Dirk
CEO - Belgium - iCEO #34489

Experience

- Founder of 1 Telecom Company; launched 4 telecom operations (between Eastern Europe and Africa) and restructured 2 telecoms operations (1 private operator in Nigeria and 1 public operator in Cameroon). Created a Pan European Electronics division for security products including R&D; manufacturing; sales; marketing and distribution.

Major Achievements

2 ½ years at X, created the leading mobile communications operator in Cameroon with 240,000 subscribers base in 18 months. 3 years at X Nigeria, built and developed the new organisation through introducing a “can do” culture by involving staff. 3 years at X, established X Russia, implemented and organised the cross functional structure. 14 years management experience with X, created the electronics engineering division. Consolidated R&D and manufacturing centres to reduce costs.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Telecommunications

Private Equity

Alternative energies

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO; COO; MD; Regional Director; Country Head

Sector: telecommunications; alternative engery e.g. solar; wind etc

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Middle East; Europe; Africa; S.E. Asia

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

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)