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SENIOR RISK MANAGEMENT/LOSS PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL
Risk Management / Loss Prevention / QSHE / Insurance / ERM
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Logistics-Supply Chain Agrochemicals Insurance Company Banking
Multinational Risk Management and Loss Prevention executive, successfully introducing strategies, systems, and solutions to improve Quality of Risk in North American and Western European operations. Recognized for broad technical excellence and the creative ability to produce significant results using a minimum of financial and human resources. Fluid effectiveness in large, cross- cultural, multi-site organizations engendered by extended living and work experience overseas, supported by fluency in French. Demonstrated success through leadership using a hands-on approach, working closely with the field.
Areas of Expertise
Risk ID/Analysis/Treatment Budget & Cost Containment Managing to Appetite For Risk
Contractual Risk Analysis Multinational Team Training Claims & Contract Law
Loss Prevention Engineering/Audit Enterprise Risk Management Business Continuity Planning
Regulatory Compliance Captives & A.R.F. Commercial Insurance
Ad hoc Customer Consulting Paramedical Change Management
Achievements
► Presently, improved Quality of Risk and reduced insurance costs £ 1.2 million by:
creating & implementing loss prevention standards and an internal audit system; creating
& training professional teams in the countries; introducing internal reporting, measurements,
and accountability; meeting regularly with insurers to inspire confidence.
+ Introduced Enterprise Risk Management to advance practice toward "State of the Art" and
to further strengthen Quality of Risk.
+ Initiated cross-functional team approach to Risk Management in the construction, acquisition,
major renovation of sites, thus increasing efficiency and eliminating costly post-completion
rework.
+ Created and implemented a detailed Ad Hoc Contingency Plan against Avian Flu in all countries
+ As a member of a Due Diligence team, avoided potential major long-term liability by discovering
serious deficiencies.
► Previously, cleanly negotiated and recovered 35 million Euros in two claims disputed by
insurers, without litigation. Recovered $22 million in originally denied products claims
from former insurers of pharmaceutical operations.
+ Placed a self retention-based insurance program for a 3 year, $ 130 million construction
project. Managed safety and loss prevention activities to make the arrangement cost-effective.
+ Directed all risk management preparations for potential 4 billion Euro IPO.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Risk /Loss Prevention / QSHE Manager, Europe 2003 to Present
Paris, France
Direct all Risk Management, Loss Prevention, QSHE activities for a European Leader in the Contract
Logistics sector. Authored and implemented L/P standards and engineering audits. Formed
and trained international teams in Risk Management and Loss Prevention practice. Created &
introduced Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning programs.
Global Risk Manager 2000 to 2003
Aventis Crop Science, Lyon, France
Performed all pre and post-loss risk management activities for the 4 billion Euro agrochemical subsidiary
of a global life sciences company. Developed and maintained premium allocation systems, claims
reporting systems, uniform loss prevention engineering practices. Primary risk contact for all
countries and legal entities worldwide. Managed a budget of 20+ million Euros.
Corporate Risk Manager, North America 1986 to 2000
Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (and predecessors)
Kansas City, Missouri
Performed all pre and post-loss risk management activities in North America for a global life sciences company. Created self-insurance structures in various states. Liased with U.S.N.R.C. and E.P.A. Managed property, fleet, and cargo loss prevention programs. Directed the defense of workers' compensation, auto liability, and certain general/products liability litigation. Active on 2 outside
Boards. Promoted to global role in French subsidiary.
Risk Manager
Brenton Insurance Inc., Des Moines, Iowa 1983 to 1986
Introduction into business sector risk management at a national bank Holding Company. Negotiated all property and casualty insurance placements and renewals. Introduced property loss prevention engineering practice. Left the company to expand experience base.
Underwriter/Field Sales/Technical Trainer 1977 to 1983
Kemper Insurance Group, Freeport, Illinois
Started as Personal Lines Production Underwriter. Promoted to Field Sales. Promoted to Technical Trainer of new underwriting and claims personnel.
Education Academic Trade
Bachelor of Arts, French Associate in Underwriting
University of Northern Iowa Senior Claims Law Associate
Associate Loss Control Mgmt.
CPCU
Graduate School, French Associate in Risk Management
University of Northern Iowa Associate in Claims
Associate Marine Insurance Mgmt.
Junior Year Abroad Associate in Reinsurance
Catholic University, France Fraud Claims Law Associate
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► Past President/Director ► CPCU Society
Affiliations Kansas City RIMS Chapter ►Inaugural President/Founding Board Member
Mo. Self-Insurers Association |
