Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
As a Business Transformation executive I shape and scale Global Operational Excellence frameworks from scratch to deliver measurable impacts on EBITDA, free cash flow, efficiencies and competitiveness 20+ years experience at global enterprise Vice President Operational Excellence scope in medical devices, pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, service. I led enterprise-wide business excellence, operational excellence, process excellence , continuous improvement, lean digital, strategic enterprise transformation, capital investment project portfolio while developing teams across global, North America, Europe, Asia at Fortune 500 Focused on Vice President Operational Excellence /Vice President Business Excellence / Vice President Transformation enterprise tracks At J&J pharmaceutical / medical devices I shape global business excellence vision, operational excellence, process excellence, investment portfolio for supply chain profitability, resilience, growth I enabled $0.25B inventory reduction and Free cash flow improvement through operational excellence at two medical devices divisions Unlocked 30% efficiency through supply chain business process re-engineering integrating lean operational excellence, digital process mining and intelligent automation/digital My team shaped and deployed 100+ FTEs reduction transformation plan for cost reduction, efficiency and risk mitigation on medical devices supply chain I introduced in <4 months the project portfolio management CAPEX governance to enable C-suite visibility, strategic decision making, revenue growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing At Xylem as Senior Director Continuous Improvement and Transformation I drove global lean transformation in supply chain manufacturing on Vice President Operational Excellence track Delivered $37M annual cost savings through global supply chain network redesign, continuous improvement / operational excellence during a major operational turnaround. Drove a global team In my remit I drove $0.5B revenue growth in Service through strategy deployment combining pricing, digital transformation, innovation, operational excellence I scaled up the lean operating system for global operation, supply chain, engineering, sales service, accelerating growth,efficiency, lean six sigma and operational excellence My track record includes build and develop global senior leaders team, lean systems vision and strategy across manufacturing supply chain, service commercial. I drove ERP deployments, strategic digital programs and transformational portfolio
As a Head Portfolio Management at supply chain pharmaceuticals and medical devices I act at Vice President Operational Excellence scope level to reshape through Business Excellence , BPM and PMO the strategic life sciences capital investments process and governance project portfolio at MedTech global supply chain and later at Pharmaceuticals supply chain. The role leverages Operational Excellence , Digital Strategy , PMO and AI to advance Supply Chain business process management maturity in life sciences / pharmaceutical manufacturing / medical devices This resulted into enhanced supply chain resilience, optimized governance and resource utilization, sustainable growth for life sciences / pharmaceuticals / medical devices divisions through operational excellence In < 4 months I shaped and introduced at medical devices supply chain the project portfolio management approach for capital investments leveraging AI , PMO , business process excellence , process improvement and Digital. I reporting to Senior Vice President supply chain. The project portfolio includes medical devices / medical equipment manufacturing strategic initiatives / CAPEX Subsequently promoted to Global Head of Portfolio Management at supply chain pharmaceuticals, I've been building and leading a global team to enhance life sciences capital investments approach, governance and business process management and enable visibility to a $3.6B project portfolio. The role comprehends global strategic program management , PMO , PMP , portfolio prioritization , planning strategy , governance , reporting , master data and digital strategy and covers pharmaceuticals / life sciences product launch strategy , M&A integrations , strategic transformation , restructuring , FDA , AI , ERP implementation and process improvement and digital innovation .I leverage business process transformation , PMO , process improvement and business process management \ operational excellence to mature project portfolio process
As a Global Head of Business Excellence , Business Process Re-engineering and Business Process Management (BPM) at J&J in supply chain management medical devices I acted at Vice President Operational Excellence scope leading process excellence , BPM and global supply chain transformation across medical devices division, including multiple medical equipment manufacturing sites. I partnered with executive sponsors and senior leaders in medtech to redesign supply chain processes, delivering improvements in inventory optimization , service and operational efficiency leveraging business process improvement , business transformation, Lean , Operational Excellence , BPM as well as Digital Strategy and AI for medical equipment manufacturing / medical devices Enabled $0,25B inventory reduction through Operational Excellence , Business Excellence and BPM , improved efficiency by directing the transformation of production planning through lean methodologies, digital tools , process mining and AI (artificial intelligence) across a complex matrix organization. These initiatives strengthened governance, embedded risk controls, and safeguarded uninterrupted delivery of medical technology The strategic roadmap to 100+ FTEs workload reduction was shaped under my direct supervision and execution of strategic change programs was initiated, combining business excellence frameworks such as lean , digital solutions, AI (artificial intelligence) and advanced project management to address structural challenges in MedTech operations. Worked closely with global, regional, functional stakeholders to align transformation roadmaps to business objectives and ensure sustained adoption of new processes in medical devices division Liaising with Vice President Operational Excellence I increased OEE and efficiency by 30% at the flagship pharmaceutical manufacturing site through Operational Excellence , Value Stream Mapping , Continuous Improvement and AI to recover capacity post FDA audit
Promoted to Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and business transformation, I reported to Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence and directed the global service and rental business process transformation , overseeing strategic cross functional initiatives across multiple regions and business units within industrial manufacturing sector. I was accountable for shaping and orchestrating the 5 years strategic growth transformation program and for shaping and initiating the Lean and Operational Excellence Business Operating System to boost post M&A integration and operational excellence maturity by leveraging Business Excellence , Digital Transformation , Continuous Improvement and Portfolio Management In my remit I delivered $0.5B in total revenue growth by shaping and initiating the strategic 5 years transformation plan for Global Aftermarket & Service in industrial manufacturing sector. I partnered with executive sponsors and senior business leaders through Strategy Deployment and leveraging Operational Excellence , Pricing strategy review and Digital Transformation in a post M&A integration environment $0.2B in revenue grow in North America were enabled in 4 months time through leading the digital transformation program, such as Service Max implementation for asset service digital management Additional $15M cost saving and Safety Performance improvement were delivered in US and EMEA by developing Lean Operating System , Lean Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing to accelerate post M&A integration Developed a global team of Senior Lean Managers and coached Senior executives on Lean approach acting at Vice President of Operational Excellence scope
As Global Director of Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence and Operations Transformation I reported to vice president operations and vice president operational excellence and drove the global supply chain , operations transformation and lean manufacturing strategy , oversaw strategic initiatives across multiple regions and business units like continuous improvement and operational excellence Shaped and implemented Operational excellence and Lean Business Operating System and drove network restructuring to optimize cost, service, process improvement and operational performance in industrial machinery manufacturing and supply chain I enabled $37M cost reduction by leading the end-to-end redesign of the global supply chain network, from business case development through full-scale implementation, working with manufacturing , finance , supply chain. This transformation enhanced efficiency, improved cost structures, and positioned operations for sustainable growth and process improvement in industrial machinery manufacturing Delivered $20M year over year cost saving cost reduction by leveraging Continuous improvement, Operational Excellence , Lean Six Sigma , Intelligent automation , Process Mining and digital transformation. Kaizen approach and Strategy Deployment ( Hoshin Kanri ) were key to redesigning processes through value stream mapping , increase resilience, and efficiency. Additional $17M year over year cost saving delivered by leading Supply Chain and External Operations Restructuring Portfolio I unlocked $0.2B in annual revenue growth in a flat CAGR environment through S&OP process redesign by coordinating senior leaders from global Supply chain, Finance, Commercial, R&D, Service, Operations post M&A My remit included selecting, developing and leading a global team of 12 senior improvement leaders and 5 project managers, ensuring alignment between strategic goals and execution in complex, multi-site environments
As Continuous Improvement Director for EMEA at Xylem, I reported to vice president operational excellence and led lean six sigma regional transformation programs across multi site manufacturing, supply chain, and service operations in Europe and US a.i. to improve efficiency, cost , and customer delivery performance. I worked with regional leadership to translate global strategies into actionable initiatives aligned with local market needs and operational realities I delivered $18M cost reduction (5% COGS reduction) and 1500 bps OTD gain (from 76% to 91%) through development and implementation of the Xylem Lean Operating System (XPS) at major manufacturing sites by directing large-scale lean transformations, embedding continuous improvement and lean manufacturing into daily operations across multiple sites and functions. These programs enhanced productivity, optimized resource utilization, and strengthened process reliability across the EMEA network through lean manufacturing , lean six sigma and operational excellence 10% revenue growth in US and 20% lead time reduction reduction were enabled through cross-functional projects in areas such as network optimization, process standardization, and digital solution deployment. I partnered with operations, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure alignment of improvement initiatives with business objectives and customer requirements initiating Lean strategy deployment , kaizens and unlocking cost reduction and efficiencies through process excellence and digital I coached 300+ Vice Presidents and senior leaders developing organizational capability in lean methods, problem solving and performance management. By fostering a culture of operational excellence and building leadership alignment, I ensured that process improvements delivered sustainable results and measurable business impact across EMEA Certified Lean Master , Kaizen Facilitator , Project Management Professional and Portfolio Management
As an Operations and Continuous Improvement Manager for rental service in Italy I drove the External Operations in Italy, $10M spend and implemented Lean Six Sigma Black Belt together with Business Process Management (BPM) and business process excellence, over a multi site car rental network I achieved cost saving by driving Black Belt Lean Six Sigma , Business Process Management (BPM) and process improvements projects at Italian service rental locations and achieved Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification Enhanced profitability by $3M thorough service digital innovation and rental new product introduction and improved fleet utilization and efficiency from 81% to 84% . Delivered multiple cost improvement activities on a multi site network and supply chain hubs through continuous improvement , BPM, PMO , digital , lean , process excellence and lean six sigma strategy I Achieved +20 NPS points gain in customer experience and customer service through External Operations suppliers development and trained and developed 15 Lean six sigma Yellow Belts and Green Belts and Operational Excellence agents over a multi site network Delivered an M&A Integration for Rent a Car Licensee operations and fleet for multi-sites locations driving lean , digital, PMO, operational excellence and business process excellence
As a Continuous Improvement Specialist I held multi site responsibilities over Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement deployment I enabled revenue growth by 10% in Damage Detections through Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Improvement across multi site Rental locations in Northern Italy - supply chain, production, customer service , pricing, fleet and transactional processes In my remit +15 NPS in customer experience and satisfaction was achieved through Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma Standardized operations , reduced cost and increased fleet efficiency implementing Lean, Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
I worked at a manufacturing operations site in Consumer Goods Manufacturing at SCA Hygiene Products , acquired from Procter & Gamble ( P&G) / become Essity I applied Operational Excellence , Manufacturing Excellence , Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma principles on a Consumer Goods manufacturing plant from Procter & Gamble ‘s IWS , post M&A integration I drove + 20% in machine efficiency through continuous improvement activities including process standardization , Lean , Kaizen , TPM and SMED activities Enabled +10% safety achieved by leading 20+ kaizen events and trained 30+ operators and managers on lean thinking / continuous improvement , TPM Led as Operations Manager a team of 40 operators and engineers deployed on a manufacturing unit
As Quality Engineer for Ansaldo Energia ( later acquired by Leonardo ) I reported to Vice President Business Excellence and Quality , on a global scope in the mechanical equipment manufacturing industry I achieved 20% lead time reduction in Engineering , Construction and Service departments through Business Process Re-engineering and Business Excellence the full Design process for Electrical Power Plants thanks to Business Process Management and Lean Six Sigma tools I applied Lean Six Sigma , Business Process Re engineering , Business Excellence and Quality principles We reduced Quality defects from Suppliers by 10% through Supplier Quality Assurance and prepared and secured quality audit certification ISO 9001 for enterprise excellence and quality standards Applied Business Process Management and Business Process Re-engineering to standardize supplier quality assurance processes for mechanical equipment manufacturing