 Seeking a new opportunity, I offer demonstrated capabilities in finance - national and international environment – enriched by an in-depth business development experience which I wish to implement in an association project and/or in a management position. Highly skilled professional with more than 25 years of experience in financial and business management (Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia-Pacific), strong leadership capability both with local and virtual multi-cultural teams; committed, trustworthy and reliable personality. In addition, subsequent to the company’s decision to close its Valbonne office (+/- 100 employees), I am promoting the talents of individuals choosing to stay in the area to the local business community. Originality lies in that this effort comes upstream and prepares the ground for the work done by the outplacement cabinet hired to manage the site closure.

 Delivered short term financial goal of 20 MM€ in sales Prepared the launch of new products to deliver 25% growth over next 3 years Identified, managed and developed the network of distributors  Implemented product strategies collaboratively with marketing department Led, trained and developed commercial teams Ensured representative offices are operated effectively

President of French affiliate Dow AgoSciences SAS

Central work council and health & safety committee for French affiliate Dow AgroSciences SAS

Site director for Mougins site, headquarter for French affiliate Dow AgroSciences SAS

Finance director for Europe, Africa, Middle-East and Pacific, reporting jointly to the DAS Chief Financial Officer and to the DAS Vice-President in charge of all non US commercial activities. and a member of the European and Pacific Leadership teams.  Finance function representative validating business scenarios such as setting-up, integrating or divesting a company, JV or business unit within my geographic area.  Leader of the financial planning, forecasting and controlling activities for my geographies, coordinating operational financial services with Dow service providers.  Supervisor of a team of finance analysts in charge of 7 business units (North Europe, South Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa & Middle-East, Japan/Korea, China & Asian countries, Australia-NZ, Seeds), which represents a group of 15 individuals located in Europe and Pacific countries.  Board member of 3 DAS entities (DAS Poland, DAS Iberica and DAS Turkey).  President Dow AgroSciences SAS, France (Sales 300 MM€, 170 employees). President central works council for the Dow AgroSciences group of entities in France. Led the closure of an agricultural chemical plant with 170 employees in Alsace, France (2008).  Site director for Dow AgroSciences headquarter in Mougins, France (100 employees).