Turnaround CFO and general manager. At the helm of SGL Conseil my focus is on guiding organizations through critical transitions. Our approach has been pivotal for companies grappling with change, ensuring they not only survive but also prosper in challenging times.The core competencies that I bring to the table include a strategic vision for restructuring and a knack for driving transformation initiatives that resonate across global markets. With a collaborative spirit, we've successfully navigated the complexities of growth and internationalization, leveraging analytical skills to optimize operational excellence.

As the European leader in interim management, Robert Walters offers a flexible and effective response to phases of change, crises, growth, or internationalization.Over the years, interim management has established itself as a model of flexibility and adaptability in the European and international employment market. In the face of volatile economic cycles and stringent legislation, Robert Walters has developed the vision and conviction that interim management is a solution for the future.For over 10 years, Robert Walters consultants have built a trusting relationship with a select group of immediately operational interim management specialists. Our asset: these years of ongoing relationships with these experts who can meet urgent needs in situations of change, crisis, or internationalization.

The BOW Group is a complete platform which designs and distributes both consumer electronics products and connected objects (IoT). It detains two brands: Lexon and MyKronoz and operates on all continents.Group CFO and HR Director, Corporate Officer for the two French subsidiaries member of the Board of Directors.

Turnaround MissionPORT Designs is one of the fastest growing design companies for Tablet cases, computer carry cases & skins, Laptop stands & accessories, GPS & HDD pouches, camera bags.Innovation and design have made PORT a leading player in Europe and now N# 1 on its home market since July 2009. In 2013 PORT Designs was elected best vendor of the year for accessories, in front of many competitors, for Middle East and Eastern Europe. The design facilities based in Paris - France creates also private label cases for several retailers and computer manufacturers, leading the market. With a regular 2 digit growth, every year, the company became one of the most creative manufacturers within the 60 countries selling the “Designed in Paris”.Featured Products: Tablet & Laptop cases, skins, rolling case, backpacks, a wide range of mobile accessories, ergonomic stands for notebooks, camera cases, hard disk cases, and special development on demand for corporate customers. 10 days needed to create a new sample.Director of Finance, Supply-Chain and Purchasing departments. Member of the Board of Directors.

Prospheres is a team of officers specialized in turnaround management. Our role and our mission are to facilitate the emergence and implementation of new sustainable and profitable business models for our client companies. - Chief Financial Officer (corporate officer)- General, finance and HR management- Crisis and turnaround management- Business strategy- Turnaround business plan (creation and execution)- Legal and operational aspects of collective insolvency proceedings, relationships with experts,- HR aspects of turnaround operations including redundancy plans proceedings,- Profitability analysis, economic models, strategic planning- Working-capital optimization (AR and stock DSO reduction, negotiation with vendors)- Treasury management and funding schemes, negotiation with company partners (collateral and regular loans, factoring, sell and lease back agreements...)- ERP set-up- Accounting and consolidation (IFRS)- Spin-off- RecruitingKeyyon (demolition and asbestos removal - 4 months 6M€, 170 employees): CFO, liquidation. Griset (copper rolling - 4 months, 80M€, 220 employees): CFO.Jouan Robotics (gas chromatographs - 6 months, 7M€, 11 employees): Interim production site director.ATM (Petfood - 8 months, 80M€, 220 employees): CFO, company sold through insolvency proceedings.Petitjean (steel lighting poles - 11 months, 50M€, 250 employees): Corporate Officer - Deputy Managing Director.PVL (thin paper - 3 months, 120M€, 375 employees): redundancy plan.Hydrelis (water circuit-breakers - 1 month, 1M€, 17 employees): project manager, financial analysis and business plan.Movitex (distance selling - 4 months, 100M€, 400 employees): business plan.CordTech (technical textile - 2 months, 16M€, 80 employees): financial analysis

Accounting Department (4 persons):- General Ledger and tax returns- Bank accounts and treasury management- Management Accounting- Work expenses managementSales Administration (11 persons):- Billing- Client CreditControlling (2 persons):- Lawyers' compensation- Performance control and permanent advise to lawyers- Budgets and reporting

Head of Business Controlling France + 6 countries- Team Management (9 members)- Budget and forecast processes- Contract Financial Management under SAP R3- Creation of controlling IT tools- Contracts reviews with line managersParticipation to Finance Transformation:- Active participation in workshops- Responsible for costing and pricing methodologies- Responsible for operational controlling service creation process

Paris Office direct financial management:- Member of the Executive Committee- Accounting (statutory and operations)- Taxes, relations with Fiscal Administration- Payroll and lawyers' compensations, relations with Social Administration- Controlling, creation of tools and methods- Sales Administration (billing and collection)- Treasury management (currency hedge transactions)- Relationships with banks, lawyers, CPA- Investments controlling- One-off operations: merger of two fiscal entities, creation of purchasin control system.Head of European Finance:- Coordination of local finance directors- Presentation of European results to Partners' Assembly- One-of operations: participation to inclusion of German Office, participation to the European Offices' statuses reform project.

Head of controlling for the Resources BU France – Benelux (1500 Consultants, Turnover 310M€)- Direct report to the Managing Director,- Responsible for US GAAP methodology application and Sarbanes Oxley Internal Controls on all contracts- Financial results analysis and presentation to the BU's Executive Committee and EALA Area Managing Director- Direct participation to profitability optimization, Business advisory to line directors- Coordination of budget and forecast cycle (20 operational controllers)- Responsible for Corporate reporting- Sales opportunities management (Pipeline)- Complex pricing operations

My responsibilities included:- contract management (Geodis Vitesse Logistics - Netherlands),- identification of loss-making areas,- budget and reporting,- set-up of internal control and financial procedures,- management of the Dutch controlling team.

The Turkish subsidiary of APC by Schneider is importing UPS from France and China to Turkey and sells them. It covers the whole scope of available powers and provides its clients with maintenance servicesResponsible for accounts, controlling and reporting, treasury, stocks and logistics (importation), IT.