Martin Baumeister

About Martin Baumeister

I am a globally experienced executive with over 30 years of leadership across multiple industry sectors, specializing in business transformation, product innovation, and global operations. My career spans P&L leadership of up to $1B, driving growth and margin and revenue expansion across the U.S, Europe, and Asia.With deep expertise in sensors, controls, and embedded systems for Tier 1 suppliers, I’ve consistently delivered enterprise value—launching breakthrough technologies, restructuring global teams, and leading M&A integration. As a strategic operator, I thrive on aligning innovation with execution to win in highly competitive, rapidly evolving markets.As a mentor and culture-builder, I am passionate about leadership development, cultural intelligence, and building resilient, high-performing teams. Fluent in English and German, I bring a global mindset to every challenge.Now actively exploring Board of Directors opportunities where I can contribute to strategic growth, technology oversight, and enterprise risk management—particularly in mobility, electrification, and manufacturing-driven industries.Core strengths: Board-Level Collaboration Global P&L Oversight M&A & Post-Merger Integration Electrification Strategy Innovation & Product Lifecycle Management Supply Chain Transformation Governance & Risk Awareness Talent & Culture Leadership#MBGrowth |#Leadership |#BusinessTransformation |#ExecutiveLeadership |#CustomerCentricity

Experience

1. Senior Vice President & General Manager

   TE Connectivity

   Dec 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• HTWG Hochschule Konstanz – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung

  Dipl. Ing. (FH), Mechanical Engineering & Automotive

  1987 — 1992

• Duke University

  Duke Leadership Program, Leadership

  2016 — 2016

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  MBA, MSU Broad Graduate School of Management class of 2012 MBA

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Kaizen
• Supply Chain
• Sales Management
• Business Development
• Product Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Crm
• Profit & Loss Management
• International Project Management
• Engineering
• Product Management
• Global Business Development
• Financial Reporting
• Coaching
• Strategy
• Automotive Engineering
• Business Process Improvement
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Strategy
• Financial Analysis
• Mergers
• Team Leadership
• Merger Communications
• Change Management
• Sales
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Project Management
• Team Building
• Management
• International Business
• New Business Development
• Negotiation