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Montreux

GINOX, a 140 years old family owned enterprise, is a global leader in commercial kitchen equipment. Ginox Swiss Kitchen is a world class manufacturer offering a comprehensive solution for custom made stainless steel equipment, bespoke refrigeration line, drainage system and ventilation hoods. Positioning itself as a global leader by manufacturing Premium quality stainless steel equipment, the group is constantly investing in new technologies and Lean Manufacturing process at their respective plants in order to remain innovative and efficient. Spurred by its success in Europe, the 140 years old Swiss company has expanded its overseas commercial activities by opening in 2006 another state of the art manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates.

Greater Geneva Area

Leverage Experts was founded in 2012 as an independent group of seasoned experts in the digital field with a strategic mindset and a passion for implementation. Leverage Experts focuses on leading start-up, scale-up and turnaround projects.Experts operate in a Strategy practice and an IT practice out of Zurich, Frankfurt and Geneva, covering the EMEA region.The focus is on Industry and Commerce in Technology and Services (in B2B and B2B2C).Services are provided as advisory services, project assignments, interim management or non-executive board assignments.

Lenzburg, Switzerland

For centuries, paper has been the medium for messages of great import as well as the thoughts, impressions and ideas connected with them. Using our paper for your messages will ensure that they appeal to your audience, present a harmonious image and leave a lasting impression.In addition to our premium writing paper, imaginative design stationery and inspiring creative paper, we now also offer an extensive range of other products, including beautiful stationery items, diverse event cards, handmade Artwork stickers and many further enchanting creative products.

Neuchâtel

Value added IT and electronics distributor in Switzerland, France and Spain importing products (20+ brands) from various sources and selling them bundled with services into the corresponding specialized and mass market distribution channel (5000+ points of sales)Responsibilities and achievementsFull P&L responsibility for Swiss, French and Spanish distribution entitiesCreated new supplier relationships and introduced new business lines, products, technologies and services and developed customer relationships in existing and new channelsImproved functioning of company in the area of sales, marketing, finance, administration and logistics and launched improved services offering.

Lausanne

The company: Leading global provider of packaging and printing machines and services to the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries (5000 employees, 1’200 MCHF turnover)Responsibilities:Managed the EMEA Finance, HR, IT and Admin functions of the Group’s sales and service entities (500 employees): Harmonized operating mode, developed synergies, created shared services, improved processes and reduced costs (5 MCHF) Led the Group’s Operational Excellence Program in its transformation strategy, delivering 88 MCHF recurring savings by 2012Reduced the Group’s discretionary spend by 4 MCHF through changing spending behaviourPresided the board of several sales and service companies in Europe and AfricaCreated the Program Management Office of the Group, introduced project management governance and methodology (800 + projects)From 5.2007 – 12.2009 scope of responsibility for EMEA region, from 1.2010 worldwide

Lausanne

The company: #1 manufacturer independent IT and Office Automation VAR and service company. Danka served in Switzerland more than 1000 customers with high end and high volume output management solutions and provided related services. Danka Switzerland was part of a worldwide group headquartered in Florida, US. The European operations of Danka were sold to Ricoh to become Infotec Printing Solutions SA in Switzerland in 4.2007Responsibilities:Carried full national P&L responsibilityHeld double role as General Manager/Managing Director and Sales and Marketing Director100+ employees, 30 Mio + CHF turnoverParticipated in international growth strategy teamLead in many different European strategic sales and marketing initiatives, analog to digital, standalone to connected, black and white to color, break fix to managed services, document workflow solutions

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Managed document management systems business unit with 100+ people, 40 Mio + CHF turnoverHeld national P&L responsibilitySucceeded 1995 financial turnaround after restructuringBigger part of BU sold worldwide to Danka Business Systems in 12.1996

Nyon, Switzerland

Created branch 1992 and built local teamCarried profit centre and budget responsibilityGlobal Account Manager for Nestlé, Key Account Manager for Philip Morris, CERN, Reuters etc.

Zurich

Sales of document management solutions to financial market; Account Manager for CS Group, Cantonal Banks, Telekurs, AMEX and other major accounts

Zurich

Licence En Sciences Économiques, Business Administration, Master Of Science In Management

Master of Science in Management

Economics

Maturity, Type B, A-Level

Activities and Societies: president of cinema club