Microsoft
Microsoft

Romain

Chapeau

VP Finance, FBP Commercial Excellence & Global Marketing

Email:

ro******@barry-callebaut.com

Phone:

**********

About

Romain

Chapeau

I am an executive with 17 years of experience, driving organisations towards innovation, growth and impact. I am a recognised FP&A leader, setting strategies, aligning culture, values and objectives. I help Teams thrive and collectively reach their full potential. I am passionate about value creation, working with all stakeholders to accelerate transformations. • 17 years of Corporate Finance, Project Finance, M&A and Business Development experience, across industries and geographies (public transports, power generation, FMCGs). Currently leading a business of EUR 3 billion in the FMCG, B2B industry, leader in its vertical. • A collaborative and inspirational leadership style, with a strong drive for diversity, equity and inclusion. I lead a team of 20 people across 5 geographies. • Expert in Financial Management, Strategy, Business Development, Operational excellence and Talent development with an in-depth understanding of M&A, Operations and Project Management. • A track record of business transformation and growth, by designing and implementing successful strategies boosting value creation. Strong acumen for business model innovation. • Skilled in managing a P&L, a mid-term Plan and the associated financial storytelling. • A broad experience working and managing stakeholders, including c-level executives within and outside Barry Callebaut. Strong communication and influencing skills. • Thriving when driving positive impact, on the environment, society and the people, creating value for all the stakeholders through innovative business models. • Leading a Team of over 20 people and a Business of CHF 4.0 billion • Designed the 5y. Strategic Plan, including growth, footprint, operations & key objectives • Implemented the Rolling Forecast and integrated Business Planning process • Rolled-out AI-based pricing analytics to grow top-line and gross margin • Driving cultural transformation with CoEs and self-service analytics to improve service and reduce • Orchestrated 2 strategic M&As to build a unique value proposition • Improved the go-to-market strategy, reaching double-digit growth 3 years in a row • Decentralized innovation, pricing & marketing for growth and value creation • Elevated Business Unit ROIC +300bps over 3 years, highest of Barry Callebaut SAP Salesforce PowerBI Tagetik Financial Controlling M&A Due-diligence Manufacturing Controlling Product Costing ERP implementation Data stratetgy Digital Strategy Digital Transformation Business Planning Risk Management Internal Control Financial Storytelling Presentations

Romain Chapeau work experience

10 positions
  1. Barry Callebaut Group logo

    VP Finance, FBP Commercial Excellence & Global Marketing

    Barry Callebaut Group
    May 2024 – PresentZurich, Switzerland
  2. Barry Callebaut Group logo

    EMEA Director FP&A and Risks

    Barry Callebaut Group
    Oct 2022 – May 2024Zurich, Switzerland
  3. Barry Callebaut Group logo

    EMEA Specialties & Decorations Finance Business Partner

    Barry Callebaut Group
    Sep 2019 – Oct 2022Zurich, Suisse
  4. Barry Callebaut Group logo

    Group FP&A Director

    Barry Callebaut Group
    Aug 2016 – Sep 2019Région de Zürich, Suisse
  5. GE logo

    Finance Manager Parts Delivery Network

    GE
    Jul 2014 – Jul 2016Baden
  6. GE logo

    Manager Project Controlling & Tender Finance

    GE
    Jul 2010 – Jul 2014Baden, Zürich Area, Switzerland
  7. GE logo

    Business Analyst Power Thermal Services

    GE
    Jul 2008 – Jul 2010
  8. Alstom logo

    EMEA FP&A Manager

    Alstom
    Jan 2006 – Jun 2008
  9. Louis Vuitton logo

    Junior Analyst

    Louis Vuitton
    Jul 2005 – Dec 2006Epernay
  10. voestalpine logo

    Graduate

    voestalpine
    Jun 2004 – Sep 2004Vienna, Austria