VINCENT
COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #16393

Experience

12 years experience as regional COO/MD for B2B high-tech listed companies (electronics, automation, IT systems & services). Successful background with direct/multi-channel sales & project implementation multinational teams(Europe & Asia). Strong analytic, operational and people management skills.

Major Achievements

Achieved a successful merger of multiple local subsidiaries of Invensys in South Europe, creating a strengthened, motivated & profit generating operation (sales, marketing, engineering and service) with cost effective shared support services (Fin & Adm). Sales grew 18%, EBIT raised 42% in 24 months.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Electronics

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Systems Integration

Vision systems

Professional Objectives

Function: MD / COO

Sector: IT, Electronics, Automation, Industrial Equipment

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: 1 Paris, 2 Paris area, 3 France

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

France

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)