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Key responsibilities: -Reporting to the president of the Business unit EAME,define and implement marketing strategy for the company with a turnover of 42m€. -Lead a cross-functional team of 52 people(M&S&D&A) within a matrix organisation to ensure delivery of the business plan. -Link the European and the American organizations to establish key customers worldwide follow up development and support such as Diageo,Pepsi,Coca Cola. Facilitate the transfer of technical expertise on both sides of the atlantic. Major achievement to date: -Improved commercial output from the department through improved working practices,delivering effective marketing concepts to time and budget and enhancing our profile with key clients as market innovators. -Launch of the production transfer for Pepsi and there off-shore production site in Europe. -Development of a new market segment organization assuring a 6% growth on top line and 7% on added value. -Key active member in the divestment process of the Degussa flavour business line.(110m€ turnover)Specialties: PROFILEA persuasive,determinated and goal orientated leader,with a proven track record in international business management with large multinational organisations.A good communicator who quickly builds a rapport with people.(ESTP MBTI profile)