Philippe Gysen

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About Philippe Gysen

GOALWith a passion for business leadership, transformation, and innovation, I thrive in challenging, global, and general management roles. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEInnovative Business Leader Proven track record in profitable business growth within leading global companies. Hands-on leader with full P&L accountability. Passionate about long-term R&D and innovation planning, ensuring organizations stay ahead of industry trends. Experienced in front-end and back-end transformation, optimizing business operations for agility and scalability. Sustainability-Driven Leadership: Spearheaded sustainability strategies that align business growth with environmental and social responsibility, including CSR & ESG Reporting implementation compliant with global sustainability standards. M&A experience on both buying as selling side. People & Team Leadership Led large, diverse teams across commercial, operations, engineering, R&D, legal, and finance functions. Strong advocate of diversity and inclusion, with experience managing multicultural, international teams. Expert in talent recruitment and people development, implementing high-impact leadership programs and organizational design strategies. Experienced change leader and coach, driving agile transformation and fostering a high-performance culture.Marketing & Sales Strategist Extensive B2B and B2C experience across food, non-food, industrial, DIY, petrol, and lifestyle sectors. Led global brand management and portfolio strategy for Red Bull, Gillette, Pampers, Ariel, Quick-Step, and Braun, next to experience in low cost Private Label businesses. Deep expertise in 360° marketing, including traditional media, digital, sponsorships, events, and influencer management.Manufacturing & Product Management Leadership Operations and plant management experience in both start-up and large-scale environments, optimizing operational footprints, efficiency and growth. Skilled in product innovation, design management, and industrialization, bridging R&D and manufacturing. Champion of safety culture while maintaining entrepreneurial agility and competitive advantage.Digital Transformation Expert Led go-to-market transformations, transitioning businesses from offline to hybrid and fully digital models. Extensive experience in Industry 4.0, smart monitoring, predictive maintenance, intelligent automation, and digital thread integration. Designed and implemented agile digital governance structures, fostering a data-driven, innovation-first culture.