Markus Aberle

Senior executive with 20+ years' experience leading product strategy and commercial growth across industrial and manufacturing sectors. Proven track record as site leader and P&L owner, driving operational excellence, productivity, automation and scalable growth across multisite, international manufacturing networks. Strong track record of delivering revenue growth, EBITDA improvement and business scaling across manufacturing, aftermarket service and engineered product environments.

Experienced in full P&L leadership, investor engagement, commercial strategy, operational transformation and leadership team development across UK and international markets. Successfully built new market operations, expanded recurring service revenues, improved profitability and led complex organisations through periods of growth, restructuring and strategic change. Approachable, analytical and a curious leader who empowers people, fosters collaboration and achieves measurable impact.

Multilingual: Fluent in English and German, conversational in French and Italian. Now seeking a MD/VP opportunity where commercial growth, operational excellence and transaction readiness are critical to shareholder value creation.

Chief Operating Officer at Wayland Additive (2023-04 – 2025-12)

Wayland Additive manufactures advanced 3D metal printing machines using proprietary NeuBeam® technology for industrial applications. Scope: P&L and UK site leadership | Customer/Supplier-facing executive role | 7 direct reports

• Led overall business performance across commercial, operational and product functions, aligning growth strategy with profitability improvement and investor objectives.
• Developed UK market presence and supported group-level sales efforts by strengthening value propositions for technical products.
• Represented executive leadership team in strategic customer negotiations, investor discussions and industry partnerships.
• Led pricing/margin improvement initiatives resulting in improved cash generation.
• Acted as site and manufacturing leader with full accountability for production, supply chain, quality, EHS, logistics, engineering and on-time delivery of complex 3D metal printing machines.
• Rebuilt senior leadership team to strengthen the capability and cohesion of cross-functional teams.
• Worked directly with investors and board stakeholders on strategic planning, business performance, fundraising activity and long-term value creation initiatives.
• Contributed to Investment Round Funding packs and monthly board presentations.
• Increased unit profitability by 20% in 18-months through supplier strategy optimisation, automation and cost control.
• Reduced lead times by 10 weeks in 6-months via supply chain redesign and supplier performance management.
• Doubled manufacturing throughput in 2-years through network and process optimisation.
• Strengthened financial position through disciplined cost management and supplier negotiations.
• Aligned global suppliers and internal stakeholders under unified governance and KPI frameworks.
• Led manufacturing transformation initiatives across international sites, aligning production systems, KPIs and governance while respecting local regulatory and workforce requirements.
• Maintained workforce engagement and retention during challenging financial periods through transparent leadership.
• Successfully implemented value-driven, agile project management methodologies across business.

Director of Operational Transformation at Philadelphia Scientific (2011-04 – 2023-03)

Global manufacturer of battery management, maintenance and handling systems. Scope: Multisite operations across UK, USA, India and Australia | Cross-functional leadership | Commercial and operational oversight | 150 indirect reports

• Led cross-functional business operations spanning engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customer delivery, while supporting commercial negotiations, strategic partnerships and revenue growth initiatives in complex industrial markets.
• Held P&L responsibility for multi-product business units and drove market strategies in the UK and internationally.
• Expanded UK service business into a national model serving 1,000+ sites, creating a recurring revenue engine of £2M+ per annum.
• Partnered with global sales and product teams to refine value propositions and strengthen competitive positioning and new product launches.
• Drove 100% revenue growth and >15% margin increase within five years to $20M through integrated commercial and operational strategy.
• Delivered 18% reduction in procurement spend over 3-years through structured category strategies and global contract renegotiation.
• Set up international Transfer Pricing System to balance exchange rate risks with Taxation impact.
• Improved supplier OTIF from 86% to 92% in 9-months and supply reliability across international operations.
• Increased production capacity by 70% in 2-years without additional headcount.
• Reduced WIP by 40% and improved inventory accuracy to 98% in 2-years, strengthening cash flow.
• Led international supplier localisation and technology transfer initiatives.

Director UK at Goetze (2008-09 – 2011-03)

German manufacturer of safety and pressure relief valves. Scope: Full UK P&L | Start-up subsidiary leadership | Commercial and operational responsibility | 2 direct reports

• Launched UK subsidiary in under 9-months and established full operational capability.
• Expanded UK market presence, improving customer reach, service levels and revenue performance >£1M in 2.5-years.
• Strengthened integration with German HQ, influencing product strategy and supporting European expansion.

Head of Technical Sales & Operations at Conductix-Wampfler | Delachaux Groupe (1997-11 – 2008-08)

Provider of electrification systems for industrial and infrastructure applications. Scope: Commercial and operational responsibility | 8 direct reports

• Led UK integration of commercial and operational teams following merger with Delachaux Groupe.
• Led UK commercial and operational teams with full budget responsibility of £5M.
• Achieved 20% market share growth and 15% cost reduction through technical solutions and process improvements in 2-years.
• Directed major infrastructure and industrial electrification projects including the London Eye, Heathrow Terminal 5, JD Sports/Sports Direct Warehousing and Liverpool Container Terminal.
• Implemented SAP ERP system and ISO systems (9001, 14001, 18001) enhancing transparency and operational control.
• Designed and implemented Matrix sales structure with market/application focus across product ranges and sales areas.

Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering & Logistics – University of Karlsruhe (KIT), Germany

Industrial Engineering, Economics – University of Karlsruhe (KIT), Germany