Switzerland
* Accomplished executive skilled with experience leading business, financial, and operations strategy, with focused expertise gained in key leadership roles within Faurecia Interior across Germany, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. * Offers a demonstrated record of results in a complex business environment, securing gains in turnaround scenarios, growth, profitability, and transformation. Skilled in team leadership, growth, strategic planning, and relationship management. Proven record of achieving high quality outcomes through team building and leadership development. * Scope of experience encompasses P&L management, division management, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, Program, Client Account Management, Quality, and Procurement. Invents new business models and secures success in business development in the Mobility space. Areas of Expertise: * Executive Leadership * General Management * People Development * Global Team Leadership * Client Relationship Management * P&L Management Career Achievements: * Oversees the North America division, encompassing five plants in the United States, six plants in Mexico, two R&D centers, and 7500 employees sustaining $1.6 B in annual revenue. * Largest one year division turnaround realized globally within Forvia from variable cost margin run rate to fixed cost structure. FIS NA division exceeded all P&L and cash initial expectations, and improved the operational performance across all metrics in 10 plants ( TRS, FES, # of Quality complaints, PPM, DLE). * Secured a 21% reduction of customer complaints in six months, as well as substantial increase in employee engagement. Email me at [email protected].
Autoneum ( SIX Swiss Exchange) is the Global leader of sustainable acoustic and thermal management solutions.
Leads vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of operations within the North America division, encompassing five plants in the United States, six plants in Mexico, two R&D centers, and 7500 employees sustaining $1.6 B in annual revenue, with full P&L accountability. Valued as a top contributor capable of driving transformation, growth and turnaround with a unique set of skills. * Outstanding results, with all 10 production facilities meeting or surpassing H1 goals, the first time in six years. Navigated two plants in the United States to surpass a 62% Faurecia Excellence System rating for the first time. * Reduced the breakeven point by $250M. * Successfully leads Turnaround, Transformation, and Growth strategies that will serve as the foundation for reaching $1.9B in revenue in 2025 and $2.3B in 2027. The strategic plan for 2023-2027 was reviewed and approved by the CEO, establishing the North America division as the largest in 2024 worldwide across Forvia NA and Forvia Interior. * Recognized as the only division in North America and worldwide to surpass Q4 2021 and FY 2022 budget targets for P&L and operational cash. * Excels across key metrics, including a 21% reduction of customer complaints in six months, as well as substantial increase in employee engagement.
Promoted to oversee a portfolio of more than 220 programs, as well as more than $5B in annual sales and more than $7B in business development initiatives, with a global staff of 900. Exercised authority over nine global accounts and 15 customer business units. * Credited with building a culture centered on customer satisfaction and service, leading to 5-star ratings. * Achieved $3B in order intake over a six-month period. * Delivered 3.1% of sales in Claims despite the global semiconductor shortage. * Lowered Gross Costs versus Budget by 10%. * Served on the Board of Faurecia Interior.
Directed the Faurecia Interior Business Group encompassing the leadership of over 220 programs across 80 plants focused on improving customer satisfaction and quality. Revolutionized the Quality function through the management of 640 employees. * Delivered a 40% reduction in customer complaints in 12 months. Restored trust and confidence with an at-risk customer to remove a New Business Hold. Designed a new CX strategy that included the deployment of Customer Experience Uplift programs. * Successfully reduced Gross Costs versus Budget by 15% in one quarter. * Championed the integration of FMEA risk mitigation strategies across all critical programs.