Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Senior leader at GE Vernova shaping how the organization operates across sourcing, supply chain, operations, and finance with a focus on enterprise transformation, execution rigor, and capability building at scale. Partnering with ELT to redefine operating models and embed AI, advanced analytics, and risk intelligence into core decision-making across a ~$20B spend base. Proven track record of delivering significant, tangible business impact while building scalable mechanisms and platforms that transform behavior, accountability, and performance across complex global organizations. Recognized for driving end-to-end transformation and fundamentally shifting the DNA of how the business executes and delivers value.
- Lead the enterprise AI transformation of Sourcing at GE Vernova across Direct and Indirect Procurement (~$20B spend), driving prioritization, execution, and scaled adoption of high-impact use cases - Build and operationalize a connected sourcing ecosystem, integrating tools, data, and processes to enable faster, insight-driven decisions at scale - Establish end-to-end supply chain risk visibility, enabling proactive mitigation and strengthening resilience across multi-tier supplier networks - Drive the digital and operating model evolution of the sourcing organization, embedding AI and advanced analytics into core procurement workflows - Elevate sourcing performance by enabling more agile, data-driven teams focused on speed, productivity, and sustainable margin impact
- Lead a global team of 7 driving business transformation and execution discipline across a $1B+ portfolio. - Build and scale operating mechanisms (governance cadence, prioritization frameworks, performance reviews) across supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and services. - Lead cross-functional initiatives in second sourcing, farm-in / farm-out, and best-cost-country execution, strengthening resilience and competitiveness. - Industrialized parts and repairs prioritization, embedding governance and analytics to align repair decisions with long-term Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost principles. - Delivered $15M–$35M annual margin expansion through cost-out initiatives, supply chain optimization, and execution risk mitigation. - Led development of the Live Cost Visibility platform, improving execution transparency and Estimated Cost at Completation forecasting accuracy. - Drove the NeuronX AI initiative within Aero Services; appointed AI Ambassador for the Aero business.
Executed international audit and advisory assignments across industrial, manufacturing, and project-based environments, supporting senior leadership on governance, execution discipline, and operational risk management: - Completed 6 global assignments across London (UK), Prague (CZ), Atlanta (US), and GE Headquarters, working directly with business and functional leaders. - Reviewed large-scale operating and estimation models ($280M+), identifying process gaps, control weaknesses, and execution risks; supported improvements that increased forecast accuracy by ~15%. - Assessed long-cycle project execution, balance sheet processes, and management routines, strengthening transparency, accountability, and decision rigor. - Supported compliance and statutory governance across regions, including VAT optimization ($2M refund), review of $1.6B+ balances, and development of standardized governance tools.
Completed GE’s selective leadership development program with rotations across supply chain, operations, and commercial environments, focused on execution support, process discipline, and operational transparency. - Supply Chain (Baden, CH): Supported operational execution across 7 manufacturing sites, managing cash flow exposure of ~$600M and improving process discipline, controls, and visibility. - Operations Planning (Aberdeen, UK): Supported a $180M operating plan, contributing to execution tracking, cost-out initiatives, and delivery of ~$400K EBIT improvements. - Controllership (Paris, FR): Improved close discipline and reporting accuracy through automation and standardization, supporting management visibility and decision-making. - Commercial Operations (Belfort, FR): Led reporting and inventory initiatives to improve execution transparency and governance in a project-based environment.
Owned execution of global collections and dispute governance across $240M+ accounts receivable, supporting cash flow stability and operational discipline in a project-based environment: - Implemented proactive collection and escalation routines, improving execution rigor and reducing past-due exposure by ~4% year-over-year. - Coordinated global factoring activities, achieving ~85% penetration and significantly improving cash conversion and liquidity. - Worked closely with commercial, legal, and regional teams to resolve disputes, enforce escalation protocols, and reduce bad debt risk. - Strengthened process discipline and visibility through standardized tracking, reporting, and follow-up mechanisms.