Wim Van Cotthem

Set up and secured important commercial processes following Zoetis IPO such as the implementation of new centrally driven pricing process for €1,2B region, Lead initiative to launch branded generics achieving more than €30MM of incremental revenues for the region, Project lead for development of 5 year Regional Strategic Plan and Subject Matter Expert for Quarterly Earnings reporting to Area President

Head of Regional Swine Business Unit (€120MM) after the integration of Wyeth. Directly leading a team of 8 marketing/technical regional directors and indirectly Business Unit Directors for the 7 key markets in the region. Direct report to VP Operational Strategy. Achievements: 1. Successful integrated Wyeth portfolio with above budget results e.g. swine vaccine market 2. Successful at introducing Improvac as alternative to piglet castration in Belgium and select markets

Realized return to growth from €30MM in 2004 to €50MM in 2009 after years of double digit decline in revenue before 2004. Restructured organizations to separate legal entities (Benelux and Germany/Austria) in 2007 to pursue growth strategies. Reached market leadership with Cattle and Horse endectocide brands in both markets via innovative end-user promotion to support veterinarian recommendation. Reported to Area President Europe, Middle East, Africa.

Based out of US, New Jersey, responsible for the worldwide brands such as Centrum Multivitamins (Complete from A to Zinc), Caltrate. Led cross-functional global teams in operations and scientific affairs to develop future pipeline. Brand steward for brand development in China and Poland. Reported to VP Global Marketing and Business Development. t

Started as Marketing director responsible for all brands in Benelux. Launched major brands such as Centrum and Advil. Added Sales responsibility for Belgian affiliate heading up the pharmacy sales force.

Started as QA/QC manager to develop a sterility lab, moved to procurement as (1989) Purchasing manager for packaging materials to end as (1992) Product Manager OTC portfolio for Belgium

cross-cultural leadership skills

Marketing, Product management, Strategy, Advertising, Promotion

Clinical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Parasitology