Techem is one of the leading service providers for green and smart buildings. Our focus is on energy efficiency along the entire value chain in real estate. We promote healthy housing, process efficiency and climate protection. Our devices and solutions prevent around 8.7 million tons of CO₂ per year.

Expertise in:• P&L Management / Business Turnaround/ Crisis Management• Operational Excellence / Margin Improvement Programs / Logisitcs• Business Development / Key Account Sales / Marketing• Definition of 3- 5 year strategic plans / Formulate vision, mission, strategy• M & A strategy / Due Dilligence / SynergiesAttributes: Deep knowledge of leading sales, operations and financial functions for SME's & large multi-national/branch organizations | Energetic, dynamic, hands-on self-starter that likes to get his hands dirty | Resourceful and innovative | Strong commercial and entrepreneurial leadership | Proven track record of top- and bottom line results, effectively delivering outstanding performance | Leading, training and developing large multi-site teams | Impactful communicator and influencer with well-developed negotiation skills. Fluent in Dutch, French, English and German.

Reporting to the CEO Kinetico International (part of Axel Johnson Inc.), the inventor of the non-electric water softener and Top 5 global player in the water treatment business. P&L responsible for the BE entity, a B2C business with over 40.000 residential customers and a B2B business installing and servicing drinking water systems in the HRC and office market. Over the past 2 years the top line grew with more than 20%. In France we focus on the B2B market developing a national network of dealers, distributors and resellers. We recently moved the logistics function to our newly acquired sister company in Barcelona and subsequently moved the office to a modern environment where we build a state-of-the-art training facility.

Reporting to the CEO, of this leading global provider of industrial parts cleaning/surface treatment & environmental solutions, responsibilities include:- Developing/leading business/sales strategy/vision, driving improved B2B/SME sales- Delivering large scale strategic change, incl. transforming a, “Service Company” to a “Sales & Service Organisation”- Leading/driving a culture of continuous improvement, incl. identifying/implementing efficiency improvements to processes- Owning/managing full P&L (2nd largest P&L in Europe)- Developing leadership team of 9 Branch Managers/Divisional Heads, incl. rebuilding relationships- Enabling new Sales structure/incentive schemes, incl. negotiating Collective Labour Agreements- Ensuring effective recruitment/resource activity, incl. performance management and dismissals- Implementing new tools/systems supporting market leading performance/efficiency improvements, incl. CRM systemAchievements: Launched 3 new products & services; accountable for the 2nd largest P&L in Europe; Delivered Year on Year (YoY) increase to the customer portfolio of >25%, with EBITDA levels of 30%+

Safetykleen is the World’s leading provider of Surface Treatment & Chemical Application Services offering a wide range of solutions to address the cleaning needs of a very diverse customer base.Today Safetykleen has more than 1.600 employees, selling and servicing more than 110.000 machines with annual revenue of +200M£.Reporting to the CEO, responsibilities included:- Analyzing organisation, incl. Sales, Customer Portfolio, Marketing for top 6 countries (UK/FR/SP/Port/Ger/It)- Developing/driving/implementing business improvement strategies- Implementing/developing new organisation structures- Driving a culture of continuous improvement, incl. monthly forecasts and strategy milestones/checks

Reporting to board of this market leading Fire & Security service provider, responsibilities included:- Leading/developing/driving operational integration strategies/vision- Ensuring business continuity, incl. maintaining market share throughout integration- Building/developing relationships with Tier 1 general contractors- Driving efficient operations, reducing unnecessary cost, incl. consolidating offices- Developing/planning/implementing large scale integration projects, incl. recruiting leadership teamAchievements: Developing a “world class” team, annual revenue of > €180M, 1,700 employees & 15 direct reports; Delivered largest recorded order (>5M €); Consolidated offices, disposing non-core businesses, improving bottom line by >10%; Managing successful operational integration of 3 acquired companies; Ensuring business continuity/registered savings of €5M+, eliminating 200 positions; Launching successful new subdivision, targeting healthcare market

Directed the daily activities, including sales for the +25M$ company offering electronic security and fire detection systems, with >100 employees and >15,000 customers. Oversaw the integration process of several companies, from statutory requirements to operations. Migrated multiple existing IT software platforms into a single platform. Initiated steps to reduce overhead.

Restructured operations. Resolved legacy statutory and accounting issues. Improved cost controls and implemented SOX. Established new management team. Integrated monitoring stations. Sold non-core business. Implemented e-services. Launched new products and services. Received TYCO Management Excellence Award.

Identified and acquired international customers. Supported local business units in developing international business. Invented a revolutionary pricing calculator that enabled the back office teams to produce complex Fire & Security proposals much quicker than any competitor. Generated more then 50M $ new business per annum.

Developed from scratch Pan-European and United States-based international accounts. Created a standard product & service approach for international customers across 8 EU countries Ensured successful completion of complex Y2K upgrade projects. Represented the company at international trade shows.

Security Advisor for SME Companies & VIP Residential Security installations such as Burglar Alarms, Video Entry, Camera Surveillance Systems, Access Control, Security Gates etc.