Experience

ADV PACKAGING

• France
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PDG

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  I have just taken over the management of this company that I sold in 2002, following the death of the owner. My mission was to redeploy this "sleeping beauty" by offering unparalleled know-how, flexibility and listening. Within 6 months ADV Packaging has grown as a privately owned group of companies and is now a competent international supplier of industrial solutions with 22 offices in 14 countries from Europe to Africa and Asia. We have developed our expertise and established our core competencies in selected markets and industries. ADV Packaging's portfolio covers the entire value chain and scope of industrial plant development projects in 12 major fields of activities today. From the individual machines and equipment to complete production lines, ADV Packaging provides only high quality, tailor-made solutions, whilst our customers benefit from our independence within an extensive international network of partners and suppliers. Show less



EVMT Management de Transition

• France
• Staffing and Recruiting

• Transition Manager

  • 2018 - Jan 2021

  Fields of expertise :- Business development- Industrial Projects Managements- Packaging machinery and packaging products- Industrial machinery and equipments- Corrugated and flatboard industry- Plastic and injection molding machinery- Food production and haccp process- Lean 6 SigmaMy 25 years of experience as a sales and industrial director in the fields of machinery, food production are the best working tool to implement and boost the capacities of your company.Close to fieldwork and men, I have built a strong managerial experience, aquired new technical and organisational skills while keeping a pragmatic approach . I am renowned for my commercial success and a rigorous sense of working. Show less

• Directeur général

  • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  For an Equity Fund Raising Company, preparation for the takeover of a company specializing in robotic applications at the helm of the court.Setting up of a technical and commercial action planPreparation of the continuation and sustainability plan of the acquired companyConstitution of the operational teams

• Manager de Transition

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  For the French Subsidiary of GEA Farm Technologies in Dijon I have been appointed as sales director with a 6 months mission with the following targets:* rebuild a sales team, * mentor a new marketing director, * reboost the sales , * bring technical innovation * diversify the sales opportunities for the companymarket diversification.

• Manager de Transition

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

  For a company specialized in Engineering in full packaging lines for liquid , solid and powder productsI have been hired for a 4 months mission with the following targets :* Opening the French subsidiary* Head hunting sales specialists* Starting the activity and prospecting clients

• Manager de Transition

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  For a subsidiary of a French group, I have been appointed for a 6 months mission with the following targets* designing a new range of robots dedicated to the champaign industry in the view to create a medium speed range of equipment* mentoring a new salesman* diversifying the commercial activity to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry

• Transition Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  For a French group of 3 restaurants I have been appointed for a 7 months mission with the following targets* revamping the concept* review all the haccp process* rebuild the menus * train the teams



Macarons & Eclairs de Folie

• Directeur Industriel & Commercial

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2018

  In charge of creating and developping a franchise network dedicated to premium pastries. Actually 14 shops already in operation, including 1 in Palma de Mallorca and 1 in Bratislava Opening of a new 200sqm store in Vanves, In charge of opening a 400 sqm production Factory in Clamart with 3 production lines in July 2015. In charge of all industrial process In charge of creating and developping a franchise network dedicated to premium pastries. Actually 14 shops already in operation, including 1 in Palma de Mallorca and 1 in Bratislava Opening of a new 200sqm store in Vanves, In charge of opening a 400 sqm production Factory in Clamart with 3 production lines in July 2015. In charge of all industrial process



WestRock Company

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Director

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2014

  ARIES PACKAGING - French Subsidiary of Meadwestvaco Sales Director in a company specialized in packaging machinery, with the mission to consolidate the home market on it's strongest positions, develop new markets while adapting existing machinery range, boost home & export market through an extension of the agents network. Selling Packaging and robotized machines to meet various customers needs such as pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic products ,dairy products spirits and champaign. Building new partnerships with major companies such as Danone, Hennessy, Nestlé, Novandie, Yoplait, Chobani, Moet & Chandon. The turnover has increased by 14% since my arrival. Distinguished by the Award of the Best Sales Service by Danone. Show less



RODA CONVERTING SA

• Switzerland
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Responsable du bureau France

  • Aug 2007 - Oct 2011

  Create a sales network in France, and promote actively Roda Converting range of machinery for corrugated an flat cardboard. This Swiss company had disappeared from the French industrial landscape - a rate of 1 order per month has changed this situation. 95% success rate on sales. Create a sales network in France, and promote actively Roda Converting range of machinery for corrugated an flat cardboard. This Swiss company had disappeared from the French industrial landscape - a rate of 1 order per month has changed this situation. 95% success rate on sales.



KHS GmbH

• Norway
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transition Business Unit Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2007

  I was appointed to replace the BU manager Auditing of the accounting and global situation with the assistance of Price Waterhouse & Coopers Setting up a new Business Plan, and forecasts We have reached the yearly targets in 6 months I was appointed to replace the BU manager Auditing of the accounting and global situation with the assistance of Price Waterhouse & Coopers Setting up a new Business Plan, and forecasts We have reached the yearly targets in 6 months

• Fundator, Business Developper & Sales Director

  • Jan 1997 - Oct 2006

  Headquarter in Westbury on Trym Engineering of fully automatic bottling lines, in all sectors of activities, finding new technologies to fit the requirements of the packaging industry. Managing a team of 7 persons In charge of 6Sigma quality in the whole company ( from machine quality to sales dpf ) Main achievements : Creation of the sales network, development of sales. From £100.000 in 1997 to £2,7 millions in 2007, with clients such as Bacardi, Procter & Gamble, L’Oréal, Danone, Nestlé Waters, Unilever. Show less



APG Food and Catering (UK)

• CEO

  • Nov 1994 - Jun 1999

  Setting up and developping a franchise network of French restaurants in the UK 80 restaurants opened in 5 years Setting up and developping a franchise network of French restaurants in the UK 80 restaurants opened in 5 years



Sté André Zalkin

• Export area sales manager, specialized in machines for the pharma, cosmetics and detergents

  • Mar 1985 - Jun 1994

  I was appointed to increase the sales in the Benelux, Switzerland and Eastern Asian Countries turn over in Benelux turned from 100.000 FF to 12. Mio FF turn over in Switzerland from 5.000 FF to 7 Mio FF Key account manager : Procter & Gamble ( worldwide ) - Smith Kline Beecham ( now GSK) - Yplon I was appointed to increase the sales in the Benelux, Switzerland and Eastern Asian Countries turn over in Benelux turned from 100.000 FF to 12. Mio FF turn over in Switzerland from 5.000 FF to 7 Mio FF Key account manager : Procter & Gamble ( worldwide ) - Smith Kline Beecham ( now GSK) - Yplon



Armée de l'air

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• officier conseil

  • Feb 1986 - Dec 1986

  Creation of the " Forum des Entreprises" on all French Airbases. Distinguihed by the "Medaille d'or de la Défense Nationale" for outstanding services Creation of the " Forum des Entreprises" on all French Airbases. Distinguihed by the "Medaille d'or de la Défense Nationale" for outstanding services