Daniel Ecker, Director Strategy Planning & Business Development

Daniel Ecker

Director Strategy Planning & Business Development

Bahri

Lieu
Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
Éducation
Master, Terminal Management
Expérience
32 years, 8 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :32 years, 8 Mois

Director Strategy Planning & Business Development à Bahri
  • Émirats Arabes Unis - Dubaï
  • Je travaille ici depuis septembre 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 à National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia - BAHRI
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • août 2012 à août 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 à Al Suwaidi
  • Arabie Saoudite - Khobar
  • août 2009 à juillet 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 à Independent Strategy and Business Consulting
  • Suisse
  • juin 2008 à juillet 2009

International project management

Business Development Director à Sabanci ExSA
  • Turquie - Istanbul
  • avril 2005 à juin 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 à Nippon Gohsei UK Ltd
  • Royaume Uni
  • janvier 2004 à décembre 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 à Independent Strategy & Business Consulting
  • Suisse
  • septembre 2002 à décembre 2003

International Project management.

Commercial Manager à BP Amoco
  • Royaume Uni
  • avril 1998 à septembre 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 à Strategic Analysis Inc
  • Belgique
  • septembre 1996 à mai 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 à Philip Townsend Associates Inc
  • Etats Unis
  • septembre 1994 à septembre 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 à Bayshore Industrial Inc
  • Etats Unis
  • juin 1991 à septembre 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.

Éducation

Master, Terminal Management
  • à Middlesex University London - Lloyds Maritime Academy
  • septembre 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, Maritime Business Management
  • à Lloyds Maritime Academy
  • juillet 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, International Business and Finance
  • à University of Chicago, Chicago Booth, Business School
  • juin 2002
Doctorat, Materials Sciences
  • à University of London - Queen Mary College
  • septembre 1991

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

Master, Materials Sciences
  • à University of Marseilles
  • juin 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

Langues

Français
Expert
Anglais
Expert
Allemand
Moyen
Espagnol
Moyen
Japonais
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Turc
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Arabe
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Chinois
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Russe
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Formation et Diplômes

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