in the Czech Republic. He was a member of two international OPEX teams trained by the famed Michael Balle in the implementation of Lean Practices. He also spent time in Japan studying and working for a global supplier to Toyota.
For the last twelve years Dalibor has provided hands on support to global and local organizations across Eastern Europe. He has also supported LCL (acquired by Altix 12/2020) on successful projects in Europe.
Dalibor studied Production Systems & Robotics and holds a degree from the University of Žilina (Slovakia).
Dalibor is a native of Slovakia where he resides.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Partner Commercial Strategy & Excellence
Daniel is a senior consultant, strategic entrepreneurial P&L growth driver and turnaround expert who builds cross cultural, functional as well as geographical alignment to ignite global transformation for profitable commercial growth. He is a data-driven strategist uniquely suited to motivate change at the organizational and individual level, and sought after for expertise in packaging whereas people, process, data and management tools skills add value across industries.
As commercially driven C-suite Executive, Daniel led teams to accelerate profitable growth for global privately, family-owned companies as well as publicly traded companies in the packaging industry, developing and implementing business models, strategies and partnerships, orchestrating and outperforming organic and M&A driven profitable and sustainable growth. He is a strategic decision maker, who embraces disruptive technologies in global competitive environments to innovate and propel transformational initiatives.
Daniel holds an Executive MBA from Steinbeis University (Germany) in cooperation with the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), the ESB Business School Reutlingen (Germany), the Kelley School of Business at the Indiana University in Bloomington (USA) as well as the DePaul University in Chicago (USA), and Digital Business Strategy Certificates from Columbia Business School and from Harvard Business School. Daniel is fluent in English, German, and French.
Daniel Wachter is a strategic, entrepreneurial P&L growth driver and turnaround expert who builds cross cultural, functional as well as geographical alignment to ignite global transformation for profitable commercial growth.
Job Titles:
- Senior Advisor Lean Management
David held senior positions in engineering, manufacturing, new product management, and procurement (liquid & aerosol filling, injection molding, materials & capital), during his tenure for these multinational consumer goods giants.
David is a strong advocate for the application of improvement techniques and tools to drive employee engagement and deliver positive results. He is a skilled practitioner of Lean Tools including 5's, KanBan, Value Stream Mapping, and transformative Kaizen events, and he utilizes the concepts of "Should Cost", "Visual Floor Management" and "What Gets Measured, Gets Done" as effective tools to illustrate potential and achieve desired results.
David holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University and an entrepreneurial-focused MBA from Bason College.
Job Titles:
- Advisor Human Resources & Talent Management
David is a seasoned Human Resources Advisor with 25 years' experience leading the development and implementation of talent-facing solutions for both private and public companies in the US, as well as special assignments in Norway, Sweden and England.
David's experience spans across multiple industries, including professional services, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and economic development. His expertise encompasses core HR functions including talent management processes and programs, talent acquisition solutions development, HR systems optimization, workforce development solutions, and training development and delivery.
David is passionate about developing and delivering custom, talent-based solutions that help clients reach their business goals. He takes pride in leveraging a collaborative, servant-leader approach to identify the most impactful and tangible solutions.
David holds an undergraduate degree from Ohio University and a graduate degree from Xavier University. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business, where he teaches a Talent Acquisition and Staffing course as part of their Master of Arts in Human Resources program. During his time there, he has consistently earned Dean's List of Teaching Excellence honors and his course has moved from being an elective to a required course for the AM program.
David lives in Cincinnati with his wife and two children.
Job Titles:
- Partner Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Management Consultant
Didier is a seasoned Supply Chain Management Consultant with over 10 years consulting experience in various industries including chemical, automotive and parcel logistics services. He has a proven track record in rapidly implementing and successfully transforming global supply chain organizations and structures.
A French native, Didier is fluent in French, English and German, and savvy in leading, coaching, mentoring, and mobilizing international cross-cultural teams to meet deadlines and attain objectives.
Job Titles:
- Business Analyst
- Associate Data Analytics
Divya is a dynamic business analyst with a strong foundation in data analytics, financial reporting, and strategic business decision-making. She brings valuable experience from her roles at MRI Simmons, Kent State University, and EY Dubai, where she excelled in data modeling, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement.
Divya is highly proficient in tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and SQL, enabling her to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive innovation and efficiency. Her experience spans multiple industries, including finance, higher education, and technology, making her adept at identifying trends and enhancing decision-making processes.
Her passion for continuous improvement has led to the development of dashboards, automated reporting systems, and data-driven business solutions, which have supported organizations in streamlining operations and improving project outcomes.
When she's not diving into data, Divya enjoys traveling, experimenting with international cuisines, crocheting, and hiking. She also has a keen interest in reading about the latest trends in AI and machine learning.
Job Titles:
- Partner Asia - China
- Senior Strategic Advisor and Senior Global Executive
Dr. Hong Zhou is a senior strategic advisor and senior global executive, with more than 30 years' experience developing and leading global operations and supply chain in advanced manufacturing.
Target driven, Dr. Zhou's global views, teamwork spirit, and exceptional network bring valuable knowledge and proven results to industry champions seeking to establish and grow their international footprint in Asia. Working across cultures and continents, Dr. Zhou facilitates communication and fill in the cultures gaps to ensure market development and project infrastructures are delivered in quality, in cost, and on-time.
A Chinese native, Dr. Zhou moved to Germany early on in his career to work for a German "Mittelstand" company and industrial automation champion , progressing to senior leadership roles in Europe and in China for the Asia Pacific region. Dr. Zhou is fluent in Chinese, German and English.
Dr. Zhou holds a Ph.D. degree and a Master's degree in Fluid Power Transmission and Control from Zhejiang University, where he is also a guest professor. Dr. Zhou lives in Shanghai with his family and is passionate about global business, industry and automation. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Partner Strategy & Commercial Growth
Eugenio is a senior consultant and management executive with 35 years of experience in international business management, sales & business strategy and implementation, organization & structure optimization, as well as logistics, sourcing, and supply chain management, in both Europe and the U.S.
Job Titles:
- Partner Management & Operations
Francis is a senior strategic advisor and consultant, with 30 years experience in diverse industries from furniture to automotive and medical device. Francis has a proven track record of rapidly transforming business operations in Europe, the United States, Argentina and Turkey.
An expert organizational change agent, Francis has successfully led multiple business integrations and turnaround situations in highly competitive industries and unionized environment. Francis is a highly accomplished business leader with a strong ability to identify opportunities, strategize and drive business expansion, and help forge long-term, sustainable results.
During his international career in leadership roles in industry, serving companies over $3B revenues, with responsibility of P&L in the range of $100 - $500M, Francis helped transform business operations from loss to profitability, repeatedly increased productivity by 30%+ and delivered double digit growth in revenue. A spirited entrepreneur he also led successful transformation of small entities ($30M).
A French native, also fluent in English, Francis is savvy in leading, mentoring, and mobilizing international cross-cultural teams to meet deadlines and attain objectives.
Francis holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from INSA Lyon, France.
Job Titles:
- Executive
- Advisor Finance & Benefit Planning
Frank Gottschall is a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience in accounting, payroll, and benefits and has a passion for process efficiency and cost savings opportunities. Frank has 30+ years of experience leading and supporting successful accounting, payroll, and benefits strategies that meet company goals and achieve desired results.
Frank developed his diverse experience in all areas of accounting, payroll, and benefits and throughout his career, he has worked for reputable international public accounting firms, as well as several large industry-leading organizations.
Frank holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati, and is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Payroll Professional.
Expertise
Accounting
Financial Forecasts and Cash Flow Modeling
Financial Budgeting
Job Titles:
- Business Improvement Consultant
- Partner Lean Management
Fred is a Business Improvement Consultant, with over 35 years' experience in High Volume Manufacturing, including 20 years in the Automotive Industry, and additional Senior Management positions in Plastics Molding, Printing, and Auto Body Repair.
Fred began his career on the shop floor and through night school, became qualified as Industrial Engineer, winning achievement awards on the way. As an engineer, he was responsible for the design and implementation of several multi-million euro assembly line start-ups. His abilities as a problem solver brought him much notice and many opportunities to work abroad, in the UK, Sweden, Germany, France, Malaysia, the US and Japan.
In his various roles, whether as an Operations Manager, Quality Manager or Production Manager, Fred has a track record of high achievements in many and varied businesses. He has managed and motivated hugely successful workforces in some of the most challenging environments, from highly unionized workshops, to large multi-nationals, to privately owned small businesses. His policy of "People First, Profits Follow" has earned him many admirers and supporters over the years.
For the past 10 years, Fred has delivered a range of services to companies including Improvement Opportunity Assessments, Improvement Projects (Kaizen), Supervisory Training and Coaching, and training and implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Tools.
Job Titles:
- Partner Eastern Europe
- Senior Strategic Advisor and Consultant
Harald Scherner is a seasoned senior strategic advisor and consultant, boasting over three decades of hands-on experience in operational functions and executive leadership. With a keen focus on navigating intricate commercial and operational challenges, he serves as a trusted advisor for companies grappling with disruptive and complex scenarios.
Job Titles:
- Quality Management and Metrology Expert
- Senior Advisor - Metrology and Production Quality Control
Horst Lang is a seasoned quality management and metrology expert with over 40 years of extensive experience in various facets of the field. With a strong background in quality assurance, process optimization, and technical development, Horst has made significant contributions to operational metrology, including advanced technologies such as computer tomography and high-precision metrology.
Horst's expertise spans across quality management, metrology, process optimization, and technical development. Over his illustrious career, he has played pivotal roles in operational metrology, employee development, training, and further education. He has been instrumental in introducing measuring equipment management and implementing various quality assurance and metrology standards in production environments.
Horst has also been deeply involved in the global development and expansion of factories, particularly in the realm of operational quality assurance and the strategic development of measuring rooms. His strategic insights and technological acumen have been crucial in shaping quality assurance and measurement technology at institutions such as the TU/IFT - Vienna, where he spearheaded the development and expansion of quality assurance and measurement technology initiatives.
In addition to his academic contributions, Horst has served as a lecturer, sharing his expertise in process optimization, acceptance of production systems, and statistical methodologies. He has actively supported and contributed to the development and patenting of production-integrated measurement technology, demonstrating his commitment to innovation and excellence in the field.
Expertise
Quality Management
Technical Development
Job Titles:
- Partner Lean Management
- Senior Manufacturing Manager
Jim is a senior manufacturing manager with 35+ years of broad-based leadership experience, and a track record of delivering site initiatives including organizational change, lean practices, and new product implementation and launch.
Jim started his career in the automotive industry working engineering roles at United Technologies Automotive. He later joined Gillette and the leadership team at the Oral-B Laboratories manufacturing site. His leadership accountabilities at Gillette, and post-acquisition Procter and Gamble, included operations, engineering, HS&E, product development, human resources, and facilities management.
Jim was a key member of the leadership team implementing a Lean Transformation Program that transitioned the site into a benchmark operation, delivering significant improvements across all key manufacturing measurables.
Throughout his career Jim has worked to provide sustainable solutions to manufacturing issues, building the capability of all employees through broad based communication, and leveraging metrics to identify future opportunities.
Jim holds a BA degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. In his free time, he enjoys bicycling, hiking, travel, and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Partner Strategic Marketing
John is a senior consultant and accomplished strategic marketing expert with a proven record of driving growth through integrated business-to-business marking. With extensive expertise in industries including aviation, high-tech manufacturing, machine tools, IoT, energy, information management, aquaculture, warehouse automation, and professional services, as part of Altix John provides a rare perspective and entrepreneurial spirit to your marketing challenge. John had the privilege to help grow gyro - a business-to-business marking firm - from 6 people to 700 people and 1 office to 14 offices in 9 countries, becoming one of the most respected and recognized agencies in the world.
As a trusted advisor, John develops deep client relationships, unique customer insights, and business building ideas that help his clients outgrow their competitors during strong and weak economic periods. From start-ups to middle-market to global companies John works with senior decision makers who need a strategic partner to help them drive marketing and digital transformation.
John has a heart for people and a love for travel which come together in working mission organizations around the world.
John attended the University of Wisconsin and has a degree in Commercial Art with a minor in Psychology.
Job Titles:
- Director of Operations NAM / Practice Leader QMS / EHS
- QMS & EHS Expert, Senior Consultant
Jonathon is an experienced QMS & EHS expert, senior consultant, and accomplished Operations Executive.
Kai Bitter is a corporate attorney at Frost Brown Todd, a 500 attorney firm with offices throughout the US.
Kevin Begley is a seasoned advisor with CPA & CGMA certifications and over 45 years of experience in the public accounting arena; spending 31 of those years with a "Big 4" firm in New York City, Dallas & Cincinnati.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Partner Supply Chain
Lucy is a senior consultant with 25+ years of leadership experience leading supply chain redesign, expansion and productivity projects for Procter & Gamble, Coty, and multiple SMEs.
Lucy's experience across sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and business planning for multinational industry leaders allows her to quickly understand the interdependencies inside the firm and opportunities with external partners. Lucy works collaboratively to implement a mix of proven tools and innovative supply chain solutions tailored to serve the particularities of the business needs.
Lucy is a Black Belt, Six Sigma certified. She holds an MBA in Health Care Management from the University of Texas, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico and numerous professional certifications and awards.
Job Titles:
- Partner Operations / Business Transformation
Job Titles:
- Advisor Quality Management
- Quality Management Leader
Mike Easterling is an accomplished quality management leader with over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, with a strong focus on the automotive industry. Known for his hands-on expertise and leadership abilities, Mike has a proven track record of enhancing product quality and driving operational improvements.
Throughout his career, Mike has been instrumental in implementing robust quality systems and standards, leading successful production launches, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. His ability to align quality initiatives with broader business objectives has consistently resulted in improved product quality, increased productivity, and operational efficiency.
Mike is well-versed in core quality tools such as APQP, MSA, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and Control Plans, with additional expertise in process audits, operational metrology, Lean manufacturing, and root cause and corrective action analysis.
Expertise
Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)
Oxana Prokhorova is the Director of Global Engagement for College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati. She is also a Chair of College Honors Program, Advising Member of UC International Asian, European and China Strategy Committees, Member of Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce, a Board member of Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council, Co-Chair of Cincinnati Compass Economic Empowerment Committee.
Oxana's 20-year career in international trade and global business consulting includes eight years in China. She grew up in Moscow, Russia and earned M.A. with Honors in Chinese Studies from Moscow State University. She also holds M.B.A. in International Business from Xavier University. She speaks, reads and writes Mandarin Chinese, English and Russian.
Job Titles:
- Partner Italy
- Senior Advisor, Senior Consultant and Senior Management Executive
Paolo Arosio is a senior advisor, senior consultant and senior management executive with more than 35 years' experience and a leadership track record of business turn-around to generate sustainable business in different industries and different regions in the world.
Paolo is passionate about innovation, technology and he believes in improving business through people improvement, engagement, and motivation. For Paolo having a good strategy is important but execution is vital for success.
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Senior Consultant
- Partner Financial Planning & Analysis
Patricia is a senior consultant, advisor, and finance executive with a 25+ year successful career spanning Financial Planning & Analysis, M&A integration, Shared Services, and Financial Analysis & Decision Support for Global Business Units. Patricia's breadth of company and client experience ranges from a Fortune 50 multi-national consumer goods company to middle-market public and private firms.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Partner Supply Chain
Ramesh is a senior consultant with over 20 years of leadership experience with multinational giants such as GE Aviation, Cummins and Carrier Corporation, designing and executing supply chain, logistics and product strategy for automotive, industrial, aerospace, transportation and retail industries across Asia, Europe, South America and the US.
As a change leader, Ramesh has managed numerous global strategic and continuous improvement initiatives across full spectrum of supply chain activities - strategic sourcing, procurement, inbound logistics, compliance, supply side risk management, manufacturing operations, quality, demand management, inventory planning, distribution center logistics, network design, supply chain technology, new product introduction and channel capability development.
Ramesh is a bibliophile, loves experimenting with cooking and enjoys outdoor activities with his family.
Ramesh is Six Sigma Black Belt certified, holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management & Finance from Michigan State University, US, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from Mahatma Gandhi University, India.
Job Titles:
- Global Business Leadership
- Senior Strategic Advisor, Senior Consultant and Senior Executive Leader
Roger is a senior strategic advisor, senior consultant and senior executive leader with over 40 years of experience in leading organizations that develop and implement global sales and marketing strategies with specialization in the field of industrial products and solutions. With frontline working experience in the UK, Germany, South-East Asia, Japan and North America, Roger has unique experience with sales and marketing in global markets.
Job Titles:
- Advisor Quality & HSE
- Manufacturing Leader
Sarah is a driven manufacturing leader with over a decade of experience in operational excellence, quality management, and health, safety, and environmental compliance across North America.
She has a comprehensive understanding of the entire manufacturing process - from quotation to delivery. This cross-functional expertise provides her with insight across business units and departments, enabling her to drive improvements in collaboration, streamline overall process flows, and enhance quality and productivity.
With a strong understanding of regulatory and operational requirements, Sarah has successfully supported multiple global organizations to align quality, health and safety, and environmental strategies with business objectives. Her work has helped build sustainable, high-performance operations that are well-positioned to thrive in competitive markets.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys traveling, fishing, photography, home improvement, and spending time with her two dogs, Chance and Sadie.
Job Titles:
- Advisor Bookkeeping, Financial Planning & Analysis
Sherry Ellington is a highly motivated bookkeeper that has been in the finance field for over 20 years. She has a proven ability to oversee all aspects of bookkeeping and has comprehensive knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and principles. She is reliable and passionate in producing accurate financial reports within tight deadlines, to ensure that companies have current data to make appropriate financial decisions.
She enjoys working with companies to evaluate ways to find cost-effective solutions and she has demonstrated success in helping clients significantly reduce their costs and increase profits.
She also has extensive experience helping companies review and organize historical bookkeeping and accounting records.
Sherry has experience with recommending and implementing new financial software solutions and supporting the migration of data into the new software. She is well versed in Quickbooks, ProAdvisor and many other accounting and financial software programs.
Expertise
Accounting
Job Titles:
- Partner Executive Recruiting
Stephan is a senior advisor and international management executive with more than 25 years' experience leading major organizations in Germany, Argentina, Canada, Mexico and the U.S., and generating sustainable sales growth and EBIT in the global automotive industry.
Stephan has dedicated much of his career to the strategic selection process for executive personnel in a variety of industries in cross-cultural environments, and he has a proven track record in developing and implementing tailored personnel strategies to help optimize organizations in the global context.
As GM at JR Bechtle & Co., a leading Executive Recruiting firm in the U.S., Stephan was responsible for all recruiting services for the firm's southern activities in North America, Mexico, and parts of South America.
Prior to joining Jr Bechtle & Co., Stephan served as Site Director for BASF Argentina where he oversaw all business activities for four business units in the paint industry. He rebuilt the organization focusing on profitability and sustainability including business divesture and site consolidation securing the market leader position in Argentina. Stephan also held senior management positions at DÜRR Systems, Inc.'s Application Technology division and ThyssenKrupp Systems Engineering in the USA.
Stephan holds a Ph.D. in Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry and a Diploma in Chemistry from the Technical University in Braunschweig, Germany.
Job Titles:
- HR Business Partner
- Director of HR & Talent Solutions
Stephanie Sellman is a dynamic HR Business Partner with 18 years of experience leading and supporting successful HR strategies that meet company goals and achieve desired results. Her diverse experience spans all areas of HR including recruitment and onboarding, policy and process development and implementation, performance management, legal compliance, employee relations, benefits administration, and training and development.
Stephanie is passionate about helping global manufacturing and distribution organizations grow. Her specialties include policy and process development and implementation, development of HR metrics, designing and implementing employee engagement programs, and training and development. She is also well versed in manufacturing ISO standards and certification procedures.
Stephanie's collaborative approach makes her a trusted and successful project leader. She believes a key element of success is fostering a culture of open communication and dialogue and empowering teams to find solutions. Stephanie received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and her Masters Degree in Labor and Employment Relations, both from the University of Cincinnati. Stephanie is currently the President of the Personnel Board for the City of Monroe (Ohio), where she resides with her husband, and their two daughters.
Expertise
Recruitment & Onboarding
Policy & Process Development
Performance Management
Legal Compliance
Benefits Administration
Job Titles:
- Partner Engineering Management
Steve is a senior strategic advisor and consultant with 35 years of experience in technical business development, process improvement, and engineering management, and has a demonstrated history of working globally in the high-tech consulting industry. Steve's high-level positions and expertise range in diverse industries such as aerospace, energy/power, and medical equipment.
Steve began his engineering career working for GE Aviation where he grew through multiple executive roles thanks to his deep understanding of end-to-end solutions, from traditional engineering to state-of-the-art analytics and integration with supply chain and manufacturing.
Steve's strong engineering foundation, global resource knowledge, and passion for process optimization has allowed him to build a successful track-record in cost reduction methodologies, product costing, business leadership, and strategic growth. Steve is excited to partner with middle-market industrial companies to help them reach their full potential.
A highly accomplished business leader with a strong ability to identify opportunities, Steve has recently focused on high-tech business development in emerging markets. He has excellent business acumen coupled with a very strong technical background, and an exceptional business network.
Steve is a British native who has proudly served on the executive Board of Cincinnati European - American Chamber of Commerce. Steve holds a Master's in Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle University, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Loughborough University UK, and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Ohio, and Certified Engineer (CEng) in Europe.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Distinguished Management Consultant and Finance Executive
Stoycho is a distinguished management consultant and finance executive with a strong focus on global finance and controlling. His exceptional leadership skills, highlighted by his talent for building high-performing finance teams and his impressive implementation prowess, have led to a track record of remarkable achievements.
Job Titles:
- Partner Commercial Growth Strategy & Operational Excellence
- Senior Strategic Advisor, Operations, and Growth Strategy Executive
Tony is a senior strategic advisor, operations, and growth strategy executive with more than 25 years of experience with international industrial technology manufacturing companies. He has a track record of consistently delivering commercial and operational improvements that result in increases in sales performance, revenue growth, and EBITDA expansion through strategy deployment, continuous process improvement, talent development, and cultures of high performance.
As a commercially strong General Management Executive, Tony has led teams for public, private, family, and Private Equity owned organizations. He has consistently applied Lean Manufacturing Tools to both the production floor and commercial processes for improved operating margins, working capital efficiency, and accelerated revenue growth.
Tony is respected for diplomatic and motivational leadership in fast-paced and dynamic international environments. He has led teams throughout North and South America and worked closely, and collaboratively, with teams in Europe, Japan, and China.
Tony lives in Northern Kentucky with his family. In his free time, he enjoys being active in his kids activities, recreational sports, cooking, and frequent backyard barbecues.
Tony holds an MBA from Capital University in Columbus, OH and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton in Ohio.
Job Titles:
- Manufacturing Executive
- Partner Strategy & Operation
Uchechi (Uche) Agomuo is a highly accomplished Manufacturing Executive with extensive global and industry experience who is passionate about transforming operations, strengthening organizations, and helping companies achieve breakthrough business results worldwide.
Uche has 30+ years of hands-on global leadership experience managing highly regulated manufacturing Supply Chain and Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain, Product Supply Engineering teams, Heath, Safety, Environment & Wellness with the best in the industry. Uche has experience as project manager for the construction of several greenfield manufacturing plants as well as led the relocation, startup, and commissioning of production plants on time, quality, safety, and cost, and in compliance with local and company regulatory guidelines.
Uche holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern University A&M in Baton Rouge Louisiana. In addition, Uche holds Certifications in Project Management, Construction Management, Initiative Delivery, Cost Engineering, Value Engineering, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and General Electric Manufacturing Development Program, to name a few.
Uche resides in Cincinnati with his family and is a Board Member of the Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board, an Entrepreneurial Mentor for the National Science Foundation, Ohio Innovation Corps, and a Coach and Mentor to minority and disadvantaged business entrepreneurs and business owners.
Job Titles:
- Executive
- Senior Advisor
- Senior Advisor Supply Chain & Operations
Wilson is a senior advisor and executive specializing in end-to-end supply chain, operations management and execution, integrated business planning, and commercial innovation.
Throughout his career, Wilson led and managed regional and global supply chain innovation in Latin America, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America for food and consumer goods industries.
He led complex multi-business units and integrated business planning processes with $1B in revenues, delivering improved customer service, inventory reduction, and go-to-market initiatives delivered on time and at cost, while merging two equal size businesses into one business unit.
Wilson also led supply chain redesign, expansion, and productivity projects of business units which resulted in improved service, considerable cost reduction, and best customer service. His work ranged from new suppliers to expanding and/or consolidating manufacturing and distribution centers and integrating business planning systems, as well as the creation and implementation of multiple regional and global leadership and supply chain developmental programs, global 3PL sourcing strategies, fundamentals of physical distribution, recruiting, and supply chain network operations manager leadership programs.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Co - Founder
- Partner Strategy & Operation
- Senior Strategic Advisor, Senior Consultant, Industrial Engineer and Senior Management Executive
Yannick is a senior strategic advisor, senior consultant, industrial engineer and senior management executive with more than 30 years of experience developing and executing complex global expansion strategies throughout Germany, China and the US.
Yannick holds a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in General Management and Global Business from the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg, Germany.
Yannick has successfully developed and executed complex global expansion strategies throughout Europe, Asia, and North America for the last 30 years. Before founding Altix, he established and managed regional production and logistic centers in Europe, China and North America for a leading German-based, international industrial technology company renowned for its advanced manufacturing operations in his previous role as Chief Operating Officer.