Mark W. Verheyen

About Mark W. Verheyen

Retired Global Senior Executive with in-depth business experience developing and implementing the strategies that lead companies and their international business units to new levels of global market presence, revenue and shareholder value.Interested in part-time consulting or non-executive director roles for organisations in which my experience, network and knowledge can add value. Business development, M&A target evaluation and due diligence, strategy evaluation.In direct P&L roles, built agile operations, grew high performing diverse teams and managed/restructured sales subsidiaries for multinational corporations that include Vossloh-Schwabe/Universal Lighting Technologies (Panasonic) and OSRAM (Siemens).Industrial engineering background combined with leadership and hands-on experience of complete business processes, including production, logistics, marketing, advertising, sales, finance and reporting.Proven track record penetrating and expanding new growth markets across Asia/China, South America, North America and Europe. As a trusted member of the management team, key player in the M&A transformation and integration of Vossloh-Schwabe/Universal Lighting Technologies/ Panasonic.Drove success of overseas subsidiaries in local markets by integrating business best practices that reduce risk in remotely controlled entities. Adept at bridging the gap between regional subsidiaries and corporate head offices. Transform international holdings into valued and integral players in an organization’s business model.Deep personal and business intercultural awareness having lived, worked and schooled abroad. German and English fluency; working knowledge of French and Spanish. Specialties: LED Lighting, Lighting controls, IoT, Smart Buildings, Smart CitiesVenture FundraisingInternational Business DevelopmentM & As/Due Diligence/Global IntegrationsRisk Management of Remotely Controlled Foreign EntitiesPenetration of New Global MarketsManagement of International Subsidiaries Start-Up and Turnaround Operations in Overseas MarketsManufacturing Operations/ISO Leadership of Culturally Diverse Global Teams Enhanced Productivity/Cost Reduction

Experience

1. Global Thought Leader

   Smart Cities Council

   Feb 2024 — Present · US

   Global Thought Leader in smart lighting and smart cities technologies

Education

• University of Applied Sciences Munich

  Diplom Wirtsch. Ingenieur, Industrial Engineering

• Repton School, U.K.

  A-Levels, High School Graduation

• Energy Fellows Institute , Colorado

  Graduate Fellow

  2013 — 2013

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Pricing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Solid State Lighting
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• International Business
• Strategy
• Market Analysis
• Market Research
• International Business Development
• Forecasting
• International Sales
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Cleantech
• Sales
• Sales Operations
• New Business Development
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Product Development
• Business Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Management
• Sales Management
• Product Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Marketing
• Electronics
• Energy Efficiency
• Multilingual
• Business Planning
• Led Lighting Systems
• Product Management
• Venture Capital
• Semiconductors
• P&L Management
• Multicultural