Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Internationally experienced and results oriented President, Chief Executive Officer and board member with demonstrated leadership and an expertise in managing profit centres (Defense, Aerospace, Telecom, High tech, Industry, Services) . Management experience of companies under LBO, M&A and Restructuring. Exceptional performance through outstanding negotiation, strategic analysis, organisational development, and consistent, measurable execution. Strong team manager, able to motivate, lead and delegate to others by adopting an energetic and enthusiastic approach in key service goals and performance targets, motivated by bringing growth and profit through team achievements to Shareholders. Specialties: Defense, Aeronautics, Space, Telecom, Energy, Transportation, Services, industry, Restructuring, LBO, M&A
Association représentant les Startup/PME/ETI innovantes
General management of Chelton Antennas trading as Cobham Antennas (Cobham Group)
General Management of Martec company • increased sales by 20% (€30M) with 8% net profit (4% over budget) and double profit in 2006, increased profit 30% over budget in 2007 • managed 170 people over 4 locations • reorganised legal structure (merge of Services subsidiary with mother company) • Lead M&A in the frame of the corporate LBO • optimized cash-flow and managed working capital and capital expenditures • reorganised engineering department and launched new product development • implemented project management organisation and lean manufacturing in production plant • implemented strategic alliances to increase market coverage and accessibility • developped export sales (Europe and North Africa) • lead ISO 9001-2000 certification
Member of the Steering Committee created and managed 2 Business Units with teams spread over 6 countries : direct report 20 persons and indirect report 100 persons set-up a new engineering department dedicated to Telecommunication and Utility raised sales from 4,4 M to 6 M implemented manufacturing cost reduction plan: gross profit improvement from 21% to 28% organised an international network of outsourcing partners and subcontractors opened new market in Italy and Spain secured market share with Telecom operators through frame agreements chairman of the European Quality Group : 30% decrease of the non-quality costs