Alpha Flow Zenith

Under this umbrella company, established a new healthy energy drinks venture made from Matcha and Mate, due to launch in the US market in 2025 with the potential to expand worldwide.

In addition, offered advisory services to other organisations, such as K2 Integrity, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in Switzerland and the Global IIA.

Founder, Board Member and Strategic Advisor

Various organisations

During this period, acted as a trusted Board Member and Investor in several established and flourishing businesses:

➡️𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗦 𝗱𝗼𝗼: enabled Serbian mature IT outsourcing and Quality Assurance company to attract new clients. 

➡️𝗦𝗬𝗡𝗖 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗟𝗖: entered pioneering health and wellness company as the largest investor, collaborating with inspiring founders as a Board Member, supporting future funding pitches and securing international selling rights.

Board Member and Advisor

Veblen Director Programme

Veblen works with Executives, Thought Leaders and Entrepreneurs to train and connect them with public and private companies needing Board support. Veblen is a global network focused on board priorities such as Investor Relations, Good governance, DEI, AI, ESG and Fundraising.

Member

Resided as Chairman of the Board for six months, welcoming the opportunity to enhance the dynamics, governance and risk management aspects, maximising overall impact and effectiveness. 

Selected six new ‘engaging’ board members who added value, enabled members to become paid board members, and mitigated critical risks.

Chairman of the Board

In 2024, selected as a Board Member and served a six-month term. Provided strategic insight, guidance and advice to unlock opportunities, reviewing operational progress, financial performance and key initiatives. 

Instrumental in attracting the largest collaboration to date for the programme, the most valuable growth element for Veblen.

Board Member

Glencore

Played a pivot role in scaling Glencore’s audit capabilities worldwide with hubs across five continents, and embedded robust internal controls and an inventive audit strategy to prepare the business for a digital future. 

Supported the largest M&A and integrated the audit function of a pure mining company. 

Successfully retained the audit services for a newly carved-out agriculture entity. 

Offered invaluable support during the transition to a publicly listed company.

Chief Audit Executive

Senior Business Risk Auditor

Ascom

Internal Auditor

With over two decades of international business experience, I am a 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 with comprehensive ‘hands on’ 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗚𝗥𝗖) and audit expertise, who advocates ethics, integrity and innovation. 

Recognised as a 𝗚𝗥𝗖 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 

I have delivered many speeches, lectures, videos and podcasts to global audiences on related topics, such as ‘Achieving Goals in Governance’, ‘Value Driven Auditing’ and ‘Using the Power of Scenario Simulation to Remodel Control Testing - A Game Changer’.   

In 2024, I was recognised as an Audit Beacon at The 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, one of my proudest moments. 

As a multilingual communicator, fluent in three languages, I engage effectively with diverse stakeholders up to board level, steering and influencing strategic agendas relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (𝗘𝗦𝗚), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (𝗗𝗘&𝗜), Artificial Intelligence (𝗔𝗜) governance, and cybersecurity. 

I served as 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 of the Veblen Director Programme, enhancing the board dynamics and unlocking opportunities with global leaders. 

At 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲, a FTSE company, I developed audit innovation hubs spanning five continents comprising over 45 high-performing auditors, and advanced the company’s 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 with a new team of data scientists and rollout of digital tools and technologies. 

I was instrumental in supporting Glencore through a turbulent time caused by the commodities crisis, retaining $MM audit services for a carved-out agriculture business, and reducing working capital.    

Over the years, I have headed high-profile fraud investigations and mitigated risks, ensuring compliance during complex situations, and safeguarding positive outcomes. 

I created and maintained Glencore’s 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (ERM) framework, systems and standards, reporting upwards to the board. 

I inspire people and enrich companies of all sizes, from startups to multinationals, offering impact-orientated leadership and a forward-thinking approach.

Nam Phong Ho, CFA, CIA, CISA, CFE, QIAL

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Advisory Board Member

INCONCRETO Consulting

Industry Practice: renewable energy, batteries, micro-electronics / semi-conductors, chemicals, TIC.

Senior Consultant

Johnson Matthey

General Manager and Director of the Board of Directors for JM Battery Systems (JMBS) hired to turnaround a BU for sale and manage it through the COVID pandemic. 
This stand-alone Business Unit serves the global battery systems markets with a sales office, manufacturing facility and R&D center, a team of about 850 people and attains annual revenue of around €300 millions. 
JMBS is a market leader in the development, engineering and manufacture of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and systems for a/o e-bike, medical, power tools / lawn & garden and industrial transportation sectors (e-mobility). 
With 2 leading global brands in its portfolio, we have successfully launched development projects aiming a/o at other segments and leading brands.  
I was responsible for and managing all areas of the business, including P&L, strategy, finance, HR, commercial, operations, R&D, procurement (battery cells, BMS and components) and EHS.
JM company representative for Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council).

CEO and General Manager, JM Battery Systems

President, Board Of Directors

Honeywell

General and business management of the PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) business in CEE (Poland, Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Macedonia, BiH, Montenegro, Albania). 
- besides the direct sales channel also managed the distribution network in CEE.
- business and manufacturing P&L management. 
- M&A: Sperian post-acquisition organization re-design and implementation in CEE and integration. 
- Multi-product lines manufacturing operations in Slovakia management
- SaaS and IoT offering EMEA Steering Committees member.
- Ebola EMEA Task Committee member (2014)

Strategy development and leading implementation for accelerated growth in a High Growth Region. 
- Integrating to-date silo segments to one business, copied subsequently in other regions in Europe. 
- Following to growing importance and higher participation rates of women in industrial workforce (e.g. automotive, electronic, electrical, ...), I have identified and defined needs for female-sized / designed PPE (gloves and foot-wear) and design requirements leading to accelerated development of this segment in Europe. Gains in revenue generation estimated after 18 months at +22% and growing. 
- Lead change of brand perception in CEE from "neutral" to "market oriented".
- 6 out of 7 years exceeding growth AOP and for 7 years profit targets for the CEE region.

Regional Business Director CEE - Industrial Safety & Security

Mother company for all legal entities of Honeywell in Poland.

Director, Board of Directors - Honeywell Poland Ltd.

SCBA distribution-assembly-service-training entity. Through crisis control (identified management conflict of interests), org re-design, implementation to business development and site expansion. General and business management (P&L management).

Director, Board of Directors - Honeywell Safety Products Polska Ltd.

- Assigned to step-in and lead change and organization re-design following to local management shake-up. 
- General, business and P&L management of 16 post-CIS countries and Mongolia.
- Besides the direct sales channel also managed the distribution network for Russia, Ukraine and post-CIS countries.
- Explored and introduced to Rus/f.CIS the HSP manufacturing capabilities and R&D from the Far East (China and Vietnam) Honeywell organization to bridge quality and product/marketing expectations for HSP RuCIS competitive advantage.
- Selected,  hired and onboarded the General Manager HSP RuCIS for the permanent position.

General Manager Russia / Ukraine / post-CIS / Mongolia, Industrial Safety & Security

3M Poland

- Turnaround of a cluster of businesses (SS&PS) to re-gain market leader position.
- General and business managemenmt of the PPE (Professional Protection Equipment), Safety & Security, Track & Trace and Building & Cleaning Services businesses in Poland. Whole 3M SS&PS product portfolio. Additionally Rescue/Fire-fighters' services, MoI and MoD/military segments.
- Besides direct sales channel also managed the distribution network in Poland.
- Multi-product lines manufacturing in Poland, European Production Super-Hub management.
- Business and manufacturing P&L management.
- 3 consecutive years green Business KPIs scorecard

Business Unit Director - Safety, Security & Protection Services (SS&PS)

Troy Corporation (now part of Arxada)

- Developed and lead a EUR 80+ millions biocides, paint, coatings  and polymer additives business in CEE/CE/f.CIS.
- Main industry segments managed: construction products, industrial  and decorative paints and coatings, wood preservation, polymer preservation. 
- Management of agents' and distributors' networks in CEE and EE (Russia and f. CIS).
- Managed P&L and reporting for the region.
- Member of the company Management Committee Europe (P&L Europe), REACH Committee, Regulatory Committee and The European Biocide Products Directive - BPD (Dir 98/8/EC) implementation committee.
- M&A: Riedel-de-Hahn (an AlliedSignal company) post-acquisition integration.

Managing Director CEE/Russia/Ukraine/f.CIS & Director Customer Service Europe

SGS Poland

- General and business management of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services for SGS operations in Poland (legal entity P&L management). Managed operation to return to sustainable profit.
- Mining (metal ore, coal), Agri, Oil & Gas, Energy/Renewable energy, Automotive, Environmental, FIDIC (industrial and residential), Consumer Goods (food and non-food) segments.
- Organization strategy re-design and implementation.
- Designed and lead change from traditional TIC to automotive, O&G, environmental, industrial (energy and heating) and HACCP/BRC, FIDIC, FSC and EPAL certification emerging market opportunities.

CEO and Managing Director

Imperial Chemical Industries Plc - ICI Uniqema (acquired by Croda Plc in 2006)

- Specialty chemicals, surfactants and oleochemicals (fatty acids and derivatives, glycerine) global supply.
- Bio-fuels market and supply chain monitoring and analysis.
- Responsibility for GBP 140M business in industry segments cluster (a/o): Household,  Industrial and Institutional (I&I) Cleaning, Personal Care / Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Paints and Coatings, Polymers and Plastics,  Cigarette Manufactures (triacetine and glycerine - global), Tires and Rubber Manufacturers, Food Ingredients, Animal Feed,  Candle Manufactures, EMEA distribution partners.
- Managed division through the BSE crisis affecting production feedstocks and product certifications (2001/2).
- M&A: Unichema (a Unilever company) post-acquisition integration
- Head of the Uniqema Operations Committee Europe.
- Project Leader: nonylphenol product range and manufacturing infrastructure optimization (Teeside, UK)
- Grew business cluster with average 14.4% CAGR and profitable P&L.

Marketing Manager EMEA - Performance Chemicals

Imperial Chemical Industries Plc - ICI Poland

- Polish legal entity general and P&L management,  
- M&A: Polifarb Pilawa, responsible for trade unions negotiations segment (for ICI Dulux Paints division) and post-acquisition integration. 
- Selected, hired and onboarded the National Manager / ICI Director for the permanent position.
Commuting between two positions' locations (The Netherlands / Poland).

National Manager and ICI Director (ad interim)

ICI Plc (Imperial Chemical Industries)

Industry segments: Personal Care (Cosmetics), I&I Cleaning, Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Manufacturers, Paints and Coatings, Emulsion Manufacturing, Emulsion and Industrial Explosives, Tyre Manufacturers, Tobacco Manufacturers, Agrochemical formulators, Oil & Gas - end products formulators, ...

Senior Regional Sales Manager - Surfactants and Performance Chemicals BU

Managing Director | General Manager | EMEA | CEE | f. CIS |..... Batteries, micro-electronics, specialty and fine chemicals, TIC, PPE, ... | Ile-de-France, 🇫🇷 | Warsaw, 🇵🇱

Most of my experience has been gained through business management and general management in B2B, throughout various segments of industries and vast variety of technical products and services. From commodities to specialties and always in very competitive environments.

My goal is to keep SMART and Agile, to help and coach teams to extract all the possible value and potential from developing and selling a product or a service, to make sure that all functions from sales to supply and operations are all aligned to serve the customer in the most  profitable and sustainable way. 

Management of teams of professionals is and will remain a very important element of my professional activity, aiming to inspire and lead groups for excellence, business hunting and individual development.

I am a senior executive with engineering background and 20+ years of leadership experience in General and Business Management. Leading  sales and marketing teams and organizations in science-related and industry services segments. International experience in EMEA and CEE/RuCIS.

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