Global HR Executive with advanced mergers and acquisitions expertise

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Primary specialism: HR Business Partner - executive level

Markets with deep expertise: Global experience across EMEA / Americas / APAC / China. Lived and worked internationally for over 12 years

Languages : Fluent English, Dutch and French; intermediate German

Salary expectations: Market relevant, depending on the country market practice.

Workforce types directly supported: Global Human Resources leader in complex international organizations. Supported all functions in a full P&L business, from executive team down to the shop floor. Multi-industry experience for companies within the Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Automotive/Technology and FMCG sectors.

Current home country: Germany with mobility to work across Europe, Asia, Pacific, North America, South America - Belgian national who has historically also held a Swiss C permit

Team management: Have directly led regional teams up to 100 HR employees. Very comfortable working as a leader of teams (fixed or dotted) or an individual contributor where I need to influence to get things done.

Current/recent employer: Circa 80,000 employees with annual revenues USD 12 billion. My specific scope of responsibility was to support business units from 4,000 employees with revenue of USD 750 million to 17,000 employees with revenue of 2.2 billion. Have worked for larger and smaller organizations, all international and with complex matrix structures.

Remits of particular interest: International HR executive type of role, focus on strategic HR, organizational development design & transformation, performance & talent - ideally broad spectrum of responsibilities that includes the full HR scope (operational and strategic). Also interested in CHRO roles for small to midsize companies with international scope (equivalent USD 500 million to 1 billion).

Unique expertise: A multilingual, strategic, global HR Business Partner with deep expertise in leading transformational change, organizational design & effectiveness, strategic workforce planning, inclusion & diversity, succession/ talent capability building and performance management. Also offering extensive M&A experience (from due diligence to integration of new companies).

Commerciality: Multiple examples of initiatives with measurable ROI for revenue increase, productivity, and engagement. Some examples: - Led the transformation of a global business unit (4,000 employees – revenue 750 Million) resulting in the best O.I. since last 5 years; - Introduced SWFP as a strategic business tool to identify TA strategy and actions, develop necessary future skills and facilitate footprint decisions; - Developed a Learning & Development strategy and rigorous multi-year action plan for several Business Units that I was supporting – resulting in a significant increase on all L&D metrics - recognized as best practice.

Strengths: Successful in managing various global business transformation projects to achieve increase in business profitability, business growth and developing organization capability for future. Solution oriented, out-of-the box thinker with strong project management skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where a continuous improvement mindset is needed. Strong communication and influencing skills, and extensive experience in working in a matrix structure where teamwork, accountability and leading through influence are imperative to be successful.

Need to know: Driven by challenges and looking for an environment where I can combine strategic insight with a hands-on mentality. Successful in building and developing high performing HR teams aligned with the business. Currently undergoing certified Executive Coach training.