46. Jan23234 Founded in 1992 by the Moeschter family, the MOESCHTER Group is engaged in the development, production, and distribution of high-performance materials. Georgios Kabitoglou is the group CEO and is instrumental in running the business and has been integral to its ongoing development. The company has been since 2016 part of the HANNOVER Finanz Group, a German based private equity partner with a footprint of over 40 years in the German speaking enterprise ecosystem. We investigated to find a little more about who Georgios really is. As High-Performance Materials CEO of the Year 2023, Georgios Kabitoglou has played an integral part in the development of the MOESCHTER Group. But first, before we look at Georgios' profile and ambitions, let us look at the company itself. The company is a medium-sized corporate organisation, classical German “Mittelstand”, that presently employs a workforce of 160 individuals. Its primary focus is the manufacturing of high-performance industrial ceramics and engineering plastics products and solutions to a diverse clientele across various industries worldwide. The company is dedicated to engineering and maintains an independent research and development department. Offering customised solutions to clients is an integral part of its everyday operations. As a specialist in high-performance materials engineered in Germany, the company endeavours to tackle intricate material challenges and facilitate the enhancement of its clients' efficiency and performance. Despite its specialisation in niche markets, the MOESCHTER Group serves an extensive customer base that includes automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, injection moulding, wood, and general machinebuilding enterprises. The company frequently collaborates with clients in complex machine-building projects and encounters unusual applications and use cases. Their job typically starts when other materials and solutions have failed and requirements are very specific and high on the materials deployed. The MOESCHTER Group values diversity, equal opportunity, and sustainability. The organisation comprises personnel from over sixteen different cultural backgrounds and has committed itself to the Diversity Charta (Charta der Vielfalt). Perhaps most importantly for its contribution to society and sustainable development, the MOESCHTER Group has achieved an excellent ESG score and has been carbon neutral since 2022. Now, onto the CEO who has been the driving force of transformation of the MOESCHTER Group in the past years. Georgios has an extensive background in high-tech industries, having worked in several sectors, including the semiconductor, consumer electronic goods and global telecommunications businesses. Early on in his career, he recognised his passion for the commercialisation process and sales, which eventually led him to ascend from an account manager to a CEO role over the past three decades. Georgios has always been passionate about sales and performance transformations and the commercialisation of business models and their go-to-market approach. As a transformational leader, Georgios has managed several global organisations, up to 600 people in 35 subsidiaries. He has worked in a privately owned context, publicly-listed companies, and private equity, which has in the last years become his speciality and target constellation. Georgios’ leadership style centres on motivating and enhancing the performance of individuals within an organisation. Through his leadership, Georgios aims to transform organisations fundamentally creating long-term value. He focuses on motivating and enhancing the performance of individuals, resulting in significant sales and performance development. However, it is interesting to note that there are many other factors which Georgios believes drive the business forwards. As a CEO, it is important to be flexible and understand and determine what growth actually is. Customer acquisition is a critical factor in driving growth for any company. Georgios emphasises the importance of clearly understanding the company's value proposition and brand assets at all levels, from the CEO to regular employees. Reflecting these values in all interactions with customers, suppliers, and partners is essential. Only through this process can a company reach its optimum in value generation. As a provider of niche products, building long-term relationships with clients is crucial to the company's success. The MOESCHTER Group recognises that trust is an essential element of such relationships. The company builds trust through its exceptional application consulting and High-Performance Materials CEO of the Year 2023: Georgios Kabitoglou product quality, which takes time to establish but is essential for success. Furthermore, Georgios is immensely proud of the achievements of the MOESCHTER Group's employees, given the calibre of the company's customer base and the prestigious brands among them. The company is firmly committed to delivering high-quality products and services, building long-term customer relationships through trust, and reflecting its core values in all interactions. Ultimately, the MOESCHTER Group has a clear goal of scaling its profitable business model and achieving growth. Georgios, as CEO, believes that 2023 is a decisive year in which the company will reap the rewards of its investments, labour, and strategic planning and significantly grow its footprint. As for his own career, Georgios does not focus on the "next step." Instead, he believes in fully dedicating himself to the success of his current position and generating value. He believes opportunities arise naturally when one is good at what they do. Georgios is committed to making the MOESCHTER Group a success, and that is where he channels all his energy. Contact: Georgios Kabitoglou Web Address: www.moeschter-group.com
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