A leading European, brand-independent Tier 0.5 partner to off-highway equipment OEMs
As General Manager, I led a three-year business turnaround. I clarified the strategy, improved customer satisfaction and strengthened the leadership team's ownership of delivery reliability and quality.
OutcomeI built a culture of continuous improvement and increased EBITDA margin from 8% to 15% in three years.
Profitability programme for a leading machinery and agricultural equipment retailer
I mobilised the sales organisation and renewed the management system. I clarified the sales process and trained the team to use it, while reducing inventory and improving stock turnover and sales efficiency.
OutcomeThe profitability target was met and the business returned to profit.
Consolidating production for a leading sauna and steam bath specialist
I consolidated production into two plants. I designed their production layouts around one-piece flow and aligned purchasing with the planned plant capacity.
OutcomeThe targets were met and efficiency improved by 30%.
Underground mining and mill productivity project for a listed global mining company
I led the planning and process development workstreams. Cash costs fell by 10%, costs of €120 million were avoided and daily ore production doubled without additional resources.
OutcomeFurther annual improvement potential of €50 million is being delivered.