Chief Financial & Information Officer
Led a team of 7 direct reports, driving turnover from +€15Mio to +€65Mio. Expanded EMEA team from 25 to +120 employees, maintaining EBITDA. Applied GAAP expertise in Germany, France, USA, and the UK.- Executive management and M&A strategy: * Acquired Anticor Chimie SAS from SCOMI by VINK & Co (Feb. 2019) * Carved out biocide business from Schülke & Mayr (Aug. 2019) * Acquired ISP Biochema Schwaben GmbH from ASHLAND (Sept. 2019) * Acquired Anticor Chimie SAS from VINK & Co by VINK CHEMICALS (Jun. 2021) * Financial plan for Vink Chemicals Produktionsgesellschaft mbH, Schwerin Germany * Supported integration of people, processes, and technology.- Managed Finance team: * Prepared budget planning, forecasts, and cash flow. * Audited financial aspects within the group. * Prepared annual financial statements. * Ensured compliance with tax and law requirements.- Managed IT/IS and Knowledge Management: * Implemented knowledge framework and processes. * Evaluated, defined, and maintained information system. * Monitored IT/IS providers and budgets. * Coordinated stakeholders: * Collaborated with suppliers, supported procurement. * Engaged with customers, provided sales reports. * Interacted with banks, managed account statements. * Collaborated with accountants and auditors.