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Dr. Werner Benade

Dr. Werner Benade

President EMEA @Clarios

Clarios•Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Experience30+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Internationally experienced CEO/President (China, Switzerland & Germany) in the fields of industrial products & consumer goods. Proven track records regarding profitability and sales growth. Particular expertise in restructuring and turnaround situations requiring transformational leadership. Strong ability in strategy development, driving change, deploying new market opportunities with consequent implementation. Verified strong at analyzing, structured, process & result driven with emphasis on customers & users orientation. Content driven leadership with a focus on team motivation and leading by example.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • ClariosCurrent
    2021–Present· 5 yrs 9 mos
    • President, EMEACurrent
      2021–Present
  • FORVIA HELLA
    Apr 2017–Mar 2020· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Member of the Management Board, Business Division Aftermarket and Special Applications
      Apr 2017–Mar 2020
  • Bosch India
    Oct 2010–Mar 2017· 6 yrs 5 mos
    • CEO & President, Business Unit Powertool Accessories
      2015–Mar 2017
    • CEO & President, Business Unit Professional Powertools Emerging Markets
      Oct 2010–Dec 2014
  • Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH
    2002–Sep 2010· 8 yrs 8 mos
    • Senior Vice President Sales - Region Germany, Austria, Switzerland
      2009–Sep 2010
    • Senior Vice President Sales Buderus - Region Germany
      Jun 2005–Dec 2008
    • Vice President Sales Buderus - Region Germany West
      2002–May 2005
  • Buderus Deutschland
    Nov 1995–Dec 2001· 6 yrs 1 mo
    • Head of Buderus Sales Branch Essen, Germany
      Oct 2000–Dec 2001
    • Head of Division Oil- and Gasheaters for tile stoves
      Jun 1997–Sep 2000
    • Head of Product Management Heating Appliances
      Nov 1995–May 1997

Education

Promotion

Maschinenbau

University of Duisburg-Essen

Diplom-Ingenieur

Maschinenbau

Ruhr University Bochum

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Skills & Expertise

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Change ManagementNew Business OpportunitiesProduct ManagementLeadershipRestructuringSales & MarketingWholesale OperationsIndustrial ProductsAutomotive AftermarketTurnaround-ManagementTalent ManagementSupply Chain ManagementConsumer ProductsBusiness StrategyInternational Business DevelopmentDriving Results