Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
Strategic and growth-focused leader with 15 years’ experience in global commercial and technical roles within the life sciences industry. Proven record of managing global organizations in unprecedented times and achieving above-market, sustainable, and ethical growth of top and bottom-line. Visionary and authentic leader with a passion for assembling and managing high-performing teams, identifying and developing talents, and improving diversity in leadership positions. Former member of DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences executive committee.
• Global P&L management and accountability for the IFF Health business and responsible for 3 business units Probiotics, Extracts and Fibers and Biosciences (>1200 FTEs combined)
• Member of the DuPont N&B Executive Committee • Manages global T&I budget across twelve technology platforms covering a wide range of applications from Meat alternatives, Home and Personal Care to Pharmaceutical solutions and Human Health • Responsible globally for 1200+ FTEs across four regions and coordinated COVID-19 T&I team plans and mitigating actions on the innovation centers network
• Defined the global microbiome strategy for DuPont and drove its execution through a balanced approach of internal capability building, strategic partnerships with academia and venturing • Defined and implemented new business models and secured first customer co-development with a USD 10bn+ Consumer Health Firm within 24 months • Secured two start-up investments for a total of USD 4m+ to access disruptive innovation in diagnostic devices and rationally designed microbial ecosystems
· Managed operationally a team of five FTEs · Delivered 61% increased on sales potential vs. 2016 for the Western European region securing USD 460m+ · Overdelivered 2016 target by ~15% and managed to get 100% of team members promoted within Sandoz · Managed out-licensing and divestments of branded and OTC products for a total of USD 125m+
* Performed a holistic transformation program to build a world class D&R organization aimed at generating USD 30mn savings and improving output by 15%. Led a cross functional team of 6+ and had monthly interactions with Exco members to report on project progress. * Identified ~USD 17 mn additional funding opportunities and synergies within the company to initiate the development of 13 projects for a total potential of ~USD 830 mn first year sales * Supported the business development organization ramp-up needed to double BD&L activities within 12 months