Jan-Patrick Schmitz
Angestellt, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hardy
New York, United States of America
About me
Expert in premium consumer brands, where sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of the brand DNA. Skilled in navigating and decoding cultural differences, thereby breaking through the invisible boundaries of global businesses. Effective in building successful organizations on the ground in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific by creating trust, nurturing creativity, triggering learning, and sparking collaboration. Sector Expertise: Cooking & Food, Fashion & Accessories, Watches, Jewelry, Writing Instruments, Leather Goods, Fragrance, Furniture & Interior Design, Kids Fashion, Baby Toys, Outdoor, Printing & Publishing, Eyewear, Petfood. Competencies: Financial Acumen, Brand Strategy, Digital Transformation, Leadership Development, Global Mindset, Retail, DTC, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Turn Around / Change Management, Wholesale, Specialty, Operations, Execution, Consumer Mindset, Private Equity / M&A.
Timeline
Professional experience for Jan-Patrick Schmitz
Current 1 year and 3 months, since Aug 2023
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
John Hardy
Current 2 years, since Nov 2022
Board Member
Silver Oak | Twomey | Ovid | Timeless
Nearly 50 years since a handshake between two friends established Silver Oak, the culture remains true to Ray and Justin’s founding values of integrity, quality and originality. Since then, the company developed new brands that push our understanding of American wines through a thriving culture of innovation and sustainability. Our focus on culture is only matched by an obsession with customer service and continued improvement at every level, from the vineyard to your glass.
Current 10 years, since Nov 2014
Chief Executive Officer
Muirbury & Co. LLC
Current 10 years and 2 months, since Sep 2014
Member Advisory Board
Pollaro Custom Furniture
Current 12 years and 7 months, since Apr 2012
Director
German American Chamber of Commerce
The GACC New York fosters the economic ties between Germany and America and offers a wide range of services to the Northeastern and Western states. Founded in 1947 it now also comprises branch offices in Philadelphia and California. Benefiting from being close to Silicon Valley, the California branch mainly supports trendsetting industry sectors such as IT, biotechnology, renewable energies, semi-conductors and nanotechnology.
Current 20 years and 10 months, since Jan 2004
Board Member
Thornwillow Press
Chief Executive Officer der WÜSTHOF Gruppe und Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung
3 years and 3 months, Apr 2018 - Jun 2021
Vorsitzender des Beirats
Steiff Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH1 year and 11 months, Jun 2016 - Apr 2018
Stellvertretender Vorsitzender des Beirats
Steiff Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH1 year and 1 month, Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
Executive Chairman
Lifefactory Inc.
11 years, Aug 2003 - Jul 2014
President & CEO
Montblanc North America
10 months, Nov 2002 - Aug 2003
Director Global Supply Chain Management
Montblanc International
4 years and 8 months, Apr 1998 - Nov 2002
President & CEO
Montblanc Japan KK
1 year and 6 months, Nov 1996 - Apr 1998
Commercial Director Asia Pacific
Montblanc Asia Pacific
2 years and 3 months, Sep 1994 - Nov 1996
Controller Group Companies
Montblanc International
1992 - 1994
Graduate Assistant
Southern Illinois University
Educational background for Jan-Patrick Schmitz
1992 - 1994
Business
Southern Illinois Univeristy
Corporate Finance, Organizational Behavior
1988 - 1992
Business
International Business School
International Business, Finance, Languages
Languages
English
Fluent
German
First language