Xavier Destriau
CFO
| Year of Birth: | 1972 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Fields: | Over 20 years’ experience of different finance roles in Europe Asia and Israel, with expertise in Debt Financing, Debt Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions and IPO |
| Position: | CFO |
| Additional Positions: | CFO – Executive Vice President |
| Past positions: | CMA CGM - more than ten years international shipping experience, serving in various senior positions such as CFO Asia and Vice President – Head of Group Financing. Prior to CMA CGM, served as Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for Europe at Honeywell |
| Seniority in position: | Since May 2018 |
| Education: | Chemical engineering degree from CPE Lyon; Business degree from EM Lyon Business School |
| Languages: | French, English, German |
What is the significant move you have made recently?
Lead the Company towards successful IPO on NYSE
What are the significant strengths of the company in your eyes?
The Company demonstrates extreme agility in a volatile industry and differentiates itself by placing a relentless focus on customer service. We are also positioned at the very forefront of the digital transformation of our industry therefore allowing us to lead the way in defining the new standards of tomorrow.
What are the main moves that have been made recently and will lead to the strengthening of the company in the coming years?
Over the recent years ZIM clearly operated its strategic transformation which allowed the Company to significantly improve its earnings. This allowed for a successful IPO on NYSE which will further improve access to capital and allow the company to continue its trajectory towards profitable growth.
What are the main challenges for the company in the coming years?
The Company will need to lead the way towards improved sustainability whilst continue to deliver a second to none service proposition to its customers.
What are your recommendations to a manager at the beginning of his career?
Always be curious.
What is important to remember even in difficult times?
Times of uncertainties are very often times of opportunities