Christophe
CEO - France - iCEO #12743

Experience

An international senior executive successful in managing companies via matrix structure across cultural borders and spread geographies. Significant global complex P&L management exposure with corporate and entrepreneurial skills that create direct enterprise strategic performance in revenue and profit growth.

Major Achievements

 Designed large scale reorganisation programme generating significant value for money for a Telco (fixed and Mobile divisions) by identified 400+ duplicated positions amounting to over € 30m in savings (Telecom).  Grew revenue base in Russia from US$ 50 Mio to US$ 100 Mio in 3 years (Telecom).  Lead the M&A and integration process (achieved within 90 days) of 3 Scandinavian international moving companies (Relocation/Moving).  Pioneered one of the first Asian “pay as you go” product launches in Pakistan (Telecom).  Established three companies with 100% “pay as you go” product from license award to operating entity, two of which achieved profit break-even within 12 months of operations (Telecom).  Co-produce a strategic investment financial paper for a venture capital firm in London to acquire a major telecom group which builds and operates communication networks worldwide (Telecom).  Successfully bid for and was awarded 3 mobile licenses in Senegal, Sierra Leone and DRC without upfront license fees paid (Telecom).  Delivered the legal migration from one single entity (former Soviet Union) to 12 legally registered entities in the CIS with associated regulatory postal licenses and subsequently grew the business for DHL to become the undisputed leader in CIS today (Logistics).  Directed successful negotiation process with the Russian Telecommunications authorities for the award of 12 regional GSM licenses and associated spectrum/frequencies (Telecom).  Designed and launched a successful pan-European customer operations improvement project which led to substantial reduction in insurance claims payouts, increase in CSI (customer satisfaction index) and customer retention (Relocation/Moving).  Provided a London based venture capital firm with a strategy recommendation investment paper for a BOT (Build, Operate and Transfer) lease agreement for one of the Middle East state owned mobile operators (Telecom).

Industry Sector Competencies

Telecommunications

Logistics/Distribution

Defense

Risk Consulting

Relocation/Moving

Wireless Operator

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO, VP, MD

Sector: Services, Telecommunication, Logistics

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Worldwide

Additional Professional Interests

Personal financial investment: 350-750K USD

Countries Covered

UK

Operational Competencies

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)