Mario Kyd has 25 years of experience in global business leadership, private equity and finance. He spearheaded the management of transactions including corporate turnarounds, acquisitions and divestments as well as the formation of partnerships, JV and companies in the Americas, Europe and Asia. His management career includes involvement in a wide variety of industries ranging from metalworking, machine tools and building materials to advanced materials, electronics and business services.

Prior to establishing Unlimited Horizons, he was President and CEO of Sulzer Metco, where he oversaw three divisions with 22 subsidiaries and 11 manufacturing companies in 18 countries. He grew the company through a strategically focused process, which involved acquisitions and divestitures including dealings with the Federal Trade Commission, the European Commission, Unions in many countries and Federal Agencies (e.g. FAA, FDA).

Among Mr. Kyd’s earlier responsibilities was his employment by Sulzer Corporation in the U.S. and Switzerland, serving as President of companies, managing turnarounds. He reengineered business processes of several machinery-manufacturing companies and was involved as Senior Analyst of the M&A group in many business strategy development and acquisition projects.

Mr. Kyd is fluent in English, German, Italian and French. He earned a masters degree in finance and marketing and a bachelors degree in communications from the University of Zurich, Switzerland.