Simon Stephan

• Spearheaded the Sales Automotive division with a turnover of approximately $3 billion, focusing on portfolio balancing and share growth. • Successfully integrated various business areas into the division, enhancing operational efficiency. • Defined strategies for future growth, implementation of Green Steel initiatives through strategic MoUs. • Fostering a collaborative team culture while achieving cost and headcount reductions. • Chaired multiple company boards for Italian, US and Chinese subsidiaries

• Spearheaded company operations as General Manager, overseeing a team of 710 employees. • Drove strategic initiatives to diversify customer portfolio, reducing dependency on a single client. • Achieved a turnover of approximately $1.4 billion in 2020, enhancing market share in a competitive environment. • Collaborated with the management team to define a sustainable growth strategy for future success. • Chairman of the board of TKAS Auto Steel ltd. (Chongqing) guide the overall operations and strategy

• Led operations across three manufacturing plants specializing in cold stamping, welding, and assembly. • Drove sales, product, process, and project management initiatives, achieving a turnover of approximately $65 million in 2015. • Successfully implemented a turnaround strategy for the customer portfolio, enhancing product offerings and technical capabilities. • Championed the adoption of lean production systems, consistently meeting budget targets and improving profitability.

• Led the strategic coordination of two entities, enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration. • Established a trading company that achieved a turnover of approximately $20M in China for BY2011/12. • Developed a strategic framework for global sourcing of 2A materials, optimizing procurement processes.

• Led the Sales and Supply Chain Department, overseeing 70 employees to drive operational excellence. • Achieved a remarkable increase in market share from 3% in 2005 to 23% in 2011 through strategic initiatives. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive supply chain strategy for steel-service-centers, enhancing integration and efficiency.

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