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Paris, FR

Industrial/commercial performance improvement and growth of capital intensive industries on international markets through innovation, capacity increase and partnerships/acquisitions:- B2B/B2B2C process industries: building materials, chemicals, mining...- industries investing in emerging markets (Africa...): utilities, agro-industry, construction and.

Paris, France

2014-2016: Group SVP Performance ManagementAnimation of Lafarge worldwide Performance activities leading to multiple cost & cash improvements and increased returns (up to +30%) on capital employed of Group Capex.2014-2017: Vice-Chairman of Lafarge Africa Board.

Lagos, Nigeria

Supervision of 4 business units with different shareholding situations (including 2 public companies quoted at the Lagos Stock Exchange), 5 integrated cement plants / 1 import terminal, 6 million ton yearly capacity.Modernized/professionalized the business through the recruitment of key managers, the improvement of safety/security of operations and of.

Frankfurt, Germany

Member of Lafarge Executive Committee, Chief Executive Officer for worldwide Roofing activities (ca €1,6 billion turnover), comprising Concrete and Clay Tiles, Roofing Components and Chimneys.Defined strategic priorities for Lafarge Roofing including a rejuvenation of the offer and aiming at a significant EBITDA increase, supported the sale of the majority.

Frankfurt Germany

Supervision of 4 Business Units: Germany, United States, South Africa, Brazil (ca €500 million turnover) and of Lafarge Roofing global Marketing activities.Supported the transformation of the BU Germany (key country for Lafarge Roofing with the Braas brand) despite hard competition and declining market. Developed Group wide marketing tools and strategy.

Paris, France

"Intrapreneurship" within Lafarge, to develop digital B2B/B2C marketing tools using new technologies (Internet, Call Centers...) with the collaboration of a dedicated marketing team.Built up new relationships with customers, specifiers and end-users of Group products thanks to new technologies, led all Lafarge Business Units in France (Cement, Aggregates.

Kassel, Germany

Direct responsibility for the Germany BU, supervision of Netherland, Eastern Europe and UK plasterboard businesses (ca €120 million turnover).Upgraded the company position in Germany from a status of importer to a status of local producer able to compete with the sector leaders through the start up of a new plasterboard plant, the acquisition of a company.

L'Isle Sur LA Sorgue, France

Led international, strategic developments (gypsum quarries, new, floorscreed business line...) and knowledge management/acquisition projects for Lafarge Gypsum worlwide business

Paris, France

Supervised the management of social relationships with French harbour dockers. Developed waterway infrastructure projects.

Paris And Orleans, France

Coordinated the activities of the "Direction Générale des Stratégies Industrielles" to define government policies and support innovation projects in the electronic, machinery & mechanic and consumer goods sectors (1992-1993)Advised the Prefect on industrial affairs of the Centre Region and awarded government subsidies to SMEs projects in the Region.

Education record

Engineer, Economie Et Stages Dans L'Industrie Chimique (France, Etats-Unis)

Engineer, Etudes Scientifiques / Compétitions D'Athlétisme. Record Du 100M De L'Ecole Polytechnique

National Service in the French Navy (based in Tahiti, Polynesia) in 1982/1983