Meet the Business Development Managers
Kim Wessels
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Neil Sandhu- Business Development Manager UK and Scandinvia
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Reliable, Trustworthy, and Empathetic
What has kept you passionate about machine vision over the years?
Rapid innovation and the wide range of applications keep me passionate. The technology has evolved tremendously and continues to move fast, making it exciting to see its progress and future potential. What energizes me most is constant learning and applying it across fields like medical, agriculture, transport, sustainability, and sports, where it makes a real impact.
What has experience taught you that no training could?
Preparation, self-belief, and confidence. If you’ve put in the time to learn, trust yourself and don’t doubt. Stick to what you know, be honest when you don’t, show respect, and treat others as you’d like to be treated. Always stay positive.
What makes collaboration work well for you?
Trust, empathy, and understanding. Being able to rely on others and see their perspective helps achieve collaboration goals faster and more effectively.
What advice would you give to someone starting in machine vision today?
Ask questions and keep learning. Understand why people need machine vision and how it helps. Speak to experienced professionals, focus on the basics, and the rest will follow.
Alena Verameyeva- Business Development Manager Italy
How would you describe yourself in 3 words
Curious, courageous, empathetic
What has kept you passionate about machine vision over the years?
I love working in this high-end technological field because it evolves rapidly, offering continuous opportunities to learn and grow. I enjoy supporting vision engineers in finding effective solutions, and it’s especially rewarding to see a system develop from concept to a fully working solution.
What has experience taught you that no training could?
Never take anything for granted in a customer’s situation or negotiation. Always ask thoughtful questions and gain clarity before forming conclusions.
What makes collaboration work well for you?
A shared understanding, a friendly and open atmosphere, and a genuine spirit of working toward a common goal.
What advice would you give to someone starting in machine vision today?
Good things take time. Believe in yourself, stay curious, and keep building your skills, experience, and relationships. Results come with persistence and dedication.
Max Scholz- Business Development Manager DACH
How would you describe yourself in 3 words
Organized, trustworthy, open-minded.
What has kept you passionate about machine vision over the years?
Machine vision is defined by the combination of applications in industries, markets, technologies, products, and solutions. Developments on both sides are very dynamic, sometimes rapid, and inspire me anew every day.
What has experience taught you that no training could?
You can always find a good solution.
What makes collaboration work well for you?
Achieving the desired goals together through mutual respect and good, targeted communication.
What advice would you give to someone starting in machine vision today?
First listen to your customer and understand, then act.
