Brussels Region, Belgium
Accomplished value oriented and fact based C-suite executive with consistent success in business transformation, value creation, operations, business development, and strategy, for globally leading industrial and top tier consulting firms. Repeated success in driving multi billion transformations for public listed or private companies as well as PE owned Situational leadership for managing cross-functional and international teams committed to achieve collective goals and shared vision. Global work experience and experienced in working for and with Private Equity companies. Strong communication (fluent in German, English, and French) and influencing skills.
Covestro is a global chemical company with worldwide sales of EUR 14.2 and more than 17,500 employees. As part of the Executive Leadership Team (reporting into the group CEO) I am heading Covestro`s global transformation making sure we sustainably deliver our top- and bottom- line ambition as well as Cash targets
Syensqo is a Global Materials company with 13K employees located in Brussels (Result of splitting Solvay S.A.) I was part of the Novecare and Aroma Global Business Leadership team (~USD 2bn revenue, more than 20 plants, 3000 employees) managing procurement reporting to the CEO/ President I set up Solvay's/ Syensqo's largest JV (Synorb Battery Material JV) - Capex USD 850 m, USD 178 governmental funding.
Solvay is a global leader in materials, Solutions and Chemicals with worldwide sales of EUR 16.1 billion and around 24K employees located in Brussels. I directed high-performing teams and devised efficient strategies to cut cost by more than €80 million, free up more than €400 million in cash, and enable €1.0 billion in growth. I oversaw global group transformation across all organisational units (initiatives, governance and drumbeat, risk management, capability building). I implemented HR procedures such as performance management reviews, talent and succession planning, development initiatives, and organisational transformation. I also worked collaboratively with key stakeholders across all organizational levels (from Board of Directors to Shop-floor) aimed at resolving disputes, addressing concerns, and offering support to guarantee optimal productivity. Key Accomplishments: • Set up North American PVDF business (JV with Orbia with investment of EUR 850 m and USD 178 m Departement of Energy funding) • Set up and drove Group Transformation (governance, performance tracking, risk management, drum-beating) • Served as End to End Value Chain Reinvention Program Director and harmonized value chain methodologies, provided uniform performance management, and rewrote procedures to reflect best practice. • Managed value chain transformation with 35 team members across 10 Global Business Units affecting over 2000 employees
I acted as a member of the leadership team in the Performance Improvement and Industrial Goods & Service Practices and monitored projects' progress on regular basis to determine strategies, improve efficiency and productivity, or increase profitability. I developed country growth strategies (including acquisition target search) for construction material leader and managed multiple commercial and operational due diligence (paper chemicals, specialty chemicals, and laboratory materials). Moreover I acted as Chief Transformation Officer for Technology Company. I coached and developed team to ensure they are delivering against deliverable. Selected Contributions for client-related work: • Enhanced incremental growth by 12% while reducing costs by €25M by leading post-merger integration of scope deal creating globally leading warehouse solution company (combined revenues of €8B and 30K people). • Improved efficiency by 14% by spearheading performance improvement initiative for industrial gases global leader by harmonizing major plant processes and reviewing footprint. • Increased EBITDA by 2.5% points by executing performance improvement program for global leader in automation industry. • Delivered successfully global strategy and operational improvement projects for different clients Key Accomplishment: • Grew revenue and team by 15% by delivering remarkable performance as part of Leadership team.
I drove practice (business development, people, intellectual capital), while serving as a member of leadership team. I managed a number of operational due diligences (coatings, specialty chemicals) and developed diverse business unit strategies for various industrial firms (packaging producer, chemical companies). I prepared for integration of a major chemical scale deal (with a $15 billion Enterprise Value) with an emphasis on supply chain and procurement. Selected Contributions for client-related work: • Reduced costs by €200M by executing efficiency improvement program for global leader in coatings. • Increased EBITDA points by 2.5% by leading commercial excellence program for leader in coatings industry. • Augmented EBITDA by 3% points by spearheading company transformation for division of leading polyurethanes player. • Secured >€200M for 60 billion chemical leader by executing direct cost reduction program. • Successfully completed worldwide strategy and operational improvement initiatives for a variety of clients. Key Accomplishments: • Grew revenue and team by 35% by delivering remarkable performance as part of Leadership team. • Identified the need of skills improvement and delivered effective training and mentoring to staff with a keen focus on improving overall staff performance and efficiency.