1999-2001 COGNIS CARE CHEMICALS( HENKEL Japan/ Tokyo)http://www.cognis.de/carechemicals/home.htm
REGIONAL BUSINESS MANAGER
Globally integrated strategic business management. Elaboration of regional marketing and sales strategies. Team coaching and target setting using financial ratios and total customer satisfaction programs. Leading a regional business team of 70 persons. Dealing with cross-cultural communication worldwide, including Germany, USA, France, Japan, Asia. Achievements: Sales increased by +25%, Profit increased by +35%

1996-1999: L'OREAL(Tokyo/Japan)
COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE MANAGER: Market Research. Development of competitive intelligence strategies using internet resources, databases, attending symposia, and exhibitions. Liaison officer reporting to the French Headquarters. Achievements: effective knowledge transfer across the R&D and marketing teams worldwide leading to the launch of major innovative products.

1993-1996:WARNER-LAMBERT,CAPSUGEL(PFIZER)
MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER EUROPE (Switzerland)
Market research, elaboration of communication and promotion strategies, organization of symposia and exhibitions. New product development, coaching and training of sales and marketing groups in Europe(20 staff) Assistance and consulting for customers(30 major Pharmaceutical Companies in Europe. Achievements: Launch of two new products in Europe and development of a unique expert system to support customer service.

1986-1992: RHONE POULENC RORER (SANOFI-AVENTIS)
MANAGER PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY (France)
Oncology, Antibiotics, CNS, Cardiovascular .
New product development from Pre-Clinical to phase III and OTC. Scientific publications and Patents. Traditional formulations and Drug delivery systems (transdermal, nasal sprays, nanocapsules, liposomes, solids, controlled-release, parenteral.

1990-1991: RHONE POULENC JAPAN,(Tokyo/Japan)
Post-Doc-HOSHI UNIVERSITY, Prof. Tsuneji NAGAI
Research on drugs penetration enhancement through biological membranes. Scientific survey in DDS and Networking

1989:RHONE POULENC LTD (Dagenham/UK)
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology
Development of Oral Drug Delivery Systems

EDUCATION:UNIVERSITY OF PARIS SUD XI, FRANCE.
1985: Pharm D Degree
1985: Master of Computer Sciences
1986: Master of Sciences in Pharmacology

TRAINING:

2000: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN:
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION-Designed for high-potential managers headed for senior executive positions, this program provides an overall picture of effective leadership at both the organizational and interpersonal level.

1998: EU-JAPAN CENTER FOR INDUSTRIAL COPERATION
INNOVATION MADE IN JAPAN-Training course in Japan for EU industrial manager