Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
Managing Director with extensive experience in finance and operations leadership. I specialize in driving strategic growth, optimizing performance, and building scalable operational frameworks that support long-term value creation. With a strong foundation in financial management and cross-functional execution, I partner with executive teams to improve profitability, streamline processes, and lead high-performing teams through transformation and expansion. Prior positions as senior finance and operations leader with broad, progressive experience across all core financial disciplines, including P&L and balance sheet management, cash flow oversight, CAPEX, budgeting, FP&A, reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, internal controls (SOx), corporate finance, and SME governance. Experienced company representative with signatory responsibility and a strong track record of partnering with internal and external stakeholders. Brings cross-functional exposure across IT, HR, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, and Marketing, with a clear understanding of how these functions drive overall business performance. Strategic and people-focused, committed to continuous improvement, team development, and building strong cross-functional partnerships that enable sustainable growth.
Finance/Admin head of company responsible for marketing/sales and distribution of Tupperware products in Switzerland. 8 direct reports. Exposure to governance as Executive Director on the board of the company. Reported to EMEA Area Vice President. - Strategic Business Planning and Execution - Revenue/Profit Growth - P&L Management - US GAAP, Swiss GAAP - Internal Controls and SOx - Financial Planning and Analysis - IT and Logistics/Supply Chain expertise
Instrumental in establishing the Tupperware Service Center in Switzerland, including hiring and training of multicultural staff. Reported to the Group CFO and managed a team of up to 12 direct reports, 10 different nationalities. - Set-up of Accounts Payable simplification and automation, simplifying processes and synergies from 18 Tupperware EMEA units - Implementation of automation for the month-end reporting process, saving up to 2 days at business unit level - Drove SSC expansion and developed best in class performance level, quality improvement and cost reduction programs - Implemented process enhancements as needed, ensuring audit compliance and SOx controls were in place for all assigned areas - Managed multi-cultural staff, maintaining a high level of motivation, skill and quality of service, ensuring career development and succession planning
Hired to manage, simplify and streamline finance processes of group affiliate companies in Switzerland and Middle East, managing a small team (2 direct reports). Reporting to the Finance Director. - Automation in month-end process and reporting, saving up to 2 business days - Set-up of company subsidiaries in Saudi Arabia, Arab Emirates, Qatar, including training of local accounting staff