Bruges, Flemish Region, Belgium
Executive with experience across multiple industries. My sweet spot lies in businesses that produce and/or repair and/or install technical products and systems, both in B2B and B2C markets. I have an instinct for seeing the world both as it is, and as it could be. That tension between reality and possibility fuels me. I'm energized by the challenge of closing that gap: turning potential into progress, vision into value.
Various projects, between the periods of longer-term engagement that are mentioned below. Some of the most recent projects: Designing a cross-border cooperation model for a global financial services firm, based in Brussels. Helping Atlas Copco Specialty Rentals in updating their strategy, with a focus on renewable energies. ...
Belgium: Reorganised Sales Team and decreased silo-thinking across the company. Sales +30% and EBITDA + 50% France: Replaced management team. Contribution margins +6%, blue collar absenteeism from 24% to 4%.
Temporary operational support role to the CEO, during his M&A project. Created growth potential by eliminating air-side real estate bottleneck. Improved on-time project deliveries by 20%. Lead the teams to resolve some key technical challenges.
Post-acquisition alignment and operational streamlining of a French company in maintenance of steam turbines. Reduced quality issues and reduced throughputtimes both by 15%. Mentored successor for stable long-term local leadership.