A self-motivated, entrepreneurial and creative team player with experience in general management and a successful track record in strategic thinking, coaching teams, developing businesses, growing sales and building strong customer relationships in international and multicultural settings
Set up the Indian then Regional Office in New Delhi
Developed excellent relationships with both public (governments) and private (concessionaires) clients, proposed creative options for projects financing, subsequently negotiated and secured contracts, and grew turnover
Supervised ongoing operations, leading project teams, monitoring financial terms of contract, and improved operational margins
Trained multi-cultural teams of professional officials in India and Sri Lanka on optimizing project costs
Designed business plan strategy for long-term development in Australia and Asia reviewing financing options, revising segmentation and pricing strategies, and initiating JV partnerships
Led business development team, increased sales in Australia and Asia
Implemented ISO 9002 / 14001 quality procedures and jointly reorganized office processes to reduce overhead cost
As Senior Project Manager seconded part-time to Egis Projects (a sister firm in charge of the development and operation & maintenance of selected projects), co-led engineering team in charge of Flinders Ports operations
Delivered on time and within budget simultaneous complex projects in French Overseas Territories: supervised design teams, coordinated external and internal multi-skilled teams
Managed the PPP project of a toll road tunnel in the port of Papeete (Tahiti) interacting with government, state environmental agencies, resident associations, contractors and private investment representatives
Presented, and recommended, technical and economical alternatives to government stakeholders (Martinique Regional Council, French Polynesia Ministry and President’s Councilors)
Coached junior engineers on Project Management, and led a national working group on ‘Project and Risk Management Tools’
Set up the office in Tahiti, developed contacts with client, prepared financial offers and negotiated contracts that resulted in a 300% growth in turnover over 2 years
Exceeded target with the successful negotiation of a contract with the Government of French Polynesia
Created procedures for coordination of remote design production and communications – recommendations were subsequently integrated in the company Knowledge Management System as best practice
Managed numerous construction sites in Antananarivo, then the main construction site in Nosy Be Island, including the manufacture of crushed materials, bituminous and emulsion mix for the needs of the construction works
As a trainee, conducted an audit on the monitoring and management tools of construction sites: analyzed the data-processing system and proposed action plans for improvement
Activities and Societies: * President of (Civil) Student Council * Representative for External Relations * Participated in the “Tour de France a la voile” sailing race * Created the first sport competition across civil engineering schools and construction firms * Acted in several theater plays and a musical comedy (participated in several theater events and contests)
