Bart Willems

General Manager
Buggenhout, BE

About

Experienced General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Food & Beverages Industry. Skilled in Finance, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Business Strategy and Development. Strong sales professional with an MBA focused in Business Fundamentals, Managerial Practices & Leadership Development Process from INSEAD.

Work Experience

Financial Auditor

BDO Belgium
1997 - 1999
Belgium

Financial auditing services at advisory firm covering audit, accountancy, tax and public sector consultancy services.

Multiple functions

Barry Callebaut AG
1999 - 2013

Started as head of financial controlling, became General Manager of Cameroon (2009) and General Manager of Ivory Coast (2012) for world's leading cocoa manufacturer.

General Manager

Promasidor Algeria
2013 - Present
Algeria

Led sales, marketing, acquisitions including Berbère brand, factory integration, new product launches, and construction of new factory for market-leading food manufacturer.

Education

University degree in Applied Economical Sciences

University of Antwerp
1991 - 1996

Belgium

Master's Degree in European and International Accounting and Auditing

University of Ghent
1996 - 1997

Erasmus Program - Sweden/France/Belgium

Global Executive MBA

INSEAD
2011 - 2012

France/Singapore/Abu Dhabi

Languages

English - Fluent
French - Fluent
German - Advanced
Dutch - Native

Skills

Buisness Optimisation

Sectors

FMCG
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