Stephan Schmitz

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ABOUT STEPHAN SCHMITZ

International Executive | China Expansion & Asia Operations | Building Sales, Procurement & Production Structures for European Mid‑Sized CompaniesI am an international executive with more than 15 years of hands‑on leadership experience in Europe, Asia and the United States, specializing in building, transforming and leading global sales, procurement and supply‑chain organizations. My core strength lies in helping mid-sized companies expand into Asia—especially China—by establishing high‑performing local teams, reliable supplier networks, and scalable operational structures that deliver measurable business results.Throughout my career, I have successfully built new production sites, restructured business units, led post‑merger integrations, and developed global sourcing and sales strategies across multiple industries. I combine deep analytical skills with a pragmatic, entrepreneurial leadership style, and I work closely on the ground with local teams to ensure that strategy becomes execution and execution becomes sustainable success.Having lived, studied and worked in China for many years, I understand the cultural, operational and regulatory realities of doing business in Asia. I bridge European business expectations with Asian market dynamics—respecting cultural differences while driving performance, accountability and commercial results. My track record includes leading multinational teams, managing P&L responsibilities, developing global supplier networks, and delivering significant EBIT improvements through strategic sourcing, cost optimization and operational excellence.Companies that work with me gain a leader who is culturally fluent, strategically sharp, operationally hands‑on and relentlessly focused on results. Whether the goal is to enter the Chinese market, relocate production, build a new procurement hub, or scale a sales organization in Asia, I bring the experience, network and leadership to make it happen.