Ownership of the strategic direction, orientation and development of a toy and multi-functional doll manufacturer with 120 employees and a turnover of €200m in 2021Maximizing the potential and contribution of six experts and 30 employees using consistent messaging on performance, quality and standardsRestructuring relevant processes and organizational structures to modernize and align structures for the futureCultivating productive partnerships with shareholders as well as management board colleagues and the supervisory board using effective communication to build a strong rapport and nurture profitable associationsAchievements:# Instrumental in securing improved liquidity and working capital by being committed to competitiveness, profitability and sustainable hedging # Continued optimizing and securing profitability during the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting a superior form of crisis management, with the motivation to maintain previous levels of profitability# Strengthened employee and organizational development to motivate and retain employees while establishing a sustainability team which resulted in cost savings at the headquarters and a conversion of the entire product packaging to plastic-free packaging# Streamlined processes and structures across departments to create a set of rules for employees and eliminate extra work due to ambiguity# Introduced software support, such as Personio, LucaNet and DocuWare, to professionalize and expedite processes while spending more time on analyses and taking corrective actions# In charge of ongoing projects including sustainability and supply chain law, the development of an e-commerce strategy, optimization of the European logistics strategy, implementation of the 'zero trust' model in IT and the creation of an internal set of rules

Primarily focused on the strategic development and implementation of a bicycle manufacturer, with an €80m turnover in 2020, in collaboration with the CEO and CTO with accountability for finance, HR, sales and SCM departmentsMotivated and supervised seven direct and 43 indirect employees to perform to their potential at all timesAdopted a calm and logical approach when dealing with any problems, reaching rapid and satisfactory resolutions for all concerned to maintain excellent staff and client relationsResponsible for the German GmbH and two foreign subsidiaries. Crystallized data transparency by restructuring and optimizing commercial processes including internal accounting in DATEV, reporting and the budget planning processAchievements:# Played an integral role in the business achieving significant revenue growth of 36.2% in 2019 with an EBIT of 240.7%# Generated ideas for products and developments such as introducing limited models to push sales and driving forward on train technology for e-mountain bikes# Involved in the specifications of bike equipment and planning of realistic production quantities per market# Coordinated a strategy process and expansion of the management information system by introducing KPIs and facilitating rolling liquidity planning Introduced receivables, cash and working capital management to ensure solvency throughout the season as well as be an attractive option for debt providers# Brought accounting in-house and structured it, installing a failsafe budget process and the analyses of figures on a monthly basis# Saved the company from insolvency twice by streamlining production, planning, control and external assembly operations# Identified new banks for the bank pool during a refinancing period to support yearly growth while keeping stakeholders regularly updated on developments# Opened up a branch office in the US, introducing a showroom and consolidation software within a short timeframe

Built and led a team of six with full operational management of finance and HR in Austria and France for a new segment of a leading European food and convenience provider with CHF 2.2 billion in sales and 4,600 employeesAchievements:# Established national subsidiaries in France and Austria, opening seven new branches within 18 months# Achieved proof of concept by optimizing the cost structure as the basis for a franchise concept

Instigated a productive work ethic among seven employees and developed decision templates for senior managementMeticulously prepared financial statements in accordance with the IFRS and forged robust relations with auditors and the banks, forming strong bonds and confidence to deliver successful outcomes Reported to the group on a monthly basisAchievements:# Successfully integrated the Brezelbäckerei Ditsch GmbH into the Valora Group by championing the change process and keeping employees and administration motivated# Improved networking capital by reducing receivables and working on reducing payment conditions from customers and early payment of payables