Patrice
CEO - France - iCEO #15032

Experience

I have an industrial background and international experience in company management and reorganisation and have introduced various developmental projects in France and other foreign countries.

Major Achievements

Director of international Operations and Marketing. Member of the Board of Directors. Managing Director of several international companies. Manager of subsidiaries in Austria, Japan, Poland and Switzerland. Company is specialized in products for occultation, solar protection and window decoration (internal fittings). 1500 employees. Turnover: 270 MDM. Internationally: 7 subsidiaries + direct export (25 countries). Turnover: 80 MDM. 200 employees. Marketing Manager of two companies : Specialized in aluminium systems for internal fittings in the building sector. January 1987 to December 1991 : Director of Northern European subsidiaries (Germany, Belgium, Holland). April 1985 to December 1986 : Sales director of Northern European subsidiaries. June 1982 to April 1985 : Managing Director of a company based at Abidjan (Ivory Cost). Profit centre for French-speaking Africa. February 1978 to June 1982 : Sales manager Northern France. Opening of depots in Paris, Lille and Tours.

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Office Supplies

Textiles

Aluminium

Construction Industry

Plastics

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO or Managing Director

Sector: Open

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Europe

Countries Covered

France

Operational Competencies

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)