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Chief Operations Officer

Work Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations and Engineering Director 1999 to 2008 Puratos Group

Puratos NV. Bakery ingredients Groot-Bijgaarden Belgium ()
Initially responsible for the production site in Groot-Bijgaarden implementing a major automation project and expanding the distribution centre

In 2001 appointed Operations Manager for the bakery division assisting regional directors and local general manager expanding their business through close follow-up on investments and operational efficiencies
Recruiting and motivating local production/operation managers as a key task

In 2004 appointed Group Operations Director and member of the Group Executive Director Committee.
Currently developing the manufacturing strategy for the Group (Bakery, Chocolate and Pastry division).
Defining the role of central, regional and local factories, setting up Industrial plans per Business units in line with market requirements.
Developing master plans for critical sites with regular visits to key countries; China, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, USA, Spain, and Denmark.
Control over the Groups investment budget and allocating engineering resources per country/region.

02/1990 – 09/2008 : Barry-Callebaut

Feb.1990- sept.1994
Callebaut NV, Wieze Belgium
Production Manager for roasting, manufacturing and moulding
Implementing weekend shifts (from 5 to 7 day operation)
September 1994 – July 1997 : S&A Lesme-Callebaut Ltd, Banbury, England
Operations Manger in the newly acquired UK plant
July 1997 - September1999 : Barry-Callebaut N.V. Wieze Belgium
Operations manager for the Benelux with production plants in Wieze, Drongen (ex. Goemaere) and
Bussem (ex Bensdorp cocoa) Main responsibility was to integrate (and finally rationalize) the
operational activities of the 3 sites
Guided the Belgian operation with high customer satisfaction through a major dioxin crisis in 1999

09/1986 - 02/1990 : Lotus Bakeries

Corona –Lotus NV, Oostakker, Belgium (Industrial Bakery Cakes)
Production Manager responsible for paste production, bakery and finishing

Education

EDUCATION

High school level: Hoger Technisch Instituut Sint-Antonius, Gent : Industrial Sciences (1982)

University level: Katholieke Industriële Hogeschool Oost-Vlaanderen (KIHO), Gent :
Industrial Engineer Biochemistry (1986)

Post University: EHSAL Management School, Brussels : Business Administration (1991)

APICS American Production and Inventory Control Society :
Certificate in Production and Inventory Management CPIM (1993-1994)

London Business School : Accelerated Development Programme (Oct-Nov 1995)

Additional Training: Over the years regularly attended seminars on diverse business topics
Vlerick management school
London Business school
PWC consulting and others
Recently attended a master class by Stephen R. Covey

Skills

Engineering background complemented with general knowledge in many other areas.
Good mix between strategic and action oriented thinking. People manager and inspiring to the organization. Strong ethics with exemplary behavior, open to change.

Languages

Dutch (mother tongue), English (fluent), French (good knowledge), Spanish, German (notions)

Other

Computer skills:
User of MS Windows, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint),
ERP user SAP /BaaN, internet literate

Recent literature:
“From Good to Great” by Jim Collins
“Winning” by Jack Welch
“The 7 habits of highly effective people” by Stephen R. Covey


Business membership:
London Alumni Association. In follow up of the Accelerated Development Programme
Member of the American Production and Inventory Control Society. Achieved CPIM status in 1994

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