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Hechtel-Eksel, Flanders, Be

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Eanan is an innovative and advanced air mobility company based in Dubai, the city of innovation and futuristic advancements. Our company is committed to transforming the way people travel, providing a sustainable and convenient mode of transportation for individuals and businesses alike.We specialise in the development, manufacturing and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Our cutting-edge technology and manufacturing facilities enable us to produce high-quality and efficient products that meet the demands of the aviation industry while adhering to regulatory requirements.Our mission is to revolutionise the transportation industry by leveraging advanced air mobility technology to create a sustainable and efficient future for generations to come. We take pride in our team of experienced engineers, designers, and pilots who are dedicated to creating a reliable and efficient air mobility system.At Eanan, we believe that the future of transportation is in the skies. We strive to provide exceptional customer service, ensuring that our clients' needs and expectations are met with each flight. Join us in our mission to transform the transportation industry with our state-of-the-art eVTOL technology and unmanned aerial systems.

Flemish Region, Belgium

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

SABCA-UAS developed an eco-system for Unmanned Autonomous Systems that meets aviation standards to perform safety critical mission. For example, flights over densely populated areas, offshore windmill inspection, surveillance over sea and flights over remote areas. To this end, SABCA offers its partners a wide range of services such as drone design, payload integration, ground and flight testing, drone qualification and certification, inspection, maintenance and repair activities. SABCA acts as fleet manager and supports operators.

Genk, Belgium

Cardiff Group NV is a Belgian start-up, which, in cooperation with some trendsetting Belgian breweries, developed an innovative keg to create an ecological re-usable alternative for metal kegs. www.ecodraft.comSelected by the shareholders to drive new, profitable revenue streams by leading industrialization and commercialization of an innovative product within the beverage industry. Challenged to finalize productreadiness, move the organization from start-up to scale-up, realize financial returns, and implement a growth-to-market strategy.Key Results:• Provided leadership in the strategic transfer of production from China to Belgium.• Facilitated and guided cross-functional team in finalizing the product requirements and readiness.• Foundation of a global sales and marketing strategy to overcome the growth challenges of a start-up.• Set up of satellite distribution hub in the USA to support local market demands.

Switzerland/ Belgium

Switzerland

Sika is supplier and development partner to the automotive industry, which state-of-the-art technologies provide solutions for increased structural performance, added acoustic comfort, and improved production processes.Initially hired for short-term assignment to support the existing management team in meeting performance improvements goals for a production facility built through acquisition.Promoted to take over the role as plant manager to overcome problems associated with the growth of the plant organization. Charged with full P&L responsibility for all functions and activities within the plant generating €25 million in revenues. Lead team of up to 8 direct-report managers and up to 165 indirect reports; oversee all operations, accounting, engineering, quality, purchase, logistics, budgeting/ forecasting. Consistently lead facility to meet/ exceed annual operating plan, 100% on-time delivery, and to achieve high customer satisfaction and quality ratings.

Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Promoted to lead 3 Mexican production plants with total staff of 1,400 and €110 Million total annual revenues; Required visionary leadership to overcome problems associated with highly decentralized nature of the plants and business unit structure, inconsistent resource planning and intercompany pricing. Guided organizational restructuring and change management initiatives that transformed the organization into cross-functional, customer focused teams that produced striking increases in internal efficiency while improving responsiveness and solutions to customers` challenges. Charged with full P&L responsibility for all functions and activities within the 3 plants.Key Results:• Strengthened leadership team effectiveness and set foundation for changes necessary to sustain competiveness in a growing market.• Facilitated and guided cross-functional team in implementing HP Pelzer`s worldwide production and standardization system that successfully repositioned the 3 plants into the top 5 company wide.• Delivered revenue growth of 15% and increased share of market in major and new accounts and strategically important materials and products.

Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Selected by the Board of Directors to restructure Mexican based operations in meeting performance improvements goals for a production plant built through acquisition and experiencing significant financial/ operational challenges. Devised and executed strategic and tactical plan focused on improving financial performance, establishing long-term business growth, and building top-performing team to drive achievements and objectives. Charged with full P&L responsibility for all functions and activities within the plant generating €55 million in revenues. Consistently lead facility to meet/ exceed annual operating plan, 100% on-time delivery, and to achieve high customer satisfaction and quality ratings.Key Results:• Ramped plant from loss making to double-digits profits and free-cash-flow performance; contributing factors included: *Re-engineering of factory and expense control, strategic sourcing and value engineering; *Practical Process improvements and lean manufacturing best-practices; while reducing headcount with 35%. *Master scheduling for improved production planning, delivery reliability, and inventory reduction;• Led and motivated management team in identifying and correcting critical problems; reduced and streamlined overhead expenses, strengthened product gross margins, overhauled and improved operating processes and systems, resolved product quality and customer quality rating issues.• Gained customer and Union trust result in full support for the new vision and strategic direction that successfully repositioned plant as a differentiated competitor in the market, adding value to HP Pelzer and earning prominent role in mainstream corporate strategy.• Corrected poor safety record through implementation of zero-tolerance, management safety tours/ audits, “daily safety talks”, ergonomic risk assessment teams, plant safety committee including Union and emergency response team

Troy, Michigan, United States

Selected for short-term assignment to spearheaded change sales, business development and program management Business Unit wide, establishing new strategic direction for decentralized nature of the Business Unit. Restructured sales and program management organization into Nafta (USA, Mexico) customer-focused teams, successfully solving problems to better serve the customer challenges.Key Results:• Transformed an under-performing sales and program team, immediately resolving long-standing problems, and instituting a clear vision and direction (Vision 300) that elevated performance while building morale and motivation;• Developed and integrated successfully VP Sales & Business Development succession;

Shanghai China

Promoted by the company owner to drive new, profitable revenue streams and lead expansion within emerging markets China and India; charged with full P&L responsibility for direct marketing, sales, service, Engineering, R&D, manufacturing, finance and administration for 6 manufacturing sites, 3 R&D centers and 1 sales office generating up to €96 million in revenues, and 600 team members. Challenged to integrate 4 different cultures, realize financial returns, and grow market position. Built a full-scaled organization from the ground up, recruiting and training local directors and managers.Key Results:• Won company owners endorsement for clearly defined emerging market strategy, with subsequent integration of strategy within own presentation to Board of Directors and Advisory Board;• Provided leadership that won brand recognition and product placement at the major automotive OEMs producing €51 million new and incremental business in just 3 years;• Played instrumental role in successfully Joint-Venture set up with local strategic partner resulting long term sustainable business turnover and profit;

Cologne, Germany

Initially recruited to master schedule assigned program that include leadership of cross-functional global program team within new product/ process development, tool design, cost estimating, materials, quality; meet all financial targets through controlled capital equipment budgets, VAVE, Localization and Process improvement.Advanced to direct all global sales & marketing activities related to the customer Ford Motor Company and affiliates, representing up to €120 million revenue; established and led a technical sales team of 35 team members globally; increased revenue retention by enhancing and aggressively pursuing integrated customer relationships resulting in significant new and add-on business; Created client tracking system that allowed sales team to analyze ongoing customer revenue and usage; Developed and implemented profitable full service business contracts, focusing on the manufacturing, logistics and improvement capabilities of HP Pelzer.Key Results:• Doubled business with Ford, growing to distinction as company`s largest customer;• Laid groundwork that fostered the further investment in strategically important markets Japan, China and India leading to €100 million new business;• Launched successfully and within budget cross-platform C1 program, Ford`s global platform as a base for the Ford Focus, Volvo S/V60 and Mazda 3 in a global environment ( Germany, Sweden, Japan);• Boosted customer margins to double-digit figures from original 8%.• Penetrated Volvo and Mazda against major competitor by leading development of differentiated products, features and services;• Played instrumental role in successful Japanese technical sales-office set up, facilitating local customer service.• Identified, pursued, and closed the largest number of license deals in company history, contributing cash-flow performance through annual recurring revenue and increasing visibility of company`s global footprint. ( Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia and South-Africa)

Started as Design Engineer, to develop Interior Trim products for the automotive industry to fulfil all customer requirements. This is in close contact with the customer (NedCar, Volvo and Mitsubishi). Since August 1996 as Project Engineer, to coordinate customer related projects.