Pierre Bénaich

Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK I led and supervised Financial reporting, Controlling and analysis; actively involved in Commercial/Bid Support through pricing activity and legal reviews. Restructured the Finance function.

Contributed to over-subscribed debt refinancing deals, particularly in the context of various US Private Placements (USPP) and to improved rating from BBB+ to A- . Advised on perception improvement options on Corporate Governance matters and actively engaged dialogue with proxy advisors (e.g. ISS.) as well as with Corporate governance teams of fund managing institutions.

Fully created and expanded the IR department, created the equity story. x2 analyst coverage for the stock in less than 2 years. Diversified the company's shareholder base, from 4 to 15 countries across North America, Europe and Asia. Effectively managed IR in the context of 2 transforming acquisitions within 3 years. Successfully trained company execs to IR .

Prepared the communication plan, key messages and investor material for the IPO of ADRs on the NYSE in 1997, and was part of the coast-to-coast investor road show across 10 US and Canadian cities. Reorganized retail shareholder strategy including a new Letter to Shareholders, dedicated regional road shows and a shareholders’ toll-free hotline.

Portfolio Theory, Financial analysis

Finance, International Trade