Laszlo Dobo

About Laszlo Dobo

I drive growth by building and optimizing product portfolios, launching new products, and executing go-to-market strategies across industrial and digital markets. With 20+ years of experience, I have owned P & Ls, led cross-functional teams, and delivered sustainable profitability on highly competitive B2B markets. My approach is defined by continuous learning, customer centricity, and challenging the status quo — connecting strategy to execution, managing products across their lifecycle, and pushing beyond conventional practices to deliver innovation, transformation, and long-term value.

Experience

1. Head of Product Management - Hydraulic Solutions

   Continental

   Feb 2024 — Present · Fairlawn, OH, US

   Lead the global hydraulics portfolio across hoses, fittings, and equipment, driving growth, profitability, and market competitiveness. Define product and go-to-market strategies, align cross-functional execution, and guide a team of Product Managers to deliver measurable business impact.

Education

• University of Szeged

  MBA, Management

  2007 — 2009

• University of Szeged Faculty of Food Engineering

  College, Food Industrial Engineer

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Rubber
• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Key Account Management
• Procurement
• Sales Operations
• International Sales
• Project Management
• Product Management
• Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Market Research
• Training
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Team Management
• Account Management
• Change Management
• International Trade
• Recruiting
• Sales
• Negotiation
• Sourcing
• Team Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• Management Consulting
• Contract Negotiation
• Purchasing
• Hose
• Marketing
• Budgets
• Business Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Quality Management
• B2b