Philippe Degni-Segui

About Philippe Degni-Segui

Results-driven executive with 20+ years of experience in product management, sales strategy, and global P&L leadership across manufacturing, material handling, industrial automation, and automotive industries. Proven track record of scaling product organizations, optimizing portfolios, and driving revenue growth in businesses exceeding $1.5B. Adept at aligning go-to-market strategies with corporate objectives, fostering strategic partnerships, and accelerating business transformation through customer-centric innovation and data-driven decision-making.Skillset Global P&L Leadership: Managed $1.5B+ product portfolios across industrial automation, material handling, and automotive sectors Product Portfolio Optimization: Led strategic product lifecycle management, driving growth and profitability Industrial & Automotive Expertise: Deep experience in powertrain systems, automation, material handling, and energy solutions Cross-Functional Leadership: Managed and aligned engineering, sales, marketing, and operations to accelerate product success Go-to-Market & Commercialization: Led the launch of 30+ new products, driving $300M+ in incremental revenue Data-Driven Growth: Leveraged market intelligence, analytics, and customer insights to inform strategy and execution Process Excellence & Operational Efficiency: Implemented Agile, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies to optimize performancePerformance of Led Businesses Consistently delivered 10%+ YoY revenue growth across multiple product lines Expanded gross margins by 200+ bps through portfolio optimization and pricing strategiesTransformation of Led Businesses Drove $100M+ in new revenue through product innovation, roadmap execution, and market expansion Strengthened channel strategy, enabling faster adoption and market penetration Implemented CRM and funnel management best practices, improving sales efficiency and forecast accuracy

Experience

1. Product Director, West Business Unit

   Tsubaki Nakashima Co., Ltd

   Jan 2025 — Present · Carmel, IN, US

Education

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy and Finance

  2014 — 2016

• Indiana State University

  A.S., Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology

  1998 — 2001

• Indiana State University

  B.S., Electronics and Computer Technology

  1998 — 2001

• Indiana State University

  M.S., Electronics and Computer Technology

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Project Management
• Testing
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Troubleshooting
• Process Improvement
• Project Planning
• Management
• Strategy
• Analysis
• Requirements Analysis
• Fmea
• Software Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Product Development
• Ms Project
• Software Development
• Change Management
• Crm
• Problem Solving
• Requirements Management
• Product Launch
• Technical Support
• System Requirements
• Product Support
• Clearcase
• Telelogic Doors
• Clearquest
• Web Applications
• Change Control Board
• Jira
• Product Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing