Mael is a seasoned operator and advisor with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries. He has a proven track record leading complex turnarounds, restructurings, financial and operational transformations, as well as M&A transactions and post-merger integrations. As a consultant, he has advised both corporate clients and private equity firms. As an operator, he has held senior executive roles, including CFO and CEO, driving strategic and performance-oriented change.
His experience includes the design and implementation of business plans, liquidity management and cash flow improvement, cost rationalization programs, as well as M&A build-up operations involving acquisition and integration. He has also led retail network development initiatives, aligning operational execution with strategic growth objectives.
Career Highlights:
- Led the development and transformation of a leading QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) company in France, driving unit network expansion, optimizing the supply chain through the relocation and upgrade of the central commissary, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Drove financial and operational restructurings for a leading player in the toy industry in France, addressing both strategic and financial aspect (liquidity crisis management, ensuring financial information reliability, improving cash flow, securing financing, and negotiating with banks to stabilize the company’s financial position and support its long-term growth).
- Led the financial restructuring of the B2C direct distribution branch network of a French insurance group, achieving financial breakeven within 18 months. Oversaw the operational optimization and integration of two brands and their networks, streamlining store operations and central support functions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.