ABOUT
Karsten is a senior executive leader driving growth & transformation.
A growth and performance-driven operating executive who seamlessly blends high-level strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership in the machinery and industrial manufacturing sectors. Accomplished in leading growth, organizational transformations, and high-impact operational improvement initiatives across the globe.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS; LEARN KARSTEN'S INDUSTRIES.
Agriculture
Possessing deep expertise in the agricultural sector from executive roles at AGCO, Karsten has led major initiatives including the global expansion of the Fendt brand and the strategic repositioning of a $250M business unit.
Manufacturing
He has a proven record of revitalizing global industrial manufacturing companies, exemplified by transforming a $4M EBIT loss to breakeven in seven months and driving an $8M gross margin improvement through portfolio optimization and operational consolidation.
Strategy
As a former Global Vice President of Strategy & Integration, Karsten executed high-impact initiatives that delivered $125M in corporate savings and improved operating margins by more than 150 basis points.
THE KP VISION
The KP vision is to be the trusted executive partner for industrial and agricultural leaders, guiding their organizations through complex transformations to achieve sustainable, profitable growth.
20
Years of
Experience
$325M+
in Delivered
Savings
$6B
in Spend
Management
CASE STUDY
Global heat exchanger manufacturer.
Engaged to lead the turnaround a $70M global heat exchanger manufacturer, Karsten was tasked with reversing a $4M annual EBIT loss in a key business unit. He executed a comprehensive strategy of portfolio optimization, operational consolidation, and organizational redesign to overhaul the business. This decisive leadership reversed the loss to achieve breakeven within seven months and delivered an $8M improvement in gross margin.
CASE STUDY
NA agricultural equipment manufacturer.
For the past 18 months, Karsten has served as an interim commercial executive, leading the repositioning of two commercial brands for profitable growth at a leading North American Ag equipment manufacturer. His key tasks include optimizing the product portfolio and prioritizing new product introduction (NPI) roadmaps to improve overall profitability. Currently, he is integrating the two brand organizations to enhance their speed-to-market and strengthen commercial focus in North America.
Let's Talk
Contact me today to discuss your next project.