Jean-Bernard - COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #43724

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Jean-Bernard's Profile

iCEO #43724

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: France

Experience

- Regional Director for Asia Pacific - Japan Country Manager - COO or representative director of Japanese subsidiaries of foreign companies - 20 years experience in Asia including 15 as executive - Strong sales experienced in sales (Direct, channel, OEM), marketing and support

Major Achievements

- Up to 100 people on payroll - Up to US$ 120 M revenues - Contributed up to 15% of worldwide revenues - US$ 45 M private equity fund raising - Several strategic alliances with Asian partners

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Electronics

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Systems Integration

Telecommunications

Professional Objectives

Function: regional Director, Director of sales, director of operations

Sector: IT

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment:150-350K USD

Countries Covered

Japan

USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)