André René Sutter Email & Phone Number

Zurich, Switzerland

Haag, Switzerland , Ch

Centre of Excellence for Business Process Management as the key driver of change in VAT's transformation✔ Established Business Process Management• Created the new Business Process Management function under the CFO• Implemented a collaborative BPM tool and process governance• Designed and optimized cross-functional business processes, based on strategy, customer offering with an end-to-end view (digital twin of VAT)• Organized and facilitated best practice exchanges with various companies✔ Implemented the global Continuous Improvement Program CIP• Conceptualized and led the implementation of VATs global CIP• Transformed several local CIP initiatives to a cohesive global program• Standardized roles, processes and reward structure across all levels and improvement categories (products, processes, engagement etc.)✔ Launched the VAT2B Transformation Program • Collaborated with the CEO to initiate the VAT2B program, targeting the growth strategy for a $2 billion company (see Captal Market Day presentation 2022)• Designed VATs Operating Model (People, Process, Structure) as a robust framework and guide to priorities and implement various initiatives✔ Member of the• Digital Steering Committee• Core team of the ERP implementation & Lead of stream Processes• Senior Management team✔ Various• Won the internal Engagement crowdsourcing contest in 2022• Supported various projects, e.g. HRM tool, operations transformation etc.VAT is the leading global developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-end vacuum valves. VAT vacuum valves are mission-critical components for advanced manufacturing processes of innovative products used in daily life such as portable devices, flat screen monitors or solar panels. VAT Group is a global player with over 2'000 employees and main manufacturing sites in Haag (Switzerland), Penang (Malaysia) and Arad (Romania).Full year net sales CHF 1 billion & full-year EBITDA margin >33%

Haag, Switzerland , Ch

Streamlined the overall process model (digital twin of the organization) to align with business strategy and customer offerings, conducting workshops with top management to lay the groundwork for business transformation and ERP implementation. Additionally, I conceptualized and designed the new Business Process Management function to enhance efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.

Altendorf, Ch

SeestattExperts (now CYLAD Experts) is a team of senior experts who work nationally and internationally on consulting, corporate finance and interim management projects. We build high performance organizations and focus on innovation, growth and change. SeestattExperts offers expertise in strategy, organizational design, process design, change management, culture and leadership. You can count on our highly experienced consultants to provide quick, but in-depth analysis and generate pragmatic, tailor-made solutions.Our methods and strategies are proven, our techniques are unique, and our processes help you and your team manage and implement complex change projects over a period of time to improve your business performance, maximize efficiency and ultimately become a best in class company.Within SeestattExperts’ consulting & interim management division, I serve as an experienced management consultant specializing in improving the business model for our clients.My responsibilities include helping client project teams to plan, prepare, manage, design and “make it happen” during implementing large-scale performance improvement initiatives. I also help clients identify opportunities to increase efficiency and work with them to plan for the implication of mergers and acquisitions.(Details below in selected projects.)Furthermore I’m involved in acquisition of new clients & projects and internal improvements.

Management Consultancy specialized in strategy implementation and business excellence for its clients by offering the following services:• Strategy development and review• Business & Operational Excellence: process, structure and management design• Innovation and product management• Information management• Restructuring & turnaround

Zurich, Zh, Ch

External Master Thesis:Process revision in growing business: optimizing business processes in order processing of the global service center

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Semester Thesis:• evaluation of various production processes for cutting aluminum foil• experiments with laser cutting • CAD models for different system concepts • offersBachelor Thesis (grade 5.5) & Working Student:• optimization and simulation of a new production line• simulation of a planned production line - develop and evaluate different scenarios • sensitivity analysisInternship:• OEE• machine utilization• div analyzes

Zürich, Ch

Assistant to mechanical engineering lectures:• Teaching of the basics to first and second semester students• Lead of weekly exercise lessons and question time• Revision of exercises and examinations

Aarburg, Ch

Transforming Your Business With Ai, Künstliche Intelligenz

Leading Change In An Age Of Digital Transformation

Leadership Program

Master Of Science (M.Sc.) Eth, Produktions- Und Betriebswissenschaften

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.) Eth, Maschinenbau