
Leonardo BANEGAS
Director | M&A, Strategy & Transformations, PMO
Salaire / Taux journalier
Paris, France
Mobilité : Luxembourg, Bâle, ...
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
17+ years of experience in Consulting, Strategy & Transformation, M&A, Post-Merger Integrations, Carve-Outs, Change Management and Project Management with 50+ projects across different sectors (incl. Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services). Delivered complex projects achieving tangible results (e.g. 30% indirect cost reduction) and led large teams.
Expérience de travail
Founder & Director | Driving Strategic Projects & M&A Integrations for PE & Pharma clients
PIVOT - Advisory & ExecutionFreelance
janv. 2025 - Présent
1 an 10 mois
Paris, France
Driving Strategic Projects and Post-Merger Integrations for Private Equity and Pharmaceutical clients. Key Enablers: 17+ years of experience in Consulting, M&A, Integrations, Carve-outs, Strategy, Transformation and Project Management (50+ projects in Life Sciences, Pharma, Healthcare & Financial Services).
Bayer
nov. 2017 - déc. 2024
7 ans 2 mois
Paris, France
Director - Strategy & Business Consulting, Marketing & Sales
mai 2020 - déc. 2024
4 ans 8 mois
Paris, France
● Context: Member of the extended Leadership Team of the Strategy & Business Consulting department. Led projects in Corporate Strategy & Business Transformation and Marketing & Sales. Promotion from Project Manager to Senior Project Manager and Director in 2.5 years. ● Results: Led and delivered 25+ projects focusing on Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Change and Marketing & Sales. ● Key projects: ◌ Led large cross-functional team to develop & execute the strategy and transformation program for the Pharmaceuticals division, closely working with the transformation office and key workstreams (i.e. EMEA Go-to-Maket model, Global Commercial Operating Model, HR, Finance, etc.). ◌ Led and developed a team of +25 consultants and project managers to optimize indirect costs and modernize marketing with the Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) methodology in more than 120 countries for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health divisions. Results: 670m €/year in profits. ◌ Developed Corporate Functions Strategy (e.g. Finance, Tax, etc.) while ensuring close alignment with overall Corporate Strategy. ● Co-led different initiatives (e.g. New Business Models thought leadership, People Development Journey Framework, Industry Updates, etc.) to shape and position the team as a key partner for Bayer Senior Management. ● Co-led the project portfolio through internal business development and prioritization of projects, budget & team allocation and people development (coached 100+ Consultants and Projects Managers).
Sr. Project Manager - Strategy & Business Consulting, Corporate Strategy & Business Transformation
janv. 2019 - mai 2020
1 an 5 mois
51 Leverkusen, Allemagne
Project Manager - Business Transformation & Change at Bayer Business Consulting
nov. 2017 - déc. 2018
1 an 2 mois
51 Leverkusen, Allemagne
KPMG Singapore
oct. 2013 - déc. 2017
4 ans 3 mois
Singapour
Associate Director - Deal Advisory, Transaction Services
juin 2017 - déc. 2017
7 mois
Singapour
● Context: Part of the Deal Advisory unit. Promoted from Assistant Manager to Manager and then to Associate Director in ~3.5 years. ● Collaborated on several projects with corporate, MNC and private equity clients to provide buy-side merger, acquisition, and sell-side divestiture support, focusing on the transaction evaluation (e.g. due diligences), synergies assessments and post deal assistance (e.g. post-merger integrations & separations). ● Business development for M&A transaction advisory in the Life Sciences and Financial Services sectors in South East Asia. ● Key projects: ◌ Separation of the Retail Banking and Wealth Management business of a Global Bank Branch in Singapore ◌ Integration of an asset management software for a Swiss bank branch in Singapore. ◌ Carve out of biopharmaceutical business from Global Pharmaceutical business across 8 Asian countries. ◌ Led the end-to-end divestment & separation process for a US pharmaceutical company divesting its India business ● Successfully completed M&A projects in different sectors, e.g. Life Sciences (Global Pharmaceutical companies), Healthcare (Singaporean Hospitals), Financial Services (Global Banks), Real Estate (Singaporean Developer) and Engineering Services (Japanese MNC).
Manager - Deal Advisory, Transaction Services
janv. 2015 - juil. 2017
2 ans 7 mois
Singapour
Assistant Manager - Deal Advisory, Transaction Services
oct. 2013 - déc. 2014
1 an 3 mois
Singapour
MBA Consulting Project, Business Development & Market Research
Infosys
juil. 2013 - août 2013
2 mois
Bangalore, Karnataka, Inde
InStep Global Internship Program: ● Research and Analyze the Innovations process for the Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) globally and guide MFIs on how to develop successful innovations for the Base of the Pyramid (BOP). ● Deliver a foundation for developing Innovative products, services and business models that allows MFIs to meet the needs of the low-income segments (BoP) in a sustainable way.
Project Manager (M&A Post Merger Integration)
Citibank
oct. 2007 - oct. 2010
3 ans 1 mois
Central, Caroline du Sud 29630, États-Unis
● Managed and monitored cross-functional projects for the Retail Banking business during the post-merger Integration of two regional banks in six different countries simultaneously. ● Coordinated the Business and Operational activities required to ensure a successful migration of the bank’s technology platform.
In-house Consultant, Sales & Logistics
Citi
sept. 2006 - oct. 2007
1 an 2 mois
Provincia de Alajuela, Salvador, Costa Rica
● Designed and Implemented the organizational structure and the processes of the Sales Administration Area and Logistics (El Salvador). ● Analyzed, Redesigned and Implemented a new remuneration scheme, KPIs and sales processes of different products (Costa Rica) • Increased annual sales of credit cards by 35%. Monetary Benefit: USD 1.2m.
Accounting Assistant.
Catholic University of Honduras
janv. 2005 - déc. 2006
2 ans
Honduras, Indiana 46733, États-Unis
● Diagnosed, documented and supported all the monthly accounting processes. ● Identified strategies to reduce inventory of books in all the campuses and created the inventory control system
In-house Junior Consultant, Telemarketing
Financial Group UNO (acquired by Citibank)
avr. 2006 - oct. 2006
7 mois
Panama City Beach, Floride, États-Unis
● Diagnosed, redesigned and implemented new processes and remuneration scheme of the Telemarketing area. ● Increased productivity of the staff. Monetary benefits: USD 0.2m.
Formation
Mannheim Business School
Global MBA, Short Exchange program in Mannheim Business School
2013 - 2013
1 an
ESSEC Business School
Global MBA
2012 - 2013
2 ans
Yuan-Ze University
Master
2010 - 2012
3 ans
Universidad Católica de Honduras 'Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz'
Bachelor
2003 - 2005
3 ans
Instituto Salesiano San Miguel
Portfolio

Carve-Out Experience - Pharma carve-out project example
