Chester Broek, Cma, Cfa, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Stäfa, Zurich, Switzerland

Stäfa, Zurich, Switzerland

Establishing and heading the finance organization’s new Group FinancialPlanning & Analysis function (CHF3.6b revenue – CHF2.9b cost base –CHF300m investment budget – 4 business units – 2 direct reports)• Partnering with executive management to deliver strategic financial insightsand analyses driving growth and profitability• Overseeing the monthly financial performance management reporting androlling forecast cycles including continuous improvement efforts• Directing multifaceted ad hoc market and company analyses to facilitatecommunication between executive management and business units• Co-leading annual financial planning, target setting, and budgeting cyclesKey achievements• Led the creation of the Group Financial Planning & Analysis hub within theShared Services Center (3 FTEs) streamlining financial reporting processes• Implemented the first monthly financial performance managementreporting cycle to generate key business insights driving enhanced decision-making• Developed the first annual strategic benchmarking study serving as thefoundation for the strategic planning and target setting cycles

Netherlands Antilles

Supporting on the development of business plans and marketing materials and facilitating negotiations with potential buyers for a family-owned real estate tourism project

Zürich En Omgeving, Zwitserland

Global production and supply chain operations (5 divisions – 15 factories – CHF375m cost base – CHF100m capex budget – 2 direct reports – 9 indirect reports)• Acted as strategic advisory interface to senior management• Optimized operations through investment management, controlling, and analysis (business development)• Directed the monthly operational and financial performance management reporting cycles including cross-functional continuous improvement efforts• Coordinated the planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles including financial and non-financial targets• Reporting responsibility for P&L, BS, and capexKey achievements• Led a multiyear global productivity initiative realizing 8% / CHF30m+ cost savings within the first two years• Streamlined the monthly financial performance management reporting cycle achieving 15%+ FTE efficiency savings within the first year• Elaborated and rolled out integrated materials usage variance reporting for enhanced yield management• Harmonized the reporting landscape (e.g., governance, KPIs, policies, scope)

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Delivered the finance organization’s first multi-year transformation project globally (550 employees – 30 locations – CHF55m cost base)• Co-led the diagnostics, design, and implementation phases• Administered the organization and people workstreams end-to-end while ensuring overall program alignment• Devised communication strategies and directed change management initiatives throughout the company• Performed various project management office activities (e.g., planning, procuring, tracking, reporting)• Partnered with and consulted global finance leadershipKey achievements• Delivered all initiatives in full, on time, and within budget• Restructured roles along a new process taxonomy increasing operational leverage by 30%+ within 3 years• Offshored transactional activities to the Shared Services Center realizing 18% labor arbitrage within 3 years• Redesigned the role interaction model and established a new operational governance framework including Centers of Excellence improving business service delivery (finance business partnering)• Designed a new job architecture rationalizing the recruiting and employee performance management cycles and establishing a systematic approach to employee development• Developed a global online learning platform and functional eLearning curriculum upskilling employees for improved business service delivery• Coordinated and supervised consultants / vendors and a multinational finance team (6-9 indirect reports)

Zürich Area, Switzerland

• Led and supported on group merger and acquisition transactions (buy- and sell-side)• Performed market analyses and research and provided business intelligence• Conducted strategic projects and shaped the business development agenda• Collaborated with executive management and finance leadershipKey achievements• Co-led a strategic study assessing the potential of the cocoa powder market shaping the corporate mid-term growth strategy• Executed the USD860m acquisition of Petra Foods’ Cocoa Ingredients Divisiono Achieved run-rate synergies of CHF30m+ within 4 yearso Increased emerging market exposure by 65% (230kMT) and the cocoa processing base by 50% (405kMT)o Acquired cocoa powder processing and risk management capabilities• Built the first global industrial chocolate (factory) database and co-developed a cocoa ingredients supply / demand forecast model generating actionable business intelligence on the global B2B cocoa and chocolate markets• Developed an online market intelligence platform and research network enhancing collaboration between business stakeholders• Deputized as Head Corporate Finance for 6 months – liaised with consultants / vendors; supervised the market intelligence team (1 direct report)

Zürich Area, Switzerland

• Building and reviewing (integrated) business and financial models for strategic decision support• Performing and auditing valuations for corporate transactions and regulatory requirements (fairness opinions, purchase price allocations, and tax valuations)• Generating valuation insights for accounting purposes (IFRS and Swiss GAAP) and arbitration proceedings (cost of capital calculations and impairment tests)• Supporting advisory teams on transactions (due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and tax)• Engaging in customer relationship management activities (marketing materials, project proposals, and seminars / workshops)Key achievements• Developed a liquidity and cash flow planning model for the debt restructuring of a global container shipping company, a pricing model for the Swiss transmission grid operator, an investment analysis model for a European family office, and a valuation model for a Swiss biotech startup• Elaborated a share-based payment option pricing model for a global professional services company and a strategic planning and forecasting model for the largest Swiss casino operator• Valued select industrial assets for a European energy services provider and the business portfolio of a leading family office in the United Kingdom• Standardized key project documentation, streamlined workflows, and optimized team performance through conducting training sessions and coaching juniors• Promoted from Senior Consultant to Manager in 2011 and from Junior to Senior Consultant in 2009 (1-4 direct reports)

Zürich Area, Switzerland

• Originating, structuring, and executing corporate transactions for entrepreneurs and privately-owned companies (match-making and sell-side)• Supporting on the delivery of advisory services (capital structures, company valuations, and strategic options)• Researching, analyzing, maintaining, and reporting financial, market, and transaction data (market intelligence)• Performing financial due diligence, financial modeling, and valuation analyses• Preparing marketing materials and servicing internal and external clientsKey achievements• Pitched +20 transactions and closed +5 transactions• Mentored graduate trainees and interns (internal buddy program)

Geneva Area, Switzerland

• Rotated within Business Development Benelux, Products & Services Consulting Switzerland and Germany, and Corporate Advisory Group International• Assessed and selected from a 6,500-strong candidate pool (for 120 positions)

Master’S Degree, Economics, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Steering Committee Risk Financial Study Association; Treasury Secretary Student Association ASV.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Hospitality Management, Honors

Activities and Societies: Intercultural Student Body; Class Vice PresidentSpecialization: Accounting & Financial Management

International Baccalaureate