André - COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #41192

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André's Profile

iCEO #41192

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: France

Experience

- COO of High-tech company France & international, with signing major deals and excellent profitability - Transition General manager with important and delicate assignments

Major Achievements

- As General manager (40 members of staff, turnover 3.6 M€ de CA, 135 k€ benefits) : back to profitability of the company, signing major deals, many various awards, including the Deloitte & Touche – Le Figaro « Fast 50 technologies » for 3 years running for the best company evolution, the Best host web agency, etc. - As Sales Director for Large Accounts in Distributive Trade (40 members of staff, turnover of 1.5 billion French Francs) : turnover tripled during the period, employment figures doubled and 8 personal awards including “Best sales manager of the Company Branch” for four years running, and one for the largest business account taken from competitors (order-taking for 3.5 billion francs)

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Electronics

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Systems Integration

Telecommunications

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO

Sector: High tech, IT, e-commerce, software, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, services

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: France - Europe - EMEA

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment:150-350K USD

Countries Covered

France

Switzerland

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)