Loic
COO/Managing Director - Belgium - iCEO #55792

Experience

A seasoned multi-lingual executive management professional with a 15+ year track record of driving change, growth, performance and turnaround across complex and highly competitive industries and businesses. High-level strategic leader with extensive successes across EMEA where has demonstrated abilities to rapidly assess and identify opportunities. Innovative thinker and problem-solver.

Major Achievements

- Established and managed start-up operations in a competitive environment; spearheaded the planning and building of all operations; driving the full launch and entry into African market - Engaged in providing Telecom Executive Management experience and advise to the Chairman on launch and entry into African market - Executed a turnaround strategy for an international Belgian company that grew revenue by 40% and reversed losses by 100% in 18 months. - Drove the Brand revitalisation strategy and implementation, improved sales & distribution efficiency, established strategic partnerships, led the development and launch of innovative products and new market development and implemented smart pricing strategy and drove marketing communications resulted in a 50% sales growth. - Successfully developed and implemented Southern African Company’s strategy that successfully grew revenues to €110m (23% growth) and €20m+ profitability (43% growth). - Successfully execute a DRC Bank turnaround strategy that delivers SME deposit business growth of 74% and maximizes returns on capital while controlling capital and operating expenditures. Revenue grew by 22% (43m $) and profit by 29% in 2015. - Grew customer base by 25%+ through extensive market segmentation, innovative and competitive commercial approach and competition analysis. - Negotiated and secured €200k stock investment which saw entry into African markets and lucrative agreements with major African telecom players, achieving more than €500k t/o in Q1 Year 1 of business activity. - Achievement of 2-year financial targets within 12 months and exceeding €10+m revenue in Year1 - Have been managing up to 500 staff members

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Telecommunications

Digital solutions

telecom

Financial Services

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO / MD / GM / COO

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Open to any interesting locations

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Belgium

Botswana

Congo (Dem. Rep.)

South Africa

UK

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)