Pierre-Olivier
CEO - France - iCEO #11232

Experience

Manager experienced in P&L management and international business development including Turnaround and Restructuring. Results-oriented leader, proven ability to transform organizations, reorganized troubled operations and/or expanded into international markets. Keen sense of bottom-line profitability.

Major Achievements

Conducted complete companies turnarounds in Air Transport, Shipping, and Leisure Industry. Increased Performance trough PIP (performance Improvement Program) in a major BU in Leisure : Increased revenue $15 million year over year – 2001. Increased revenue (+3%) in 2 years despite adverse market conditions – 2002. Operating profit up to 40%, $14 million to $20 million, 2001 to 2002. 10% profitability achieved as Manager of Mediterranean Area. $1.5+ million annual savings achieved by restructuring purchasing processes. Managed strategic area and contributed to its growing profits by directing all business aspects of operation. Restructured region presence and developed $235 million sales through optimization customer needs capture process, portfolio optimization and new products introduction. $3+ million savings program based on implementation of group synergies in destinations. Built partnership with a major retail company to supply travel packages offer ($7 million).

Industry Sector Competencies

IT/Computer Hardware

Systems Integration

Transportation

Private Equity

B2B & B2C

Professional Objectives

Function: Interim Management, Consulting Assignements

Sector: Services, Transport, Information Technology

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: France, willing to relocate

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

France

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)