I became an executive interim manager in 2011 after 15 years of various Financial leadership positions in american multinational companies. I have a double competency in Finance and Coaching and experience in handling delicate situations in a changing environment.
Axessio is a partner firm of entrepreneur consultants. I'm an active member of the "Innovation Strategy Division". We promote and implement INSEAD "Blue Ocean" strategy for our clients
We have created the Blue Awards event www.blue-awards.com The Blue Awards is an event organized in partnership with HEC School, which aims to reward eight French SMEsl and start up companies that managed to create a new " blue ocean " market by their innovative offers
Establishing of consistent and appropriate business practices as well as enforcing relevant policies and procedures to meet regulations.
Implementation of Cognos planning tool
Launch of fundraising activities in Europe
Responsible for HR in Europe (talent identification & management)
Challenge in this position was revenu tracability, donor relations, negociation with our foundation to lighten the requested reporting, optimizing budget management, implementing analytical accounting
My responsibilities included management of a budget of $26 Million and an expense budget of $12 million for Latin America.
Key Business Partner of the European SBU Managing Directors. I directed a team of seven charged with launching new products Pyrex, Graco, Little Tikes, Curver & Rubbermaid brands in the EMEA market. In addition I held accountability for marketing financial analysis and evaluation of new product and brand opportunities and pricing strategy.
Prior to this, as European Financial Planning and Analysis Director (04/2003 – 12/2003) I created and managed a team of six and served as primary interface for the U.S. Group Finance team as well as European team.
Responsible for Financial systems
Responsible for Budget process
Challenge on this position was to training people to matrix management system, improve communication between Sales and Marketing while saving 10% of budget
EMEA sales were $113 million and I held responsibility for developing the marketing, research budget of $6 million. I made certain marketing initiatives were funded internally through savings and contributions from other areas of the business.
