S U M M A R YWith 18 years of professional experience I have acquired wide experience in strategy, corporate development, operational excellence, strategic investment (CAPEX) planning and execution, Toyota Production System(TPS) with a consistent track record in improvement of business processes and delivering projects, as well as implementing Lean Methodology for Operations Improvement and Cost Reduction programs. A broad education in business and engineering, combined with in-depth sector expertise form the basis of my capabilities.Living in Japan as an Expat, long term assignments in Belgium and having long term business trips to UK, France, Poland and Russia developed a keen sensitivity to people from diverse cultural backgrounds and working ability in culturally diverse environments. Also in challenging situations like Lehman Shock I have taken full responsibility of Pan-European Investment Management of Toyota which enabled me to prove my capabilities as an effective communicator and negotiator. My capabilities appreciated by Toyota top management with Special Recognition Reward and assigned to a special position in Japan as being the first non-Japanese employee accepted to Strategic Planning function at Japan Headquarters.C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S• Proven track record in Strategic Planning and Corporate Development• Strong performance in implementing and delivering projects• Hands on experience in Operational Excellence using Lean / TPS methodology• Wide experience in CAPEX Planning and Management• P&L improvement thru restructuring / re-engineering• Multi-sector experience(FMCG, Retail, Automotive, Aviation, Metal, Packaging, Durable consumption)