Ruben Vadnai
Strategy & Business Development Consultant, Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.
Global business executive with a track record of improving market reach, profitability and business performance in business development, marketing & sales and channel management roles.
Demonstrated aptitude to recognize, create, communicate and capture value in B2B & channels environments involving technical, specialty and commodity type products.
Combines solid analytical & strategic skills with a strong focus on execution. Multilingual.
2 contacts2008 - 2009Conduct strategic planning and international business development projects in support of Asia-Pacific and Europe teams. Analyze and evaluate strategic alliances, marketing and operational efficiencies. Develop recommendations and implementation guidelines. Create performance tracking and planning tools.
2002 - 2007Recruited to lead sales and marketing turnaround of $60 million North American business through channel realignment and development. Created and implemented new marketing and sales strategy, led marketing, sales, R&D, technical support and logistics activities for $25 million segment. Grew sales by $13 million (over 100%) and profit margin by $8 million (over 150%) over 5-year tenure.
2001 - 2001Summer MBA internship in Mergers & Acquisitions department. Researched companies, industries and determined strategic rationale for M&A transactions. Created financial models and conducted financial and business analysis for valuation purposes.
1999 - 2000Led business development efforts for surgical and medical product lines in Europe and Canada. Located and engaged potential partners, acquisitions and competitors and recommended market penetration strategies. Efforts led to the acquisition of two European manufacturers/distributors.