Bob Bont
Overveen
Summary
Ambitious contributor to a better world via a purposeful and responsible organization. Passionate about building and leading teams and helping individuals to develop professionally. Ultimately leaves the place in a much better shape than upon arrival. Strong in providing vision, devising and executing strategy, inspiring as a leader. Equally so, a practical problem solver, taking decisive action whilst driving for results. Described by colleagues as reliable, direct and honest, structured and goal oriented, flexible and of high integrity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Suntory Beverages and Food Europe
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Joined as CSCO in the SBFE ExCOM with a mission to develop, execute and lead the Europe/Middle East/Africa and Caribbean supply chain strategy.
- Transformed national supply chain teams into an integrated european organization with necessary upgraded capabilities.
- Delivered >€100mln euro savings through manufacturing and warehousing footprints changes, complexity reduction, IBP/S&OP implementation and Operational Excellence (TPM)
- Established good governance for Procurement and SC financial control, Capex approvals and execution, and risk management.
- Key figures: €2.1bln NSV, COGS €1.3bln, Capex €70mln p.a., 9 owned plants, 35+ co-manufacturers, 1500 FTE
Group Business Process Transformation Director
FrieslandCampina
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Re-aligned and completed a global business process transformation project by joining the Summit (SAP) program leadership team and setting up the global Process Transformation Office (PTO)
- Delivered successful project deployments through the complex matrix structures of the company without having direct hierarchical responsibility.
- Provided direct leadership to specialist functional teams
- Set-up and led a change management capability team
Director Supply Chain & Operations
FrieslandCampina Ingredients
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Accountable for the E2E supply chain as part of the management team of DMV.
- Developed and realized a €200mln strategic investment program.
- Awarded by JIPM for TPM Excellence and TPM Consistency.
- Key figures: 1,4 bln kg raw milk conversion into nutritional ingredients and pharma excipients; 3 plants, 2 locations; Conversion cost €125mln; NSV €700mln; 550fte; Capex €200mln
Site Director (Unox)
Unilever
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Re-aligned the 500 FTE site: brought the financial, operational and safety performance back on track.
- Built new team structures, re-established trust in site management and guided the site through a period of social unrest and labour strikes
- Key figures: 150kton of soups, sauces & meat products. Conversion cost €25mln; €250mln NSV; €15mln Capex
Site Director (Amora Maille)
Unilever
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Delivered strategic plans for 20% site growth, an investment program to improve productivity and hygienic design
- Fostered culture of continuous quality improvement,
- Key figures: Conversion cost €15mln Euro, 250fte, €5-10mln annual Capex, Awarded by JIPM for TPM excellence.
European Supply Chain Manager
Unilever
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Development and implementation of manufacturing footprints & integration strategies following the merger of the dressings supply chains of Calvé, Hellman's and Amora-Maille
Project manager Target Costing
Unilever
01.1999 - 01.2001
Management Trainee, Manager Process automation
Unilever
01.1994 - 01.1999
Reservist Officer
Dutch Army
01.1993 - 01.1994
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
TWENTE University
05.1993
New Style Corporate Governance -
EBBINGE School of Leadership
10.2024
Suntory Leadership Program -
HARVARD
01.2022
Strategy Execution Program -
INSEAD
01.2018
Lead to Succeed Program -
IMD
01.2012
Skills
- Developing and implementing E2E Supply Chain vision and strategies
- Bringing excellence in operations
- Building and leading high performing teams
- Managing change and transformation
- Engaging key stakeholders
- Connecting the dots - general management
- Hands-on delivering sustainability targets
Languages
Dutch
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Hobbies
Tennis, running, sailing, coaching field hockey teams
Timeline
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Suntory Beverages and Food Europe
01.2020 - 01.2024
Group Business Process Transformation Director
FrieslandCampina
01.2015 - 01.2019
Director Supply Chain & Operations
FrieslandCampina Ingredients
01.2011 - 01.2015
Site Director (Unox)
Unilever
01.2007 - 01.2011
Site Director (Amora Maille)
Unilever
01.2005 - 01.2007
European Supply Chain Manager
Unilever
01.2001 - 01.2005
Project manager Target Costing
Unilever
01.1999 - 01.2001
Management Trainee, Manager Process automation
Unilever
01.1994 - 01.1999
Reservist Officer
Dutch Army
01.1993 - 01.1994
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
TWENTE University
New Style Corporate Governance -
EBBINGE School of Leadership
Suntory Leadership Program -
HARVARD
Strategy Execution Program -
INSEAD
Lead to Succeed Program -
IMD