Carlo Schwaerzler
Niederhasli,Switzerland
Summary
As a Senior Executive with 16 years of experience across various industries, I bring exceptional leadership, organizational skills, and communication abilities to guide high-performing cross-functional teams. My career portfolio spans business consultancy, project management, talent and event management, as well as automotive, digital solutions, and venture capital. I am a focused business leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and an impressive track record, and honed my professional skills in managing, delegating, assigning complex timelines, by being hands-on across projects. These skills contribute to improving company sales goals and achieving overall business objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Partner & Director
OWS Capital Investments / Melt Middle East
Dubai
11.2020 - Current
- Successfully established MELT Middle East, a joint venture with US entertainer Steve Harvey
- Evaluated financial statements, presenting key findings to stakeholders
- Achieved total revenue of $ 29M USD within 3 years
- Closed high-value business deals through persuasive pitches and presentations
- Coordinated and negotiated celebrity endorsement campaigns of Kevin Hart in 2022, Jason Momoa in 2023 and Ryan Reynolds in 2024 for Yas Island - Abu Dhabi, resulting in clients' sales levels boost by up to 80%
- Successfully managed 6 events under budget while maintaining to deliver exceptional event management services
- Planned and managed 30+ projects, including company expansions in other emirates and countries
- Planed, designed, and delivered an exclusive gym concept named “Platform Health Club” and opened six independent locations.
Founder & CEO
Apices Industries AG
Baar
02.2020 - Current
- Planned integral business operational mandates and policies, clearly defining customers and markets
- Leveraged available resources and worked creatively with limited infrastructure
- Secured appropriate funding, contributing to pitch material and grant applications
- Established an online medical travel platform named MetaVida
- Created Apices Air Solutions to provide cutting edge machines for dehumidifying and air cleaning
- Provided online marketing campaigns and strategies from planning to implementation.
General Manager
AJ Industries / OWS Automotive
Ajman
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered business strategy to drive revenue and operational efficiencies
- Recruited top-performing candidates to build staff retention and team performance
- Established JV partnership with Etimad Holdings in Abu Dhabi to deliver commercial services in the automotive industry
- Achieved $5.1M USD revenue in first 12 months of operation.
Project Director
Rafid Automotive Solutions
Sharjah
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Led restructuring of 30k sqm Government-owned workshop entity, increasing fleet customers from 1.3k to 6k in 12 months while reducing operating costs by 30%
- Expertly managed desires and expectations for key stakeholders across numerous high-value projects
- Led and motivated talented project teams, consistently achieving against KPIs
- Hired 350 people in 18 months
- Provided weekly performance feedback on resource allocation, risks, issues, and schedule adherence, keeping project teams on track
- Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes
- Achieved $8.1M USD revenue (exceeding target by 20%) in year 1.
Project Director
Brimaxx Consultancy DMCC
Dubai
02.2007 - 05.2017
- Executed more than 200 high profile projects valued at average of $100k USD per contract
- Conducted technical and customer meetings, increasing communication, and strengthening stakeholder relationships
- Promoted from Project Manager to Director in 2011 and to Managing Partner for Qatar in 2013
- Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication
- Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams
- Employed and lead team of 12 architects, industrial and 3D designers
- Achieved revenue valued at $20M USD over period of 10 years.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education -
Upper Vocational School
Kempten 08.2003 - 07.2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate of Carpentry
Accredited Apprenticeship
Dietmannsried 08.1997 - 07.1999
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate of Wood Lacquering And Machine Management
Berufsschule Memmingen
Memmingen1999
Skills
- High-value project management
- Financial management and budgeting
- Leadership and team building
- Business development
- Event planning
- Marketing campaign management
- PC skills and presentations
Languages
German
Master or proficient
C2
English
Master or proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Partner & Director
OWS Capital Investments / Melt Middle East
11.2020 - Current
Founder & CEO
Apices Industries AG
02.2020 - Current
General Manager
AJ Industries / OWS Automotive
10.2019 - 06.2021
Project Director
Rafid Automotive Solutions
09.2017 - 09.2019
Project Director
Brimaxx Consultancy DMCC
02.2007 - 05.2017
Diploma of Higher Education -
Upper Vocational School
08.2003 - 07.2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate of Carpentry
Accredited Apprenticeship
08.1997 - 07.1999
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate of Wood Lacquering And Machine Management
Berufsschule Memmingen
Additional Information
2021 - 2022
Alpha Aviation | Director/Consultant | Ajman, UAE
2015 - 2023
Royal Top Gear Customs Auto | Co-Owner & General Manager | Dubai, UAE
2012 - 2018
Artist Network | Event & Operation Manager | Dubai, UAE
2006 - 2007
Middle East Vision | Graphic Designer/Project Manager | Dubai, UAE
2004 – 2005
Weinstube Hensler | Restaurant Manager | Kempten, Germany
References
Ismail Awan
Partner at Apices Industries AG and shareholder at OWS Automotive
email: apicesindustries@gmail.com
mobile: +971508886198
Anna George
Co-worker / Director at OWS Capital Investment & Melt Middle East
email: george_anna@hotmail.co.uk
mobile: +971585290914
Nabi Pessian
Client Management Central Asia & Ukraine at Credit Suisse AG
email: nabipessian@gmail.com
mobile: +41791929922
Interests
Golf, Tennis, Padel Tennis, Fitness, Hiking
Networking, Business start ups
Quote
Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Warren Buffett
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