Andreas Kukla
Woodbury
Summary
Global, innovative game changer with a strong track record of organizational transformation and process improvements who achieves accelerated growth and industry leading performance whilst living a relentless customer focus mindset. Seasoned Vice President with a proven track record in strategic planning, financial management and team leadership. Skilled at implementing operational improvements to drive productivity and profit growth. Demonstrated abilities in fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, partners, and clients while delivering high-impact business results. Known for problem-solving acumen, innovative thinking, and strong communication skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Digital Marketing Operations & Independence Readiness
Solventum
MedSurg
10.2024 - Current
- Established cross-functional global team supporting 4.8B USD business objectives
- Implemented AI, machine learning, and automation as standard tools, enhancing operational outcomes
- Led global MedSurg rebranding and ERP rollout for customer success.
VP Operations and Downstream Marketing
3M & Solventum
MedSurg
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Executed marketing operations for 4.5B USD business, overseeing planning and budget management to align with strategic goals.
- Led new global downstream team, driving strategy, campaign development, and digital execution to enhance market presence.
Marketing Leader Healthcare Business Group
3M
Shanghai
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Established healthcare organization prioritizing commercial and marketing excellence
- Transformed marketing martech stack to deliver unified, KPI-driven customer experience
- Accelerated growth through innovative go-to-market models and channel transformation
EMEA, Area Division Leader Medical Solutions Division
3M
Vienna
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Revitalized 700MM USD declining business to achieve growth and surpass plans
- Enhanced commercial excellence in bid & tender, CRM, and Medical Affairs while implementing IBP.
- Unified 2 divisions and 3 former areas into a cohesive team focused on shared goals
Austria Country Leader
3M
Vienna
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed the country team as well as the works council and presented to the board.
Regional Business Group Leader Safety and Graphics Business Group DACH
3M
Vienna
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Established DACH region, implemented divisional structures, and introduced SAP to streamline operations
- Exceeded growth targets, enhancing operational income for 260MM USD business
- Led the government team and executed 2 acquisition integrations.
Regional Business Group Leader Healthcare Alpine
3M
Vienna
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Established joint Austria and Switzerland marketing and sales structures
- Stopped grey market business and drove sales to exceed the targets.
EMEA Business Development Manager Food Safety Division
3M
Vienna
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Introduced automation and digital solutions for key account customers
- Developed and executed a centralized business model for EMEA.
Global Key Account Manager Digital Dentistry
3M
Vienna
02.2011 - 07.2012
- Established global key account processes including pricing, contracts and POS data
- Introduced Digital Dental Solutions in several EMEA and APAC countries.
Sales and Business Development positions Dental EMEA
3M
Vienna
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Launched oral care scanning solutions in EMEA
- Accelerated CAD/CAM sales and profitability via new ways to market and business models
- Implemented first POS process, improved price and contract execution
- Integrated ESPE acquisition and restructured the sales team.
Marketing and sales positions in Consumer Business Group
3M
Vienna
08.1997 - 12.2001
- Started OEM business for presentation supplies
- Lead key account sales processes and exceeded sales and profitability targets.
Education
Magister (MBA) - Business Economics
WU - Vienna University of Economics
06.1996
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer engagement
- Digital Marketing
- Transformational processes
- Market and Portfolio Strategy
- Marketing Campaigns
- Brand
- Marketing Excellence
- Commercial Excellence
- Customer success
Philosophy
Everything is possible so long as you can imagine it.
Languages
- German, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- French, Limited Working Proficiency
Courses And Memberships
- MedTech Europe - Value advisory board, 2019/2020
- 3M Amplify, Management development & training program, 2018
- 3M Catalyst, Executive development & training program, 2019/2020
Timeline
VP Digital Marketing Operations & Independence Readiness
Solventum
10.2024 - Current
VP Operations and Downstream Marketing
3M & Solventum
04.2022 - 09.2024
Marketing Leader Healthcare Business Group
3M
02.2020 - 08.2022
EMEA, Area Division Leader Medical Solutions Division
3M
04.2018 - 01.2020
Austria Country Leader
3M
04.2016 - 05.2019
Regional Business Group Leader Safety and Graphics Business Group DACH
3M
11.2015 - 03.2018
Regional Business Group Leader Healthcare Alpine
3M
02.2014 - 10.2015
EMEA Business Development Manager Food Safety Division
3M
08.2012 - 02.2014
Global Key Account Manager Digital Dentistry
3M
02.2011 - 07.2012
Sales and Business Development positions Dental EMEA
3M
01.2002 - 01.2011
Marketing and sales positions in Consumer Business Group
3M
08.1997 - 12.2001
Magister (MBA) - Business Economics
WU - Vienna University of Economics