Davor Masek
Inhaber, CEO and Business Developer, Kessler AG Cable and Pipe Installation Industry
Bis 1993, Executive MBA, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
+41 76 818 38 03 / davor@mexecutives.ch, Switzerland
Timeline
Professional experience for Davor Masek
Current 1 year and 4 months, since Jan 2022
CEO and Business Developer
Kessler AG Cable and Pipe Installation Industry
At our heart is close personal contact to each client and our storm proven suppliers, helping to deliver what our clients need, each in its individual way: equipment, tools and services, highly specialized and customized, helping to increase not only efficiency but also fun to work. This is our mission since 60 years. And we do everything in our power to live it. Over 80 % top line growth and a nearly tripled profitability since take over three years ago show: this is the track to follow.
Current 2 years and 4 months, since 2021
CEO and Entrepreneur
Kessler AG Cable Installation Industry
Despite significant challenges related to pandemic circumstances, a sales growth of 28.6 % and return on equity of 20.0 % were achieved in 2021. Personal contact is in the heart of our company, enabling each team member to help increasing the efficiency of each single client. The highly specialized equipment, services and innovations for the Swiss cable installation industry are designed accordingly, jointly with a storm-proven network of European business partners.
Current 3 years and 2 months, since Mar 2020
CEO and Board Member
Kessler AG Cable Installation Technology
Mandate for sustainable profitable growth. In 2020, revenue grows by 19.7 %, gross profit by 36.4 % and return on capital employed to 21.7 %. The team is grateful to be recognized as one of the leading providers of equipment, services and solutions to the Swiss cable installation industry for well over two decades.
Current 19 years and 5 months, since Dec 2003
Interim Management for Restructuring, Turnaround and Growth
masek executives ¦ +41 76 818 38 03 ¦ davor@mexecutives.ch
Our promise: results. Operates with best practice from over 20 years of management for market leading million to multibillion companies across a dozen European, American and Asian countries.
1 year and 3 months, Dec 2018 - Feb 2020
Mandate as Managing Director
Perles Power Tools
Mandate as Managing Director to increase operational efficiency of the first Swiss power tool brand. The team grows sales by 22 %, cuts cost of labor by 31 % reduces stock level by 11 % and increases cash generation by 60 % compared to p.y. Annual objectives are achieved.
11 months, Mar 2019 - Jan 2020
Mandate as Chief Operating Officer
ATech Electronics
Mandate as Chief Operating Officer of the electronic solutions provider to increase operational efficiency. The team improves cash generation by 20 %, sustains the revenue level, reduces cost of labor by 10 % and stock level by 16 %. Annual objectives are exceeded in 10 months.
3 months, Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
MANDATE TO KICK-START ICO MARKETING
Mandat masek executives
Discrete mandate to kick start ICO marketing for a start up blockchain company. Develops strategy with founders, integrating classic and digital marketing. Executes short term measures for corporate and marketing communications. ICO is launched.
10 years, Jan 2008 - Dec 2017
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT; MARKET LEADER AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Harley-Davidson Franchise
Leads two Harley-Davidson dealerships to a position between the top ten franchisees in Europe (10 years). Sales growth from 200 to 700 motorcycles p.a. and revenue of CHF 5 to CHF 20 m. in five years. Implements strategy, structure, processes, key performance indicators and state of the art business software. Supervises dealerships with a team of 20. Ends franchise 2017. Combines business with humanitarian aid directly to the ones in need
1 year and 1 month, Dec 2005 - Dec 2006
CORPORATE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Toolgal Ltd., Israel
Mandate (1 year) by one of the leading producers of construction diamond tools based in Israel, sales $ 200 m., 500 employed. Connects the company to key contacts to access new international construction markets. Prepares business proposals, company presentations, briefings. Coaches business communications and organizes international meetings and negotiations. Trusted advisor to the Chairman and C.E.O.
3 years and 1 month, Dec 2003 - Dec 2006
MANDATE AS MEMBER OF THE RESTRUCTURING TEAM AND FOR STRATEGIC MARKETING
Pelikan Printing Solutions; International
Market leader office equipment, sales CHF 1 billion, 1000 employed. Supports repositioning the company in relevant markets, improving operating profit and preparing the integration of the business into today’s Pelikan Group GmbH. Develops and executes new corporate marketing and sales strategy; builds an international sales task force of 50, implements a tailor-made digital management tool to manage resources. Achievement of 30 % average growth in targeted markets
1 year, Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
MANDATE FOR MARKET RESEARCH; LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY
3M, USA
Mandate (1 year) for the global multi-technology corporation, sales CHF 30 billion, 90’000 employed. Conducts interviews within the European health industry for the development of new products to prevent infections in hospitals. Structures objectives, approach, analysis. Interviews head doctors of leading hospitals in Europe. Develops analysis and recommendations for 3M headquarters in Minneapolis USA
2 years, Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
MANAGEMENT TRAINING COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
International Public Relations Association (IPRA); USA, EU, Asien
Assignments by IPRA, the worldwide leading association for communications, acknowledged by United Nations. Develops and leads management seminars. Core content covers marketing, branding and communications and how to focus these disciplines on brand value and profitable growth. Conducts seminars in Zürich, Brussels, Washington and Singapore for up to a hundred attendees
5 years, Jan 1998 - Dec 2002
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBER OF THE CORPORATE MANAGEMENT GROUP
Hilti AG; global
Leads integrated Communications, Marketing, Market Research, Brand- and Sales Management of the global market leader for professional power tools, sales CHF 5 billion, 18’000 employed. Implements a new global marketing and sales strategy in over 15 countries contributing up to CHF 300 million with a team of 50. Achieves avg. sales growth of 20 % in targeted markets. Evaluates avg. 30 % price premium over key competitors equaling CHF 900 million revenue. Trusted advisor to the Chairman and C.E.O.
3 years, Jan 1995 - Dec 1997
MEMBER OF EXTENDED CORPORATE MANAGEMENT AND RESTRUCTURING TEAM
Feldschlösschen Getränke AG, Schweiz
Leading Swiss beverage company, sales CHF 1 billion, 1’200 employed. Supports corporate turnaround, downsizing and preparation of the company sale into today’s Carlsberg Group. Trusted advisor to the Chairman, C.E.O. and Board as Director for corporate- and market communications. Leads crisis management in close cooperation with Swiss politicians. Opens access into new CHF 100 million market through the internationally known White Turf in St. Moritz. Supports the Swiss market launch of Red Bull
3 years, Jan 1992 - Dec 1994
TURNAROUND AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
Publik AG, Schweiz
Managing Partner Publik AG, 8700 Zürich-Küsnacht, Switzerland. Turns around the public relations agency, acquires mandates, rebuilds team. Generates sustainable profitability and positions Publik AG among the top ten agencies in Switzerland
3 years, Jan 1989 - Dec 1991
MEMBER OF THE CORPORATE TRANSITION TEAM, HEAD CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Saurer Gruppe; international
Market Leader Textile Machinery, Sales CHF 0.8 m.; 1000 employed. Supports the transition of the Saurer Group from an internationally known truck manufacturer into one of the global market leaders for textile machinery with a revenue of CHF 1 billion p.a. Head Corporate Communications of the Saurer Holding AG, managing external and internal corporate communications globally, including public affairs, media relations and investor relations. Trusted advisor to the lead investor, Chairman and C.E.O.
Educational background for Davor Masek
1 month, Feb 2001 - Feb 2001
Marketing, Change Management
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Strategic Marketing, Change-Management
1 month, May 1999 - May 1999
Corporate Management
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Corporate Strategy, Building Market Capitalization
3 years, Jan 1991 - Dec 1993
Executive MBA
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Strategic Business Management
1 year, Jan 1990 - Dec 1990
Program for Finance Management
University of St. Gallen
Financial Corporate Management
2 years, Jan 1987 - Dec 1988
Swiss Federal Diploma as Public Relations Consultant
SAWI Academy for Marketing & Communications AG
Public Relations
4 years, Jan 1983 - Dec 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration
Zurich University of Applied Sciences/ZHAW
Operational Corporate Management
Languages
English
Fluent
German
First language
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Basic
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