Lydie - COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #79642

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Experience

25 years International experience in 3 differents industries : Pharmaceutical, FMCG and Strategy Consulting (Novo Nordisk & Merck/MSD; Yves Rocher Cosmetics and Arthur D. Little), Mainly in P&L/Business or Global Marketing roles. Twice Strategy & Operations leadership positions at Global & Regional level and Gms. I have an MBA from Chicago Booth with a major in Strategy.

Major Achievements

Novo Nordisk GM : 60 people Tunisia : +5 points Market Share in one year, +14%In-sales on a flat market – lead a massive turnaround in the affiliate. MSD Turkey : Turnover x 2,5 in for MSD AH in 2,5 years. +17 points OC and acquisition & integration of local vaccine manufacture. MSD EMEA (around 50 markets): Optimize regional operations, engage in a new commercial model incl digital transformation. Launch of blockbuster with complete change in Go-To-Market. Crisis Management & Merger @ MSD France as Public Affairs & Communication head (2nd largest affiliate in the world after the US). Re-establish brand @ Arthur D. Little

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Healthcare

Strategy Consulting

Professional Objectives

Function: COO, VP Business operations

Sector: Healthcare

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: France, Turkey, Europe

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Canada

France

Singapore

Turkey

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Professional)