Experience

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  UBS

  • Zurich, Switzerland

  • Chief Operating Officer, Human Resources, UBS worldwide

    • Apr 2013 - Mar 2015
    • Zurich, Switzerland

    As COO for HR worldwide in UBS, led a team of 1000+ HR professionals across the globe to deliver on people and organisation strategy and provide excellent service delivery-- Enable the effective direction, planning, and operation of the global HR function-- Operations and service delivery-- HR Transformation multi-year programme-- Risk Framework and Issues Management re: Risk, Audit, and Regulation-- Communications and Engagement-- Financial Planning and Budgeting, Investment Governance-- HR Executive CommitteeDeputy to the Group CHRONumerous non-HR UBS Group-level governance committees re: Risk, IT, Strategic Planning & Budgeting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Group Shared Services, Offshoring & OutsourcingGroup Head of Reward temporarily as second hat June 2013-April 2014Guest Auditor with Group Internal Audit in 2014, auditing global cost reduction program and global procurement outsourcing programMember of the Board of Directors of UBS subsidiary in Poland, UBS Krakow Sp. z. o.o.

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  N/A

  • New Hampshire

  • living life, enjoying the outdoors

    • Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
    • New Hampshire

    First try at retiring early...but was tempted back to an exciting leadership role in a wonderful place, Switzerland

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  British American Tobacco

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Group HR Head, Organisational Effectiveness and Transformation

    • Nov 2008 - May 2011
    • London, United Kingdom

    Global role dually reporting to global CHRO and global CEO simultaneouslyDeputy to Group CHROFounded and led worldwide Organisational Effectiveness functionFounded and led global HR Transformation programFounded and led global enterprise transformation - cost reduction, process integration and strategy program for CEO - $2.5 bn savings targetMember of various global, functional and cross-functional governance bodies

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  BAT Nordic Oy

  • Helsinki, Finland

  • CEO, Scandinavia and Baltic Countries

    • Jul 2007 - Nov 2008
    • Helsinki, Finland

    CEO for group of 8 companies in 8 countries, US$500 million p.a. revenue,Partnered with M&A to successfully acquire a competitor for US$3bn

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  Imperal Tobacco Canada Ltd.

  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • Brand Executive, Canada

    • Aug 2006 - Jun 2007
    • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Brand Executive (Marketing) and Management Board Member. Brand development, product launches, consumer research and collaboration with manufacturing and R&D, liaison with creative agencies and consumer research agencies

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  Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd.

  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • Head of Human Resources, Canada

    • Apr 2004 - Aug 2006
    • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Head of HR and Management Board member for 1500 employee company with revenues of $5bn and profit of US$ 1bn p.a., led restructuring for $200mn p.a. cost savings, vice chair of Board of Trustees for US$1bn pension fund, reporting to CEO, Canada.

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  BAT China Ltd.

  • Hong Kong and Beijing, China

  • CEO, China

    • Aug 2003 - Apr 2004
    • Hong Kong and Beijing, China

    Head of China business with 600 employees and US$300mn revenue, led cost reduction of $75mn p.a., served as non-executive co-chair of JV with government, served on Advisory Board of Governor of Yunnan Province. Reported to global Board Member / Regional Director for Asia and on project basis to global Chairman of BAT plc.

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  BAT Asia-Pacific Region Ltd.

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Hong Kong

  • COO, Asia-Pacific Region

    • Jul 2001 - Dec 2003
    • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Hong Kong

    COO / Regional General Manager for Asia-Pacific region of 35 countries, 10,000 employees, $5bn revenue, member of audit committees and non-executive board of publicly listed company. Chairman of Board of Asia-Pacific Regional operating company. Included regional responsibility for HR, IT and Security functions. Reported to Board Director for Asia and on project basis to global Chairman of BAT plc.

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  BAT Southern Europe

  • Lausanne, Switzerland

  • Head of Human Resources, Southern Europe

    • Dec 1999 - Jun 2001
    • Lausanne, Switzerland

    Led HR function for 2000 employees across Switzerland, France and Mediterranean countries, trustee of Swiss pension fund of US$500mn, member of Management Board. Reported to CEO Southern Europe.

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  BAT Europe

  • Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

  • Head of Human Resources, Eastern Europe

    • Sep 1997 - Dec 1999
    • Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

    Led HR function for 5000 employees across Central and Eastern Europe, member of board of directors in Poland. Reported dually to Head of HR Europe and to CEO Poland.

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  UzBAT A.O. - BAT Uzbekistan

  • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  • Head of Human Resources, Central Asia, Caucasus, Turkey

    • Nov 1994 - Sep 1997
    • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

    Founded and developed HR function for 2500 employees across 9 countries of Central Asia, Caucasus and Turkey. Member of management board of Uzbek-British JV. Reported to CEO of Central Asia and Caucasus, and indirectly to GM Turkey.

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  Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Uzbekistan

  • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  • Country Manager

    • Apr 1994 - Nov 1994
    • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

    Established Deloitte in Uzbekistan as first employee, built accountancy, audit, consulting, and project management practices, hired and ensured development of new consultants and accountants. Reported to Managing Partner for former Soviet states.

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  TG Consultants

  • Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

  • Management Consultant

    • 1991 - 1994
    • Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

    Advised, conducted due diligence, and planned acquisitions of state enterprises for numerous international companies, provided post-acquisition integration support, in Poland. Reporting to Managing Partner.

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  Air Force Office of Special Investigations

  • Washington, DC, USA

  • Graduate Trainee

    • Jun 1989 - Jan 1990
    • Washington, DC, USA

    Trainee in criminal investigation branch of the US Air Force. Held Top Secret, SBI, CS clearance.