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Does your organization need to reduce costs, improve performance, secure a strategic program, or manage a complex project in a demanding environment? Are you looking for a consultant who can deliver measurable results, not just presentations.
I am Akhenaton Lichterowicz, an engineer from Centrale Lyon, with 18+ years of experience in operational and general management within international groups (Nissan, Valeo, Saint-Gobain, Imerys, Eurofins) and SMEs/ETIs.
Project Management & PMO
Project structuring and governance
Roadmap, planning, risk management
Multi-team & multi-site coordination
Implementation of KPIs & steering rituals
Stabilization and regaining control of troubled projects
Cost Reduction & P&L Performance
Direct/indirect cost analysis
Cost reduction programs (OPEX/CAPEX)
Productivity gains & flow optimization
Process redesign (Lean, Six Sigma, TPS)
EBIT & cashflow improvement
Life Sciences & Regulated Environment
Implementation/optimization of laboratories & production lines
Capacity increase & time-to-result reduction
Compliance, quality, process standardization
Management of high-stakes strategic projects (e.g., COVID Europe response)
Complex Program Management
Change management & directional alignment
International coordination
Transition management (General Management / Operations Management)
Strategic diagnosis & transformation roadmap
Supply chain, production & organization optimization
Why work with me
15 years of operational management, in France and internationally
Real field expertise: industry, life sciences, supply chain
Clear method: diagnose, prioritize, transform, measure
Ability to deliver quickly, even in critical contexts
Proven leadership: managed up to 200 employees
Based in Paris. Available for assignments in France & abroad.
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French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Japanese
Native or bilingual
Italian
Conversational
German
Conversational
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km), Lyon (up to 50km), Lille (up to 50km), Nantes (up to 50km), Toulouse (up to 50km)
Experience
- Kallion SRL
On Malt
Strategic consultation on the TIC (Test Inspection Certification) market in FranceBIOTECHJanuary 2026 - January 2026Paris, FranceWe discussed the competitive and strategic landscape of the TIC industry in France. Current opportunities (especially M&A related to consolidation by major groups like SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek) and the specifics of regulated industries (e.g., ISO15189 accreditation for medical biology laboratories) as well as regulatory constraints in France (related, for example, to ARS or the public health code). We talked about technical opportunities for process optimization (MTTR, MTBF for machinery) as well as TAT reduction techniques for the most urgent tests. - ALMARNAPresident and FounderCONSULTING AND AUDITSFebruary 2025 - Today (1 year and 6 months)Paris, FranceFounded by Akhenaton Lichterowicz, ALMARNA supports companies, executives, and managers in their strategy, transformation, and leadership projects.With 17 years of international experience in the life sciences, chemical, and industrial sectors, I founded ALMARNA with a simple conviction: sustainable performance stems from strategic clarity, operational rigor, and human development.💼 Strategy and Transformation ConsultingI help organizations rethink their models, optimize their operations, and manage complex transformations, whether they involve turnarounds, post-M&A integrations, or Lean / Operational Excellence deployments.Each assignment aims for tangible results: greater efficiency, consistency, and meaning.🎯 Executive Mentoring & CoachingALMARNA also offers personalized individual support for young executives (0–10 years of experience) and leaders: interview preparation, leadership development, career advancement, work-life balance, or expatriation.My approach is based on strategic listening and firsthand experience in international management, acquired notably in Japan for 10 years, where I learned discipline, humility, and the importance of teamwork.🌍 International PositioningBased in Paris, ALMARNA operates in France and internationally (New York, London, Spain…).Our ambition: to support talents and organizations in creating sustainable value, with elegance, rigor, and impact.📅 Services– Strategy and performance improvement consulting– Transformation management / PMO / turnaround– Executive mentoring and career coaching– Targeted interventions for executives, managers, and project teams✨ Our mission: transform strategies into concrete results, combining rigor, humanity, and vision.
- Eurofins Biologie MédicaleDirector of Operations & Deputy CEOMEDICALFebruary 2022 - October 2024 (2 years and 9 months)Paris, FranceAs Director of Operations at Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics France (2022–2024), I was responsible for designing and deploying the national strategy for developing a new business line in medical biology. Reporting directly to the CEO, I led a massive organic growth program aimed at building a network of numerous routine laboratory sites across France.💼 Leadership and Strategic DeploymentAs the first employee appointed to establish this new activity, I oversaw the creation of 19 regional start-ups and the opening of over 50 laboratories in 3 years, ultimately generating over €40 million in revenue. I led a multidisciplinary team of 25 project managers and support staff, and up to 200 employees and freelancers, including medical biologists, engineers, and technicians, while structuring key functions: operations, real estate, HR, and IT.🏗️ Complete Operational ManagementI managed the end-to-end value chain: due diligence, M&A, selection and acquisition of real estate assets (over 100 sites), design and fitting-out of laboratories, integration of analytical equipment and IT systems, and obtaining health authorizations (ARS, ISO 15189).🚀 Results and Impact• Compliance and opening of a national network of ISO15189 laboratories.• Recruitment and ramp-up of over 90 biologists and start-up managers.• Assembly of a complex real estate portfolio, balancing leasing, acquisition, and property management.• Direct contribution to the opening of 50+ laboratories in Caen, Montpellier, Lille, Le Mans, Tours, Poitiers...This assignment allowed me to orchestrate the fastest growth in the history of Eurofins Medical Biology, combining strategy, execution, and human leadership in a demanding regulatory context.
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Education
- Engineer from Ecole Centrale de LyonÉcole centrale de Lyon2008La formation d’ingénieur à l’École Centrale de Lyon, suivie dans le parcours industriel et ingénierie automobile, propose trois années structurées autour d’enseignements fondamentaux en sciences et en génie mécanique, de modules spécialisés en technologies automobiles, d’expériences de gestion de projet et d’innovation industrielle, ainsi que de stages en entreprise et de projets collaboratifs, le tout permettant d’acquérir des compétences pointues dans la conception, la production et le management de projets industriels complexes.
- Preparatory classes for Grandes Ecoles (MPSI-MP*)Prytanée National Militaire2005La formation MPSI-MP* au Prytanée Militaire de La Flèche se déroule dans un cadre d’excellence reconnu, conjuguant enseignement intensif en mathématiques, physique, chimie, sciences de l’ingénieur et informatique, encadrement pédagogique de haut niveau, et vie en internat sous régime militaire, afin de préparer les concours des plus grandes écoles scientifiques et militaires (Polytechnique, Centrale, Mines-Ponts, Saint-Cyr, Navale, ENSTA...) tout en développant des valeurs d’engagement, de rigueur et de leadership fortement valorisées dans le monde professionnel.
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Black BeltSaint-Gobain2015