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From MBA To COO: Navigating EMS, Mentorship, And A New Leadership Model with Koh Young Europe COO Solin Ahmed

EMS@C-LEVEL · 26 Nov 2025 · 8m

What this episode covers

Solin Ahmed, COO of Koh Young Europe, explains how an MBA holder navigated the technical SMT industry by shadowing 49-year veteran Harold and adopting a leadership model that pairs operations with sales. He details the transition from observing as a 'sponge' to becoming a trusted advisor, and the strategic partnership with Michael Zahn to bridge the gap between market signals and manufacturing capabilities. Ahmed also discusses the renewed energy at Productronica 2025 and the industry's need for mid-career talent ramps to address the 'missing generation' of engineers.

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companies scaling up

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Productronica, Harold, Michael Zahn, SMT Me Zimikon

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