Karin
COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #77741

Experience

Hands-on Partner and founder of a professional service boutique dedicated to EBITDA improvement in the context of post-merger integration, carve-outs, stock exchange listing or shareholder request for additional return. Sold and led projects achieving 10 to 15% EBITDA improvement in duty free retail, retail and media production global companies.

Major Achievements

Founded a consulting boutique, sold and managed consulting projects. 46MCHF EBITDA increase in Dufry through operational restructuring and centralised support structure (HR, Finance, Marketing), single IT platform and simplified, enhanced business processes. 12M€ EBITDA increase in WDFG through operational restructuring and improved services & cost in all external purchases of the Group worldwide. 10% Increase in margin and cashflow process implementation in the production of high value television series of Endemol Spain.

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Textiles

Energy-Oil-Gas

Leisure Industry

Media

Professional Objectives

Function: Strategy / M&A Director; COO; Partner

Sector: Consumer business, Retail ; Consutling

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Spain

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

France

Italy

Spain

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)