John Harwell

Former Director @DuralChrome AG

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John Harwell is a seasoned business leader with a significant track record in technology and manufacturing industries. He served as the former Director at DuralChrome AG, a startup company developing unique and innovative industrial print solutions. His tenure at DuralChrome AG saw him steering the company through many strategic challenges and the development of new technologies that resulted in 5 new patents. Prior to his role at DuralChrome, he held several leadership positions in other technology, med-tech and manufacturing companies where he honed his skills in operations management, strategic planning, partnership development and team leadership. His experience spans over four decades, establishing him as an authority in the field. John holds a masters degree in computer engineering and extensive post graduate course work Business Administration and Management, further solidifying his understanding of business operations and leadership.

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Work Background

Authentiq ManagementPrincipal Consigliere

Feb. 2020Geneva, Switzerland | Barcelona SpainSome of the loneliest moments for the owner or executive of a business are when they have a big challenge to tackle. The challenge is likely a transition, succession, exit or radical change that affects many facets of the business. These challenges don’t come at convenient times and require time, focus and dedication. Often times, the owner or executive doesn’t have “a few extra hours in the day” to commit to finding and executing a solution. This is where I get involved - to assist and guide the owner / executive through a path to a resolution. Providing clarity, research, planning, structure, framing and sometime execution assistance. As one client said that I provide the “conscious” to stay on track, understand the situation and make progress.

DuralChrome AGManaging Director (contract)

Feb. 2020 - Dec. 2022Baden, Aargau, SwitzerlandDuralChrome AG has developed a novel additive manufacturing process to fabricate stencils for the silk screen printing industry. This new patented process revolutionises the way that screens are produced. DuralChrome is in the final phases of commercialising this new technology.

DuralChrome AGManaging Director

Oct. 2015 - Jan. 2020Zürich Area, SwitzerlandManufacturer of innovative high-precision, ultra-wide format printers focused on the graphics market.

WadjetManaging Director | CEO & Chairman (Wadjet America, Inc)

Nov. 2013 - Sep. 2015Zürich Area, SwitzerlandWadjet AG manufactures 2 types of high precision speciality printers that allow our customers to 1) immortalize their designs, photos and artwork into aluminium, embedding the design much like a tatoo; and 2) greatly improving the efficiency of screen making in the silk screen printing area eliminating 5 of 6 steps in the production of the screen while greatly improving the quality of the screen.

ValtronicChief Integration Officer

Feb. 2011 - Feb. 2013Geneva Area, SwitzerlandEstablish Valtronic Corporate Services - combining Supply Chain, Quality Operations and Quality Engineering with Business Systems, and IT to form the backbone of an information driven enterprise to supply up-to-date, real-time information about the full scope of its operations. Realigned production, introduced and implemented SAP in only 7 months. Particular Initiatives: - Developed and implemented Valtronic strategy for high volume high volume accounts (with 1M+ units per year). Established new processes, procedures and facilities for manufacturing multiple high volume products. - Initiated category based strategic supplier programs. - Introduced Quality Management corporate wide, redeveloped the entire quality management system and processes. - Rapid implementation of SAP (7 months from decision to Go-live). Drove the development of corporate wide Business Operating System (SAP & SharePoint platform).

Authentiq ManagementFounder

Jan. 2006 - Feb. 2011An interim manager and business management specialist focused on: strategy execution, strategic planning, investment analysis, market entry initiatives and business model development. - Responsible for creation, development and marketing of the business together with the delivery of a range of expertise to a diverse client base including software, marketing services and ”angel” investors. - Results: Delivered e-learning platform (infrastructure, market direction, alliance program) in 4 months; Implemented constraints based management program for Med Tech company; Developed SMB strategy proposal for imaging company; Prepared new business model for training company; Established European entry plan for US software company; Evaluated 20 companies for private investor.

Arjuna TechnologiesMember Management / Advisory Board

Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2010A ‘centre of excellence’ in large-scale distributed systems building products for some of the world's leading software companies. - Responsible for providing strategic guidance on a range of technology and business issues. - Results: negotiated 3 way transaction to allow purchase, re-licensing and sale of IP to fund growth.

HPDirector - diverse business units

Jan. 1987 - Dec. 2006Switzerland, Germany, USAIntense career development as top business manager across hardware, software and services product lines. General management of lines of business, including all functional departments with P&L responsibility up to $160M in annual turnover. Corporate development support, including merger & acquisition analysis, recommendations and integration. Strategic alliance development with key vendors & partners, including SAP & Microsoft. Transformed of corporate-wide initiatives, e.g. sales force automation. Turnaround failing line of business. Introduce new product line in existing business.

HPTechnical Manager & Member Technical Staff

Jan. 1979 - Dec. 1987Germany, USAEarly career: Product development for computer products. Technical support of business planning. Essential contributions to internet text messaging and collaboration.

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