Serge Zimmerlin

WCS President

Professional skills
connected to a network of global experts to assist you

My unique blend of experience in General Management, Human Resources and international assignments means I am an expert in translating businesses visions into impactful Human Resources, Organisational Development and Communication strategies and action plans. I have built my experience in highly entrepreneurial, global and fast changing business environments. As well as working in France for 25 years, I have worked in the Republic of South Africa, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. I have managed HR & Communication related matters in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America and the Middle East.

Thanks to this global expertise, I can rely on a strong and varied Human Resources professional network with global contacts in recruitment, training, coaching, communication and Human Resources.

Professional background

Highly experienced in General Management and HR international assignments.

Consulting and all consulting and support services for individuals and businesses, particularly in the areas of strategy, organization, management, human resources, and organizational transformations. Business introducer.

Lead all HR related matters in a context of post Air Liquide carve out as well as a high space of transformation (brands globalisation, digital to customers implementation, regionalisation of sales and client services, sales administration, after sales, globalisation of manufacturing and supply chain management).

  • Contribution to the development of organisation and HR strategy in the context of global evolution or high pace growth with a focus on the leadership team and its inextricable relationship to the company culture. Precise and realistic action plans to facilitate meaningful change. If necessary board additional resources through international network of highly recognised experts.
  • Supporting clients including Bouygues, RTE and portfolio private equity companies, supporting them on various projects of transformation and cultural/leadership evolution.
  • Investments in several start-ups and property development projects in Singapore, the United States, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
  • Coaching start up entrepreneurs and senior executives.

10 000 people, 1.7 billion £, Global leader in Geotechnical solutions, listed at the London Stock Exchange (Footsie 250)

Operates in more than 80 countries through 3 regional platforms located in Baltimore for North America (4000 people), in Frankfort-Germany for EMEA (4000 people) and Singapore for Asia/Pacific (2000 people). Reporting line to the Chief Executive Officer, member of the Group Executive Committee. Equity holder & participant to the Remuneration Board Committee and Nomination Board Committee.

5000 people, 650 million Euros, Global leader in production of glass bottle for perfumery and pharmacy Industry, owned by Private Equity Firm OAKTREE.

12 manufacturing sites, 10 sales agency spread across Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain and United States. Main clients LVMH, L’Oréal, P & G, GSK, Pfizer, Baxter etc… Reporting line to the Chief Executive Officer (US Citizen), member of the Group Executive Committee. Equity holder & Board Director of SGD S.A and SGD Asia.

Global leader in Self Adhesive solutions, 35,000 people, 6 billions US $, Fortune 500.

6,500 people, 2Bn US $, 22 country, 70 locations, functional reporting line to Chief Human Resources Officer, member of the WW HR Executive team based in Los Angeles.

Global leader in Self Adhesive solutions, 35,000 people, 6 billions US $, Fortune 500.

2,000 people, 1Bn US $, 16 Country, 16 locations, reporting line to Vice-President Europe.

Global leader in Self Adhesive solutions, 35,000 people, 6 billions US $, Fortune 500.

1,000 people, 400M US $, 6 Country, 7 locations, reporting line to the Vice President in Southern Europe.

Main clients : Avery Dennison, Bouygues, de Dietrich, ERA and Valoris.