As a globally seasoned executive with over 25 years in procurement, operations, and strategic leadership — including 10+ years of board experience — I bring a decisive, cross-sector perspective to governance, transformation, and enterprise growth. I've served on executive teams and corporate boards across industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, overseeing global procurement portfolios exceeding $2.5B. My governance approach blends deep operational insight with an independent mindset rooted in integrity, cross-cultural diplomacy, and results-driven oversight. Having worked across Japan, Europe, and the Americas, I am well-versed in both Western and APAC governance practices and offer a nuanced understanding of compliance, ESG, and strategic risk. I have led merger integrations, driven large-scale cost transformation, and advised C-suite leadership during critical inflection points. As a trilingual professional (German, English, Japanese), I excel at bridging diverse viewpoints to foster strategic alignment and ethical decision-making. I’m now seeking to contribute flexibly as a Fractional Independent NED, where I can leverage my strategic foresight, multicultural fluency, and governance experience to support scale-ups and boards navigating complex growth environments.