Thomas Hollinger

Independent Advisor - Open for interim assignment

Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

About

Leader with in-depth experience in finance, M&A and general management e.g. as CFO, Head of Controlling and Managing Director in corporate structures or subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, Oceania, North and South America. Proven track record in growth and turnaround phases with international teams in a global, multicultural environment. Experienced in change management, lean transformation, restructuring and joint ventures, M&A and business integration. Good analytical skills, decisive with a sense for what is essential and feasible. Confident in negotiations, conceptually minded business leader who motivates teams to achieve goals, creates a good working environment and develops and challenges employees.

Experience

  • CEO Switzerland at ELIS
    Sep 2018 - Aug 2024 · 6 yrs

    Elis is a leading international multi-service provider, present in Europe and Latin America, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions. In Switzerland, Elis operates 14 sites with 950 employees, generating an annual revenue of CHF 120 Mio.

  • gategroup (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • VP Projects
      Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 · 11 mos

      gategroup is a leading global provider of products, services and solutions for airlines and railways with sales of CHF 4.6 billion and 43,000 employees. Specialized in catering, retail-on-board & hospitality, production, supply & logistics.

    • Interim Managing Director Oceania (Australia / New Zealand)
      Dec 2016 - Jul 2017 · 8 mos

      P&L responsibility for 10 operating units in Australia and New Zealand with CHF 160 million in sales and 1,200 employees

    • VP Finance & Deputy Chief Corporate Development Officer
      Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Established financial organization, promoting the development of non-core activities (incubators)

  • Gate Gourmet (20 yrs)
    • Managing Director North East Asia (Region Manager Greater China, Japan)
      Jul 2011 - Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      P&L responsibility for 5 operating units (3 Japan, 1 HK, 1 Shanghai), with sales of CHF 125 million and 1,250 employees

    • Managing Director (Country Manager Japan)
      Oct 2010 - Jul 2011 · 10 mos

      P&L responsibility for 3 operating units, with CHF 65 million in sales and 380 employees

    • Director Mergers & Acquisitions (Head of Group M&A)
      Aug 2007 - Oct 2010 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Responsible for global M&A activities, incl. process, compliance, coordination and support of all acquitision and business development projects