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Dennis Kunz

Dennis Kunz

Simpsonville,SC

Summary

Experienced executive leader with a proven track record of creating successful organizations, delivering global projects, and implementing ongoing process enhancements. Led high-performance teams and generated multi-million-dollar revenue streams. Instrumental in scaling operations from 5 employees in 2009 to over 1,000 employees by 2020, resulting in multiple promotions up to the Regional Vice President position overseeing the North & South America business unit. Managed a diverse team of Operations, Sales, Finance, and Human Resources Directors, responsible for over 3,000 staff and full P&L accountability for an organization generating $110 million in annual revenue. Created a positive work culture that prioritizes team members, leading to the top-performing region within the global organization. Successfully secured a $70 million contract, the largest in company history, through high-level negotiations and closing multiple OEM contracts with renowned companies such as BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo, Hyundai Glovis, driving a 50% growth over the next 2-3 years. Demonstrated leadership in waste reduction and productivity improvement, resulting in a 175% increase in annual sales totaling $45 million over four years. Spearheaded the implementation of a fleet of 7 Battery Electric and 14 Hydrogen Class 8 trucks in South Carolina and Georgia, establishing the largest zero-emission truck fleet in the Southern United States as part of our organizational sustainability strategy. Pioneered a corporate sustainability strategy by introducing battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, as well as renewable diesel for our existing fleet, positioning us as a sustainability leader within the transportation industry in the eastern United States.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Member of the Supervisory Board

MASWER, AG
09.2024 - Current
  • Advise and consult the MASWER executive team on strategic and operational topics

Vice President Revenue Strategy and Operation Development

Benore Logistic Systems, Inc
01.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for creating the organizational Strategy and heading the Business Development, and Sustainability department
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies that resulted in 50% revenue growth over three years, driving customer acquisition and business diversification
  • Directed the integration of sustainability initiatives, introducing battery electric and hydrogen vehicles while implementing renewable diesel solutions for the existing fleet
  • Facilitated multiple demos of brand-new battery electric Class 8 and Yard Trucks as well as electric trailers and refrigeration units to test the technology to become a subject matter expert to be able to advise customers on the right technology for their use case
  • Consulted numerous customers on the implementation of battery electric class 8 trucks for their transportation network
  • Optimized EV infrastructure planning, identifying cost-effective routes and piloting innovative solutions, including hybrid electric refrigerated trailers and battery electric yard trucks
  • Oversaw Operations, Finance, HR, and Recruiting, ensuring seamless new customer launches while exceeding performance expectations and maintaining profitability
  • Established a customer-service-focused culture across departments, improving client satisfaction and enhancing the company's industry reputation
  • Spearheaded process improvements in operations, opening a new terminal in Chattanooga, TN, and redesigning transportation networks to improve efficiency and scalability

Vice President, Americas

Formel D Group
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Played a pivotal role in building the US organization, scaling operations from 5 employees in 2009 to over 1,000 employees by 2020
  • Strategically developed and adjusted administrative support teams to support rapid growth, ensuring lean and efficient processes
  • Implemented advanced technologies, including an applicant tracking system, SAP as the ERP, payroll service software, and other tools, streamlining operations during the expansion
  • Contributed to the development of robust financial reporting systems, delivering accurate and transparent financial performance insights
  • This enabled the organization to enhance profitability, strengthen its cash position, and accelerate its U.S
  • Operations to become a leading division globally
  • Grew revenue from $60M to $110M annually, managing operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil with a workforce of 3,000+ staff
  • Ensured compliance with ISO standards, successfully leading audits and maintaining high-quality management systems across the organization
  • Secured a $70M contract, the largest in company history, while cultivating long-term partnerships with key automotive brands
  • Expanded the client base to include Tesla, Lucid Motors, and Rivian, establishing a presence in the emerging EV market
  • Reformed business operations in Mexico, significantly improving customer satisfaction and increasing sales with key clients such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Fiat Chrysler
  • Enhanced organizational decision-making and operational efficiency by introducing data-driven tools such as Salesforce and Dayforce for improved business development, payroll, and financial management

Director of Operations

Formel D Group
04.2014 - 01.2019
  • Managed a $45M budget, directing U.S
  • Operations, improving cash flow management, and delivering a 175% revenue increase over four years
  • Fostered team performance, developed applicable business solutions, and promoted an ethically sound environment, resulting in expanding the customer base and maximizing sales opportunities
  • Developed relationships with vital clients, including BMW, Nissan, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford, Tesla, Lucid, and Kia, establishing a focus on completely honest customer interactions to support lean and efficient operations, driving organizational growth and success
  • Engineered, priced, implemented, and executed various projects within the automotive industry within the Vehicle Testing, Manufacturing, and Aftersales organizations of various large OEMs
  • Developed and implemented cost-saving strategies, reducing waste and optimizing resource utilization

Technical Director

Formel D Group
03.2013 - 04.2014
  • Functioned as I of 3 Technical Directors managing the US business unit, directly overseeing the 5 project managers supporting the South Carolina branch, maintaining that all sales and operational goals were achieved
  • Developed and cultivated relationships with customers and established a focus on continuous quality improvement with an emphasis on accountability, resulting in rapidly expanding organizational business
  • Established a solid strategy for quoting business, selling business, and implementing business, hiring and expanding the program while ensuring profitability

Project Manager-Key Account Manager

Formel D Group
03.2008 - 03.2013
  • Performed as 1 of 5 employees managing the international and domestic accounts, gaining a BMW contract, and successfully working on expanding and growing the employee and revenue base
  • Traveled to various countries including Spain, Italy, France, China, South Korea, Mexico, the US, Japan, and the UK, focusing on analyzing business operations and utilizing best practices to implement process improvements

Education

BS - Mechanical Engineering & Business Administration

Kempten University of Applied Sciences

Executive Education - Leading Professional Service Firms

Harvard Business School
01-2019

Skills

    Effective leadership

  • Operational excellence
  • Effective decision making
  • Customer focus
  • Strategic visioning
  • Global perspective
  • Executive presence
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Sustainable business models
  • People and culture
  • Profit and loss management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Member of the Supervisory Board

MASWER, AG
09.2024 - Current

Vice President Revenue Strategy and Operation Development

Benore Logistic Systems, Inc
01.2021 - Current

Vice President, Americas

Formel D Group
01.2019 - 11.2020

Director of Operations

Formel D Group
04.2014 - 01.2019

Technical Director

Formel D Group
03.2013 - 04.2014

Project Manager-Key Account Manager

Formel D Group
03.2008 - 03.2013

BS - Mechanical Engineering & Business Administration

Kempten University of Applied Sciences

Executive Education - Leading Professional Service Firms

Harvard Business School
Dennis Kunz