Executive Overview
I have recently joined UCB as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. As I learned more about the company, I was particularly attracted to UCB’s sense of purpose of creating value for patients and its societal mission. I’m also impressed by this company that harnesses innovation as a key differentiation lever to deliver solutions for those patient populations that need them most. I feel a very strong connection with the values of UCB. These include authenticity, trust, and a company that builds and invests in its people. I’m also glad to see how diversity & inclusion is more than just a concept here. Prior to joining UCB, I have headed finance across several international industries. Most recently I come from Proximus, the Belgian incumbent telecom company, where I was CFO since 2015. My past leadership positions stem from more than 25 years leading national and global organizations in areas of finance and strategy, M&A, innovation, and transformation.
Career Timeline
- UCBCurrentJul 2020–Present· 6 yrs 2 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerCurrentJul 2020–Present
- WPPCurrentFeb 2020–Present· 6 yrs 7 mos
- Non-Executive DirectorCurrentFeb 2020–Present
- 2015–May 2020· 5 yrs 4 mos
- CEO ad interimSep 2019–Nov 2019
- CFO, Member of the Executive Committee2015–May 2020
- Jun 2013–2015· 1 yr 7 mos
- EVP Finance & StrategyJun 2013–2015
- 2008–Nov 2013· 5 yrs 10 mos
- Chairman2008–Nov 2013
- May 2002–May 2013· 11 yrs
- EVP Innovation and Deputy CFOSep 2010–May 2013
- Executive Vice President, deputy CFOJul 2004–Aug 2010
- Senior Vice President, Internal AuditMay 2002–Jun 2004
- 2000–2002· 2 yrs
- CFO2000–2002