Michael Riegert
COO IoT Europe at Kontron @ Kontron Europe
About
Executive Manager with over 25 years of professional experience leading business, development, supply chain, and production strategies for multinational embedded-computer, mission-critical networks and data-electronic companies. Experienced leader with executive assignments in Europe and overseas, serving as general manager and board member, with a success rate of growing business and increasing profits. Extended business network in Europe, North America, Malaysia, China, India, and Taiwan. Engineer with proven results in implementing research and development (R&D) and manufacturing processes, while maximizing supply chain and purchasing operations to reduce costs, improve efficiency, grow business, and increase profitability. Business strategist skilled in negotiating contracts, overseeing mergers and acquisitions, and integrating business operations. Team leader with great social skills, able to build and motivate cross-cultural international teams towards growing value and achieving business goals.
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Germany
Industrial Automation
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Product Development, Hardware, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Product Management, Sales, Go-to-market Strategy, Embedded Systems, Product Marketing, Procurement, Integration, Purchasing, Leadership, Project Management, Engineering, Outsourcing, Electronics, Negotiation
Experience

VP Special Projects
Eching, Germany
# Restructuring of Kontron Technology A/S, Denmark As part of a groupwide cost reduction program, Kontron Technology Denmark is reduced to R&D related activities, all other operational tasks including production, supply chain and order management is transferred to Kontron Europe GmbH. Closure of branch office in Hamburg. # Build up Kontron’s new group headquarters in Augsburg As part of a groupwide cost reduction program, 3 sites in Germany are closed. All activities of Roding, Eching and Kaufbeuren are moved and concentrated in Augsburg, including the coporate headquarters. Concept of technology campus with three new buildings on existing site # EPM Project Enterprise performance measurement software solution utilizing SAP BPC and SAP BI. Integration of data delivered by the enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems of all legal companies in the Kontron group. Management Reporting dashboard (booking/billing/backlog, P&L) for new divisional matrix organisation. Integrated long range- and annual reporting by divisions and cross-functions. Integrated legal consolidation of Kontron group. KPI dashboard for divisional matrix organisation # Liquidation of Kontron Compact Computers AG liquidation project in Switzerland, including the transfer of operations to Kontron's Europe organisation.

CEO
Kontron Design Manufacturing Services Sdn. Bhd.
Penang, Malaysia
Oversaw sales, program management, R&D, purchasing, production, quality, finance, information technology, human resources and facility management. Established and ensured targets for KPIs, department and individual goals were met. Represented the company in legal matters. Participated as a member of the board of directors. Stabilized the management team after the change in top management due to a fraud case. Directed and motivated the Malaysian team.

VP Operations
Eching, Germany
Directed Kontron's production volume and members of the production management team. Evaluated contract manufacturers and negotiated global manufacturing agreements with leading Asian suppliers. Integrated acquired companies into the purchasing and production system. Created OEM design and manufacturing strategy. Participated in due diligence during M&A activities.

VP Procurement & Supply Chain
Eching, Germany
Established and managed the global purchasing team, overseeing component and supplier selections and pricing strategies. Established targets and production costs. Introduced global negotiations with suppliers and manufacturers. Led M&A due diligence for the purchase of TFS Malaysia and played a key role in the integration of production and supply chain activities.

Director Engineering
Kontron Embedded Computers GmbH
Eching, Germany
Led the development of new products while supporting existing products. Development included hardware design, Layout, BIOS & software, Verification, Validation and EMC & Electrical safety laboratory. Provided guidance on new technologies. Participated instretegies for product technology. Ensured planned development time and -costs..
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