Ali Darwish Email & Phone Number

Seasoned executive with demonstrated record in the Food & Beverages industry with long-term tenure at multinationals (e.g. PepsiCo, SC Johnson). Skilled in sustainable Operating Cash Flow generation, Strategic Business Planning and Restructuring, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Leadership, and Capital investment valuation.Key qualifications and skills: > BUSINESS ACUMEN: business partner professional, member of the Executive Committee, interact closely with the Board of Directors, AND collaborate with all teams in a matrix structure. Keen understanding of Sales & Marketing initiatives.> HANDS-ON: manage big picture strategic initiatives and daily tasks that require particular attention to details. Never sacrifice the long-term growth for short-term gains> INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FOCUS: maintain a balance between internal and external requirements to run operations, keep an eye on competitive environment and seek efficient support from outsourced service providers and partners (Legal, Tax, IT, Staffing)> HIGH ETHICS AND INTEGRITY: always score high on integrity and never compromise on the 'How' of achieving results, in a disciplined way> POSITIVE, RESILIENT, and PURPOSE LED: never let a set-back (business or personal) take over, maintain a resolve and a laser sharp focus on end results> LEAD BY EXAMPLE: build and engage a talented organization that succeeds through trust> GOVERNANCE AND CONTROLS: instill a general 'as if it was my money' spending culture, full compliance with policies and standards, full transparency, respect filing deadlines, cooperate with audit.