General Manager with two decades of international business operations leadership and supply chain management experience gained within a variety of sectors (EMS, Medical Devices, Chemicals, Food, Pharma, Life Sciences, FMCG, waste industry, logistics services). I have a long track record of success in growing sales double digit year over year and have consistently brought value to organizations by leading strategically significant projects, delivering organizational improvements while improving sales, lowering costs through lean projects by over 5%, leading cross-functional teams and enhancing supply chain efficiency.My specialties include: business strategy, financial management, P&L accountability, sales & business development, innovation, engineering (R&D), change management, lean culture (TPM), M&As, trade compliance, manufacturing (multiple plants), distribution and supply chain management, strategy development & implementation, S&OP (demand & supply), HR, team building & people development (HPO), operational excellence, profit optimization, aligned KPI’s. Driving force behind team building and personal growth of employeesA team player and a natural people person with a positive mindset and high energy approach. I’m interested in improving the quality of life, quality of medical care and the safety of patients. Motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference by building a high performance organization, developing effective business strategies and relying on customer data and operational insights to execute plans which deliver commercially desirable and sustainable outcomes. Strong affinity with information technology, digital supply chain platform and artificial intelligence (data analysis).My ideal role is leading an organization, helping it go from strength to strength by contributing to the development of corporate strategy as a stakeholder and as a champion of the organization internally and externallyronald.groen@kpnmail.nl06-20420528