Andrew Scheele

Freelance consultant advising on Business Development, Mergers and Acquisitions and Program Management to the technology industry.

Responsible for developing customer relationships, closing deals and bringing products to mass-production for customers in Europe.

Operational Due Diligence for clients in Germany and Europe. Quantify operational savings/upside for Private Equity and corporate clients by conducting lean diagnostics, assessing capacity and efficiency options, quantifying lean manning levels and modelling operational synergy value. Preparation and presentation of reports to executive management and clients.

Managed a team that was responsible for worldwide delivery to several of Celestica’s key customers. Customer analysis, account strategy, business development, negotiation of business critical issues, profit and loss, customer satisfaction, supply chain, program management and operational oversight.

International project management of corporate development process including commercial negotiations, due diligence, valuation, leadership of cross-functional transaction team, management of internal stake-holders and interaction with professional services firms.

Led team responsible for development and deployment of Lean Manufacturing techniques in Europe while reporting to VP of Global Operations and Quality. Supported Corporate Development team for pre-deal and integration activities.

Internal consultant leading lean manufacturing change projects in co-operation with senior site management. Reported to Director of Strategic Planning, Europe. Fact-based approach to strategic planning and improvement through value stream analysis, application of JIT techniques, training and implementation.

Business development and program management as member of customer facing Global Account Team. Led projects using formal co-ordination, budgeting and control techniques. Managed project P&L, contractual and commercial relationships, matrix managed cross-functional teams of up to 20 multi-functional specialists on multiple projects.

Joined ICL (International Computers Limited) Manufacturing & Supply Division graduate trainee program after graduation. Variety of roles including Technical Support and New Product Introduction.