Michael Lean
Task Force Director Purchasing & Operations @Fidelium Partners
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WORK HISTORY
Task Force Director Purchasing & Operations @Fidelium Partners
Munich, DE
Operative management of our portfolio companies to support growth, efficiency, cost savings and cash networking capital improvements. Lead, coach and develop high performance teams to achieve sustainable turnarounds. Spear head complex negotiations and strategic profitability enhancement projects.
EDUCATION
University of Oxford
Business Administration and Management, General
INSEAD
Executive MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Harvard University
General Management Symposium
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, International Business
ABOUT MICHAEL LEAN
I am a highly analytical value creator, and entrepreneurial executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across 5 continents including 10+ years in Europe and Asia focusing on General Management, Consulting, Operations, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, and Procurement. As a resourceful, visionary problem solver, I possess an innate ability to build high performing teams and navigate challenging environments delivering sustainable value and generating exceptional customer satisfaction.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:* Delivered $200M+ in hard cost savings in multiple industries. Developed playbook for continuous improvement reducing costs $20M per year, slashing inventory 30%+, increasing customer service level 5%+, and improving safety 10%+ for Henkel.* Built greenfield production startup and setup team to secure 35% market share. Generated 200% sales increase and turnaround of EBIT from -11% to 7% for Henkel China as General Manager.SPECIALITIES: Leadership, Coaching, Team Building • Greenfield Production Start Up • High Performance Team Development • Sales Channel Development • General Management • Consulting • Mentoring • C-Suite Stakeholder Management • PMO Project Management • Strategy • Indirect Procurement • Shared Service Center Leadership • Continuous Process Improvement • Playbook – Supply Chain & Operations • Manufacturing Operations Optimization • Quality & Safety Improvement • Time to Market / Stage Gate • Service Gains • OTIF • Purchasing • Supply Chain • Global Strategic Sourcing • Supplier Relationship Management • Emerging Market Development • Demand & Supply Planning • Service Improvement • S & OP • PTP • E-Sourcing • Strategic Planning & Execution • Global Supply Chain Management • Operations Improvement • Streamlining • Marketing • Business Development • Cost & Inventory Reductions • Client Relationship Building • Recruitment & Talent Development • Contract Negotiations • Forecasting • Logistics & Warehousing • Strategic Partnerships
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