Edwin Leijnse
Group CFO COO @EMR
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WORK HISTORY
Group CFO COO @EMR
EDUCATION
Erasmus University Rotterdam
drs, Business Economics
Erasmus University Rotterdam
RC, Post graduate controllers course
HZ University of Applied Sciences
Business economics
SKILLS
ABOUT EDWIN LEIJNSE
Professional with a strategic view, broad scope and business orientation. University degree in economics and postgraduate degree in controlling. Proven track record, pre EMR 17 years experience in various senior finance management positions. 3 years experience (20••••14) in general management/as CEO. Has been working since October 2014 as independent consultant & interim manager. Joined EMR Recycling in October 2015 as Group COO.Worked in the production sector, for a trading company and in the wholesale/retail sector. Lived and worked in Europe, Asia and South America. Fluent in Dutch, English, German and basic in Spanish. Has worked 13 years for the largest private owned Dutch multinational SHV Holdings NV in various finance positions; controller Head Office group, CFO Business Unit and Regional CFO. Broad experience in managing all aspects of the finance function and other supporting areas (Human Resources, It, Legal, etc.). Contributed as CFO to the bottom line by improving finance processes and negotiating improved conditions concerning insurances, loans, etc. Has been a key player in a major turnaround of a company. Was responsible as CEO for a strategic reorientation of the company & implementation of various cost reduction measures. Restructured one of the operating companies by implementing a new organizational structure & replacing majority of the top management. Reorganized and improved the centralized Sales Organizations and processes. Extensive M&A experience as CFO and CEO after having been involved in various divestments processes and acquisitions all over the world. First of all a People manager, who nevertheless takes rigorous decisions when necessary. Personal characteristics; practical, down to earth, hands on, persistent, demanding, convincing, self motivator, loyal, independent & reliable. Analytical, good negotiator & strong interpersonal skills. Needs challenges. Thinks as an owner, dislikes bureaucracy, focused on improving the bottom line.
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