Currently, coordinating all aspects of engagement management, M&A support, solution delivery, market penetration, client relations and C-level interaction. Representative engagements:✔ Assisting client company in entering the US nanotechnology instrumentation sector by performing due diligence, securing partial financing and negotiating with potential candidates.✔ Collaborated with private equity and hedge fund firms and other clients from Guidepoint and AlphaSights, assisting in pursuit of new business opportunities in X-ray instrumentation industry.✔ Supported privately held company in analyzing potential acquisition of three franchises with due diligence, deal negotiations and data security review.

Revamped internal controls, compliance and value ethics, while restructuring financial processes. Managed 15 direct reports and 45 indirect reports in all corporate finance, multiyear business plans, legal and security controls through offices in China, India, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Australia and Singapore. Coordinated capital expenditure approval, cash flow management and administration of daily working capital. Generated monthly forecasting on sales, order income, operating costs, yearly regional budgets, data security, IT, legal/fraud investigations. ✔ Central participant on APAC Region Management Team that won prestigious “Champion Award” in 2013 for most profitable area. Acknowledged as “Incident Controller” in responding rapidly to operational crises and deploy appropriate staff to resolve issues in a safe and timely manner. Instituted and coordinated internal APAC talent development effort to promote qualified candidates.

Led transition from manufacturer status to more holistic provider of X-ray equipment and related services. Pivotal role in creating investment guidelines, cultivating banking relationships and implementing cash planning programs with seven direct reports and 35 indirect staff. Provided financial oversight to initiate business and profit plans. Active member of EMEA Regional Executive Team accountable for setting targets at both regional and country level: financial performance, analysis and reporting.✔ Member recipient of two “Champion Awards” for most profitable region and best cash flow improvement. Personally, recognized for increasing return-on-sales in EMEA region by 3%, while enhancing cash conversion to >100%. Headed crucial initiatives to set up and operate new corporate entities in Hungary, Croatia, Romania and Czech Republic. Prepared business plan for expansion into Russia.Registered board member of PANalytical Germany GmbH, PANalytical France SAS, PANalytical Italy Srl, PANalytical Ltd (UK) and PANalytical Pty Ltd (South Africa) 2006-2011Business manager PANalytical Hungary, PANalytical Czech Republic, PANalytical Romania 2008-2010

Co-founded and grew this entity to deliver full range of auditing and compliance functions to B2B client base. Led four direct reports in presenting to and establishing long-term relationships with bank executives, auditors and government agencies to ensure full compliance with relevant regulatory bodies. Prepared and executed audit programs per accounting standards; also liaised with external auditors during annual audits.✔ Played key role in creating and deploying innovative Revenue Models and structuring business contracts. Performed SWOT analysis and integrated results into customized strategies for multi-industry client base. Proactive member of Executive Leadership Team responsible for strategic planning.

Selected to address and resolve cash flow issues after critical audit, while diversifying risk with new products and clients. Actively collaborated with Board, Finance, Audit and Investment Committees to initiate key changes and deliver enterprise solutions within highly competitive markets. Instituted pricing policies and facilitated smooth cash management processes. Supervised seven direct reports and 40 staff in growing Cattle Trading and Beef business units to $100M during tenure.✔ Key contributor to winning “Prime Minister’s Award” in 2006 for providing import-substitution prime beef option at lower cost. Instrumental role in developing brand-new product line that helped company win significant market share. Introduced and administered MIS reporting function to regularly update top management with dashboard.

Key participant in several ERP implementations (Cap Gemini). Named Global Controller for Consumer Products, Retail and Distribution division (Cap Gemini). Team-led projects with such Fortune 500 accounts as McDonald’s, Unilever Nokia, Lucent and Daimler Benz. Gained hands-on expertise in financial modeling, auditing and forecasting.