Karsten Vierke

Vice President Leader Professional Lighting DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) in Germany. Full turmover and earnings responsibility for the regional Professional Lighting business. Direct Management of the sales organization, rearranging it and the sales approach from selling products to selling added-value & comprehensive solutions.

Function as General Manager Philips Ukraine with regional responsibility was combined with the Sector Leadership Consumer Lifestyle in Ukraine & Central Asia Championed growth and entrepreneurship in the market, monitored the overall organizational performance to deliver agreed results and built up and maintained strong business and governmental relations. Crisis Management during the political carination in Ukraine - prudently led the company through a politically violent and commercially turbulent time

Commercial Director Segment Retail, Healthcare & Hospitality Philips DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) in Germany. Model role in managing dynamically changing consumer business, while delivering highest operational results. Demonstrated great ability to lead the team through changes, investing appropriate time in coaching and developing subordinates.

Channel Manager Consumer Lighting and OEM – Middle East Successfully built up and managed the business divisions of Consumer Lighting (target group: private end-consumer) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Proved high-level ability to lead a multi-cultural team through changes

As Marketing Manager – Middle East effectively worked in a matrix, international organization. Responsible for building up and managing the merging marketing division of Middle East, successfully and exemplary implemented new marketing concepts such as internet and e-commerce. Convincingly established new supply chains and emerged successful marketing plans such as for product introduction and pricing for various countries in the region.

European Key Account Manager Wholesale/Shoplighting DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) in Germany Perfectly and on a high level of energy, enthusiasm and drive performed sales of consumer products in need of explanation and as project manager cross product division (Medical Systems, Consumer Lifestyle, Lighting). Highly appreciated member of the Philips European Pricing Team.