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PAST EXPERIENCES
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YAAMUNA ALDRAGEN

Frankfurt Am Main

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Klar Asia Sdn. Bhd., and YACC, expert in change management and cross-functional team leadership, with professional fluency in multiple languages.


Excelled in advising on international business development, showcasing exceptional analytical and communication skills.


Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations.


Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations.


Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.



Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Klar Asia Sdn. Bhd.
2021.01 - Current
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Facilitated entry into new international markets, conducting thorough market research and establishing local partnerships.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships, providing regular updates and managing expectations through effective communication strategies.
  • Launched innovative products/services that captured new market share while maintaining competitive pricing structures.
  • Expanded market presence through successful negotiation of key partnerships and acquisitions.
  • Spearheaded development of new product line, significantly expanding company's offerings and customer base.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
  • Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
  • Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
  • Secured significant investment for expansion projects by presenting compelling business cases to potential investors.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Corporate Strategy Business Consultant - Owner/Independent Consultant

Yaamuna Aldragen Coaching and Consultancy
2018.12 - Current

SERVICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Consult and advise private sectors on strategic decision for business growth and penetration in EMEA and ASEAN.
  • Supports public sector in foreign trade advisory, collaboration with investment authorities for new business development in specific target areas
  • Manage change management strategy and implementation process, develop new methods, propose skillset upgrades for C-Level and immediate reports.
  • Lead multiple cross divisional strategy for European and Asian companies.
  • Drive merger & acquisition initiatives.
  • Cross functional advisory role for technical consultancy (engineering and manufacturing) and quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO14001, ISO9001, ESG and others)
  • Plan marketing initiatives to promote business development activities.
  • Maintain extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
  • Extensive expertise in translating stakeholder need for business growth into reality.
  • Business delegation, field study and exhibition arrangement as part of business development initiatives
  • Provide consultancy and advisories for private investors investing in Germany
  • Provide training to small and medium sized industry in international business development requirement
  • Attend and initiate networking events, keeping abreast with latest trend and technology by attending exhibitions and conferences


ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Successfully closed and signed on client as Tier 1 OEM supplier with 200mil€ ROI.
  • Helped client to plan 10 year corporate strategy and currently lead change management activities.
  • Strengthened company's business continuity model by initiating portfolio diversification.
  • Serving private clients from the following region : Germany, Switzerland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, S.Korea.
  • Serving public clients from the following regions: Malaysia, S.Korea, Indonesia

Education

Certificate - Business Negotiations (Online)

University of Oxford
London
09.2021

Certificate - Certified Professional Coach (CPC)

IPEC Coaching
New Jersey, USA
03.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Pure Electronics

Multimedia University
Cyberjaya, Malaysia
08.2003

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Strategic business development and change management
  • Advisory in trade and business development for public and private sectors
  • Staff management
  • Client relationships
  • Account management
  • Partnership development
  • Business administration
  • Strategic partnerships
  • New business launch
  • International expansion
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • IT management
  • Sales and business leadership
  • International business development in technology and manufacturing industry
  • Diverse engineering knowledge in processes, manufacturing, auditing with various industries
  • Analytical skills with structured problem solving skills
  • Communication and advisory skills to top management and functional experts
  • Professional fluency in German, English, Mandarin, Malay (conversation level in Tamil and Cantonese)
  • Extensive travel and flexible working culture
  • Cross functional team management

PAST EXPERIENCES

JOB TITLE: European Quality and Sales Support Leader

01/2016 - 06/2018

The Dow Chemical Company

  • Quality leader for DOW's electronic customers and suppliers segment in the EMEAI region (>135 customers and suppliers).
  • Worked with major European customers and DOW manufacturing sites globally in resolving quality issues, lead auditing activities and implement improvement projects



JOB TITLE: Global Project Transfer Leader and PI Engineer

11/2011 - 12/2015

Osram Optosemiconductor GmbH



JOB TITLE: Senior Process Integration Engineer

10/2007 - 10/2011

Osram Optosemiconductor Sdn. Bhd.



JOB TITLE: Process Engineer Metallization/Diffusion/Device

11/2003 - 10/2007

ON Semiconductors Sdn . Bhd.

Timeline

Managing Director

Klar Asia Sdn. Bhd.
2021.01 - Current

Corporate Strategy Business Consultant - Owner/Independent Consultant

Yaamuna Aldragen Coaching and Consultancy
2018.12 - Current

Certificate - Business Negotiations (Online)

University of Oxford

Certificate - Certified Professional Coach (CPC)

IPEC Coaching

Bachelor of Engineering - Pure Electronics

Multimedia University
YAAMUNA ALDRAGEN