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Interim Manager specialized inpurchasing, project management, and business development**, I help companies to **structure, accelerate, or reorganizeduring periods of transition, crisis, or rapid growth.
With over 20 years of field experience, I supportVSEs, SMEs, or subsidiariesfacing challenges of transformation, profitability, or strategic repositioning. I am comfortable with both analysis and action, with a direct, results-oriented approach.
What I bring you:
• Rapid diagnosis & operational action plan
• Optimization of purchasing & margins
• Structuring and management of complex projects
• Export & international business development
• Executive coaching during change or crisis
Based in Belgium, I am available for local or international assignments, with aclear positioning: impact, autonomy, efficiency.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Louvain-la-Neuve (up to 50km)
Experience
- GTEXFOUNDER & Chief Executive OfficerJanuary 2006 - January 2024 (18 years)Donaldson Headquarters Europe Africa Middle East, Leuven, VB, BelgiumTrading & Sourcing Company (Europe & Africa) 2006-2024. Created and developed a specialized procurement center (agricultural machinery, vehicles, spare parts). Official distributor of Landini (2009–2017) then SAME Deutz-Fahr (2018–2024). Led strategic negotiations, boosted profit margins, and optimized supplier lead times. Oversaw logistics projects between Europe and Africa. Supervised 15 employees – Turnover > EUR 3M
- GTEX-CIFOUNDER & Chief Executive OfficerJanuary 2012 - January 2022 (10 years)Ivory Coast Subsidiary 2012-2022. Established logistics, HR, and financial structures. Adapted European standards to local realities. Led business development and local partnerships
- GEOTRAFOUNDER & Chief Executive OfficerJanuary 2016 - January 2022 (6 years)Ivory CoastAgricultural Transport & Logistics (Ivory Coast) 2016-2022. Directed operations of 100+ employees. Managed strategic planning of agricultural harvests. Supervised supply chain and continuous improvement
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Education
- Marketing Graduate (With Distinction)EPHEC2000Marketing Graduate (With Distinction)
- Law CandidateUCLouvain1997Law Candidate