Michael Baumann

Create and lead global Services Team across all Business Units for HAAS Group

Support foundation and start-up of new ubsidiary in Russian Federation which will take over responsibility for key applications from third party distributors.

Managing MTU Friedrichshafen's Distribution Network in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and CIS Countries with 33 Sales& Service Partners in 28 countries. Support, coach and develop partners to maximize customer satisfaction. Cahnge over from third party distributor to own structures including faciitating new subsidiary in Russia.

Support smooth hand-over to new CEO of MTU South Africa Pty. Ltd.

> Managed successful turnaraound and consequential growth of wholly owned subsidiary (Sales & Service ) with CAGR 19% (2006 - 2010) to 9 locations and 150 staff. > Responsibiiltiy for Sub-Sahara (22 countries) with 10 Service PArtners > Successfully started apprentice training (German Dual System) > Implemented new ERP System (SAP B1) and changed over from old system without any interruption

Head of Sales Department in charge of MTU's global business with Propulsion Systems used in all kind of Naval vessels. the department included teams for sales (located in Friedrichshafen, Detroit and Singapore), application engineering and commercial contract management. Key task of the department was to understand customer needs, consult and provide them with engineered and cost effetive solutions as well as project management from initial contact until final installation and commissioning.

Head of Sales and Application Engineering for large stamping presses used in production of vehicle body panels.

From 01/1999 Head of export sales department of Schenck Pegasus GmbH, Darmstadt, for test equipment and systems used in Research and Development of vehicles, engines, gearboxes and drive train (automotive industry). Main tasks were to grow in (then) new markets in Asia.

Responsible for sales of test equipment and systems used in production of vehicles to customers in Asia, mainly Japan, Korea and China. Those systems comprised of End-of-Line equipment (e.g. Wheel Alignment, Brake Test, Performance Test, Electronic Systems Test) as well as Filling Equipment (fluids)

Started as Assistant to President. From 08/93 Head of Financial controlling for the Asia Group of TUEV Rheinland Provide management controls for Asia Group with 13 offices in 9 Asian countries to Managing Director in Tokyo, Japan