Gerrit Ruppel

Currently leading the strategic realignment and integration of hydraulic product and service distribution for the Axxeron Group in Germany.

• Orchestrating the seamless transition and integration of hydraulic services and products within the Axxeron corporate group.
• Providing critical support and guidance to customers and employees throughout the organizational transition phase, ensuring continuity and satisfaction.

Directed the comprehensive ERP/SAP system migration and site relocation for Schneider Servohydraulics GmbH, ensuring operational continuity and efficiency.

• Managed the successful migration of the parent company's ERP/SAP system to a new, independent Geovision ERP for Schneider Servohydraulics.
• Oversaw the complete relocation of the company site to Porta Westfalica, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and staff.

Led Ruppel Hydraulics GmbH through a strategic acquisition by Axxeron Technologies, overseeing multiple mergers, team restructuring, and significant revenue growth while managing complex national and international projects.

• Orchestrated the successful sale of the company to Axxeron Technologies GmbH at the turn of 2020/2021.
• Managed the acquisition and integration of MS Fluidtechnik GmbH, Maurer Servicetechnik GmbH, and Gerhard W. Ruppel Hydraulik, consolidating these entities into Ruppel Hydraulics GmbH with support from JB Business consulting.
• Drove a significant revenue increase of over 20% in 2021 and 2022, growing from €2 million in 2021 to €3.5 million in 2023.
• Directed national and international project initiatives, including inter-cultural management, overseeing large-scale projects up to €580K and total volumes of €1.2 million within two years, with project initiations up to €2.3 million.
• Developed and implemented a Power BI (KPI) Dashboard to enhance business intelligence and operational oversight.
• Successfully relocated operations to Porta Westfalica in 2021 and rebuilt the team, retaining 6 employees with over 3 years of company tenure post-relocation.

Spearheaded the structuring and optimization of the commercial department, alongside leading human resources and ensuring compliance with data protection and occupational safety standards.

• Structured and optimized commercial department processes, enhancing operational efficiency and financial control.
• Led human resources and personnel development initiatives, fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Established and managed data protection and occupational safety frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.

Oversaw commercial leadership and strategic initiatives, driving substantial revenue growth and implementing key operational and quality management systems.

• Increased revenue by 300%, from €500K to €2 million, through strategic commercial management.
• Assumed commercial control of major projects and led operational functional areas, including Sales and Purchasing.
• Managed the transition to GSD WWS and later GSD ERP software, overseeing customizations and ensuring seamless adoption.
• Introduced a DMS system (GSD Docuframe) to facilitate paperless operations, managing implementation and adaptation processes.
• Established a comprehensive quality management system, achieving DIN ISO 9001:2008 certification.
• Spearheaded the development and leadership of the Corporate Identity, including recommendation/reference marketing and press relations, and planned/executed major trade fairs (Hannover Messe, IFAT, GIFA, FMB).
• Established in-house CNC production (Hurco VMX42), including investment planning, acquisition, and setup.

Managed the commercial integration and restructuring of operations, overseeing international sales, marketing, and digital presence development.

• Integrated and restructured operations to align with Gerhard W. Ruppel Hydraulik's working methods.
• Managed international sales, including business trips to Asia (China, Taiwan), and successfully conducted cold acquisition and marketing campaigns.
• Developed and maintained the company website and overall online presence.

Restructured sales processes and built a high-performing inside sales team, significantly expanding commercial business from 10% to 35%.

• Restructured and simplified calculation and discount structures, enhancing sales efficiency.
• Built a high-performance inside sales team, improving sales support and customer service.
• Implemented systematic sales processes, including cold acquisition, contributing to business growth.
• Increased commercial business from 10% to 35% of total sales within one year.

Extensive business travel and client/supplier visits across diverse international locations, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Turkey, Iran, India, Taiwan, and China, to foster global partnerships and drive business development.

Participated in an economic delegation to Turkey (Istanbul, Kayseri, Konya), led by Economics Minister Jörg Bode, to strengthen economic ties and explore business ventures.

Participated in an economic delegation to China (Hong Kong, Shenzhen) and Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Melaka), led by Economics Minister Walter Hirche, exploring new market opportunities.

Participated in an economic delegation to India (Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi) and China (Beijing, Hefei), led by Prime Minister Christian Wulff, focusing on expanding international partnerships.

Participated in the Lower Saxony economic delegation to Zibo/VR China, led by Dr. Wilfried Prewo, CEO of IHK Hannover, fostering international business relations.