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Nyon, Ch

In this incredibly dynamic company, I am responsible for the day to day relationship management with lenders (fleet of 25 vessels), government relations, treasury management, investment decisions, cost cutting, analytical and board reporting.

Genève 2, Ch

Set-up and management of an InsureTech Start-Up on-line insurance brokerage company which is revolutionising how insurances are managed in Switzerland. Led the team to develop a mobile-App and back-office platform and to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and kept everyone motivated.Managed• Insurance company relationships• IT development• Project management• 12 employees• Signed-up 2,000 clients in 9 months• Marketing• Financial & HR management• Successfully attract and retain new customers using + Social media + TV + Print advertisements

Geneva, Ge, Ch

Created a commodity trading company together with 14 AWB colleagues in Geneva, Australia and Singapore, I managed the non-commercial aspects of running the office, such as:• Project management• Responsible for the statutory and infrastructure side of running the business• Responsible for process automation and management in the company• Implemented integrated ERP systems (Accounting (Sun Accounts), Freight Operations (IMOS) and Commodity Trading and Operations (Sirius)) • Created an Excel based freight management platform for the traders to use and report positions from, including Options including Black-Scholes valuation• Implemented the IT systems (infrastructure, servers, PCs) with redundancies and security in Geneva, Australia and Singapore• Coordinated the physical move of the Geneva office 4 times in 3 years without business interruption • Managed the full HR responsibilities for the staff across the group• Created 18 companies across the globe for various trading and tax purposes• My understanding of accounting, tax, statutory requirements allowed me to lead projects independently• Company Secretary (Fondé de pouvoir)

Due to the fast growth of the business, I stepped into the role of project management, statutory compliance, HR, company secretariat, health and safety, facility and IT. The office closed in 2010.• Focused on the process improvement in the company• Managed all aspects of the company administration and human resources• Responsible for IT projects• Managed all IT systems and ensured there was redundancy to avoid downtime• Company Secretary (Fondé de pouvoir)• Responsible for the statutory reporting of VAT, payroll benefits • Implemented both a freight operations management system (IMOS) as well as a bespoke commodity operations management system (EKA)• Created an Excel based freight management platform for the traders to use and report positions from• Renegotiated all insurance contracts with better rates and terms• Focused on creating and maintaining a positive company culture

Managed the financial aspects of a trading business from accounting to treasury to risk as well as the non-commercial aspects of the office. Project management, statutory compliance, HR, company secretariat, health and safety, facility and IT. The office closed in 2010.Managed all of the financial aspects of a trading business from accounting to treasury to risk as well as HR, administration and IT.• Trading and physical grain deliveries generate a turnover of USD 800m per year with thin margins• Tracked trades and positions and reviewed with Corp Risk Unit through daily and weekly reporting• Managed treasury requirements for multiple deals to avoid bank line usage (covenant) breaches• Discussed additional financing with new banks• Reported results to our shareholder in Australia using SAP and Hyperion• Managed all aspects of the company administration and human resources• Responsible for IT management• Company Secretary (Fondé de pouvoir)• Focused on the process improvement in the company• Responsible for the statutory reporting of VAT, payroll benefits • Implemented both a freight operations management system (IMOS) as well as a bespoke commodity operations management system (EKA)• Created an Excel based freight management platform for the traders to use and report positions from• Renegotiated all insurance contracts with better rates and terms• Managed all IT systems and ensured there was redundancy to avoid downtime

Manufacturer of 100% Swiss watches. We raised funds to manufacture steel watches, all of which were manufactured and completed and distributed.

Milpitas, Ca, Us

Managed cash and banking relationships of all offices in Europe, Asia and South America. The office closed in 2004.• Managed banking relationships, raised guarantees and letters of credit• Monitored and drove A/R collections globally through monthly conference calls• Hedged currency exposures• Reviewed and revised banking contracts, agreements, policies globally• Managed inter-company loans through a finance company for tax reasons• Maintained an ongoing awareness and control of cash flow in a cash-strapped company• Managed treasury projects

Irving, Tx, Us

Finance Change ManagerStimulated, motivated and communicated change in the European finance area of TXU, including Swiss, Scandinavian, German and British offices. The Geneva office closed in 2003.• Managed projects to ensure their successful implementation• Led the implementation of US accounting standards compliance company-wide (EITF98 10 and FAS133)• Led the work for the implementation of a web based Perpetual Planning System which included Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing using SAP• Led the implementation of SAP Business Intelligence & Business Warehousing to integrate data from multiple SAP instances and to produce automated on-line financial reporting with enhanced control• Communicated the need for change in a way to ensure that the affected people accepted and agreed to contribute to driving the change through while understanding and working with the anxieties towards change (soft skills)

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

I sold the company’s global services (pharmaceutical development) to the pharmaceutical industry in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom and Scandinavia primarily through cold calling by phone and in person. • I was promoted into this role to retain me at Covance instead of pursuing an opportunity with another company. I wanted to add sales experience to my toolbox.• Coordinated work in international Covance offices to turn-around multi-million dollar quotes to customers in very short time periods• Closed sales with clients• Traveled to meet customers face to face• Established and maintained relationships based on trust and performance with both customers and internal operations staff• Managed around 25 client accounts

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

The exponential growth of the company created opportunities to also manage the legal aspects, fixed asset investments as well as leasehold improvements and above all, creating a constructive challenging environment for the employees. • Managed the finance, purchasing, contracting and HR staff• Received the highest rating in the company from subordinates for leadership style and communication skills• Negotiating financing with banks and other lending institutions• Company officer (Fondé de pouvoir)• Negotiated with the Geneva Cantonal tax authorities to significantly improve on the tax holiday• Managed joint-venture relationship and reporting (providing each JV partner the information they require whenever they require it)• Played a supporting roll to headquarters in the spin-off process from Corning Inc. The spin-off took place on January 1st, 1997 when Covance began listing on the NYSE (CVD)• Member of the executive management team

Gb

• Participated in the financial internal and external audits of Geneva’s largest multinationals and some government organizations• Drafted Statutory Financial Statements and Internal Control Memorandums describing control gaps and recommended solutions• Participated in liquidation audits of companies

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Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Political Science

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