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Franky De Smedt is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving growth and transformation in various industries. As a Regional Director at Spandex, he has successfully led teams and developed strategies to drive business expansion. With a strong background in finance, Franky has held senior leadership positions at NTT DATA, Dimension Data, and Tupperware, where he has demonstrated expertise in management, strategy, and internal controls. Throughout his career, Franky has honed his skills in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning, with a focus on delivering results-driven solutions. His expertise in business planning, leadership, and managerial finance has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Franky's educational background includes a Transformational Leadership Program from Crummer Graduate School of Business and an MBA from Vlerick Leuven-Ghent Management School. Franky is fluent in Dutch, English, French, German, and Spanish, with a strong proficiency in accounting and finance. He holds various certifications and has completed prestigious programs, including the Yale CEO Leadership Summit and the London Business School's Masterclass in Private Equity.

Experience

  • Spandex
    • Dietlikon, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Regional Director Austria en Switzerland
      • Apr 2022 - Present
      • Dietlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

  • NTT DATA
    • Crissier, Vaud, Switzerland
    • Managing Director Switzerland
      • Oct 2019 - Mar 2022
      • Crissier, Vaud, Switzerland

  • Dimension Data
    • Crissier, Vaud, Switzerland
    • Managing Director Switzerland
      • Feb 2018 - Mar 2022
      • Crissier, Vaud, Switzerland

  • Dimension Data
    • Crissier, Vaud, Switzerland
    • Chief Financial Officer Switzerland
      • 2016 - 2018
      • Crissier, Vaud, Switzerland

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • VP of Finance and CFO EMEA
      • 2011 - 2015

    • Managing Director Switzerland
      • Sep 2009 - Oct 2011

    • Chief Financial Officer EMEA
      • Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

    • Chief Financial Officer Germany
      • Sep 2002 - Jun 2007

    • Manufacturing Controller EMEA
      • Jul 1998 - Aug 2002

    • Warehouse Administration Supervisor EMEA
      • Jul 1997 - Jun 1998

    • Financial Reporting Analyst
      • Apr 1994 - Jun 1997

  • TE Connectivity
    • Zaventem, Flemish Region, Belgium
    • Accounting Supervisor
      • Oct 1992 - Mar 1994
      • Zaventem, Flemish Region, Belgium

Education

  • 2022 - 2023
    Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College
    Transformational Leadership Program
  • INSEAD
    M&As and Corporate Strategy
  • United Nations Global Compact Switzerland & Lichtenstein
    Target Gender Equality
  • London Business School
    Masterclass in Private Equity
  • Vlerick Business School
    Digital Strategy
  • Yale School of Management
    Yale CEO Leadership Summit
  • Center for Creative Leadership
    Leadership Development Program
  • IMD
    Strategic Finance
  • IMD
    Managing Manufacturing
  • 1996 - 1998
    MBA, Vlerick Leuven-Ghent Management School
    Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
  • 1985 - 1991
    EHSAL Management School
    Master's degree, Accounting and Finance

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