Résumé
Andrew Tokely
17 Sycamore Avenue, Horsham, RH12 4TP United Kingdom
Phone: +44 79 4466 8212
Email:
[email protected]
Nationality: British and Australian
Précis
A multicultural and commercially focused business executive with
significant professional experience gained primarily in the Coca-Cola and
Carlsberg systems with skills across all business functions, especially in
Finance and IT.
Strategic Development – Developing bespoke strategies for the turnaround
and development;
Commercial Awareness – Implementation of business projects integrating
multiple functions, businesses, and products together such as SAP,
commercial reporting, product development and launches, cost
optimisation, and restructuring;
Financial and Commercial competencies – Competencies gained across
various business functions (Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain),
financial analysis, budgeting, financial and strategic planning, what if
analysis, working capital and cash management, operational and external
reporting;
Business Re-engineering and Process Development – Positive cost
management, business information reporting and decision making in both
start-up and established businesses, SAP implementation, and the
centralisation of various business functions delivering synergies;
Start-up and Turnarounds – Strategic and operational turnarounds and
integration of businesses in various European countries;
Global cross cultural experience – Management gained in Australia,
Central and Eastern Europe, and the management of regional teams in
Northern, Western, Eastern Europe, and Asia;
People and stakeholder management skills – Business partnering and
experience across all levels and geographies of an organisation;
Operational and Corporate Finance – Balancing business requirements
locally with regulatory issues, and delivering upon Corporate and Local
objectives;
Mergers and Acquisition – Business valuations, acquisition negotiations,
and integration;
SAP Project Management and Sponsorship – Delivery of 3 projects in
Carlsberg and Coca-Cola in Baltic's, Coca-Cola template system, and
various other IT systems implementations on time and budget.
Key Education/Training
Master of Business Administration – Manchester Business School, UK (2007)
Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Monash University, Melbourne,
Australia (1987)
Carlsberg Eastern Europe Management Program – Pilot (2008)
EXCEL – Senior Management Training Course in Coca-Cola HBC (2006)
Experience
April 2011 to Date Business Consultant
Various business consulting roles across Europe:
Strategic review of product profitability and availability between
different packages of beer and regions in Latvia and Norway;
Review and lobbying practices of the Packaging and Recovery laws in
Russia;
Packaging recovery system project in Latvia supporting the local
drinks industry to adhere to the changing EU and local regulations;
Business valuation and business case for the acquisition of a
mineral water plant in China.
May 2014 to Date International Partner with Kaluna Nordic AS
Kaluna is a Nordic consulting firm run by former executives and
professionals with extensive and in-depth experience in a variety of
fields. Providing support to clients through specialised teams.
Jan 2013 to Jan 2014 General Manager & Shareholder – BEVAO UAB Limited
BEVAO UAB was a small boutique management company set up to analyse
potential business targets in Belarus for acquisition, and ongoing
strategic development and management.
Business Valuation of Belarussian companies for acquisition and
development comprising
o Major player in the brewing sector;
o Soft drink and water business;
o Producer and distributor of juices and condiments;
o Pharmaceutical retail company;
o Various other small companies.
Development and implementation of a business strategy for an
importer of strong alcohol and international wines
Strategy for the develop of the alcohol segment (beer, wine, strong
alcohol) of a Hypermarket chain
Business plan and full P&L development for the start-up of a
wholesale distribution business.
July 2007 to April 2011 Carlsberg Group
The Carlsberg Group is a group of companies responsible for the sales and
marketing, production, and distribution of beer, soft drinks, water and
other beverages.
Carlsberg Group products are sold in over 150 markets in the world with
annual sales of €7.8 bn, profits of €1.4 bn, over 500 brands including
Carlsberg, Tuborg, Kronenbourg, Baltika, and over 45,000 employees. The
business is supported through a 4 region structure with the headquarters
being responsible for key strategic decisions and operations in the Supply
Chain, Procurement, Global Brands, European Accounting Shared Services, and
consolidation.
09/2009 to 04/2011 Vice President Group Finance – Carlsberg Group
(Denmark)
Turnover €7.8bn
A Carlsberg Group role reporting to the Deputy CEO and CFO managing a
team of 60 people, across Europe and Asia with responsibility for the
consolidation, reporting, and analysis of Carlsberg subsidiaries and
support of the group functions.
Achievements:
Improved the overall engagement of finance personnel resulting in
improved efficiencies in the preparation and analysis of the
consolidated result;
Developed the business case and gained approval for the development
of a central Sales Reporting system for a better understanding and
analysis of Global sales Brands;
Upgraded Hyperion Financials which led to an improvement of
consolidation time from 5 to 3 days;
SAP steering committee member for European wide design and roll-
out;
Optimised monthly reports delivering a reduction of 20 man days per
month.
07/2007 to 08/2009 Vice President Finance & IT – Carlsberg Baltic
(Lithuania)
Turnover €317m
Reporting to the President Carlsberg Baltic (Estonia, Latvia, and
Lithuania) with responsibility for consolidation, analysis, reporting,
and strategic input for the region. Management of a centralised team
with responsibility for over 100 people in the finance organisation,
delivering on the cost optimisation agenda, strategy development, and
centralisation across functions.
Achievements:
Implemented SAP in Baltic Region (€2.5m) delivering a more
efficient and robust system and processes across the region;
Benchmark development gaining insights into each operation which
led to a reduction in production costs 8% in Estonia, 10% decrease
in distribution costs in Estonia and Latvia, and concentration of
production to the Lithuanian production plant;
Implemented a Baltic Shared Service for IT leading to a reduction
in operating costs of 30% and Capital Expenditure avoidance of
€1.2m;
Developed the Baltic Finance function switching focus from
accounting to analysis and insight within each country;
Acquisition opportunity assessment of a water company leading to
approval to negotiate;
Integrated a Belarusian acquisition into Carlsberg resulting in
growth of over 30% year over year.
January 1999 to June 2007 Coca-Cola Hellenic S.A.
Coca-Cola Hellenic (CCH) is the largest Coca-Cola franchise holder in
Europe selling, marketing, producing and distributing Coca-Cola franchise
products, sourced water, and juices, based in Athens, Greece.
Coca-Cola Hellenic is present in 28 countries in Western, Central and
Eastern Europe as well as Nigeria with a mixture of Coca-Cola products,
local sourced water, and juices with annual sales of €6.5bn, from 90
brands, and profits of €650m.
01/2002 to 06/2007 CCH Baltic's – 3 positions held (Estonia,
Latvia, Lithuania)
Turnover €100m
01/2007 to 05/2007 Interim General Manager and CFO (Estonia)
An interim position prior to the commencement of the appointed General
Manager. Responsible for ensuring the delivery of business results in
line with the business plans.
03/2006 to 06/2007 Project Manager – New Product Launch & CFO
(Estonia)
A project role reporting to the General Manager with full management
responsibility for the identification, development, and launch of a
new sourced water product managing a cross-functional team. This led
to the full development of the product including production
capabilities, brand and launch plans.
01/2002 to 06/2007 Chief Finance Officer CCH Baltic's (Estonia)
Operational role reporting to the General Manager, developing and
implementing initiatives for cost control, IT systems, centralisation,
strategic and operational planning and sustainable working capital
reduction. Managing and developing a team of 50 people across the 3
countries.
Achievements:
Implemented Management and Statutory Financial Reporting,
compliance, and development for 3 Baltic countries giving
information to all functions to develop root-cause analysis;
Significant working capital reduction to zero from €10m.
Introduced and developed strategic planning allowing a more
holistic view of the business and the ability to build profits from
zero to €6m in 3 years, 25% ahead of the strategic plan;
Finance & IT Shared Service Centre implemented resulting in a
reduction of 15 staff, improving efficiency of reporting to 3 days
from 10 days and reducing cost by 10%;
Introduced ABC cost allocation of overheads resulting in a better
understanding of the cost to serve, improving the focus on key
accounts, and moving of 8% (1,500 outlets) to telephone sales
versus sales representative visits;
Successful implementation of SAP in the Baltic Region on time and
on budget (€1.2m) standardising processes, improving management
reporting, and benchmarking;
Acquisition opportunity assessment – juices and water – resulting
in negotiations with both companies;
Purchase Accounting and Integration into CCH business after
purchase from The Coca-Cola Company.
01/2001 to 12/2001 SAP Business Process Leader – Finance – CCH Head
Office (Switzerland)
01/1999 to 12/2000 Internal Audit Manager – CCH Head Office
(Austria)
April 1990 to December 1998 Coca-Cola Amatil
Coca-Cola Amatil is the largest Coca-Cola franchise holder in the Asia-
Pacific region and amongst the top 5 in the world. Responsible for the
marketing, production and distribution of Coca-Cola franchise products,
sourced water, and juices, based in Sydney, Australia.
06/1996 to 12/1998 Business Information Services Manager – Coca-Cola
Beverages Ukraine
01/1996 to 06/1996 Business Support Analyst – Cold Drink Equipment –
Head Office (Sydney, Australia)
02/1993 to 01/1996 Systems Accountant – Coca-Cola Amatil Hungary
04/1990 to 02/1993 Finance Manager – Coca-Cola Amatil Victoria
(Australia)
Other Positions
1988 – 1990 Business Planner – Black and Decker Australia
1987 – 1988 Assistant Accountant Information Systems Business Unit -
Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ)
1983 – 1985 Various Clerical Positions – State Electricity Commission of
Victoria, Australia
