Daniel Ecker, Director Strategy Planning & Business Development

Daniel Ecker

Director Strategy Planning & Business Development

Bahri

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Terminal Management
Experience
35 years, 8 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :35 years, 8 months

Director Strategy Planning & Business Development at Bahri
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2015

Strategy, asset acquisition financial feasibility analysis and negotiations, 4PL logistics consulting and Supply Chain Management JV, Business Performance Management, KPI, processes and continuous improvement

Director Strategy, Planning & Business Development at National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia - BAHRI
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2012 to August 2015

• Developed and implemented 2020 strategy with fleet expansion into specialized tankers, diversifications/acquisitions into terminals and land transportation, new regional maritime partnerships, global offices network, branding, IPO
• Designed and implemented the company’s Integrated Management System, corporate governance, organization structure, policies/procedures/processes, KPIs
• Expertise in supply chain & logistics, ship operations, chartering, maritime business and terminal management, naval architecture, sale & purchase of ships and new ship building contracts, KPIs, vessel valuation, ship risk management and maritime law,
• Analysis of global market, competition, update on IMO legal requirements, product, trade route, demand/supply, fleet economics, cargo and clients portfolio, technical fleet management issues

Head of Marketing & Business Development at Al Suwaidi
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • August 2009 to July 2012

Al Suwaidi 2009 - present
Saudi Arabia based industrial plant Engineering Construction, Fabrication, Maintenance and Manpower Supply company
Head Business Development and Marketing Group reporting to CEO - Al Jubail
Driving growth in oil & gas, petrochemicals, metals, cement, water, power and EPC industry. Developing global alliances and capturing new projects up to US$500 million.

• Developing and implementing growth strategy organic and through JV and acquisitions;
• Implementing MoUs and managing partnership development with different multinationals;
• Leading team on design and implementation of project pipeline tracker with bids status update and revenue/profitability stream analysis covering several billion US$;
• Developing business strategy for new business diversification and service differentiation;
• Extensive experience managing project leads with local companies (Saudi Aramco, SABIC, others) and global companies (EPC and technology providers);
• Managing all external and internal PR and communications including website, newsletter, brochure, exhibitions, promotional and advertising and projects coordination with other group companies.

Managing Director at Independent Strategy and Business Consulting
  • Switzerland
  • June 2008 to July 2009

International project management

Business Development Director at Sabanci ExSA
  • Türkiye - Istanbul
  • April 2005 to June 2008

Nippon Gohsei 2004
Japan-based international subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemicals
General Manager with P&L responsibility for European Manufacturing Operation
(120 million Euro assets with 100 local workforce and 25 expatriates) - Kingston/Hull, U.K. Accountable for the commissioning and operational start-up of largest EVOH manufacturing line in the world (15, 000 tpa).

• Reorganized and headed Leadership Team including HSE, Production, Finance, HR, Quality and supply chain functions;
• Developed and implemented operational strategy with organizational KPIs/balanced scorecard;
• Drove organizational change for long-term business performance focus;
• Implemented Integrated Management System with ISO certification within 12 months of start-up (ISO 9001-200, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18000);
• Managed branding development program with EMEA website launch and communication strategy;
• Implemented Business Continuity (PAS56) and Asset Management Strategy (PAS55); and
• Integrated merged distribution company as UK sales office.

General Manager at Nippon Gohsei UK Ltd
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2004 to December 2004

Nippon Gohsei 2004
Japan-based international subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemicals
General Manager with P&L responsibility for European Manufacturing Operation
(120 million Euro assets with 100 local workforce and 25 expatriates) - Kingston/Hull, U.K. Accountable for the commissioning and operational start-up of largest EVOH manufacturing line in the world (15, 000 tpa).

• Reorganized and headed Leadership Team including HSE, Production, Finance, HR, Quality and supply chain functions;
• Developed and implemented operational strategy with organizational KPIs/balanced scorecard;
• Drove organizational change for long-term business performance focus;
• Implemented Integrated Management System with ISO certification within 12 months of start-up (ISO 9001-200, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18000);
• Managed branding development program with EMEA website launch and communication strategy;
• Implemented Business Continuity (PAS56) and Asset Management Strategy (PAS55); and
• Integrated merged distribution company as UK sales office.

Managing Director at Independent Strategy & Business Consulting
  • Switzerland
  • September 2002 to December 2003

International Project management.

Commercial Manager at BP Amoco
  • United Kingdom
  • April 1998 to September 2002

BP/Amoco Chemicals Europe 1998 - 2002
UK-based international oil, gas and chemical company
Commercial Manager Specialty Polymers EMEA - Sunbury, U.K. (1999 - 2002)
Accountable, while studying for MBA, for the development, management and implementation of commercial strategy in Europe for a range of Specialty Products.

• Commercialized new specialty product in Europe - current volume in first year reached 20 tons (38 million Euros) projected to reach 200 tons (380 millions Euros) in 2004;
• Negotiated agreement with key Eastern Europe distributor allowing for opening of markets in new geographies; and
• Managed Brand and distributors/representatives in Europe, Middle East and Africa; managed direct relationships with customers and industry value chain participants including equipment manufacturers; and Prepared marketing communications tools, brochures, publications and international exhibitions; presentation at conferences.

Market Development Manager Polymers EMEA - Geneva, Switzerland (1998 - 1999)
Responsibility covered management of 15 market segments including strategic market segmentation and prioritisation. Handled development and implementation of marketing plan maximizing cross-regional synergies.

• Developed and commercialized new products driving significant growth in strategic segments -market share increased from 3% to 18% in 18 months;
• Grew contribution margins in focused segments (extrusion: film, pipes; injection: packaging, consumer goods, etc);
• Managed successful market penetration in strategic segments; and
• Led growth in emerging market segments where potential for building business was most important.

Director at Strategic Analysis Inc
  • Belgium
  • September 1996 to May 1998

Strategic Analysis Europe S.A., Brussels, Belgium 1996 - 1998
US based International Management Consulting and Market Research Company
Director Materials and Polymers Division - Europe
Responsibilities included regional and global project teams.

• Developed and advised European Chemical Company on M&A strategy initiating a US$25 million acquisition;
• Lead consulting projects in specific segments including automotive, pipes, films and cables and materials including all types of polymers, steel and aluminium; and
• Managed international project teams for:
- Market research - Benchmarking
- Strategic and market planning - Competitive analysis
- Mergers, acquisitions and diversifications - Material substitution
- Image analysis / supplier performance analysis.

Project manager & Business Analyst at Philip Townsend Associates Inc
  • United States
  • September 1994 to September 1996

Phillip Townsend Associates Inc. 1994 - 1996
US based International Petrochemical Management Consulting Company
Project Manager - London, United Kingdom (1996)
Responsible for the start-up of consulting operation in London and daily management office.

• Generated new business throughout Europe leading to turnover in first six months of operations exceeding £150, 000; and
• Hired and led professional, multinational consulting team.

Business and Technology Analyst - Houston, Texas, USA (1994 - 1996)
Accountabilities included the management of numerous proprietary analyses for global customers focusing on Polyolefins, ETPs and elastomer markets and technologies.

• Facilitated and coordinated market research, manufacturing costs models and consulting studies in North, Central and South America, Europe and Asia;

Pilot plant manager and process engineering at Bayshore Industrial Inc
  • United States
  • June 1991 to September 1994

Bayshore Industrial, Inc., Houston, Texas, USA 1991 - 1994
US based polyolefins modification compounding company.
Manager Process / Plant Engineering and Product Development
Responsibilities included design and management of a pilot plant and the hiring and management of a technical team.

Education

Master's degree, Terminal Management
  • at Middlesex University London - Lloyds Maritime Academy
  • September 2015

- Introduction to International Trade and Logistics - The Role of Ports and Terminals - Terminal Operations - Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Management - Terminal Labour and Human Resources Management - Management of Terminals - Economics of Terminal Operations - Managing and Motivating People - Legal Issues for Terminals - Negotiating, Drafting and Managing Contracts - Managing Projects

Master's degree, Maritime Business Management
  • at Lloyds Maritime Academy
  • July 2014

- Maritime Economics - Management Concepts and their application in the Maritime Industry - Maritime Law - Maritime Administration, Operations and Crew Management - International Maritime Regulations and Codes - Marine Insurance - Chartering Policy and Marketing Strategy - Maritime Financial Management - Maritime Logistics

Master's degree, International Business and Finance
  • at University of Chicago, Chicago Booth, Business School
  • June 2002
Doctorate, Materials Sciences
  • at University of London - Queen Mary College
  • September 1991

Studies in Materials Sciences – Queen Mary College, London 1988 - 1991 PhD Research completed and approved for presentation

Master's degree, Materials Sciences
  • at University of Marseilles
  • June 1988

Specialties & Skills

International Business
Management
Pilot Plant
Leadership
Business Development
Self management - motivation - entrepreuneurial
Time management
Leadership
Business Development - project identification
Creativity and Innovation
Change management
Analytical skills - extract intellignece from information
Mentoring / coaching
Writing
Business Management
strategic thinking and vision for the future
Negotiation
Public Speaking
IT - Microsoft Office and ERP
critical open minded thinking
Networking

Languages

French
Expert
English
Expert
German
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner
Turkish
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner
Russian
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Chartering (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2014
Ship Operations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2013
Ships Sale and Purchase (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2014
Maritime Trade and Transports (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2013
Risk Management in Shipping (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014
Naval Architecture (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2013
Contracting Newbuilding (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2014
Vessel Valuation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2014