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Francois - CEO - Belgium - iCEO #89069
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Francois's Profile
iCEO #89069
Position: CEO
Nationality: Belgium
Experience
Since 2020 CEO of my company, helping industries to improve performance and revenues using bespoke continuous improvement models. Strong international managerial background and proven history in aeronautics and steel industry, result driven professional, committed to top performance and experienced in multicultural environments. MENSA member with high competence in complex problem solving
Major Achievements
I led the development of a cutting edge, unique and powerful real-time performance management model, using AI and advanced analytical solutions to fully automatize continuous improvement strategies in the industry. Using that model for about 5 years, I boosted total production by more than 75% from 351,000 tons in 2002 to 609,000 tons in 2008, resulting in circa 45% of international market share and drove more than 220% increase in EBITDA from €43M in 2002 to €138M in 2008 by achieving maximum performance across all rolling mills in Europe. I also created and patented a new rolling technique to significantly improve roll consumption, yield and quality assurance across technical and financial developments. During 4 years, I revitalised the complete management model and technical knowledge for two hot-rolling mills at Zenica (BiH) resulting in a return to positive financial performance. I implemented a lean manufacturing process involving the entire manufacturing community over 5 year, relocating more than 30 Turning Lathes and Milling Centres to create three “product dedicated” manufacturing lines, leading to a 35% improvement of manufacturing costs and a 40% reduction of manufacturing lead time.
Industry Sector Competencies
Systems Integration
Aerospace
Engineering
Plastics
Steel
Professional Objectives
Function: CEO / COO-Managing Director / CTO
Sector: Industry
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: EUROPE
Additional Professional Interests
Operational coaching on demand
Non executive director assignments
Countries Covered
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Czech Republic
France
Luxembourg
Operational Competencies
AI strategy (Professional)
ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)
Technologies to market (Expert)
Business development (Expert)
Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)
New product or service launch (Professional)
Geographical expansion (Professional)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
Pre or post investment audit (Expert)
Nationality
Belgium
Home Country
Belgium
Availability
Full time
Education
Master Aerospace Engineering - Master Black Belt Six Sigma - MBA
Languages
English, French, German, Luxembourgish, Spanish
Management Experience
More than 15 years
Company Size
SMB, Multinational
Interim Manager
Yes
Founder or Co-Founder
Yes
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Professional Matching
a timely professional matching process to identify and present the right international executives with relevant local expertise amongst our interim managers, executives, and executive investors.
Fast Selection
a unique cross-border reactivity with a first selection of international executives submitted to our clients in less than 10 days through an executive search amongst our executives and interim managers.
Contractual Flexibility
for any executive recruitment, the clients have the flexibility either to sign a few months interim management agreement or to hire directly our vetted executives for a permanent position.
Competitive Fees
100% success fees based on executive recruitment closing. A fixed recruitment fee specific by region and unique for any salary. No retained fees. No exclusivity.