1. Formal CV (sanitized)
(Documentation/CVs)

... and launch consulting agency, focused on high-tech, vanguard products under confidentiality agreements due to competitive technology environment. Whirlpool Corporation Director, Advanced Concepts ...

2. 2004-07-13 WHR Portal on DHL Conference
(In Public/In the Press)

... retailers, humebuilders, software and networking corporations as well as service providers to create a forum of discussion rather than a venue of presentation." Whirlpool's session followed the conference's ...

3. 1999 - Presentation to E&Y Customers
(In Public/Public Speaking)

... a glimpse at the uses of the Internet in a large corporation like Whirlpool. This was pre-anything, mind you, and the audience was sure that "the Internet is not safe". This is an interactive presentation ...

4. Execution
(The Person/Skills)

I have been managing projects all my life. Execution is just another way to say: Get Stuff Done. I am formally trained in PRINCE2, the prevalent project management approach in Europe. Whirlpool Corporation ...

5. Business Modelling
(The Person/Skills)

Something I picked up in the SAP Concept Phase with Whirlpool Corporation is the ability to analyze a new business financially. This learning-by-doing approach to business modelling was the main means ...

6. Business Consulting
(The Person/Skills)

I know how to be a consultant as well as a partner or the customer, because I have been in all those roles myself. I grew a consulting business from scratch within Whirlpool Corporation. I started three ...

7. Director, Advanced Concepts & Technologies (ACT), 1/2005 – 7/2005
(Career/Whirlpool Corp)

Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI Challenge: Revitalize “Advanced Electronics Group”, streamline global operations and put the work focus firmly on marketable innovations with a strong consumer ...

8. Director, Connected Home, 9/2002 – 12/2004
(Career/Whirlpool Corp)

Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI Challenge: Refocus the restructured department from market launch to R&D operations Achievements: Launch 2 R&D concepts into mainstream a year (TV ...

9. Director, Global Retail Launch, Integrated Home Solutions, 10/2001 - 9/2002
(Career/Whirlpool Corp)

Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI Challenge: Accelerate a new digital offering into the retail channels in USA, UK and Italy. Achievements: IHS Retail No formal departmental budget, only one employee: ...

10. Director, Broadband Services, Integrated Home Solutions, 1/2000 - 10/2001
(Career/Whirlpool Corp)

Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI Challenge: Commercialize a New-to-the-World Digital Product Offering consisting of a Web Tablet mounted on a refrigerator, connected major appliances, a suite of ...

11. Global Director, Information Security & Audit Compliance, 2/1999 – 12/1999
(Career/Whirlpool Corp)

Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI Challenge: Develop strategy, architecture and implementation for Global Information Security Achievements: Internet Security Strategy Rivermark Business Modelling ...

12. Lead/Senior Analyst, Electronic Commerce North America, 10/1997 – 2/1999
(Career/Whirlpool Corp)

Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI Challenge: Co-Develop a consistent E-Commerce strategy Achievements: Whirlpool Web World Interactive Network Strategy W3IN.order (still in use today) I was the ...

13. Analyst, Global SAP Implementation, Conceptualization, 5/1997 – 9/1997
(Career/Whirlpool Corp)

Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI Challenge: Adapt to the US style of management Achievements: SAP Business Case North-America Hired by the CIO based on the recommendation of the President of Whirlpool ...

14. MEALTIME - Industry Pilot
(Achievements/Product Dev)

MEALTIME is a publicly acclaimed pilot of the Internet Home Alliance, now a part of CABA. It has generated more than $14M in PR value. It has been the highest impact PR event for Whirlpool Corporation ...

15. Rivermark
(Achievements/Business Cases)

Rivermark was the project code name for what later became one of the most profiled and exciting programs Whirlpool Corporation did in the last 10 years. In the initial 3 person team, I was responsible ...

16. SAP Business Case North-America
(Achievements/Business Cases)

My first assignment when brought over to join Whirlpool Corporation at its headquarter in Benton Harbor, Michigan, was to develop a business case for the use of self-service and the Internet. I literally ...