Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Seasoned senior executive with an entrepreneurial down to earth and no-nonsense mind-set, broad worldwide business network and strong leadership skills with a high EQ. Steady track record in successfully leading people and global manufacturing businesses. Proven ability to substantially grow top line, formulate and implement strategies for value creation and profit enhancement. Leader with strong business acumen and expertise in: - Strategic alliances & partnerships - Business development & restructuring - Contract negotiations - Supply chain management & logistics - Acquisition, streamlining assets and integration of synergies Passionate about people, strategy and international business, I’m open for executive positions, as well as non-executive and Board Advisory roles.
Manufacturer of Indoor and Outdoor Flooring Solutions
Manages globally the Mattex Group, a 90,000-ton polyolefin convertor. The group is a global leader in its three strategic segments with activities in woven technical fabrics, carpet backing solutions, nonwoven geotextiles and artificial grass systems. The manufacturing companies are currently located in the GCC (UAE and KSA) and the group has global sales and distribution activities. activities in woven technical fabrics, carpet backing solutions, nonwoven geotextiles and artificial grass systems.
Full P&L responsibility of the BU. Ensured continuous growth and product diversification to satisfy the market requirements. Changed the sales and distribution set up in North America and China, resulting in greater market share and higher profitability. Implemented lean & mean structure in Jeddah and Dubai operations and rationalized the product portfolio. Streamlined the Group’s synergies, designed the Group overall organization structure to a Strategic Business Unit Model.
Set up the Global Sales and Distribution Network for both Strategic Business Units from scratch.
Management consultant to various textile machinery manufacturers (Belgian, US and Japanese OEM's) and broadloom carpet manufacturers (Belgium and Holland). Successfully setup strategic partnerships in Asia and Oceania.
Sales & Marketing Director for Cobble Blackburn's capital good division (tufting machinery and coating lines). Global Sales and Marketing responsibility with exception of Japan and North America. Successfully grew the company's business in Asia and Oceania. Improved overall profitability in the various product lines and redesigned the sales and market approach.
Sales Manager for Cobble Blackburn in Belgium, Holland and France. Responsible for both capital goods sales and spare parts.