Chris - COO/Managing Director - Germany - iCEO #23113

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Chris's Profile

iCEO #23113

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: Germany

Experience

High performance, results-driven international Senior Executive with a career demonstrating exceptional achievements in start-up, turnaround and operational management of Fortune 500 multi-site, national and international Logistics businesses. A dynamic and innovative leader with a tenacity for customer-centric solutions, operational simplicity and results-driven execution.

Major Achievements

As CEO, achieved Year-on-Year organic Revenue gain by over € 100 Million at a logistics company in Germany with 11,500 staff and € 800 Million revenue whilst improving EBIT by 83% or Return-on-Sales by 350 basis points. Simultaneously improved Brand image from 26th to 4th place.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Systems Integration

Consumer Goods

Medical Equipment

Professional Objectives

Function: Operational leadership of a Company or Division

Sector: Logistics, IT, Distribution and New Media

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Europe and U.S.

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Austria

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)