Romain
Chapeau
VP Finance, FBP Commercial Excellence & Global Marketing
Email:
ro******@barry-callebaut.com
Phone:
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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- Barry Callebaut GroupMay 2024 – PresentZurich, Switzerland
EMEA Director FP&A and Risks
Barry Callebaut GroupOct 2022 – May 2024Zurich, SwitzerlandEMEA Specialties & Decorations Finance Business Partner
Barry Callebaut GroupSep 2019 – Oct 2022Zurich, SuisseGroup FP&A Director
Barry Callebaut GroupAug 2016 – Sep 2019Région de Zürich, SuisseFinance Manager Parts Delivery Network
GEJul 2014 – Jul 2016BadenManager Project Controlling & Tender Finance
GEJul 2010 – Jul 2014Baden, Zürich Area, SwitzerlandBusiness Analyst Power Thermal Services
GEJul 2008 – Jul 2010EMEA FP&A Manager
AlstomJan 2006 – Jun 2008Junior Analyst
Louis VuittonJul 2005 – Dec 2006EpernayGraduate
voestalpineJun 2004 – Sep 2004Vienna, Austria

