Gilles - COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #42071

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Gilles's Profile

iCEO #42071

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: France

Experience

VP & GM of 3 high-tech companies (micro-electronic and die-casting) with strong technical know how and world market shares. Implementation of manufacturing units in Asia (India, China, Singapore). Strong leadership and ability to negotiate with unions.

Major Achievements

Insuring growth about 25% per year by providing additional production capacities while EBIT DA was stabilized above 25%. Sales team & strategy & new product development developped accordingly.

Industry Sector Competencies

Electronics

Automotive

Plastics

Smart Cards, Die Casting

Professional Objectives

Function: Operations manager, Site manager, Sales manager

Sector: Industry: Automotive, Electronic

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: France, Hungary, Singapore

Additional Professional Interests

Personal financial investment:150-350K USD

Countries Covered

France

Hungary

India

Singapore

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)