Andrea Pedrottti

Andrea Pedrotti Schenefelder Landstr. 114, 22589 Hamburg, Germany Mobile: - E-Mail:-Date of Birth:- Professional Profile Dynamic senior executive with over 25 years of experience in the automotive, packaging, and industrial equipment industries. Proven expertise in B2B sales, marketing, supply chain optimization, and customer relationship management. Strong record in managing global matrix organizations, driving digital transformation, and leading high-performing international teams. Recognized for integrity, leadership, and delivering long-term business growth. Work Experience Horn & Bauer Group, Schwalmstadt, Germany https://www.horn-bauer.de/ Director Sales Automotive | 05/2025 – Present - Led Sales & Marketing team (13 staff) - Regained major accounts and secured multi-million logistics contract - Designed new B2B solutions for productivity and customer success 4CR International GmbH & Co KG, Hamburg, Germany https://4cr.com/ Managing Director | 05/2016 – 03/2025 - Global leadership across 78 countries, 120 distributors - Full P&L responsibility, increased EBITDA to 34% - Launched e-commerce platform (+175% growth) - Entered US and UK markets (+€1M revenue) August Handel Automotive GmbH, Berlin, Germany https://augusthandel.com/de/ Head of Sales | 02/2013 – 04/2016 - Introduced CARFIT brand in 20+ countries - Built €1.5M annual revenue KWK Holding GmbH & Co KG, Husum, Germany https://4cr.com/ Sales Director Eastern & Southern Europe | 07/2004 – 02/2013 - Built company from scratch, revenue growth to €5.5M - Presence in 35 countries, opened first foreign subsidiary Vosschemie GmbH https://www.vosschemie.de/ Sales manager South-East Europe | 08/2002 – 06/2004 - Support existing sales organisation and acquisition of new customers - 15% YoY sales increase in Europe - 30% Expansion of the portfolio for key customers Usi Italia srl https://www.usiitalia.com/en/ Export Key Account | 01/1997 – 07/2002 - Support for importers in Europe, North America and Asia - 15% annual increase in sales through strategic account management - Introduction of new product line (‘Chronotech’ spray booth), most successful product in the portfolio Volunteering & Engagement Board Member, International School Hamburg (ISH) | 11/2019 – 11/2021 - Secured financial stability, led headmaster recruitment process Education University of Verona, Italy | Degree in Business Administration and Commerce | 1991 – 1996 Liceo Scientifico Girolamo Fracastoro, Verona | High School Diploma | 1983 – 1988 Further Training & Certifications - Fundamentals of Lean Management (2025) - Matrix Organization Management (2025) - Design Thinking (2020) - Six Sigma Foundations (2020) Skills & Competencies Hard Skills: Sales Strategy, Operations Management, Business Development, International Expansion, Change Management IT Skills: Microsoft Office 365, SAP (ERP), CRM Systems, E-Commerce Platforms Soft Skills: Team Leadership, Intercultural Management, Negotiation, Talent Development Languages German: Native | Italian: Native | English: Fluent (Business proficient) | Spanish: Good working knowledge I consent to the processing of my personal data included in my CV in accordance with GDPR (EU) 2016/679, Article 6.1(a).