André J.
About André J.
André J. is the Director of Business Development Global Factory Automation at Emerson Automation Solutions, with a background in sales, engineering, and management across various industries.
Company
André J. currently holds a prominent position at Emerson Automation Solutions, where he serves as the Director of Business Development for Global Factory Automation. Emerson Automation Solutions is a division of Emerson Electric Company, offering automation products, software, and solutions to various industries, including manufacturing and process sectors.
Title
André J. is the Director of Business Development for Global Factory Automation at Emerson Automation Solutions. In this role, he focuses on advancing the company's market presence and implementing strategies to integrate cutting-edge automation technologies.
Education and Expertise
André J. holds an MBA from FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management, earned between 2009 and 2011. He also has a degree in Mechanical Engineering (Dipl. Ing.) from FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, which he obtained from 1996 to 2001. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in business development and engineering.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, André J. held several notable positions. He served as the Director of Commercial Vehicles Sales Europe and the Sector Head Europe for Commercial Vehicles at Emerson Automation Solutions, from 2017 to 2022. He also worked at DEUTZ AG as the Business Team Lead for Agricultural Engines, and at Frapack GmbH as the General Manager. His early career includes roles at Navistar Inc. as a Business Development Manager, and at CAR Technology as an Engineering Manager.
Achievements
André J. has an impressive record of achievements. At Emerson Automation Solutions, he led a cross-functional team to implement a new sales strategy, resulting in a 20% increase in market share within the first year. He played a key role in the company's digital transformation initiatives and actively mentored junior professionals. His contributions earned him the Outstanding Leadership Award in 2021. Additionally, André J. presented at the International Conference on Factory Automation in 2022 and published a widely cited white paper on integrating IoT technologies in factory automation.