OBJECTIVE: EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (CEO, COO, CFO)
To contribute in the definition of overall strategies and to direct their implementation and execution in an executive management or senior financial role.
QUALIFICATIONS
Over 25 years of solid international executive management experience covering strategic and operational responsibilities in the areas of general management, financial management and business development where the following capabilities were successfully applied:
Contributing vision and transparency at board and executive levels
Building and leading teams of capable and motivated executives
Establishing and communicating strategies in line with the corporate mission
Developing companies to operate competitively worldwide
Leading the execution of financial, commercial and operational action plans
Achieving on-going performance through team-based management and empowerment
Solid cross-cultural experience with international business practices and protocols, particularly in North America, the Americas, and Europe.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Negotiated a line of credit to finance a $70 Million expansion Results: a financial arrangement that allows the company to double capacity in USA.
Re-organized the Finance and Administration department , moving the department to a more active partnership with operations. Results: Better understanding of the profitability drivers, better profitability, improved relevance, quality, and timing of reporting.
Played a key leadership role in the definition and execution for the strategic direction designed to achieve rapid growth for the company. Results: Company grew to $100 Million in sales in 5 years from first year sales of $20 Million. Had significant expansion in the manufacturing capacity, positioning the company to grow in South America, particularly in Brazil, Chile and Argentina.
Lead the execution of a major restructuring of Company in Spain Results: sold part of the manufacturing operation; shut down another one and maintained the commercial operation with minimum tax and legal cost;
EXPERIENCE
Executive Vice-President and CFO
North America, Tennessee. 2003-present.
Group North America is composed of 3 operating companies and one holding company, with consolidated sales of over $170 Million. It manufactures and sells products for the packaging industry
• Negotiated new lines of Credits and banking arrangements for the USA and Canada, to finance an expansion in USA..
• As CFO led a re-organization of the finance department to improve quality of service, making it more customer oriented and more efficient.
• Improved management of working capital, particularly of account receivables and inventories.
Food Company, Canada (1986 – 2003)
A major Canadian food company A career spanning over 17 years of growth and success. Different positions held were:
Vice President – Senior Corporate Advisor 2002 – 2003
Reviewed and evaluated capital expenditures worldwide (5 continents – 20 countries).
Finalized the shutdown of a Mexican subsidiary; ensured compliance with all legal requirements.
Chief Operating Officer, Subsidiary, Montreal, Quebec. 2001-2002
Full P&L and budget responsibility , a 400-person unit with $ 50 million in annual revenue, 2 manufacturing facilities.
Started the integration of all key corporate functions of a newly acquired firm, into a unified culture with this subsidiary.
Regional Vice President Finance Mercosur Area (Argentina, Brazil and Chile) 1999-2001
Vice President Finance Argentina, 1996-1999
In charge of Financial Operations, Taxes, Accounting, Information Systems and Human Resources
Converted sales offices into fully operating units in Brazil and Chile.
Participated in the start-up of a new company in Argentina from initial plant construction to full operation and two further expansions. Instituted and implemented all operating systems, including accounting, cost standards reporting, executive reporting and purchasing of raw materials.
Corporate Advisor 1995-1996
Vice President Finance , Spain 1992-1995
In charge of Financial Operations, Taxes, Accounting, Information Systems and Human Resources reporting to the President and General Manager.
Directed the execution of a major restructuring . Sold part of the manufacturing operation; shut down another one and maintained the commercial operation with minimum tax and legal cost.
Implemented ERP system on time and on budget.
Manager of Accounting Foods Limited (Canada), 1988-1992
Budget and Costing Manager Foods Limited (Canada) 1986-1988
Not for Profit. Toronto, ON. Canada. Office Manager 1984 -1986
Economics and Planning Analyst, Esso Standard Oil Ltd, San Salvador El Salvador 1980-1981
Provided economics and logistics analysis of the operations in El Salvador and Belize, Budget preparations.
Process Engineer, Refinery Logistics coordinator, and Industrial Hygiene coordinator, RASA, Refineria de Acajutla S.A. (managed by Esso Standard Oil Ltd) El Salvador 1979 -1980
EDUCATION
M.B.A. (Master in Business Administration) Degree
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, U.S.A.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
SOCIETY OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS OF NEW BRUNSWICK
M. Sc.E. (Master in Science, Engineering) Degree in Chemical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MI, U.S.A.
B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering OTHER INFORMATION
Board Member and volunteer of different organizations and |
