-Senior strategic executive with 20+ years of international experience within the manufacturing and chemicals industry on a regional and global level. -General Management profile with Finance subject-matter expertise.-Managed regional businesses of up to USD 1.5bn in revenues and 3,100 employees with a focus on Asia and Middle East & Africa (MEA). -Energetic and compassionate leader, trusted team player and innovator who delivers results by translating strategic thinking into execution, both internally and externally. -Thrives in leading multi-cultural teams across regions in challenging business environments and developing excellent stakeholder relationships.
Asia-Connect Executive Partners
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Non Executive DirectorArmor Capital Apr 2024 - PresentHong Kong Sar -
Managing DirectorSelf Employed Jan 2024 - PresentBangkok City, ThailandConsulting, Advisory, Coaching, Interim Management, Board Director and Referral Services -
AdvisorBain & Company Jan 2024 - PresentMember of the Bain Advisor Network, a proprietary group of hundreds of external experts spanning all sectors, functions and geographies, who are matched to client needs by a dedicated Bain team. -
Vice President, Head Of Region China & Asia PacificClariant Jan 2020 - Dec 2023Shanghai, ChinaLead regional organization by advising the Business and Function Units to strengthen the footprint in the market and ensuring harmonized implementation of overall regional strategy; most senior Clariant representative in the region with focus on internal and external stakeholder management and communication; board member in 18 legal entities of which 4 JVs; reporting to Group EC sponsor for Asia region; member of top 60 global leadership team; turnover of USD 1.4b, 3’100 employees and 25 manufacturing sites. -
Vice President, Head Of Region Mea & Finance Region MeaClariant Nov 2015 - Dec 2019Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLead regional organization by advising the Business and Function Units to optimize the set up and ensuring harmonized implementation of overall regional strategy; most senior Clariant representative in the region with focus on internal and external stakeholder management and communication; board member in 10 legal entities of which 3 JVs; reporting to Group EC sponsor for EMEA region; member of top 100 global leadership team; turnover of USD 0.5b, 800 employees and 13 manufacturing sites. Overall management of Regional Finance Function with local CFOs and Regional Controlling as direct reports. -
Vice President, Head Of Business Line Healthcare PackagingClariant May 2012 - Oct 2015Paris Area, FranceGlobal strategic business and P&L responsibility with 4 manufacturing sites (France, USA, China, Australia) serving the healthcare industry with protective packaging solutions; Turnover of CHF 120 Mio.; 550 employees; MC member of Business Unit Masterbatches, reported to Head of the Global BU.; member of Global Management team (top 100 executives) -
Head Of Business Unit Paper Specialties Asia-PacificClariant Apr 2008 - Apr 2012Shanghai, ChinaRegional Strategy and P&L responsibility for BU Paper Specialties (Paper dyes, OBA & Chemicals) in China and Region Asia-Pacific, with extensive traveling to key markets like Japan, Korea, India, Indonesia, Thailand, etc.; Turnover of CHF 70 Mio.; responsibility for 50 commercial, technical, and business support staff; reported to Global Head of BU Paper Specialties -
Managing Director & Country PresidentClariant Southern Africa Pty Ltd. Jul 2005 - Mar 2008Johannesburg Area, South AfricaOverall executive responsibility as Country President for all business affaires including production sites and turnover of CHF 80 Mio.; additional responsibility as Head of the Textile, Leather & Paper Division and Head of Leather Business Unit, overseeing 180 staff. -
Managing Director & Country PresidentClariant (Maroc) Sa Nov 2002 - Jun 2005Casablanca, MoroccoOverall executive responsibility as Country President for all business affaires including production site and turnover of CHF 30 Mio.; implementation of one site project (construction of warehouse, laboratories and administration building at factory site) following integration with Hoechst, managing 95 staff. -
Finance & Administration DirectorClariant Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd. Feb 1999 - Oct 2002Bangkok Metropolitan Area, ThailandOverall responsibility as board member for accounting, controlling, reporting, treasury, credit control, bank relations, HR, legal, tax, general administration, IT, shipping, logistics and purchasing for three legal entities with a production site each and a combined turnover of USD 100m; managing 110 staff. -
Board MemberAicm Jul 2021 - Jun 2023Shanghai, ChinaThe Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) represents nearly 70 major multinational companies in the chemical industry of China, whose members’ business covers manufacture, transportation, distribution, and disposal of chemicals.Served as board member together with China Presidents of the Chemical Industry from Exxon, BASF, Air Liquide, Wacker, SABIC, Arkema and DOW -
Head Of Finance & ItNovartis Seeds Apr 1998 - Jan 1999Bangkok Metropolitan Area, ThailandResponsibility for controlling, reporting, logistics & IT for divisional operations with a production plant in Thailand and a newly acquired company in China; regular trips to Beijing for implementation of new IT and Accounting systems, as well as Tax Audit. -
Controller European Business Group SsvNovartis Seeds Apr 1996 - Mar 1998Angers Area, FranceResponsibility for preparation of budgets and latest estimates; sales, margin, and cost analysis for business group management; business planning; standard costing; intercompany pricing; maintenance of customer database; member of BPCS implementation team. -
Assistant Controller, Corporate ControlS&G Sandoz Seeds Apr 1995 - Mar 1996Enkhuizen, North Holland, NetherlandsResponsibility for European wide benchmarking study of the finance and administration function; analysis of financial reporting from subsidiaries; assisting in consolidation process; preparation of management information; conducted a European wide internal benchmarking study on G&A costs.
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Assistant Controller Corporate ControllingSandoz International Ag Feb 1994 - Mar 1995Basel, SwitzerlandTraining in various group finance functions (controlling, reporting, treasury, internal audit); analysis of capital appropriation requests; financial competitor intelligence studies; analysis of divisional strategic plans; assistant in Seeds divisional controlling.
Andy Wälti Education Details
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Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law -
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Executive Training Course In General Management
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Andy Wälti works for Asia-Connect Executive Partners
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Andy Wälti's current role is Partner.
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Andy Wälti attended University Of St. Gallen - Hsg, London Business School, University Of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School Of Business.
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