Finance · Controlling · Interim Management

Turning financial complexity into better decisions.

Senior finance and commercial leader with 35 years of international experience. I help organizations strengthen financial performance, improve decision-making and build capable, motivated teams.

Discuss your needs

Practical leadership. Measurable improvement.

I combine senior finance leadership with deep commercial management experience. My approach is grounded in continuous improvement, creative problem-solving and involving people in the changes that affect their work.

I have led finance teams and commercial work across multiple countries and industries—from financial reporting, planning and treasury to complex bids, pricing, contracts and deal structuring.

How I can help

Flexible support for organizations navigating change, growth, complexity or a need for experienced leadership.

Finance & Controlling

Finance leadership, management reporting, planning and forecasting, working-capital improvement, cash management, accounting processes and compliance.

Interim Management

Hands-on leadership for finance and commercial teams, including team development, organizational change, recruitment and cross-border coordination.

Commercial Management

Support with complex bids and contracts, financial modelling, pricing, commercial strategy, negotiations and deal structuring.

Selected impact

A few examples of the outcomes delivered in senior finance and commercial roles.

USD 8 million Working-capital improvement in three months.
Best-in-class finance function Built a motivated, high-performing Nordic finance team.
Faster, more consistent pricing Developed an automated pricing tool for complex quotations.

Experience

A career spanning finance leadership, commercial management and international business operations.

Orange Business Services

2005–2025 · Switzerland and international region

Held senior roles in commercial management, financial architecture and finance outsourcing, leading teams and supporting complex bids, financial modelling, reporting and M&A activity.

France Télécom Long Distance Networks

2002–2005 · Finance Director, European subsidiaries

Led finance across multiple subsidiaries and developed pan-European treasury, transfer-pricing, accounting and reporting processes.

Global One Services

2000–2002 · Finance Director, Nordic Area

Transformed local finance teams into a regional function, improved working capital and strengthened financial performance.

Earlier roles

Honeywell Turbo Systems · Dow Chemical · National Chemsearch

Finance, FP&A, business development, accounting, statutory control and IT leadership in international organizations.

International perspective

Based in Switzerland, I have worked across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia. I work fluently in English, German and French; Swedish is my mother tongue.

Financial planning Working capital M&A support Transfer pricing Complex bids Pricing models Team development Process improvement

Let’s talk about your challenge.

Get in touch to discuss finance leadership, commercial support or an interim assignment.

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