Mr. Philouze is an executive with a track record of building novel businesses in purpose-driven industries such as Health, Food & Nutrition, and Industrial biotechnology, to create value for investors. Avid learner looking to apply his relentless drive, executive presence and broad scientific aptitudes to bring novel technologies and products to market for maximal differentiation. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Built revenue-generating industrial biotech from the ground up in less than four years. Attracted >$20M financing. Built industry-wide brand equity for innovative plant cell culture technology. Health & Nutrition industry recognition as laureate of the 2013 NBJ Innovation Award and Frost & Sullivan 2014 Global Visionary Innovation Leadership Award. Managed a multi-site >$30M business in the context of a challenging integration. Attracted and developed key talent to carry change momentum in a growing company. Jointly built private equity mid-cap life sciences practice. CAPABILITIES: Strategic vision setting for blue ocean opportunities. Partnership development. Product Development to target market unmet needs. Strategic selling for novel concepts. Superior learning ability in a science-driven context. Relentless drive to succeed. High self-awareness. Strong resilience vs. uncertainty. Well-rounded multi-cultural management. Deep understanding about value creation process for investors SPECIALTIES: CEO | President | Boards | Private Equity | Full P&L | Innovation | Strategic M&A | Post Merger Integration | Product Portfolio Optimization + Management | Change Leadership | Cross-functional Alignment | Consumer Products | Food + Beverage | Biotechnology company | Team Building | Process Improvement | Corporate Development | Life Sciences company | Growth financing | Innovation process | Regulatory approval | GMP compliance | New Product Development | Claim substantiation
“I can offer CEO-level business advisory services including corporate strategy, business plan development, product strategy, product launch, press coverage, scientific advisory board management, business development, M&A sourcing and execution, fundraising.”