Waldemar Zimmer

NXT Partners

NXT is a specialized consulting and equipment sourcing firm serving multinational and privately-owned tobacco manufacturers. We help clients improve operations, enter new markets, and acquire high-quality production equipment at competitive pricing.

Our Core Services

1. Consulting Services
- Production & Process Optimization
- Factory Setup & Expansion Guidance
- Regulatory Compliance Consulting
- Market Entry Strategy
- R&D and Product Development Support

2. Equipment Sales
- Cigarette Making & Packing Machines
- Primary & Secondary Processing Equipment
- New and Refurbished Machinery
- Installation, Training & After-Sales Support

Who We Serve

- Cigarette Manufacturers
- Oral/Nicotine Pouch Producers
- Heated/Next-Gen Product Companies

Our Equipment Partners

We source machinery from globally recognized brands.

Why Clients Work With Us

- Proven results in increasing efficiency & cutting costs
- Access to high-grade machinery at preferred rates
- Confidential, industry-specific expertise
- Global network of manufacturers and suppliers
- Flexible, performance-based consulting models

Contact

Waldemar Zimmer – Founder & Lead Consultant
waldemar@nxt-partners.info

"Bringing operational insight and world-class equipment to the global tobacco industry."

Founder - Lead Consultant 

International Coaching Federation

ICF Level 1 + Level 2 accreditation
ACC Credential holder

Business Coach (ACC)

CCS - Corporate Consulting Services

I provide the following services: 

- Interim Management 
- Executive & Leadership Coaching 
- Sales and Business Development 
- Business Strategy Consulting 
- Cross-cultural management 
- Business transformation

Executive Coach & Management Consultant 

TCO International

Responsible for the business development of the Global Agility Tool (GAT) Business.

Business Development Manager 

I am part of TCO's global network of associates, supporting their mission to deliver purposeful and impactful training.

Associate Coach & Trainer

Manz AG

Head of Product Management and Process Development 

• Project Lead of IPCI European Battery Innovation (EuBatIn)
• Head of Future Battery Technologies Department
• Leader of a high qualified team of 27 people (11 direct reports)
• Responsible for R&D of next generation lithium ion battery manufacturing equipment

Program & Dept. Manager Future Battery Technologies

Coesia S.p.A.

• Member of the executive board
• Responsible for business profit and loss (Turnover >25mln€)
• Responsible for business development and company growth 
• Tutor/Mentor Engineering Graduate Program

Managing Director G.D Germany GmbH

• Appointed as authorized representative (Power of Attorney)
• Responsible for Sales, After Sales and Customer Care
• Recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
• Presentation of sales, revenue and forecast reports to the executive board 
• Account management and business plan implementation to achieve growth and hit sales targets

Sales Director / Deputy GM G.D Germany

G.D S.p.A.

Key Account Manager for Philip Morris International 
Technical sales 
Account management and business development in Europe and Middle East 
Single point of contact for customer request concerning field service, installation and technical assistance

After Sales Engineer & Key Account Manager

Managing new generation product (NGP) projects from prototype to market launch 
Project planning, defining milestones, ensuring on time manufacturing and delivery, creating recovery plans 
Single point of contact at customer site coordinating installation activities

Project Manager

Technical sales 
Definition of project scopes, milestones, customer expectations  
Spare parts management 
Point of contact for customer request concerning field service, installation, improvements, technical assistance, machine modifications and after sales 
Coordination between branch and headquarter in Italy

Project Coordinator (G.D Germany)

Martinrea International

Maintenance Technician

Industrial Technician

I help organizations to create and deliver impactful learning solutions and talent development programs | ICF Business Coach (ACC) | Former Sales & Managing Director

Helping global tobacco manufacturers optimize production and secure world-class equipment to grow faster and stay compliant.

I am a tobacco industry professional with +10 years experience in the field of cigarette manufacturing & packaging and new category/smoke-free products such as HnB, Vape, Nicotine Pouch. 

Over the past decade I've been working with worldwide leading tobacco companies (PMI, JTI, BAT, Imperial Brands) and supporting plenty of independent large tobacco organizations located in Europe, CIS, SEA, India, Middle East, UAE, US & Canada.

Founder & CEO

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