Gilles
COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #22363

Experience

Technology-savvy, results-driven professional with more than 20 years of outstanding performance in driving growth and profitability for process-based and service industries in global markets. Expert at developing and implementing strategic and tactical solutions that improve service capabilities, competitive advantage, financial performance, market share and revenue growth.

Major Achievements

Restructured a $1 billion business unit with 15 product families, 300 employees, and 12 plants located throughout France, Germany and the UK. Defined and implemented the business strategy, with full P&L accountability, overseeing all aspects of production, sales, safety, customer satisfaction, vendor relations, and portfolio optimisation. This included investment in new plants and the divestment of specific lines of business. Successfully restored profitability, bringing the unit from a $4 million loss to a $40 million profit, by doubling sales, increasing production, and slashing fixed costs. In addition, facilitated the seamless integration of a newly acquired German company into the business, which doubled the size of operations and capital.

Industry Sector Competencies

Telecommunications

Energy-Oil-Gas

Plastics

Chemicals

Energy savings

Professional Objectives

Function: General Management

Sector: Industry, Engineering Services

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Switzerland, France, Dubai, Asia

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

France

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)