Lausanne Metropolitan Area
I have been driving enterprise transformation and operations modernization for more than 20 years across MedTech and Consumer sectors. I focus on optimizing operating models, building capabilities for sustainbility with growth and now integrating AI and digital capabilities to improve customer outcomes. I specialize in connecting corporate strategy to operational execution - aligning people, investments and technology to deliver transformational programs. Guiding principles for me are translation of complex situations to executable terms and authentic people engagement to foster motivation and commitment. As a Vice President and member of executive leadership teams, I have led major global programs across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. These include redesigning supply and manufacturing networks under challenging conditions, leading complex technology integrations, and directing multi-million investments with full ROI accountability. Important values for me I enjoy innovating and creating | I take 'entreprenurial' ownership of organization transformation and asset creation | I work to understand my stakeholder's views and focus on better outcomes for businesses. What I stand for as a leader Resilience and execution quality | Collaboration and mutual respect | Creativity and Ideas CAREER CONTRIBUTIONS As VP Operations Transformation and Sustainability at Sonova, led the global redesign of operations infrastructure, including an EU distribution hub, the Americas and EU manufacturing footprint and ESG scope 3 strategies. Global Operating Model Redesign – At Medela, delivered CHF 11 M in structural savings and 7.5 % COGS reduction through HQ consolidation, S/4HANA implementation, and functional streamlining. Strategic Planning – At J&J, directed $2B divisional strategic planning to align logistics operations cost and customer objectives. Cross-Regional Leadership – At Medtronic, Led regional and global service hubs and established a medically staffed center in the Philippines serving US, UK, and APAC. Reduced costs by 8%. Enterprise Transformation – At Accenture, Designed 100+ process models, restructured global teams, and designed 5+ service hubs.
Global leader in hearing devices and clinical audiology services: • Directing multi-site greenfield infrastructure setup - region-for-region plan. • Leading board-level ESG governance. • Global supply chain network design using cost, CO2, and market lead time optimization criteria.
• Led SAP S/4HANA and Salesforce global rollout mitigating legacy IT platform risk.• Delivered operating model restructuring / COGS reduction. • Reduced OPEX through Org. consolidation and function rationalization. • Partnered CEO, COO & Board to align ERP-based transformation with ROI & growth targets • Global operations sustainability program head.
• Directed logistics & customer service division strategic planning. • Built innovation platform with 500+ contributors; 30 validated ideas via agile sprint method. • Led profitability review via Cost to Serve software to rationalize accounts.
- Global medical device manufacturer • Designed and Implemented a patient-centric care model and services marketing program • Launched new digital health channel in China • Established regional and global centers of excellence. • Led operations for EMEA salesforce effectiveness and patient care,: • Integrated SAP, SFDC, Cisco analytics to a single platform enabling 360 deg. service delivery. • Delivered multiple monthly customer interactions in diverse languages • Consolidated Salesforce Effectiveness into a reporting unit to free up sales time. • Launched a direct-to-patient sales team .
• Led multi-million due diligence, operating model design, systems integration and business process outsourcing programs across China and EMEA for Energy, Transport, FMCG and Manufacturing clients. • Generated $2-$100M in new revenue from consulting, outsourcing & technology integration programs. • Launched a 100-person shared service center in Dalian, China and a Talent hub in Shanghai. • Directed programs across Europe, China, and APAC with 30+ staff impacting 20-80k employees. • Designed 100+ process models, restructured global teams, and built 5+ IT & Shared service centers.