Denis
COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #5771

Experience

General Manager, 15 years of experience with international exposure, OTC products. A visionary leader, acting quickly to rally functional teams around a common vision, A team player with a “can do “ attitude, “Cost Killer”.

Major Achievements

Managed subsidiaries in France (150 employees - € 25 million in revenue) and Italy (40 employees with an annual turnover of € 8 million) for a German group (six factories, including one in China). Took over a failing company : in three years I succeeded in turning the situation around, turning a profit in 1999. Increased sales by 17%, restored margins and cut costs by more than € 0.6 million. Entered new markets : increasing top- and bottom-line through aggressive expansion into new product categories. Created new subsidiaries in Europe and the USA (25% of market share within three years). Improved profitability in France from –15% in 1996 to +8% in 2000. Increased production in Italy by 100% to meet the needs of the group. 35% increase in profitability. Design, present and achieve an annual business plan. Reporting to shareholders.

Industry Sector Competencies

BioTech

Mass Market

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, General Manager, Counselor

Sector: OTC products, Mass market

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Availability: Full time

Countries Covered

France

Italy

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)