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Erich EJ Rosenwinkel, Retired Managing Director on Notable Men

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Erich EJ Rosenwinkel

Retired Managing Director, Author Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy

“Life is not a rehearsal. It’s your moment, right here, right now. Don’t hold back. Embrace every twist, every turn, every wild curve it throws your way. Whether you’re at the peak of success or navigating through life’s challenges, seize it all. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, so why wait?”

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Retired Global Secure Identification Executive, Published Author Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy

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Erich Rosenwinkel retired as Managing Director after a 25-year career in the global secure identification field. He worked for the top three companies globally at various points, where the teams produced hardware and software for creating passports, national ID cards, and driver's licenses for governments worldwide. His responsibilities included running sales and marketing operations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. In his final five years, he served as Managing Director, equivalent to CEO at the Italian company Natica, and sat on its board of directors. Following retirement, Rosenwinkel became a published author with his book Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy. The work compiles real-life, often bizarre business-related stories from his travels, each paired with attached life lessons on topics such as fulfillment, compassion, and personal growth.

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  • 01. Retired Global Secure Identification Executive
  • 02. Published Author Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy

IN HIS OWN WORDS

The Q and A

  1. 01

    What do you attribute your success to?

    Constantly curious and resilient with a mindset that you never arrive. Life is truly a journey with a mindset of always setting new goals along the way.

  2. 02

    What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

    To be humble and grow in your field of expertise as you move “up the ladder”. At the same time as you move to C level and board positions, it’s important to grow in emotional intelligence.

  3. 03

    What advice would you give to young men entering your industry?

    Be as curious as you can. Be resilient because you're gonna get knocked down. Continue to swing the bat. Don't give up.

  4. 04

    What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

    Being able to move from being present on day to day activities and shifting to a future thinking mindset.

    Many careers start the need to be present in day to day execution. As one moves up to the C level and board room, one has to shift to seeing what the future holds.

    Once retired, the challenge becomes having the ability to move back to the present and not falling back and living in the past.

  5. 05

    What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

    Integrity, being curious, relentless pursuit of goals and setting new goals upon achievement of current goals. The journey never ends!

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