A dynamic and accomplished C-suite executive with global market leaders in the Pharmaceutical (Novartis Pharma), FMCG (Heinz-Wattie’s, Novartis Consumer Health, Yakult), Medical Devices, & Private Equity industries. Excelling in diverse multicultural environments in Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Core competencies include being a compelling strategic thinker specializing in challenging and complex markets. I strive to be a charismatic driver of high growth strategies in developing and developed markets while being a strong proponent of insightful strategic review.
Business Profile
IFD AG
Zurich, Switzerland
10/2009-Present: Managing Director at IFD AG in Zurich
Managing Director
Sector:
Investment Management, Private Equity - Venture Capital
Function:
Officer - Executive, Partner /
Company description:
Informa PLC, group IBC ASIA (Singapore) Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
01/2011-06/2011: Chairman - Food & Beverage Innovations Asia Conference, Bangkok, 14th-16th June 2011 at Informa PLC in Singapore
Chairman - Food & Beverage Innovations Asia Conference, Bangkok, 14th-16th June 2011
www.foodinnovationsasia.com/foodinnovationsasia-agenda.php
Growing the Market through Health-Oriented Food and Beverage Innovations: Food Innovations Asia will bring together key stakeholders in the food industry to better understand how to leverage on a growing market trend for functional/healthy food.
Sector:
Consultants, Consultants Management
Function:
Officer - Executive, Partner /
Company description:
Novartis Pharma AG
, Switzerland
09/2006-10/2009: Head of Middle East at Novartis Pharma AG in
Head of Middle East
Responsible for General Medicines, Oncology, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Transplant & Immunology, Opthalmics in the Middle East - specifcially in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, UAE, Yemen, Ethiopia, Somalia and the Sudan
Sector:
Investment Management, Private Equity - Venture Capital
Function:
Officer - Executive, Partner /
Company description:
Delft Instruments BV, group Nucletron BV
Amsterdam, Netherlands
06/2001-06/2006: General Manager at Delft Instruments BV in Amsterdam
General Manager
Nucletron's is a market leader in oncological solutions (software, hardware and professional services) and patient driven applications, specializing in radiotherapy and brachytherapy in particular.
Sector:
Others, Other
Function:
Officer - Executive, Other Officer - Executive /
Company description:
Novartis Consumer Health
, Switzerland
06/1998-06/2001: Head of Global Sales/International Marketing Manager at Novartis Consumer Health in
Head of Global Sales/International Marketing Manager
Global Marketing and Brand mangement of Health food ranges Ovalmaltine/Ovaltine & Wasa. NPD management into functional food/nutriceutical/VMS markets. Initiated, built and managed global alliances and partnerships between NCH and 3rd parties such as Quaker Oats, Rexall, Natures Way, Migros, Danone, Kraft & GNC.
Sector:
Investment Management, Private Equity - Venture Capital
Function:
Officer - Executive, Partner /
Company description:
Yakult Europe BV
Amsterdam, Netherlands
09/1994-06/1998: European Marketing Manager at Yakult Europe BV in Amsterdam
European Marketing Manager
Globally Net Sales hit US$ 2.3 Billion in 2005 covering Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and FMCG dairy products. Launched Yakult (the RTD functional dairy beverage) and managed sales, marketing and PR activities in Europe.
Sector:
Others, Other
Function:
Other Functions, Other Functions /
Company description:
Gemala UK Ltd
London, United Kingdom
01/1991-08/1994: Project Manager at Gemala UK Ltd in London
Project Manager
London based executive management of and responsible for JVs, M&A activities and BD&L. Gemala has interests in Indonesia, USA, Australia, Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ireland spanning manufacture of automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, banking, insurance and property development. Gemala Group of companies is a privately owned conglomerate.
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