Brussels Metropolitan Area
Enterprise transformation leader translating strategy into measurable value creation across global industrial and services organisations. Former Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, COO and CEO with a track record of leading large-scale transformation across decentralised, multi-division businesses. Experienced in aligning Boards, Executive Committees and divisional leadership behind clear strategic choices, disciplined execution and performance accountability. At Beaulieu International Group, led the reset and delivery of the “One B.I.G.” enterprise transformation across 20 divisions, strengthening governance cadence, restoring execution confidence and delivering significant value above target ahead of schedule. Brings a hybrid background across consulting and executive leadership. Previously CEO Europe at Celerant Consulting (PE-backed LBO), with responsibility for six countries, €125m P&L and 400+ consultants, and CEO of Ethos Urban (Australia), delivered buy and build growth strategy, repositioning brand, governance reset and commercial discipline, restoring profitable growth and creating a platform for expansion. Works with Boards and executive teams on: - Enterprise transformation and value creation - Strategy-to-execution and governance in decentralised organisations - Operating model redesign and performance discipline - Commercial excellence, pricing and margin improvement - Post-merger integration and portfolio transformation Combines industrial sector experience with a strong focus on data-driven performance management, digital adoption and AI-enabled transformation. Executive MBA, Harvard Business School. Further executive education at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, INSEAD and Stanford University, including AI Strategy & Leadership and Board Leadership.
Global manufacturer across polymers, engineered solutions and flooring solutions, operating across 20 business divisions. I was appointed to recover and deliver the in-flight One B.I.G. enterprise transformation, a complex, multi-year programme designed to unlock value across 20 independently operating business units within a multibillion-euro global group. The mandate was to restore confidence, accelerate delivery and embed change into day-to-day operations rather than treat transformation as a parallel activity. ➤ Reset the direction, governance and execution rhythm of the One B.I.G. programme to drive vertical integration and synergy realisation across the group ➤ Delivered results materially above targeted financial and operational improvements, translating ambition into sustained performance ➤ Worked with the Executive Committee to significantly strengthen corporate strategy and M&A capability to support future growth ➤ Integrated major structural change into business-as-usual by establishing corporate strategy and M&A capability, enterprise PMO and Centres of Excellence ➤ Built group-wide capability across digital transformation, commercial excellence, marketing, procurement, operations, engineering and supply chain ➤ Led people and culture change alongside digital investment and innovation to ensure long-term value realisation
Urban planning and design advisory firm formed through the merger of three businesses (now part of Colliers International). I was appointed to stand up and deliver a rapid turnaround following a complex merger, with a clear mandate to unify the business, restore performance and create a platform for growth. ➤ Delivered post-merger integration by streamlining the firm into a single operating platform with a unified leadership model ➤ Buy & build strategy to complete the services offering and national footprint ➤ Repositioned the value proposition and created a single, integrated culture aligned to growth and accountability ➤ Delivered revenue growth and a step-change increase in NPAT through improved commercial discipline and clearer sales focus ➤ Stabilised the business during COVID by protecting continuity, strengthening liquidity and maintaining leadership alignment
Operations strategy and transformation consultancy (acquired by Argon & Co). I supported the founder CEO during the early scale phase, focusing on strengthening delivery quality and commercial foundations while the business grew rapidly. ➤ Helped stabilise execution and prioritisation during a period of rapid growth ➤ Doubled revenue and headcount while maintaining delivery quality ➤ Supported business development and partnerships within the Australian Industry 4.0 ecosystem
During this period, I combined interim executive leadership with venture building and advisory work. ➤ Co-founded Nexxworks, a network-based consulting model focused on disruptive business models ➤ Ad Interim Managing Director Forte Consulting, B2B Marketing & Sales Consulting ➤ Advised technology start-ups across SaaS and IoT ➤ Acted as a business angel investor in early-stage health and security ventures
I led strategic client relationships with global organisations including SKF, Philips, DSM, Volvo and AB InBev. ➤ Implemented a best-practice strategic account model to drive growth and build enterprise value ahead of sale
As CEO Europe, I was accountable for transforming a fragmented regional business into a unified pan-European organisation. ➤ Reduced operating costs by 30% while growing topline by 10% ➤ Transitioned the business from a single-country to a pan-European operating model ➤ Played a lead role in major client transformations and enterprise value creation ahead of acquisition
I built and led the regional business while delivering large-scale industrial transformation programmes. ➤ Doubled revenue in the Benelux region and restored commercial performance ➤ Led complex operational and cultural change programmes across industrial and manufacturing clients