D A N I E L R O T H C E O

E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r H i g h T e c h I n d u s t r i e s

I n t e r n a t i o n a l E n v i r o n m e n t

23 Avenue de Madrid, 92200 Neuilly sur Seine France

Mobile +33 (0)6 25391312, Email daniel.g.roth@gmail.com

● Executive Director, representing the subsidiary to customers, the Chairman of the Group and third parties ● Responsible for design and turnkey logistics operations (contracts up to €15 million) ● Director of sales and projects ● Responsible for income statements and budgets ● Market lobbyist for the Group ● Expert in process innovations and logistics solutions ● Improvement in turnover and net earnings ● Financial analysis / audits / performance measurement ● Automated assembly systems: integration of innovative technologies

● Quality improvement: implementation of ISO 9001 ● Optimization of processes ● Introduction of ERP/SAP processes ● R&D, development of product solutions ● Assembly and packaging solutions

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

CEO, Director of Sales France and French speaking countries Paris (2013 to today), Executive Director, Turnover 2015 €25 million in new equipment sales and €6 million in services.

KANNEGIESSER, France, 46 employees. (www.kannegiesser.com) Manufacturer and global distributor of automated turnkey solutions, turnover €350 million for the international industrial laundry market with 12 subsidiaries worldwide and 51 countries represented

The French market is deemed to be the most demanding in the world for the following reasons. Customer requirements are exceptionally high in terms of innovations and pricing, return on investment and performance, which is moving towards advanced automation (55% of the operating costs of a processing unit are in the payroll), setting up a network of facilities to improve productivity and a constant demand to optimize resources (energy costs represent 20% of total operating costs). In this unique context, the role of CEO is primarily one of director of marketing and sales of products and services. Current and future product positioning, absorbing market trends, finding sales arguments, analysing government regulations (Macron law, Touraine law) and private regulations (ISO 50001, ISO 14001), finding financing (direct or backed) are the main activities of a subsidiary CEO. Since my appointment in 2013 as executive director the objective has been to transform the subsidiary into an engineering company and to measure performance. In the space of just a few months, I restored the level of operating margin to its highest level (multiplied by 3) while decreasing the outstanding accounts receivable (divided by 3). Alongside this, developing human resources and promoting existing talents has extended our business area to include new countries thus increasing the level of equipment sales in this difficult environment. Most work contracts have been amended, mobilizing all staff to achieve the objective working in "process" mode. I have also developed creative funding concepts to help customers grow their businesses (20% of sales, upward trend). My teams have designed and developed new approaches to sales and marketing based on ROI (return on investment) and increased performance in a sustainable environment.

Deputy CEO/COO, Paris, France (2009–2013) Improvement of internal processes (after sales service, finance, and design office) Director of Operations, Paris, France (2007–2009)

Recruited to address issues relating to after-sales services with an impact on the company’s reputation. Promoted to the role of Deputy CEO (COO) in 2009 after successfully turning round the entire services business – from requests for quotes to after-sales service contracts.

AXORYS, (www.axorys.com), 45 employees in Angers €20 million turnover (2006–2007) Global supplier turnover of € 100 million and market leader in the design and implementation of solutions for automated processes for the OEMs ranked 2 in the automotive sector.

Director of Subsidiary, Director of Robotics and Assembly Sales Angers, France

Recruited to bring innovation, technical vision, and new direction to the global division, to maximize productivity and to reverse a severe downward trend in the market share. Under the direct authority of the Group COO, fully responsible for the results (€ 20 million) for manufacturing, sales, product development, marketing, planning, and sales forecasts bringing together customer service functions. Managing a team of 45 people. In less than six months successfully implementing ISO 9001/2000 certification.

LEMO CONNECTORS (www.lemo.com), 15 employees in Maison Alfort, €7 million turnover (2005–2006) Swiss company turnover €300 million, global provider of innovative electronic components, market leader Subsidiary Director, Director of Sales France Maisons-Alfort, France

Reporting directly to the Group CEO, responsible for the financial results for the assembly and packaging subsidiary (€7 million). Managing a team of 15 employees.

Responsible for the reorganization and financial recovery, reflected in the annual growth of 25% and a 400% increase in the operating margin. - Implementation of ISO 9001 and CRM systems in six months to boost sales, developing new B2B markets;

streamlining the sales and inventory processes. PRODEL GROUP (www.ipte.com), Global Manufacturer (€49 million turnover) specializing in assembly lines, robotic processes and automation at the forefront of technology)

Director of Subsidiary, American business, Coppell, TX-USA, 15 employees in Coppell, €20 million turnover (2000–2003)

Director of Sales USA / Mexico / Canada Nokia, Rockwell, Valeo, etc.

Management of the North American subsidiary launch in six months to allow Nokia to meet a very tight launch schedule:

Development of CRM tool for managing the prospect database and accelerating the expansion to the North American market. Creation of the new branch in Texas from scratch. Design of a reengineering platform and process development. Management of a technical team specializing in the design and installation of 18 assembly lines in less than 24 months. Setting up support functions for training, upgrading equipment, quality and accelerated life cycle testing.

Director of Projects & R&D / Director of Robotic Systems, head office in Compiègne (1998–2000) Supervision of automation and design activities in response to the boom in the growth of the mobile phone sector. Management of the development of new equipment assembly lines for key market players, including Motorola and Alcatel.

Deputy Director, Compiègne, France (1994–1998) After a year, promoted to a multi-project management role, supervising 7 design engineers in manufacturing and standardization across the entire life cycle of robotic assembly systems. Optimization of margins and definition of a new generation of robotic applications essential for increasing market share in the industrial product assembly sector.

Project engineer, Compiègne, France (1993–1994)

QUALIFICATIONS

MBA, EDHEC Business School; 2004 (this MBA has been ranked in the top 50 by The Economist since 2010) Engineer, and Master 2, Mechanical Design and Advanced Systemic Products, UTC, Compiègne, 1992, INPG, Grenoble, 1992 ISO/AFNOR Industrial Expert, Working jointly with the Mechanical Normalization Committee to improve Innovation, Design and Systems Safety in a sustainable environment, 2016