Kurt Rosen Email & Phone Number

Canada

Telgte, De

Managing Director on the Executive Leadership Team as a trusted advisor and business partner to provide critical financial and operational information • Oversee the following departments: Accounting/Treasury, Finance, Internal Audit, IT and PMO, Legal• Assess organizational performance against the company’s near-term and long-term strategies and develop scalable tools and systems• Develop, enhance, and provide financial and business planning models, analytical frameworks, key performance metrics, and business judgments to assist the CEO and executive team in the ongoing review and management of the business to achieve corporate objectives• Establish and manage a clear framework for investment decisions and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)• Drive continuous improvement of business processes for treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, planning and forecasting, business operating reviews, etc. for the organization • Manage relationships with a wide diversity of external partners, including auditors, insurance companies, banks and key vendors. Oversee the activities of independent auditors, manage year-end audits, and ensure all audit and compliance issues are addressed

St Ann, Missouri, Us

• Serve on the Executive Leadership Team as a trusted advisor and business partner to provide critical financial and operational information • Oversee the following departments: Accounting/Treasury, Finance, Internal Audit, IT and PMO• Assess organizational performance against the company’s near-term and long-term strategies and develop scalable tools and systems• Develop, enhance, and provide financial and business planning models, analytical frameworks, key performance metrics, and business judgments to assist the CEO and executive team in the ongoing review and management of the business to achieve corporate objectives• Establish and manage a clear framework for investment decisions and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)• Drive continuous improvement of business processes for treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, planning and forecasting, business operating reviews, etc. for the organization • Manage relationships with a wide diversity of external partners, including auditors, insurance companies, banks and key vendors. Oversee the activities of independent auditors, manage year-end audits, and ensure all audit and compliance issues are addressed

Dublin, Ie

Organisational Operation of the Lidl store network throughout the Republic of Ireland (over 150 stores, 3 regional distribution centres) and Northern Ireland (38 stores, 1 regional distribution centre).Corporate Finance of up to € 100 M+ p.a.; turnover of € 1+ B p.a.; management of liquidity reserves and working capital as well as Legal Governance and Compliance, Human Resources and IT Strategy / Operations.Financial accounting of German, Irish and UK entities based on local GAAP (UK, IE, US, Germany).- Developed and established new organisational concepts (change management):▫ ‘New Way of Working’ - systems and processes▫ Paperless organisation, document management systems▫ Innovation and project management processes▫ Development of HR organisation (systems, strategy) for >5,000 employees- Led innovation / digital and implementation of IT strategies and technology of a retail branch organisation: ▫ Build-up of the Irish Lidl Business from greenfield site to 4th position in Irish grocery retail▫ Implementation of all administrative and operative structures of a retail store network – ranging from finance and property expansion to sales and commercial operations ▫ Implementation of SAP Retail / ERP and SAP warehouse management systems▫ Till systems: self-checkout discount food stores, contactless payments (Apple Pay, etc.) - Set up the Legal Governance, Data Protection, Risk/Compliance department / system

15-month secondment to Global HQ in Germany to restructure and reorganize the International HR Dept. Implemented International HR vision and mission; developed the international HR strategy, policies, standards and procedures for Lidl GroupEstablished and implemented group-wide HR concepts, systems and people covering Recruiting, Employer Branding, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Employment Law Selected and developed Senior Management and Executive positions throughout the International organisation and Lidl country organisations Led 120 employees as well as 26 HR executives of the individual country organisations

Mentor and consultant to the Directors of Administration of Lidl Finland, Slovenia, Croatia and Switzerland. - Increased efficiency and productivity of organisational processes and systems internationally - Designed and implemented the Lidl Executive Development Program

Dublin, Ie

Building up the Irish Lidl Business. Main Areas of responsibility were Finance, IT Systems and HR. In that role I was a member of the Irish Board of Directors.Administrative organisation and set up of the Lidl store network throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Corporate Finance (capital negotiations and investments (property development) of up to € 450 M; management of liquidity reserves and working capital) as well as Legal Governance and Compliance, Human Resources and IT Strategy / Operations.Financial accounting of German, Irish and UK entities based on local GAAP (UK, IE, US, Germany).▫ Developed and established organisational concepts:▫ Systems and processes (SAP FI/CO, SAP HR, IT Infrastructure)▫ Management Accounting ▫ Project management processes▫ Development of HR organisation (systems, strategy) for >5,000 employees▫ Build-up of the Irish Lidl Business from greenfield site to 4th position in Irish grocery retail▫ Implementation of all administrative and operative structures of a retail store network ▫ Till systems ▫ Set up the Risk/Compliance department / system

Running of the Finance & Accounting department. The company was a subsidiary of the French Thales Group. As such we developed and promoted financial Card payments Systems and Technology. My main area of responsibility was leading all operations of Finance & Accounting: treasury management, working capital management, legal services and continuous development of internal controls and management accountingIn my function. I reported directly into the local Managing Director as well as the Group Finance Director, based in Paris.

Appointment as Associate Director - General Administration at International Head Office of Lidl Group. - Supported and consulted new Lidl organisations in setting up their administration departments (Finance & Accounting, IT, HR) - Launched International Internal Audit department to establish internal controls for the implementation of standard administration structures, procedures and policies

Chief Financial Officer of the Lidl subsidiary for international central procurement & purchasing and inter-company sales of non-food products, based in Switzerland - Implemented accounting procedures and systems- Established strategy, procedures and systems in terms of treasury management and inter-company financing, as well as the continuous development of internal controls and management accounting - Managed and implemented the operational IT system infrastructure and strategy

Launch the Lidl Business in Austria and being responsible for the area of Financce & Accounting, IT Systems and Human Resources.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Accounting And Finance

Advanced Diploma, Personal, Leadership And Executive Coaching

Diplom Betriebswirt, Finanz- Und Rechnungswesen