Tim Tecklenburg is a distinguished finance leader with more than 25 years of experience in international manufacturing and industrial sectors. A graduate of the University of St. Gallen with a Master's in Business Administration and a Certified Public Accountant qualification, he began his career at KPMG in Zurich, focusing on audit, mergers, and acquisitions for European conglomerates. Tecklenburg progressed through key roles at Bucher Industries AG and Flughafen Zürich AG, where he developed expertise in financial restructuring, treasury management, and strategic planning across complex, multinational operations. Serving as Chief Financial Officer at AEBI SCHMIDT HOLDING AG from 2016 to 2023, Tecklenburg was instrumental in the company's post-merger integration following the 2018 combination of AEBI and SCHMIDT Group. He optimized the group's capital structure, implemented robust ERP systems, and drove annual cost savings of over CHF 25 million through supply chain efficiencies and operational streamlining. His strategic oversight facilitated market expansions into Asia and North America, boosting EBITDA by 18% and enhancing shareholder value amid volatile economic conditions, including the global pandemic. Post his CFO tenure, Tecklenburg remains active as a board advisor for industrial firms and private equity ventures, drawing on his proven track record to champion sustainable financial growth and innovation in the mobility and infrastructure sectors.