Martin Benz

Managing back-office administration, IT and all manners of accounting & financials, while providing leadership for studio management and teachers to successfully grow the business and provide an environment for customers to experience yoga in different styles with joy.

Building the business for KIOTI in Germany, first as business consultant, then as interim manager, with the key targets to recruit a team, develop the internal infrastructure (HR, business planning, processes, contracts, marketing etc) and external dealer channel, both to create a brand of trust, accelerated and consistent sales & aftermarket services.

Providing consulting and interim management services to companies mainly from manufacturing segments with a focus on general management, business building, sales & channel development, process improvements and admin support.

Leading the turf sales team to growth in John Deere International markets for the related product categories of Compact Utility Tractors, Commercial Mowing, Golf, Utility Vehicles and all residential equipment.

Defining the region requirements and market opportunities for commercial mowing, golf, compact tractor and utility vehicles, performing segment and value chain analysis for the Commercial and Golf segments and handling the golf irrigation business in Region 2 (Europe, North Africa, Near and Middle East).

Managing the development of the John Deere Golf Irrigation business in Region 2 (Europe, North Africa, Near and Middle East) as well as managing the entire golf business for John Deere International GmbH.