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Manigod, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Fr

France

In my most recent role, I develop and execute the company's vision, mission, and overall strategy. Provide effective governance, leadership, and coaching to partners for consistent accomplishment of set goals and objectives. Moreover, I stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies. Take decisions that contribute to the overall financial health of the company. Establish and sustain strong professional relationships with key customers, clients, and stakeholders.My major contributions for this role are as under: Developed new digital manufacturing technology from TRL0 to TRL5.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

During this tenure, I created and implemented the organisation's technology strategy in accordance with business goals. Stayed abreast of emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Furthermore, I led and directed technology team, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a culture of collaboration. managed development and implementation of technology solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives.My key accomplishments for this role were: Tripled company patent filings over a 5-year period by implementing an Agile and Lean IP strategy. Enhanced company value by $422M and raised EBIT by 500 basis points through deployment of two cutting-edge technology advancements in digital manufacturing and printing. Increased Vitality index from 15% to 25% within 3 years:o Leading complete business overhaul of a 1B company into product divisions.o Spearheading establishment and oversight of software and firmware global design centre in Bangalore, INo Administering new product division in Laser and drop on demand ink jet technology in Boston, USo Overseeing innovative application and innovation lab for physics, chemistry, in Marly, CHo Implementing state-of-the-art programme office and portfolio management. Achieved significant reduction in time to market and development cost by 40% by executing a cross-company platforming strategy for enhanced efficiency as well as consolidating and streamlining global engineering footprint and methodologies.

Shanghai City, China

From 2007 to 2012, I developed and executed strategic R&D plan in line with overall business objectives of the organisation. Guided and mentored a team of researchers, engineers, and other professionals. Oversaw creation, protection, and utilisation of intellectual property resulting from R&D activities. Drove market research to identify opportunities and threats in the telecom industry.Some of my major contributions for this role were: Gained 30% reduction in personnel, whilst upholding output levels through business transformation and change management. Decreased time to market and development cost by 50% and 30% respectively by executing a cross-company platforming strategy. Tripled company patent filings from 15 per year to 50 over a 5-year period by implementing an Agile and Lean IP plans.

Deinze, Flemish Region, Belgium

In this role, I created and implemented overall technology strategy in accordance with organisation's goals. Stayed updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organisation remains competitive. Furthermore, led and directed technology team, delivering guidance and support to ensure they meet objectives. Spearheaded technology projects from initiation to completion for successful delivery within strict deadlines and budgetary constraints.My accomplishment for this role: Spearheaded deployment of cutting-edge plasma control technology in high-volume thin-film coating equipment.

Mortsel, Flemish Region, Belgium

Responsible for the R&D in the Ink jet domain. Filled 179 patents as inventor / co-inventor.Initiated and managed: - Process research; full system- and equipment development, market introduction and follow up of equipment- production world wide.- Development of new inkjet-head technology.- Setting up partnerships in co-development and co-production.Additional Experience:Project Manager New Investments, Glaceries de Saint Roch, Belgium

Education record

Executive program

Ex Mba, Business, Finance

M Eng, Electro Mechanical Engineering ,

Activities and Societies: KVIV