Dennis Ash
“ I will help TroubleMaker open locations in Shenzhen and other cities by developing a strategic plan based on our Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Values. ”
Knowing how modern manufacturing methods are used to make products is extremely valuable to teams from the earliest point of their project. Design For Manufacturing is a key component of success and Cradle to Grave considerations early on help define a successful marketing strategy.
My extensive experience in automotive, chemical, printing, digital printing and 3D printing industries can help start-ups have an edge over others.
Why Am I Qualified To Do This Work?
I am
- a business consultant specialized in marketing, with special reference to brand strategy and sales strategy.
- an experienced manager, having served in management roles in the military, non-profit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, startups and SME’s.
- a trained educator and mentor with a wealth of experience.
And I have over 40 years of experience in specialty chemicals, integration of consumables and optimisation of equipment in industrial applications.
My experience spans the entire gamut of business from startup through to corporate. Now my responsibility is to share my knowledge.
Noteworthy

Massive boost
1998 - 2001
I have designed and implemented entire factory workflows using the theory of constraints. After training the staff, this system reduced manufacturing waste to below 10% and increased on-time deliveries to over 90% within 3 months' time. The result was a massive boost in profit and customer satisfaction.
Brand development
2001 - 2008
I developed the TechINK brand which was later acquired by HP.
Perseverance
Doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success – “you only fail when you give up trying, never give up and never fail!”
Meticulousness
Being very careful and paying great attention to every detail – “if a job is worth doing it’s worth doing it properly.”
Empathy
Starting a new adventure is difficult not just physically but emotionally, the ability to understand and share the feelings of another because I have been there.
What They Say About Dennis
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Great guy. Easy to work with. Solutions focussed. Bottom line results provider!
Rajan Naicker
Visual Branding - Packaging, POS, Signage

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Dennis is a person who makes things happen, focused on results, structured and very prepared.
Sergio L
International Inkjet Systems Consultant

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Customer satisfaction is Dennis’ first name. A businessman with the right vision of where our industry is going. No theoretic marketing, but facts and actions. Dennis has the dedication to ensure the success of the project.
Lucien Moons
Business development

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Dennis is a good boss to work with. He has helped me broaden my horizon.
Shiyan Wang
Operations Manager - Cofounder
Interesting Facts About Me...
LinkedIn 15,284 followers and over 15,000 connections
Member and influencer in multiple WeChat groups with over 1,000 direct links - RBC Guangzhou Business - RBC Investment Group - RBC Tech Group - GBA business Shenzhen - RBC Entrepreneurs Group
AI practitioner and trainer
I help companies design and build AI projects that prepare their business for future challenges. And I teach AI with unpackAI, mentoring students through the courses.