Richard - COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #50042

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Richard's Profile

iCEO #50042

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: France

Experience

Seasoned multinational executive, with strong and diverse P&L experience in global manufacturing, in consumer-related industries. Has held positions ranging from high level strategic work, mergers and acquisitions, post-merger integration to general management, with a strong track record in growth and turnarounds

Major Achievements

• Defined and executed turnaround plan for the South American business unit, going from -3% after-tax ROCE in 2005 to 8% in 2006 and over 30% in 2009. • Identified and executed several acquisitions and divestitures, from $50 to $200mio

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Packaging

Plastics

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO, General Manager, Managing Director, Board Member

Sector: Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage, Packaging, Ingredients, Plastics, Paper and Cellulose

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Chicago, Paris, Sao Paulo

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment:150-350K USD

Countries Covered

Brazil

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)