Dr. Ruedi Hartmann

Apini Labs is a startup developing revolutionary laboratory software by offering intelligent modular components, paving the way for a new era of digital lab solutions. As a member of the Supervisory Board I am contributing to the strategic direction of the company.

As the CPO, I shape the company's product portfolio strategy and manage M&A activities. Effective global interdisciplinary with sales and marketing is key. Key achievements: - Harmonized the entire product portfolio strategy with the companies long-term growth strategy - Established effective processes to implement global go-to-market strategies in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Product Management - Spearheaded the biggest and most complex acquisition in BUCHI history

Developed the portfolio strategy to enhance penetration in the Pharma and Chemistry markets. Reporting to the CEO as a member of the executive board. Key achievements: - Generated over-proportional growth of 8% CAGR in a saturated market - Transitioned product development from a classical project organization to permanent cross-functional teams improving agility and business acumen in development - Introduced vertical marketing to shift the focus from product-centric to customer-centric marketing

Oversaw the second largest product group managing product management, application support, and column development/production with a team of 35, while reporting to the CEO as a member of the executive board. Key achievements: - Strengthened product management by developing a global product strategy - Implemented agile development concepts for ion chromatography column development achieving a 20% reduction in manufacturing costs

Managed the key product group Rotary Evaporation at BUCHI by renewing the entire product lines and introducing innovative, digital sales tools, while serving as Deputy of Director of Innovation and Marketing. Key achievements: - Spearheaded the biggest launch in BUCHI history - Introduced new digital sales tools, a global e-commerce platform with the corresponding PIM and CRM

Led all marketing and technical support activities for the US and Canadian subsidiary, reporting to the General Manager and serving as member of the executive team. Key achievements: - Developed comprehensive marketing plans for key markets, including environmental and food & beverage - Fostered strong relationships with the sales team and the entire BUCHI Group to ensure effective market launches and penetration

Oversaw the second biggest business area leading a team of product managers and application chemists and closely collaborated with our subsidiaries in the USA, China, Japan, India and Europe. Reporting to the Director of Innovation and Marketing. Key achievements: - Diversified the product portfolio enhancing market penetration in Food, Beverage and Feed - Restructured the marketing process for product launches

Managed the Synthesis product line including product development and lifecycle management. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager. Key achievements: - Launched two new instruments significantly enhancing the product portfolio - Provided competent customer support ensuring high customer satisfaction - Developed effective marketing and sales promotion tools that contributed to doubling turnover within three years

AKAD Profession is a private institute which trains working people extra-occupationally. - Full-time position in mathematics and physics - Full responsibility for national final examination tests - Average rating by students: 5.5 (out of 6)

Organische und Organometallchemie; Analytik; Homogene Katalyse