Robotics R&D Director

• Apr 2023 - Present

Director Product Validation Mobile Automation

• Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

• Building up a global Test and Validation team (Belgium, US, China) with robotics and AGV expertise. • Building up the strategic development of the Validation activity considering new technologies of the products, best test practices and global footprint. • Supervising the creation of new automated test methods for Software and Hardware. Setting up a team of specialists in test benches and a global community of experts.

Director Product Development Warehouse APAC and Americas

• Jun 2016 - May 2022

• Supervising the product development of warehouse trucks range: from concept to serial support in APAC and Americas Operation Units • Managing budget and product development teams over 5 sites: US, Brazil, China (2 sites) and India • Coordinating global projects with EMEA teams • Building up product planning in coordination with local marketing and global product strategy team

Platform Director volume CB trucks

• Jan 2015 - May 2016

• Responsible for the entire life cylce of products (volume counterbalanced trucks) : from concept to serial support • Supervision of new truck development projects (time to market, cost and budget) and development plan over 3 sites in US, Brazil and China • Managing the truck concept team according to local markets requirements • Defining manufacturing concepts with local teams • Involved in new processes and team building for multi-sites projects execution Mission of the… Show more • Responsible for the entire life cylce of products (volume counterbalanced trucks) : from concept to serial support • Supervision of new truck development projects (time to market, cost and budget) and development plan over 3 sites in US, Brazil and China • Managing the truck concept team according to local markets requirements • Defining manufacturing concepts with local teams • Involved in new processes and team building for multi-sites projects execution Mission of the department : truck concept development execution, platforms and modules synergies, projects KPI supervision

Head of Components and Concepts R&D dept.

• Mar 2013 - May 2015

• In charge of the components concept and development for Kion Asia R&D center (the whole range vehicules) • Supervised the component modules strategy according to new trucks development plan • Monitored the new technologies relevant for Forklift business • Built a strong multidisciplinary and international team (50 engineers) Mission of the department : components development execution, strategy an synergy actor • In charge of the components concept and development for Kion Asia R&D center (the whole range vehicules) • Supervised the component modules strategy according to new trucks development plan • Monitored the new technologies relevant for Forklift business • Built a strong multidisciplinary and international team (50 engineers) Mission of the department : components development execution, strategy an synergy actor

Mock up Building and Prototype Manager

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

• Launched and developed a new prototype division in the Linde Xiamen R&D center. Enhancement Plan over 3 years : HR and facilities • Designed the workshop and implemented the business plan including developing a matrix organization structure along with defining and procuring all necessary tools and equipment • Recruited, training and supervised a multidisciplinary team (22 persons) consisting of engineers and technicians for the purpose of building and testing new product designs •… Show more • Launched and developed a new prototype division in the Linde Xiamen R&D center. Enhancement Plan over 3 years : HR and facilities • Designed the workshop and implemented the business plan including developing a matrix organization structure along with defining and procuring all necessary tools and equipment • Recruited, training and supervised a multidisciplinary team (22 persons) consisting of engineers and technicians for the purpose of building and testing new product designs • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives and managed staff to be result oriented • Engaged the support of the European headquarters to jointly launch the new prototyping initiative Mission of the department : Prototyping vehicles in the view to check and optimize the design of new trucks

Deputy Head of Testing Dept

• May 2010 - Jan 2011

• Assisted the Head to the testing Department • Defined the strategy for the department : head count, budget, organization, investment... • Built the plan to launch a new prototype division in China and submitted it to the management boards in Xiamen and in Germany

Durability Test Manager

• Jan 2006 - May 2010

• Created the department in 2006 in the view to enhance our durability program for components and trucks : “ no failure within 10 years life time” • Set up a team (9 persons) of experts in design and realization of test facilities • Increased department efficiency by developing some modular test rigs • Conducted budget plan for the development of new test facilities as fatigue test bench • Supervised the ‘Voice of customer’ : analyzed, most of time on the field, the customer’s… Show more • Created the department in 2006 in the view to enhance our durability program for components and trucks : “ no failure within 10 years life time” • Set up a team (9 persons) of experts in design and realization of test facilities • Increased department efficiency by developing some modular test rigs • Conducted budget plan for the development of new test facilities as fatigue test bench • Supervised the ‘Voice of customer’ : analyzed, most of time on the field, the customer’s complains in the view to improve our test procedures • Created an innovative method of truck life profile determination based on truck application experience.

Test Engineer

• 2004 - Jan 2006

Mission : Forklift trucks and components tests Hydraulic, mechanical resistance tests EMC tests Shocks and vibrations tests Fatigue tests of chassis

Product Engineer

• 2003 - 2004

New products Development : food cans and covers Project leading from drawing to customer field test New products Development : food cans and covers Project leading from drawing to customer field test