André Sousa Cruz

Helping SMEs expansion & internationalisation, globally. Responsible for Project Management division.

- Directly reporting to the CEO, responsible for the overall management of a project to create a start-up within DST Group, to manufacture PV solar panels; including conception, EPC, implementation and ramp-up. - Developed the business idea, defined strategy and resources (3M€ and 22 people), built the project plan, defined project organisation and implementation. - Acting as internal consultant for the Energy business area and representing the company at high level events. - Working with CSO.

- Led a cross-functional 5 people team, responsible for the operational management of a project for industrialization of a photovoltaic solar panel, in a very multi-cultural environment (11 nationalities). - Built and implemented a process bridge for transferring technology from Company to partners’ unit. Planned and coordinated site operations, responsible for the organisation of the status meetings and for Board reporting. - Responsible for a proper budget management, planning and feasibility.

- Simultaneously managed over 20 parallel cross-functional projects, involving all departments and applying the best sector methodologies, for demanding customers like VW, Chrysler, Renault, PSA, TRW and Bosch. - Reduced production costs by 10% and internal launching time by 20% through process reengineering and optimization of the operations. Head of customers’ relations, process validation, scheduling, and cost controlling. - Acting as Customer representative.

Full-Time 1 Year MBA. Master in Business Administration and Business Policy.

Specialisation in Production Management.