Isabella Jung Ewert
Neerach
Summary
Experienced business leader with heart and passion, driven by success, based on an extensive background in operations, marketing, and product development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Director Engineering & Site Manager
Lumentum Switzerland AG
06.2021 - Current
- Led a team of approximately 60 engineers in an innovative centre of excellence, specializing in the development and introduction of cutting-edge pulsed laser systems for micromachining applications.
- Transferred pulsed laser systems to production site in Thailand and increased production by a factor of over 10.
- Full site responsibility and member of the board of directors of Lumentum Switzerland AG, Lumentum Edge and Lumentum Radiant.
Sr. Engineering Program Manager
Lumentum Switzerland AG
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Led end-to-end management of multiple ultrafast laser development projects, from business case inception and project planning through to successful product realization and seamless transfer to manufacturing.
- Supervised program management across multiple Lumentum locations.
Director Planning
II-VI Laser Enterprise GmbH
Zurich
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Coordinated production and capacity planning for all manufactured product portfolios in Zurich as well as contract manufacturers in Malaysia, Thailand, and China.
- Directed end-to-end planning with a 6-person team, efficiently managing logistics for the contract manufacturer
- SAP business owner for all supply chain and planning modules.
Director Materials
Oclaro Switzerland GmbH
Zurich
04.2011 - 09.2013
- Led production planning teams in three European fabs located in Zurich (CH), Caswell (UK), and San Donato (IT) for a diverse portfolio of telecom and industrial laser products.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and warehouse to ensure smooth operations.
Supply Chain Manager
Bookham (Switzerland) AG
Zurich
01.2004 - 03.2011
- Managed and supervised a dynamic supply chain team responsible for customer service, production planning, WIP management, purchasing, and logistics.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve delivery times.
- Analyzed supply chain data such as demand forecasts and inventory levels to identify areas of improvement.
Product Line Manager
Nortel Networks Optical Components AG
Zurich
10.2001 - 12.2003
- Managed commercial and financial aspects of 'uncooled pump laser diodes' product line, including conducting market analysis, fostering customer relationships, and collaborating closely with R&D and operations.
- Forecasted future demand for each product line based on historical sales data and industry trends.
- Secured a significant design win with one of the leading OEM customers in the Telecom networks industry.
Manager Reliability
JDS Uniphase AG
Zurich
10.2000 - 09.2001
- Directed a quality and reliability team responsible for assessing the reliability of all manufactured 980nm semiconductor laser diodes.
- Streamlined product qualification process by developing innovative reliability models for all new laser products.
Project Leader R&D
Uniphase Laser Enterprise AG
Zurich
01.1998 - 09.2000
- Developed, qualified and transferred the first 980nm submarine pump lasers in telecom networks.
- Collaborated closely with a major submarine network customer.
Education
PMP certification -
Program Management Institute
11.2016
Financials for Non-Financial Managers -
Management Center Europe
Brüssel 12.2002
Strategic Leadership -
Management Course By Obucom Management Interaktionen
Switzerland08.2001
Excellence in Developing and Manufacturing Products -
Business School And School of Engineering
Stanford University, USA07.2000
Ph.D. - Ultrafast Laser Physics
Institute of Quantum Electronics, ETH Zurich
Switzerland12.1997
Physics Diploma - Ultrashort Pulse Spectroscopy
Ludwigs-Maximilians-University
Munich, Germany09.1993
Skills
- Charismatic Leader
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Technical leadership
- Customer Engagement
- Production expertise
Languages
German
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Swimming, Jogging, Yoga, Fitness and Skiing
- Swiss national referee in swimming
Timeline
Sr Director Engineering & Site Manager
Lumentum Switzerland AG
06.2021 - Current
Sr. Engineering Program Manager
Lumentum Switzerland AG
07.2016 - 06.2021
Director Planning
II-VI Laser Enterprise GmbH
10.2013 - 06.2016
Director Materials
Oclaro Switzerland GmbH
04.2011 - 09.2013
Supply Chain Manager
Bookham (Switzerland) AG
01.2004 - 03.2011
Product Line Manager
Nortel Networks Optical Components AG
10.2001 - 12.2003
Manager Reliability
JDS Uniphase AG
10.2000 - 09.2001
Project Leader R&D
Uniphase Laser Enterprise AG
01.1998 - 09.2000
PMP certification -
Program Management Institute
Financials for Non-Financial Managers -
Management Center Europe
Strategic Leadership -
Management Course By Obucom Management Interaktionen
Excellence in Developing and Manufacturing Products -
Business School And School of Engineering
Ph.D. - Ultrafast Laser Physics
Institute of Quantum Electronics, ETH Zurich
Physics Diploma - Ultrashort Pulse Spectroscopy
Ludwigs-Maximilians-University
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