Christophe
CEO - Belgium - iCEO #96819

Experience

CEO of 2 B2B distribution companies (wholesale) held by Private Equity players with focus on external growth (M&A and Buy-build strategies). CFO and Investment Director of 1 family office with 1Bn€ assets under management. Strategy Consultant focusing on Private Equity and Financial institutions

Major Achievements

Turned a company around (doubling sales from 110M€ to 220M€ and quadrupling its profit in 4 years) by expanding geographically (from 3 to 17 countries) through organic growth and buy and build (M&A). Then, succcesfully originated, negotiated and executed the transaction allowing the shareholders to exit with a 20+% annual rate of return.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Parts & accessories B2B wholesale

Automotive

Energy-Oil-Gas

Financial Services

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, Investment Director or Non-Executive Directors

Sector: Wholesale/Distribution, Industrial goods, Aviation defense

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time

Prefered Locations: Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 350-750K USD

Countries Covered

Belgium

France

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Switzerland

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)