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Winchester, Va, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Germany multinational that operates in about 50 countries. Additional to the Marketing Service segment, the Group also includes the entertainment RTL, the publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investment.Reporting to the USA CEO and serve as part of the BPG-USA board, driving and delivering USA strategy, with annual revenues of $250 million and a team of 15 professionals. Main results:• Contributed to the USA operations to create additional value; redefining financial strategy, applying new price policies, and guiding to deliver the results; 5% EBITDA, approximately $12 million.• Streamlined business footprint, closing two non-profitable plants in Pennsylvania and Kentucky, contributing to reducing losses and fixed cost in about $3 million. • Implemented SAP-CO to all five plants in USA, stepping forward the quality of financial data.

Kolding, Dk

LM Wind Power a GE Company is the world’s leading supplier of components and services to the wind turbine industry. With over three decades of experience, have established as the preferred supplier of customers worldwide.Reporting to the Group Supply Chain CFO is responsible for all financial activities, including Treasury, Controllership, Financial Planning, with annual revenues of USD$150 million. Main results: • Contributed to Grad Forks turn around, cleaning-up balance sheet and redefining financial strategy.• Redefined the overall Finance organization optimizing the resources to deliver better results.• Implemented process, policies and procedures.• Participated actively of the team that approved plant expansion in Canada & New plant in Mexico.

Kolding, Dk

LM Wind Power a GE Company is the world’s leading supplier of components and services to the wind turbine industry. With over three decades of experience, have established as the preferred supplier of customers worldwide.Reporting to the Group CFO is responsible for all financial activities, including Treasury, Controllership, Financial Planning, with annual revenues of USD$500 million and a team of 40 professionals. Main results: • Contributed to turn around US sites, cleaning-up balance sheet and redefining financial strategy.• Redefined the overall Americas organization optimizing the resources to deliver better results.• Implemented process, policies and procedures for the whole region.• Part of LM management team supporting Americas strategy

Kolding, Dk

Led all financial activities, including Treasury, Controllership, Financial Planning, Taxes, and Information Technology, with annual revenues of USD$150 million and a team of 20 professionals.- Took part in the turnaround for the Brazilian branch, reversing an operating loss of approximately USD$20 million in a period of 2 years to generating $8 million.- Led a project to adjust the operating system (ERP) used by the company with an investment of $0.5 million.- Reduced fixed costs by 20% by negotiating existing contracts including rental and 3rd party services.- Executed tax planning, bringing cash saving of USD$5M.

Cluses, Fr

Somfy Group is the world leader in the automatic control of openings and closures in homes and buildings.AS Finance Director for Latin America, reporting to the President for Latin America is responsible for all financial activities, including Treasury, Controllership, Financial Planning, Taxes and Information Technology, with annual revenues of USD$100 million in the region and a team of 30 professionals. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Participated in two M&A processes, conducted due diligence activities and financial management of operations, having directly participated in the final negotiation.• Restructured financial activities, satisfying the operation’s growth needs in Latin America and complying with local legislation.• Coordinated the re-building of ERP systems in Brazil operation.• Implemented process, policies and procedures for all Latin America units.

Antwerp, Belgium, Be

As Brazil General Manager I am in charge for consolidating 08 plants unit within an operational Budget around 100 M USD of sales and 550 staff, responsibilities encompasses all routines related (Market & Sales, Operation, Safety & Health, CAPEX and P&L responsibility). ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Participated in many due diligence processes in Brazil, being in charge for validating premises before acquisition, as well as, in charge for day one operation after acquired.• Achieved 2.011 operational results two months before year end, growing market share, as well as, increasing operational margins in 2 % compared with 2.010.• Improved significantly S&H conditions in all Brazil plants, changing culture and renewing assets in order to reduce exposure.• Negotiated a long term supply agreement for critical raw material (clay and limestone) for the plant units located in Northeast.• Turned around plant profitability, developing new products, redefining productive process and reducing fixed cost structure.• Cut 40% off time spent packaging and shipping orders, revising process and automating department.• Slashed product overhead costs by 30%, redefining administrative structure and improving synergy among the plant units.• Managed 20% of working capital reduction compared to 2.010, reducing inventory level, customers DSO and increasing suppliers DPO.• Significantly improved quality control efforts and minimized losses incurred from damaged merchandise by redefying packing process (big bag to bulk).

Antwerp, Belgium, Be

As CFO for South of America I am in charge for consolidate all the Finance structure within an operational Budget around 170 M USD of sales and 40 staff, responsibilities encompasses all finance areas in South of America (treasury, controlling department, taxes, accounting (local and managerial) and logistic). ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Acquired Lime Companies in Argentina and Northwest of Brazil, acting as final negotiator and in charge for the operation set up according to UNIMIN rules.• Acquired a Carbonate calcium Company in Chile, acting as final negotiator and in charge for the operation set up according to UNIMIN rules.• Participated in Due Diligence process in Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Colombia, being in charge for validating income statement information..• Reorganized UNIMIN Financial department, revising all process existents and redefining the ERP as well.• Brought to UNIMIN saving around 1 MBRL with taxes planning.• Developed people through training program.

Saint-Ouen, Fr

I was in charge for consolidate all Alstom Brazil – Power figures related to controlling department, local & international accounting, taxes, trade payable, etc. within an operational Budget around 400 MUSD of sales and 24 staff, responsibilities encompasses all legal requirements, accounting procedures (BRGAAP, IFRS, USGAAP, etc), financial link with Alstom headquarter, reporting, internal controls, support to Organization ensuring the financial best practices. ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Implemented International Financial Reporting Standards at Alstom Brazil, being in compliance with International requirements for accounting & reporting practices.• Re-organized Taxes & Accounting department according to new requests.• Mitigated many disputes versus Customers and Suppliers regarding to taxes issues, avoiding losses to Alstom.• Answered to Legal authorities related to “Transfer Pricing” justifying and validating the criteria used.• Developed people through training program.

Fr

I was in charge for building, checking and driving an operating budget around USD130MM of sales and 18 staff, responsibilities encompasses all financial area linked with the business operation: management Reports, Investments, Budget, Forecast & financial planning, cost and expenses management, Working Capital control, free cash flow & cash for growth analysis.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Merged Generator and Turbine product into Hydro Products, using the financial best practices of each business.• Contributed to reaching the super target during two years (2001 & 2002) indicating and correcting ways in order to improve the profitability and to get bonus for all employees.• Put in place the Alstom rules and procedures for new branch located in the south of Brazil, including model of cost and expenses analysis, reporting, etc.• Re-organized the Peruvian unit according to Financial Alstom rules, changing managers and old habits.• Developed people through training program and coaching.

Fr

As Administrative & Financial Manager I was in charge for an operating budget around USD10MM of sales and 10 staff, responsibilities encompasses all financial area, human resources and I.T. The financial area includes Management of Reports, Investments, Budget, Forecast & financial planning, cost and expenses management, Working Capital control, treasury, bank relationship, free cash flow & cash for growth analysis.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Merged Electrical and Mechanical Businesses into the new Organization, using the best financial practices of each business.• Organized the accepting department in order to attend auditor’s request, changing procedures, etc. • Put in place the new cost and expenses system, following the Alstom rules.• Contributed to avoid strike during the meeting with the Union in São Bernardo do Campo.• Developed people through training program and coaching.

Fr

As Administrative & Financial Manager I was in charge for an operating budget around USD15MM of sales and 09 staff, responsibilities encompasses all financial area, Human resources and I.T. The financial area includes Management of reports, Investments, Budget, Forecast & financial planning, cost and expenses management, Working Capital control, treasury, bank relationship, free cash flow & cash for growth analysis.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Educated old managers and put in place new procedures, organizing the Branch in order to have the same model used by Alstom Taubaté.• Implemented the new ERP system in order to attend the Alstom requests.• Put in place the new cost and expenses system, following the Alstom rules.• Developed people through training program.

Fr

As Financial Analyst I was in charge for all financial analysis over long term contract.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Managed the main contract of Alstom (Chesf Xingó), helping the Company to maximize earns.• Put in place the new control for export contracts.

Mba, Economy

Mba, Finance

3Rd, Economy