Dries De Causmaecker

• Direct the premium business unit´s strategy and account management (from acquisition to serial life) with overall P&L and business plan responsibility (c. 200 FTE, serving 3 premium customers and lifetime sales of >€1B+), and manage 10 senior managers as direct reports • Also, serve as Head of Site for a customer R&D office in Czech Republic

• Assumed Global Program Manager function, managing the FSS (full-service supplier) Cockpit Mercedes Sprinter program for Daimler (€0.5B), with full business plan, budget and P&L responsibility, and led a cross-functional program team of 35+ on 4 sites worldwide (Germany, the USA, China & Argentina)

• Completed an 18-month management training program with a focus on business unit leadership and operations for the Daimler BU, rotating through 3 countries: the Czech Republic, Germany and Spain • Held 3 leadership roles, where developed large commercial deals and led complex projects and acquisition activities: Sales Leader (2012-2013), Deputy Program Manager, also with a mandate in Spain (2013-2015) and Program & Acquisition Manager (~€0.25B) with a team of 15 on 3 continents (EU, NA, SA) (02-09/2015)

• Reviewed and optimized internal processes, working with teams of up to 3

Focus on impactful modern leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and strategic leadership to drive change