An internationally experienced leader in the field of Strategy Implementation, Operations and Operational Excellence, with a track record in the Chemicals, Plastics, Specialty Chemicals and Automotive industry. Has led people, processes and organizations across Europe, Middle-East and Africa through transformational change, with a solid understanding of End-to-End Processes. From Manufacturing, Supply Chain to Distribution, Sales and Service. Gerard is a multilingual communicator, and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Through living and working in different countries, he has built a good understanding of diverse cultures in the workplace. Passionate about People, their engagement and their development, as the foundation for business success.Competencies/Areas of Expertise:Operations Management,Customer ServiceOperational Excellence ImplementationOrder-to-Cash, End-to-EndSix Sigma and Lean MethodsChange Management and CommunicationM&A, Post-Merger IntegrationSupply Chain and Shared Services Management SAP ERP platform operationsGlobal Strategic Organizational Design and ImplementationCross-Cultural People ManagementDiversity and InclusionCoaching and Facilitating, certified instructor for a large number of leadership/management and ‘soft skills’ coaching/training programsPublic Speaking