Jorge
CEO - Portugal - iCEO #64171

Experience

Senior executive (CEO/COO/Managing Director) with consistent successes in starting up, operating, growing and improving the performance of companies with extensive international experience. Enthusiastic about technology and innovation. A keen learner, I enjoy confronting ideas and being exposed to the new and unfamiliar.

Major Achievements

In charge of restructuring operations of a French transportation company and leading the business turnaround (Tourism and long-distance buses). Deployment of a restructuration plan within strong trade unions context including operation optimization, team downsizing (from 250 to 150 employees) and revision of salaries structure. Improving the strategic and competitive positioning of the company adding a B2C business model (introducing e-commerce and digital marketing) to the existing exclusive B2B activity. Breakeven reached after 3 years.

Industry Sector Competencies

IT/Computer Hardware

Systems Integration

Public Sector

Maintenance/Facilities management

Mobility Operations

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO/COO/Managing Director

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: France, Portugal, Spain

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

China

France

Netherlands

Portugal

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)