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Netherlands

Netherlands

Germany

Trading Cluster MDIResponsible for key accounts in the building and construction area with a total yearly revenue in the high double digit million Euros.Collaborative exploration with customers and internal stakeholders of new solutions in regards to sustainability in the building and construction market

Shanghai, China

Led and developed a team of financial controllers from business and legal entity controlling. Provided local management meaningfull, high-level insight on actual country performance. Implemented global initiatives within the country and increased the level of self-service reporting throughout the region. Following the global organisational change led the transformation of the department into the new structure and reduced the team size by half through activity optimization.

Shanghai, China

Led financial planning and analysis for a portfolio of growth ventures and strategic initiatives in the business area of polycarbonates. Developed and implemented financial models and forecasting tools to support decision making for business areas which did not fit standard processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities, assess feasibility, and develop implementation plans. Monitored financial performance and provided analysis and insights to senior management and stakeholders. Led budgeting process for the entire business unit and was the main point of contact for the measurement of the implementation of major cost savings measures.

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Responsible for the financial evaluation of large scale assest investments using various evaluation methods. Generated a written reccommendation for the Board of Management to support each significant investment decision. Challenged the project owners on the accuracy of the business case and provided a neutral point of view to ensure the fair comparision of investment across differnet business units. Monitored the implementation of the investments to compare the projected business case against actual data and compile reasons for deviations

Hong Kong

Created market insights regarding the usage of polyurethanes within the automotive sector with the focus on explaining the preferences of the different markets within Asia. Coordinated the information distribution and collection within the region as a part of the global strategy process.

Leverkusen

Rotational Programm across multiple functional areas (Procurement, Sales, Controlling, HR). Longest stay within the supply chain center area with the goal to implement Six Sigma principles within the different teams

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration, International Management