Michael Plocher

President Americas

2025 - Current

As the President of Eftec Americas, I lead our commitment to the automotive industry by providing engineered materials and application systems for bonding, coating, sealing, and damping. With over three decades as part of the globally recognized EMS Group, Eftec has established itself as the leading supplier of adhesives, sealants, coatings, and application equipment tailored for automotive applications. My role is focused on driving innovation and operational excellence, ensuring that our custom-designed solutions meet the highest standards of quality and service. I am dedicated to advancing our position as an expert in the field, prioritizing sustainable practices and environmental compatibility from product formulation to recycling. Together, we are forging new paths in the international transportation industry.

President

2023

Representing the Michigan Startup and Investor ecosystem. Attracting investors to get early stage startups funded.

Angel Investor

2022

Supporting entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem in Michigan For start-ups looking for support, funding, please apply through this link https://citysideventures.com/the-deal-tank/

President Europe & Americas

2024 - 2025

Interim leading role for Europe and Americas, driving sales and engineering. Driving the companies vision regarding the interior of the future while assuring short- and mid-term measures are reached. Strategic organizational and footrpint planning and execution.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO non IT) I Member of the Board

2023 - 2024

Leading of cross functional Engineering team, including classical product engineering, design & surface and advanced development. Focusing on the cockpit of the future by discovering new paths such as alternative materials and electronic/ functional integration.

President & Managing Director North America

2021 - 2025

Starting up US business including hiring and development of key leadership team. P&L responsibility in the region (US & Mexico). Business development with US customer base. Driving innovation through start-up ecosystem and transformation of development process.

Managing Director

2015 - 2021

Greenfield and start-up of Mexican facility including hiring and development of key leadership team. P&L responsibility, CAPEX and budget planning for the Mexican plant. Reduction of COGS and driving performance through continues improvement activities including KAIZEN and Six Sigma. Manufacturing with 500+ employees.

Managing Director

2014 - 2015

Start-up with assembly and production. 1 tier supplier. Leading of plant. Integration and running of future projects. Strategic business planning. Identifying and qualifying of new suppliers.

Project Management Start-Up México

2014 - 2014

Set up the production and assembly line in México - including all steps (business planning, logistics, production & assembly layout, team recruitment, location determination, make or buy etc.). Start of production will be 2015.

International Business Development

2011 - 2013

international business development, implementing of an international strategy for standard components and machine parts, business with Asia and Europe, business & development planning, international sales

Project & Office Management

2012 - 2013

Company formation, start-up, team management, organisation and participation of trade shows, implementing of sales strategy in Switzerland, recruitment of staff, business & development planning

Intern

2011 - 2011