Gousset David
Professional statusCurrently employed
Job/career Open to opportunities
Summary
I have joined Raven Russia in 2006 to manage the regional expansion and to develop the JV with Avalon Group (Megalogix). I have 11 years of experience in the Russian Market. Up to September 2006, I worked as COO of Jones Lang LaSalle, for Russia and CIS. Prior to Jones Lang LaSalle, I have participated in the set up of Leroy Merlin purchasing office in Russia. In 1998, I was joining FM Logistic and have managed the creation, development and promotion of a warehousing network in 7 key cities of Russia.Education
Diploma of Higher Education in Accounting and Finance
ENOES (January 1995 - December 1998)
- Diplome d'etude comptable superieures et financiereres (BAC +4). Dernier diplome avant le diplome d'expertise comptable
Professional experience
Project Director
Raven Russia Property Advisors - Moscou - Russia(Permanent contract - Since November 2006)
- Manage the regional expansion, develop (from land sourcing, design and construction) and promote (Marketing and leasing) a unique Class-A warehousing network in 20 key cities of Russia and CIS ($2+ billions investment / www.megalogix.com / www.ravenrussia.com). Staffing and managing construction and functional departments: 60 persons.
COO
Jones Lang LaSalle - Moscou - Russia(Permanent contract - September 2004 - September 2006)
- Advise the CEO on strategic business development and key corporate planning issues and make recommendations on key business. Shape and develop strategy and organization. Manage all support function: accounting, human resources, marketing, research, IT and administrative departments (30 persons).
Financial Controler
Leroy Merlin - Moscou - Russia(Permanent contract - January 2003 - August 2004)
- My responsibilities included organisation of the purchasing office and internal services. Setting up the database of goods (40 000 items). Training of users for the new system “Retek”. Pilot and control relationship with suppliers. Validation of all contracts. Created procedure and tools to analyze activity. Animation of the buyers on their quantitative and qualitative performances. Leroy Merlin, group Auchan, is the 5th DIY firm in the world.
Regional Network Manager
FM Logistic - Moscou - Russia(Permanent contract - April 2001 - August 2002)
- Setting up, developing and promoting a unique warehousing network within Russia in a high technology customized logistic firm, covering the whole supply chain: warehousing, multi-modal transportation, co-packing and co-manufacturing. Staffing, training and managing operational and functional departments: 80 persons.
Financial and Internal Control Manager
FM Logistic - Moscou - Russia(Permanent contract - October 1999 - March 2001)
- Staffing, training and managing financial and internal control Dept.: team of three. Establishing, analyzing and reporting CIS consolidated results to the European Headquarter. Establishing financial and analytical forecasts. Created procedure and tools to analyze activity, profit and loss per customer and cost controls. Validation of commercial proposals.
Treasury & Accouting Manager
FM Logistic - Moscou - Russia(Permanent contract - January 1998 - September 1999)
- . Organisation of the accounting and treasury departments in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Kiev office. Implementation of the accounting reporting, in Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and Kiev offices. Creation and implementation of the financial and accounting procedures. Team of Five.
. Approval of all FM Logistic CIS’ contracts. Managing all payments, bank transfers and relationship with financial partners (EBRD, Credit Lyonnais etc.).
. Organizing and supervising the implementation of integrated software (SCALA) covering the following fields: financial suite, general ledger, fixed assets, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and payroll. Training users
Skills
Autre
- Strong leader with ability to initiate change and implement new processes while maintaining a positive environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good presentation skills, comfortable and confident in front of audiences and at any level of an organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills