PPG IndustriesSegment Manager CAR EMEA
Jun. 2021 - Jun. 2024Warsaw, Mazowieckie, PolandAs Car Segment Manager / Product Manager EMEA: Leading and managing global product development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams (R&D, supply chain, technical, communications) and overseeing teams of up to 20 FTEs across regions: US, Australia, Thailand, EMEA. Leading the product development lifecycle, from concept to market launch, creating and demonstrating the value proposition to the customer and the company Selected achievements: • Developed and launched 2 innovative products (One Visit Additive and Air Dry Primer) in 2022, drove an 8% sales increase across EMEA in 2023
• Led the product development lifecycle, from concept to market launch, aligned with market needs and company goals
• Conducted competitor pricing analysis, led to a strategy of pricing stability and focus on mid-tier segments, projected to generate an additional 4M EUR in 2024
• Crafted a value-driven pricing strategy based on competitor data, improved market penetration • Selected for the EMEA Leadership Mentoring Program in 2021, later mentoring a Rainmaker Award winner → highest recognition for exceptional performance