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Sibylle Ito

@sibylleito

I build global partnerships and grow process-instrumentation markets across chemical, pharma, biotech, and food industries.

Switzerland
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What I'm looking for

I’m interested in roles where I can build long-term international partnerships, solve technical process challenges, develop markets, and support innovation in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, or food industries.

At Aquasant Messtechnik AG, I lead global sales and technical support for process sensors, developing customized solutions for chemical and pharmaceutical partners and expanding markets through stronger client bases and product offerings.

Over more than 30 years, I’ve grown international business across Europe, the Americas, and Asia through technical sales, distributor development, product marketing, and application support. I build lasting partnerships by understanding technical challenges and delivering measurement solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and process performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Aquasant Messtechnik AG logoAA
Current

Global Business Manager

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

In my role as a Global Business Manager at Aquasant Messtechnik AG in Bubendorf, Switzerland, I am responsible for overseeing global sales and technical support for sensors in the chemical/pharmaceutical industry. I develop customized solutions for business partners, driving strategic market development and achieving a significant increase in revenue through expanding the client base and enhancing

Uresh AG logoUA

Business Development Manager

Apr 2018 - Nov 2024 (6 years 7 months)

• Developed market strategies for pigging systems in pharma, biotech, and food industries globally.
• Led technical sales initiatives to enhance product quality and sustainability in production processes.
• Achieved increased market penetration and revenue growth through successful market development efforts.

Hanamaru Udon logoHU

Udon preparation training

Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 (3 months)

Working at largest Udon franchise in Japan as preparation for the move to South America. Doing an apprenticeship that includes all food preparation stations at an Udon shop at local Aeon supermarket food court.

Hamilton Company Japan logoHJ

Area Sales Manager Hamilton Products Japan / Pacific Rim

Jun 2009 - Sep 2014 (5 years 3 months)

Responsible for sales and market development through distributor and OEM sales for Japan and Pacific Rim (incl. Australia & New Zealand). Successfully promoted, sold, technically supported several product lines from Hamilton including the laboratory instruments, automation and lab/process sector. Primary focus was on market penetration of process sensors for the biotech, pharma, chemical and food

Oak Associates logoOA

Senior Consultant

Sep 2006 - Apr 2007 (7 months)

Fully responsible for sourcing candidates and clients, providing the service of carefully screening and evaluating personality and professional background of candidates, leading then to successful placements, strongly focused on teamwork within the company

Evonik Degussa logoED

Sales Leader Asia for Catalysts

Apr 2003 - Aug 2006 (3 years 4 months)

Sole regional sales manager for catalysts/related products for the polyolefin industry, supervising six country sales managers (Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand). In addition, directly responsible for sales activities in China, dealing with local trading companies.

Marss America logoMA

Business Consultant

Jan 2001 - Jan 2002 (1 year)

Full time consultant for Hamari Chemicals (a Japanese specialty chemical company), advising the company on the North American market. Additionally, handled sales activities in U.S. and Europe:
• Procured multi-million contract with leading U.S. cosmetic company
• Built up contacts with top pharma/biotech companies in U.S. and Europe

QIAGEN logoQI

Product Specialist / Quality Control Manager

Jun 1993 - Aug 1994 (1 year 2 months)

Quality control manager at a major Swiss high throughput liquid handling instrumentation manufacturer, in charge of:
• Implementing and executing ISO 9001 practice
• Providing support and training at customer locations worldwide

Suva logoSU

Laboratory Technician

Jul 1985 - Apr 1990 (4 years 9 months)

Laboratory technician at the largest Swiss Accident Insurance Fund (with the mission of preventing work-related accidents and diseases), responsible for:
• Developing analytical instrumental application methods for work-related hazardous organic and inorganic compounds
• Troubleshooting of analytical instruments used in various experiments and research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WR

Wageningen University & Research

EdX, Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome

2020 - 2020

UA

University of Adelaide

EdX Introduction to Project Management, Project101x: Introduction to Project Management

2017 - 2018

Online edX course

University of Adelaide logoUA

University of Adelaide

EdX, Project Management

2017 - 2018

Completed an online edX course on Introduction to Project Management.

DT

Delft University of Technology

EdX IB01x: Industrial Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology

2016 - 2016

Online Education through University of Delft.

Delft University of Technology logoDT

Delft University of Technology

EdX, Industrial Biotechnology

2016 - 2016

Completed an online course on Industrial Biotechnology through edX.

PU

Pepperdine University

BA, International Studies with Focus on Asia

1998 - 2000

Started studies at Santa Monica Community College

Pepperdine University logoPU

Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Arts, International Studies

1998 - 2000

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus on Asia, beginning studies at Santa Monica Community College.

BB

Berner Fachhochschule BFH

BS, Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry and Engineering)

1990 - 1993

Berner Fachhochschule BFH logoBB

Berner Fachhochschule BFH

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

1990 - 1993

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a focus on Analytical Chemistry and Engineering.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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