Leo Huibregtse

A private equity owned "buy and build project", starting small. The company builds ovens for the fast service industry like for fish and chip restaurants, imbiss & snackbar. I was CEO. I developed strategy, positioning for the brands, make/buy, organizational structure and started to integrate former 3 competitive companies. Started up product development. Day to day focus on production organization, output and product quality improvement.

Amplifon is the Global leader (€ 1,7 bn) in hearing health care. In Belux we served customers through 90 hearing centers & 60 SIS. 70% own stores and 30% franchise. 180 people, I reported to the VP EMEA. I was hired to lead & turn around the local company. Done successfully with the team by changing business model, acquiring non-conforming franchisees, repositioning the brand, improving lead generation, conversion, product marketing, audiology approach & especially people mindset

We developed a new retail concept in furniture & home accessories

Onduline is a Global leader in light weight roofing, PE owned. I was member of the Global Group Executive Committee and led the subsidiaries in my Region in sales, business development, marketing, finance, HR, supply chain and day to day operations in 3 plants. P/L responsible. Total headcount in my Region 403, I reported to the CEO. Based in Paris.

Ariston is a Global leader (€ 1,6 bn) in heating and water heating products. I led 2 businesses on sales, service, marketing, finance, HR, IT, facility and logistics/warehouses. P/L responsibility. Direct reports: 9 people, headcount: 172. Reported to Regional Director Western Europe

I Led a division in Europe on product development, marketing, supply chain and business development. Matrix for sales and 2 plants. P/L responsible. Headcount 129 people and I reported to President Europe & Global BU president. Member of MT Europe. Stanley Black & Decker is now a $ 14 bn company, during that time $ 3 bn

I had various sales and marketing jobs at Beiersdorf at the tesa business unit. Tesa is the Global number 2 in self adhesive material in B-B and B-C. My last job was Market Manager Western Europe tesa fastening where I developed and implemented the local marketing and sales plans for this business unit. Member of the team that installed the first Regional marketing department within Beiersdorf. Beiersdorf is now a € 7 BN company