Class Profile 2012 - MBA, Supply Chain Management, SCM, ETH

MBA ETH SCM Class Profile 2012
Natasha Balczo, Brazilian/Hungarian
Portuguese, English, Spanish
BSc Chemical Engineer, USP - Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
8+ years experience in Project Management, Strategic Planning and R&D in the FMCG industry
Strategic Planner, Unilever AG Supply Chain Americas, Switzerland
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Coordinate complexity management and network optimization programs applying end to end
analysis for quality, service and margin improvement
Technical Project Coordinator, Unilever PLC, United Kingdom; Unilever LATAM, Brazil
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New product development with global and regional scope (Latin America, Asia, Europe, AMET)
Research & Development intern, Johnson & Johnson, Brazil
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Technical development of personal care products adapting to the Brazilian consumer market
needs (performance and cost)
My expectations from the program
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Learn tools to support robust Supply Chain analysis (E2E, cost improvement, SC optimization)
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Gain grounding in management skills
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Broaden networking, share best practices and gain insights on challenging SC projects
Ricardo Bernasconi, Swiss
Portuguese, German, English, Italian, Spanish, French
Business Administration with focus on foreign trade, FASP in São Paulo, Brazil
17+ years experience in quality management, business excellence, industry standards and logistics
Head of QSHE + Security, Kuehne + Nagel AG, Zurich, Switzerland
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Responsible for operational compliance relating to management systems and standards in the area
of: quality and environmental management; occupational health and safety
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Developed and implemented strategic industry standards and tools – GxP, HACCP, IFS, SQAS and
HRG
Airfreight traffic specialist, SAir Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland
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Responsible for import, export and shipment documents, supervision of export flights and customs
documents
My expectations from the program
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Broaden my knowledge and skills in SCM strategies, tools and best practices
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Learn about future developments and trends in the SCM environment
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Exchange and share experiences with lecturers and participants from different countries and
industries
Christophe Bilger, French
French, English, German
BSc European Business & Technology, Coventry University, United Kingdom
10+ years supply chain management experience in automotive & pharmaceutical industry, leading
multiple Lean & JIT projects
Global Strategy Business Support Manager / Single Plant Planer, Novartis Pharma AG, Switzerland
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Driving mid & long term supply planning for 400+ clinical trials
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Implementation of adequate manufacturing capacity (including Make vs. Buy decision)
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Definition & implementation of optimized inventory strategy
Distribution Manager, Novartis Pharma AG, Switzerland
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On time delivery of clinical trial medication in 35 countries (Coordination with Novartis country
organization, Contractors, Health Authorities, to guarantee continuity of supplies)
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Leading the upgrade of the cool chain monitoring in the distribution chain
Logistics Manager, Energy Automotive Systems, France
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Global responsibility of JIT deliveries (5’000 fuel tanks/day to major car manufacturers)
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Owner of the transport budget (2mn EUR), selection of the service providers
My expectations from the program
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Deepen further my Supply Chain knowledge and develop my existing management
competencies
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Benefit from the multiple exchanges embedded throughout the program (peers, industry experts,
lecturers)
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MBA ETH SCM Class Profile 2012
Raphael Bolliger, Swiss
German, English, French (b)
BSc in Business and Administration, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
5+ years experience in marketing and sales, applications and technology (for internet and processes)
as well as project management, strategy and parcel logistics.
Head of E-Logistics, Innovations and Receiving Solutions at Swiss Post, PostLogistics
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Responsible for a portfolio of products and E-Services as well as project for the Swiss parcel market
(e.g. Tracking and Tracing, My Post Business, Webservices and PickPost)
Product Manager E-Logistics at Swiss Post, PostLogistics
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Responsible for some products in the portfolio of E-Logistics (e.g. My Post Business and Tracking and
Tracing)
My expectations from the program
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Improve my skills in supply chain management and logistics
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Get a wider experience in international topics
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Meet new people, see other companies, create new ideas
Rosanna Ceravolo, Italian
Italian, English, French, Spanish, German (b)
MSc Management & Industrial Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
7 years international experience in corporate & business operations in Food & Beverage industry
Business Intelligence Project Manager - Supply Chain, ARYZTA AG, Switzerland
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Core member in strategic development of Group Business Intelligence governance & infrastructure
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Successfully deploying supply chain management reporting suite
Group Internal Audit Manager, ARYZTA AG, Switzerland & Ireland
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Responsible for financial and operational internal audits across Europe and North America
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Managed a number of compliance projects in line with best practices of corporate governance
Internal Auditor and Control Framework Specialist, Nestlé Italy S.p.A., Italy
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Implemented Internal Control solution for GLOBE SAP initiative
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Executed risks and controls assessments and conducted internal audit reviews
My expectations from the program
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Join an inspiring learning environment to broaden my perspectives
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Acquire in-depth knowledge of international Supply Chain Management
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Sharing ideas and build an international network
Yanxia Feng, Chinese
Chinese, English, German
Master of Engineer, Thermal Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
10 years experience as an engineer in energy machinery and compressor machinery industry
Project engineer, Burckhardt compression AG, Switzerland
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Conducting pulsation and vibration study for the gas flowing pipe induced by piston compressor
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Designing compressor Layout
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Support for sales, contracting and CSS
Developing engineer, Alstom (Switzerland) AG, Switzerland
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Developing cooling system for gas turbine vane
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Undertaking data analysis for different combustion operation and fuel distribution systems
Lab Assistant of Professor Zahoransky, FH Offenburg, Germany
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Testing in newly designed micrometer scale fluid channel
My expectations from the program
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Acquire management knowledge and leadership skills
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Gain knowledge how to apply SCM to the globalized industry company
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Strengthen good communication skills in multicultural environment and build up an international
network with classmates
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MBA ETH SCM Class Profile 2012
Geanina Gabathuler, Romanian/Swiss
Romanian, English, French, German
BA in Economics, International Economic Relation specialization,
University of Iasi, Romania
10+ years experience in foreign trade industry, logistic and shipping
Chartering Dry Cargo, Glencore Internatioal AG, Switzerland
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Negotiating and handling freight of dry cargo vessels on voyage charter basis
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Optimizing transportation and warehousing solutions for bulk cargo
Sales co-coordinator XTrade, Maersk Line, Switzerland
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Selling and promoting integrated transportation services (mainly ocean transportation)
Business coordinator Export &Import, Ferco Steel Export Import SRL, Romania
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Assisting in strategic planning, executions of export contracts and transport bookings
My expectations from the program
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Gain in-depth knowledge of SCM
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Understand SCM challenges and trends under the dynamics of world economy
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Acquire the tools for implementing the SCM to the business model of a trading company
Marco Geiser, Swiss
German, English, French, Spanish
Business Process Management, University of Applied Sciences North-Western Switzerland
7+ years of experience in multinational power industries
Customer Service Manager, Alstom Power Service
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Sales Manager, within the area N&E Europe, Oceania for E and F class power plant accounts
Manager of Parts Life Cycle & Reverse Logistics, Alstom Power Service
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Leading and developing a team and its activities towards enhanced parts life cycle management
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IT development initiatives such as global parts tracking and improved material handling
Strategic Supply Chain Management, Alstom Power Service
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Discover and develop business improvements among the international supply chain processes
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Lead of in internal and external focused projects such as international factory build up, process
design, business controlling, make or buy decisions, global inventory allocations and others
My expectations from the program
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Deepen and update my theoretical understanding of international interlinked business processes
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Get in touch with motivated, quick thinking people from various industries
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Challenge myself intellectually and question my current understanding of global economies
Anette Halfmann, German
German, English
BA in Finance and Accounting, Hoogeschool Utrecht, Netherlands
12+ years Supply Chain Management experience in telecommunication and home furnishing industry
Regional Supply Team Leader, IKEA Supply AG, Switzerland
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Setting up centralized Regional Supply Team for Europe by structured personnel recruitment and
implementation of core processes
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Managing a team of 9 employees responsible to proactively ensure product availability and supply
information for over 220 IKEA stores in Europe
Head of Operations Planning, BenQ Mobile, Germany
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Responsible for global demand planning of mobile phones, as well as integration of supply planning and
strategic procurement
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Regular reporting and definition of corrective action together with top management
Logistic Process Manager, Siemens AG, Enterprise Networks, Germany
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Conceptualization and implementation of order tracking and tracing solution
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Successful integration of 30 team members and thereby ensuring smooth project operation and delivering
IT solution to business according to agreed timeline
My expectations from the program
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Broaden my knowledge in Supply Chain Management
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Expand my network by connecting to my classmates, to the ETH and to other companies
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Learn through the exchange of experience and ideas from other industry sectors and apply to IKEA if
applicable
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MBA ETH SCM Class Profile 2012
Tanja Hlade, Slovenian
Slovene, English, German, Croatian, Russian (b)
Master of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy at University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
5 years of experience in marketing as project manager within commercial operations in CEE region; 5
years of experience in SCM launch management within technical operations
Head Launch Management, Lek d.d, a Sandoz company, Slovenia
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Leading the team of project launch managers
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Responsible for launch supply performance of Lek Ljubljana – worldwide launches of new products
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Managing and developing processes and activities for optimization of launch process
Launch Manager, Lek d.d., a Sandoz company, Slovenia
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Cross-functional and multinational project management for local, regional and global launches
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Responsible for worldwide on-time-in-full launches out of Slovenian supply sites
Product Manager, Lek d.d., a Sandoz company, Slovenia
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Responsible for marketing support of anti-infective portfolio, following world-wide trends, creating
and monitoring execution of marketing strategies and activities, product life-cycle management
My expectations from the program
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Enhance my professional education with supply chain & general management
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Exchange experiences and learn from participants & lecturers how to best manage SCM and GM
challenges
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Expand international professional & social network, broaden my horizons in all areas of life
Pascal Jud, Swiss
German, English, French
Ph.D. in Materials Science, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
6+ years experience in global project management, investment planning and technology development
in fastener industry
Head of Unit Engineering Component Manufacturing, Hilti AG
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Responsible for the production lines in means of technology, capacity and costs
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Managing new production technologies and cost saving projects
Project engineer Component Manufacturing, Hilti AG
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Developed new heat treatment process and installed a new production line
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Support for Hilti manufacturing plant in China and evaluation and implementation of local system
supplier
My expectations from the program
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Improve my skills in dimensions not directly linked to my technical background and enhance my
management capabilities
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Learn more about global economics, marketing and supply chain management
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Build an international network
Carla La Montagna, Italian
Italian, English, German (b)
Master in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, Universita’ degli Studi di Napoli, Federico II, Italy
5+ years in J&J Consumer as project leader on cost improvement, simplification and compliance
projects across the full EMEA skincare portfolio and Palm Oil Sustainability manager
R&D Technical manager and Palm Oil Global technical responsible, Johnson & Johnson, Switzerland
• Finished goods’ portfolio simplification program as project leader on the whole Skincare portfolio
• Project leader on raw materials second sources qualification projects for the full J&J Consumer
skincare
• Palm Oil global technical contact to ensure sustainable sourcing of PO and PKO derivatives by 2015
Project leader on J’s Adult and Baby skincare portfolio at Johnson & Johnson Italy
• Regional responsible for CIP’s (cost improvement projects) End to End, from product design to
product launch on the market
Supervisor’s assistant chemical quality control laboratory, Medical Device at Janssen Cilag, Latina, Italy
• Quality control and release of raw materials and finished products (Coronary stents)
My expectations from the program
• Enhance my general knowledge in SCM and learn tools to optimize business results
• Get a better understanding of emerging markets economies
• Create a strong and fruitful network with alumni
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MBA ETH SCM Class Profile 2012
Matthew W. Lieber, American/Swiss
English, German, Chinese (b)
BA, Political Science, German, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
10 years of quality assurance of supply chain within the filled textile, bedding, outdoor industries
Managing director, IDFL Europe
• Internal: Managing all facets of Internal quality assurance work
• External: Create custom QA programs for clients to ensure SC is meeting required specifications
• External: Supply Chain Traceability work for differing stakeholders producing filled textile products
Manager, IDFL USA
• Manager of the customer service department
• Ensure proper QA needs are being met
Manager, IDFL China
• Set-up IDFL China office in cooperation with the Chinese Inspection & Quarantine Bureau
• Educated factories on how to achieve product specifications
My expectations from the program
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Enhance general management and leadership skills in combination with supply chain management
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Expand knowledge of supply chain management to further my career path
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Build a professional network and exchange ideas with other MBA students, faculty and working
professionals from other industries
Heili Raude, Estonian
Estonian, English, German, Russian, Spanish
Business Administration and Languages, Estonian Business School, Estonia
5+ years experience in import and export
Sales Contract Administrator, ENRC Marketing AG, Switzerland
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Responsible for handling Ferro Chrome sales in Germany and Switzerland
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Managing deliveries, planning, forecasting and cost control
Import Manager, Kriss Trading AS, Estonia
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Responsible for food and non-food products purchasing(import) from Europe and South Africa
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Product management for over 1000 products
Import Assistant, Kriss Trading AS, Estonia
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Responsible for assisting food and non-food products purchasing (import) from Europe.
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Product management for over 500 products.
My expectations from the program
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Broaden my knowledge in International management as well as in Supply Chain Management
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Acquire know-how from other industries, companies, professionals
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Expand my international network
Niranjan Nayak, Indian
English, Hindi, German (b)
BEng (Hons), Electrical Eng, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), India
11 years experience in Application consulting and Management Consulting in Enterprise Solutions in SAP
Supply Chain Management
SAP Specialist- Managing consultant, Ecolab GmbH, Switzerland
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Managing Projects in SCM process area as project manager & Managing Consultant
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Analysis and provide consulting support for in SCM Processes
SAP Advisory Consultant, IBM India (Global Services)
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Managing and Solutioning various projects in Testing Process Area
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Lead application consultant and Implementation specialist in SCM area
Functional Consultant –Enterprise Solutions, TATA Technologies Limited, India
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Analysis and mapping of the production planning processes according to SAP blueprinting initiatives
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Provide regular application support as a member of SAP Support Center
My expectations from the program
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Broaden my Knowledge in SCM and learn the best practices being used in Global Supply Chain
Business across Geographies
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Increase understanding in Management techniques to handle the organizations challenges
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Skills from SCM area and General management will help me managing the IT organization
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MBA ETH SCM Class Profile 2012
Alexander Shadrunov, Russian
Russian, English, German (b)
Finance (Hons) with focus on Risk Management, State University of Management, Russia
7 years experience in SCM, freight forwarding and international trade
Deputy CEO, Sojuzvneshtrans (SVT), Russia
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Strategic management and administration 20+ associated companies of SVT-Group with more
than 1000 employees
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Asset management and financial planning
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SCM optimization in project logistics for Russian oil and gas companies
CEO, SVT-Logistics, Russia
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Freight forwarding and custom clearance for Russian and international companies, managing
company of 50+ people
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Foreign trade operations
CFO, SVT-Internationale, Russia
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Responsible for budget of 24M Euro
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Financial analysis, integrated reporting and budgeting system implementation
My expectations from the program
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Extend my Supply Chain Management knowledge
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Learn latest trends and best practices for global SCM
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Networking and exchange of ideas with industry partners
Stefan Stillhart, Swiss
German, English, French
Licentiate / master in economics, University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland
8 years of transfer pricing and corporate tax M&A experience in business consulting and energy trading
industry
Senior Manager Transfer Pricing, Deloitte AG (as of September 2012)
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Provide customized transfer pricing and business model transformation services, with focus on helping
multinationals to integrate their operational and tax planning in a scalable and sustainable way
Senior Manager Transfer Pricing, EGL AG
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Develop, implement and maintain business model and transfer pricing set-ups in close cooperation
with business drivers and along windows of opportunities
Senior Consultant Transfer Pricing / Tax M&A, PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
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Support business model restructurings with focus on tax optimization and tax due diligence
My expectations from the program
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Develop strategic and operational supply chain management skills and expertise with the aim to gain a
comprehensive and holistic view on value chain transformation and business model optimization tasks
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Combine such perspectives with state of the art tax / transfer pricing management
Zoltan Szabo, Hungarian
Hungarian, English, Italian
MA Communication, Peter Pazmany University, Hungary
8+ years int'l experience in supply chain management including manufacturing, service and after sales
Head of PMO Corporate Procurement, Amcor Group GmbH, Switzerland
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Procurement transformation project lead supporting five business groups globally to establish new
operating model.
Global Forecasting and Planning Manager, AGCO Corporation, Switzerland
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Oversee 10 employees in strategic inventory forecasting & planning processes and budget for model
groups and AGCO’s core brands, including Challenger®, Fendt®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra® globally.
Global Planning Manager, AGCO Corporation, Switzerland
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Led 7 inventory planners in global parts planning for all brands, and $400M in inventory for 14 warehouses.
Constructed planning systems and stocking policy, processes, and key performance indicators.
My expectations from the program
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Broaden my SCM knowledge with latest theories and learn how to use them to bring supply chain
organizations to the next level to achieve better operational efficiency
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Build an active network of supply chain professionals globally
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Improve leadership skills and general management knowledge
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MBA ETH SCM Class Profile 2012
Felix Treuner, German
German, English, French
Diploma Industrial Engineering and Management (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen), TU-Berlin, Germany
8+ years of SCM project management experience in aviation and medical device industry
Manager SCM Project Management CMPL, Jet Aviation, Switzerland
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Responsible for fulfillment of all SCM related requirements including material planning for long lead
time items on all VIP aircraft completion projects in accordance to budgeted material cost and
project schedule
Manager Purchasing Engine Material and Manager Projects and Processes, SR Technics, Switzerland
• Planning, global sourcing and purchasing of materials for maintenance, overhaul and operation of
commercial jet engines as well as leading various SCM projects
Executive Assistant, Stryker, Germany
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Reporting to the general manager of the business unit Computer Aided Surgery
My expectations from the program
• Broaden my SCM, General Management and interpersonal skills in a truly international environment
at the renowned ETH Zurich
• Open dialogue and exchange of SCM best practices from different industries
• Benefit from live case studies during the study trips to Russia, Japan and the USA
Edgar Uribe, Mexican
Spanish, English, German, Portuguese
MSc in International Logistics, Texas A&M International University, United States
15+ years experience in environmental quality management, logistics operations and supply chain design
Global Environmental Manager, Kuehne + Nagel Management AG, Switzerland
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Set-up, maintenance and development of the environmental sustainability strategy for the Kuehne +
Nagel group
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Support Kuehne +Nagel businesses and functional units to drive efficient environmental networks.
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Establish, coordinate and steer global environmental expert teams (enhancement of regional and
local scope)
EH&S Leader, Latin America North Region, Dow Chemical Company, Mexico
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Responsibilities included facilitation/participation of EH&S incident investigations, ensuring EH&S
compliance, GHG emissions reporting, EH&S regulatory compliance, EH&S training deployment, EH&S
auditing including customers and suppliers, and delivery of EH&S programs (i.e. Responsible Care)
My expectations from the program
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Enrich my professional background by sharing experiences with people from diverse industries
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Gain access to a high quality education on business and supply chain management
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Bring back to my company applicable innovative ideas and business practices
Lijun Yu, Chinese
Chinese, German, English
Diplom-Ing. (FH), Mechanical Engineering, Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg,
Germany
5 years experience in project mgm’t, lean manufacturing and sales in China, Germany and Switzerland
Area Sales Manager, Centrifuge Technology, Ferrum AG, Switzerland
• Lean project & cost estimation
• Offer and contract preparation, client acquisition and customer service
Lean Manager Manufacturing Systems at Autoneum Management AG, Switzerland
• Implementation, trainings und coaching of lean management method
• Coordination of logistic project at various locations
Project Engineer at APROVIS Energy Systems GmbH, Germany
• Thermal apparatus design and project planning of thermal apparatus
• Product calculation, offer preparation and customer service
My expectations from the program
• Broaden my knowledge in Supply Chain Management
• Share and exchange experiences and ideas with participants and lecturers from other business
areas
• Build an international, professional network
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MBA ETH SCM Class Profile 2012
Anatol Zingg, Swiss
German, English, French
PhD in Materials Science, ETH Zurich (Materials Science), Switzerland
Consultant with 8 years of international project management experience in business and technical
consultancy, R&D
Consultant, Inova Management AG
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Consultancy projects with SCM focus in various industries
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Consultancy in IT and strategy projects in different industries
Chemical Admixture Expert (Scientist/Consultant), Holcim Group Support Ltd
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Technical consultancy on chemical admixtures for Holcim operational companies
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Applied research, industrial trials, industrial scale-up
Research Associate (PhD), Empa
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Academic research-collaboration with BASF SA on colloid chemistry and advanced microscopy
My expectations from the program
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Acquire new, and broaden existing knowledge on SCM topics and put them into an international frame
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Develop and strengthen my general management and leadership skills
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Build up a sustainable relationship and strong network with my classmates, exchange experiences and
develop new ideas and views together on GM, SCM and global economy
Michael Zolliker, Swiss
German, English, French, Spanish
BSc Business Information Technology, HWZ, Switzerland
10+ years of international experience in IT, consulting and engineering primarily in the financial sector
Senior Consultant, WeeDoo AG
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Implementation, development and maintenance of core banking system modules
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Participation in various strategic implementation projects for leading national and international financial
institutions
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Supervision and mentoring of junior team members
ICT System Specialist, UBS AG
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Management and maintenance of the banks test server infrastructure
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Requirement analysis and roll-out support of a new server management platform
Technical Engineer, Siemens Schweiz AG
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Multiple positions and projects in varied fields, e.g. telecom and transportation
My expectations from the program
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Acquire skills required for an international management position in the future
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Gain a better understanding of the global economy by learning the concepts of SCM
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Build a network with interesting people from different industrial backgrounds and cultures
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Updated March 17, 2014
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