Description

I help hardware and medical device SMEs transform innovation into scalable, profitable operations. As a Fractional COO or VP Engineering, I step in when companies need to:

Move from prototype to industrialization
Structure engineering and operations
Build or fix supply chains
Improve margins and delivery predictability
Scale internationally

I combine engineering depth, manufacturing expertise, and financial discipline to align product, operations, and business performance.

My experience spans the full product lifecycle; from early feasibility and architecture decisions to supplier selection, industrialization, regulatory readiness, and low- to mid-volume manufacturing across US, Europe and Asia.

Typical engagements include structuring development roadmaps, de-risking supply chains, leading cross-functional projects, and acting as a trusted partner to management teams at the intersection of engineering, operations, and business. I am used to working in ISO 13485 environments and with international, multi-site teams.

My approach is pragmatic, structured, and execution-focused, with an emphasis on clear decision-making, risk reduction, and long-term value creation.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Morges (up to 50km)

MDS+ – R&D and Manufacturing services in Singapore
Group Director
January 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)
Singapore
MDS+ is a design, development, and manufacturing services group with a presence in Singapore, Switzerland, the UK, and China. The firm supports product creation from concept through industrialization, with a focus on regulated products such as medical devices and high-end electronics, combining engineering excellence with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485).

As Group Director, the company grew by 7 times in 5 years. I am responsible for:
- Holding end-to-end responsibility for company performance, including P&L, client portfolio, and operational delivery.
- Building the business model, service offering, and team structure supporting hardware and medtech product development.
- Shaping and executing the strategic direction of MDS+, driving growth across Europe and Asia.
- Leading cross-functional teams in delivering product development, regulatory readiness, and supply-chain solutions for hardware and medtech clients.
- Advising founders and engineering leaders on roadmap definition, risk management, manufacturing strategy, and international scaling.
- Representing the firm in ecosystem partnerships (e.g., enterprise and innovation agencies), strengthen quality and operational disciplines, and support major organisational initiatives such as quality audits and leadership expansion.
Corporate strategy Business plan Talent acquisition
Philip Morris International
Technical and Innovation consultant
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
January 2020 - March 2025 (5 years and 2 months)
Temasek, Singapore
- Supported knowledge transfer to support the expansion of engineering and development capabilities in China.
- Scouted emerging technologies and external innovations relevant to next-generation products roadmap.
- Defined and proposed development and execution strategies for new technologies, aligning technical feasibility, organizational readiness, and business objectives.
Innovation Management Technical project management Product Development Innovation
Philip Morris International – Consumer
Manager of Mechanical Development and Projects
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
January 2014 - December 2019 (5 years and 11 months)
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Led the transfer of the IQOS electronic device from PMI’s Switzerland-based R&D center to Asia, establishing and scaling an R&D and industrialization hub in Singapore. Responsible for this technology transfer, I drove the full development lifecycle from industrialized design and engineering through verification, production transfer, manufacturing qualification, and ramp-up to millions of devices per month.

Attracted by the engineering challenges, I worked on extreme miniaturization, high-end cosmetic quality, and a 350 °C heating technology designed to operate safely in consumers’ hands. In parallel, I expanded the Asian supply chain, particularly in China, and held full budget accountability for projects exceeding USD 100 million.
Technical project management Project Management (PMO) Supply chain