Leading the purchasing function for the SCHREDER group :- design the supply base thru commodity management- support development process- design and manage downstream supply chain

General Manager of the R&D center in Liege and the remote Development centers of the groupLead the Purchasing and supply function

Deploy and organization of 106 Supplier Quality managers (38 direct reports) to support the quality of the products30% are in development (internally or at supplier) to manage development projects and the new product introduction based in the 11 development centers.30% are managing the suppliers on quality standpoint and drive continuous improvement and lean programs30% are in our factories in a gate keeping function ensuring quality of supply in our operations10% are technology… Show more Deploy and organization of 106 Supplier Quality managers (38 direct reports) to support the quality of the products30% are in development (internally or at supplier) to manage development projects and the new product introduction based in the 11 development centers.30% are managing the suppliers on quality standpoint and drive continuous improvement and lean programs30% are in our factories in a gate keeping function ensuring quality of supply in our operations10% are technology specialist as support function for critical supply (i.e. integrated circuits, software. )The total spend covered is 2.5 Beuro with a plan to go to 6 Beuro in 2015 with a worldwide supply base of 2000 suppliers (50% asia,30% Europe,20% America)Reduce the cost of non quality by 24%Strengthen the team competencies support one hand the technology shift from conventional lighting to the LED based lighting solutions, and on the other hand the change of business model from product selling to Turn Key projects and Solutions.In January 2010 take on top of the Lighting assignment the leadership of Quality in Outsourcing for Royal Philips Show less

Definition of the supplier industrial and logistic set upSupport M&A activitiesDrive transition and restructuring projects

Supplier Quality Director OutsourcingManage improvement program and Lean manufacturing programs leading to 50 ME saving Develop Early Supplier Involvement programs in business creation process and get Corporate Award for the results linked to:Upstream integration of the suppliers in the development processEmbed the design for test in the development processManage implementation of Industrial release and srong change control boardLead worldwide supplier quality network and… Show more Supplier Quality Director OutsourcingManage improvement program and Lean manufacturing programs leading to 50 ME saving Develop Early Supplier Involvement programs in business creation process and get Corporate Award for the results linked to:Upstream integration of the suppliers in the development processEmbed the design for test in the development processManage implementation of Industrial release and srong change control boardLead worldwide supplier quality network and member of quality management team Pursue projects to set my own Show less

THOMSON 02/2002 – 10/2005Business Unit Director « User Interface »- Organic and external growth of the business.By a proven capacity to develop the business by sound sales action, we convince the board of management of THOMSON to buy Gyration Inc (Saratoga, CA). The integration of this company gives a competitive advantage to the entire product line. Leveraging our extended R&D capability we gain new customers/prescribers like MICROSOFT and are able to launch… Show more THOMSON 02/2002 – 10/2005Business Unit Director « User Interface »- Organic and external growth of the business.By a proven capacity to develop the business by sound sales action, we convince the board of management of THOMSON to buy Gyration Inc (Saratoga, CA). The integration of this company gives a competitive advantage to the entire product line. Leveraging our extended R&D capability we gain new customers/prescribers like MICROSOFT and are able to launch innovative products in the retail channels. Consequently we double the revenue in 3 years (Revenue from 40 to 80 M$).- Managed an activity structured a WW Sales team, R&D in USA and Singapore and two production facilities in Mexico and Indonesia.- Held full P&L and financial results responsibility.- Set sound KPI to control and monitor performance and double the revenue up to 80 M€ with a result conform to the business plan. Show less

Director of Business Development- Led and directed BULL Electronics Sales for a revenue of 450 M$ in 2000. - Drafted and implemented business and marketing plan to execute a tactical and cohesive action plan in accelerating new business and targeted opportunities on new market segments.- Committed team succeed a growth rate of 36 % and 47% of the revenue has been generated with new customers.- Held responsibility of the European Sales of ACT Manufacturing Inc. for a revenue of… Show more Director of Business Development- Led and directed BULL Electronics Sales for a revenue of 450 M$ in 2000. - Drafted and implemented business and marketing plan to execute a tactical and cohesive action plan in accelerating new business and targeted opportunities on new market segments.- Committed team succeed a growth rate of 36 % and 47% of the revenue has been generated with new customers.- Held responsibility of the European Sales of ACT Manufacturing Inc. for a revenue of 600 M$. Show less

Director Sales & Marketing- Led the Sales of several factories of the group Printed Circuits for a revenue of 90 M€.- Managed directly some key accounts.- Directed a sales team and logistic team of 14 people.- Contributed to the definition of the industrial policy (investments and technology) as member of the management board.- Reorganized Sales and dropped the sales costs by 50%.- Growth of the sales 25% year on year:. With new captured customers,… Show more Director Sales & Marketing- Led the Sales of several factories of the group Printed Circuits for a revenue of 90 M€.- Managed directly some key accounts.- Directed a sales team and logistic team of 14 people.- Contributed to the definition of the industrial policy (investments and technology) as member of the management board.- Reorganized Sales and dropped the sales costs by 50%.- Growth of the sales 25% year on year:. With new captured customers,. Improvement of our market share in key accounts like SIEMENS and BOSCH, . Thanks to a motivated team and accurate control of the selling process. Show less

Purchasing manager (Eindhoven NL)- Managed the supplier base dedicated to “computer, test and measurement, and software”.- Cost control was done by: . Leading international working groups, . Getting mandate from the divisions for key deals.- Negotiated Corporate Purchase Agreements to rationalize supplier base, control costs for a purchase volume of 180 M$.

Project Manager- Leading customer relationship and planning for project groups for the product line industrial automation.- Directed coordination of planning and customer relationship.- Promoted sales for a specific product line addressing needs for Chemical Industry and Power Plants.

Export area manager- Serving the German speaking countries.- Pursued business opportunities and design wins of customs designed heat exchangers for OEM customers. - Led a product marketing role for the transportation applications like refrigerating systems for trucks or air conditioning for trains or subways.