Ralf Fassbender

Led multinational, post-merger integration efforts of Color Converting (2004) and SICPA packaging ink operations (2005) into the Siegwerk organization. Partnered with president and executive team to grow. Oversaw all finance functions, including planning, analysis, reporting, tax, and treasury. Implemented North American banking cash pool; designed tools to improve cash management. Drove productivity and optimized accounting functions.

Rendered analytical advisement to the global executive team and developed company valuations of potential M&A opportunities. Tailored principles and processes of value-based management to company's business dynamics. Created corporate valuation model, redesigned capital investment analysis/approval process, and developed measurable monthly reporting system/performance metrics. Developed a groupwide financial monthly reporting system and financial analytical tools to monitor performance.

Managed Treasury function and directed implementation of foreign currency hedges. Rendered $500M+ credit lines; oversaw European cash pools and positioning. Sustained national and international bank relationships. Streamlined international payments transactions through a worldwide netting system.