Yuri
CEO - Netherlands - iCEO #68960

Experience

Board-level executive and entrepreneur with a multifaceted background across Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Product Innovation, R&D, AI, CO₂ reduction, and strategic leadership. Experience spans Renewable Energy, Building Chemistry, Filtration, Chemicals, Electronics, Pharma, Food, Flavors & Fragrances, Cement, Pulp & Paper, and Consumer Markets; proven impact in global blue-chip firms.

Major Achievements

Built a sustainable-technology venture from spinout to €180M revenue at ~50% EBITDA in 5 years — authored strategy, value-based pricing, IP & scale-up; led ~90+ staff across EU/US/Asia; strong cash conversion. Turned around a 100-year industrial platform (~€150M revenue) from double-digit EBITDA loss to double-digit positive in 4 years — drove KA, pricing/mix, portfolio renewal, lean cost-out, KPI cadence; led 120+ people; culminated in a successful strategic exit at a premium multiple.

Industry Sector Competencies

Cement Industry

Healthcare

Media

Public Sector

Chemical

Professional Objectives

Function: MD/CEO or SVP

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: UK, USA, NL, DE

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 750-1M USD

Countries Covered

Germany

Netherlands

Singapore

UK

USA

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

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)