My strength lies in my ability to improve business organisations on the basis of a total concept. Strategy, organisation and finance must be in balance to be able to develop sustained advantage. Vision provides the basis for steering, and people are the connecting link enabling impressive achievements to be realised through teamwork.I translate strategy to implementation; something that sounds easy enough but in practice demands both broad expertise and a hands-on approach. I can get excited about difficult situations, where an all-out effort is needed to get an organisation sailing smoothly again. You also need to win people over. The process often involves restructuring, significantly improving the operational processes, and bringing people together in teams.Interacting with the various stakeholders is essential, especially where family businesses are concerned. Every discipline has its own language, which you must understand to be able to make decisions in an independent role.I gained my experience in various management-level roles in various kinds of larger SME businesses. I am convinced of the benefit of lifelong learning and of being open to innovation. This enables you to continue developing.Specific experience:* Financial, operational and general management of manufacturing and trading companies that supply to retail markets.* Corporate restructuring and turnaround (including international businesses).* Developing and implementing business models aimed at creating added value.* Implementing operational excellence at all levels of an organisation.* Project management, integrating and optimising ERP and logistics systems.* Optimising and restoring the profitability of after sales service operations aimed at consumer markets* Developing and implementing world class management information systems and performance monitoring.Personal qualities: analytical, hands-on attitude, decider, result-driven, ability to inspire confidence and trust.