Sean Boden
Head of Dach and Global Business Development, Buildings @Frese
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Dach and Global Business Development, Buildings @Frese
DE
As Head of DACH, FR, and Benelux, I lead strategic growth across core European markets while contributing to global business development efforts for Frese’s HVAC Buildings segment. I own full P&L responsibility and manage a team of 13. My focus is on scaling OEM partnerships, driving regional sales transformation, and implementing a digitization roadmap to modernize Frese’s offering. In this role, I champion innovation by connecting R&D with customer insights, nurturing lead-user collaborations, and driving IP creation, including securing a new patent. I also represent the region’s interests within the global leadership team and foster alignment between local execution and global strategy.Project-Centric P&L Ownership: Manage full commercial and operational performance for the Buildings segment in core European markets.Growth via Innovation: Delivered 20%+ YoY growth by accelerating the adoption of IoT-capable products and dynamic balancing solutions.Operational Discipline: Restructured a 13-person team to improve sales process maturity and project execution.Key achievements:My team delivered 20%+ year on year sales growth since 2022Accelerated adoption of IoT-capable products to delever building energy monitoringGuided team reorganization and coaching culture, improving sales process maturityContributed to Frese’s innovation roadmap by leading joint pilot programs with digital system integrators
EDUCATION
London Business School
ADP38, General Management
Cranfield University
MSc, Manufacturing Systems
London Busines School
Accelecerated Development Programme, Executive Leadership
University of Hertfordshire
Production Engineering
Cranfield School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Cranfield School of Management
MBA, Business Administration
London Business School
Accelerated Development Programme, Executive Leadership
ABOUT SEAN BODEN
Strategic GM & Business Leader | Building Automation & HVAC Specialist | Project Excellence & Contract GovernanceA senior business leader with a track record of delivering 20%+ YoY growth in the building technology and HVAC sectors. I specialize in navigating complex, multi-country matrix organizations to drive both top-line expansion and bottom-line efficiency.Core Expertise:* Project-Based P&L Management: Currently leading the DACH, France, and Benelux regions where the majority of revenue is driven through high-stakes project business.* Contractual & Operational Governance: Formerly the designated Contracts Manager at Danfoss Climate Solutions, I bridge the gap between commercial ambition and legal risk mitigation.* Ecosystem Innovation: 5-time inventor with a focus on digitalizing HVAC controls and IoT-integrated building solutions.* Turnaround Leadership: Proven ability to reverse losses and build high-performance, coaching-led cultures in $20M+ business units.I am passionate about the intersection of energy efficiency and smart building technology, specifically the use of PIBCV (Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valves) to optimize HVAC distribution and support the global energy transition.
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