Cyrille Catel - Founder, CEO & Transformation Architect

Q: Where is Cyrille based?

Cyrille is based in Meinier, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Cyrille speak?

Cyrille speaks the following languages: English (Native), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Cyrille have?

Cyrille has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Cyrille has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Cyrille may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Cyrille's latest experience?

Cyrille's most recent position is Founder, Sr Partner & CEO at APX Vision .

Q: What companies has Cyrille worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cyrille has worked for APX Vision and Givaudan .

Q: Which industries is Cyrille most experienced in?

Cyrille is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Healthcare , and Construction . Cyrille also has some experience in Insurance , Retail , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Cyrille most experienced in?

Cyrille is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Research and Development . Cyrille also has some experience in Sales , Project Management , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Cyrille worked in recently?

Cyrille has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Cyrille worked in recently?

Cyrille has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Strategy .

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Meinier, Switzerland

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Geneva, Switzerland

Founder, Sr Partner & CEO

APX Vision

APX Vision partners with organizations to design, pilot, and continually refine adaptive operating models that unlock measurable growth, resilience, and engagement through continuous, real-world implementation.
Adaptive systems consulting: Implementing the Adaptive Organization & Management System 6.0™ through customized diagnostics, pilots, and actionable frameworks.
Executive and team coaching: Supporting leadership growth and culture renewal with people-centered, evidence-driven approaches.
Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence: Enabling practical, sustainable improvements across business functions.
Innovation partnerships, pilot mandates, and co-creation opportunities to advance System 6.0™.
Strategic consulting and coaching collaborations for sustainable transformation.

Apr 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 5 months

Geneva, Switzerland

EAME Continuous Improvement Business Partner

Givaudan

Jun 2019 - Feb 2023

3 years 9 months

Geneva, Switzerland

Global Continuous Improvement Leader Beyond Operations

Givaudan

Apr 2014 - May 2019

5 years 2 months

France

Senior Manager

CYLAD Consulting

Design and deploy Visual Performance Management roadmap to support Healthcare customers in their OPEX journey to engage everyone's participation to continuous improvement (as freelance from Nov 2016 - May 2019)

Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year 3 months

Operational Excellence Program and Continuous Improvement Lead

Grünenthal

Co-designed the Lean Management / R&D transformation framework and roll-out plan.
Designed the Continuous Improvement framework.
Ensured Lean Management sustainability and continuous improvement of the transformed departments.

Feb 2011 - Mar 2014

3 years 2 months

Aachen, Germany

Associate Director, Operational Excellence

Grünenthal

Designed and deployed Operational Excellence within the clinical development unit via Lean Management / R&D transformation.

Jan 2009 - May 2010

1 year 5 months

Process Excellence Black Belt

Covance CLS

Identified and defined improvement project opportunities.
Introduced Lean Management.
Coached Green Belts.
Developed and provided just-in-time training.

Sep 2007 - Dec 2008

1 year 4 months

Investigator Support, Team Supervisor / Six Sigma Green Belt

Covance CLS

Managed, coached and developed an EMEA call centre team to support investigator sites participating in clinical trials.

Jul 2004 - Aug 2007

3 years 2 months

Senior Global Process Analyst / Six Sigma Green Belt

Covance CLS

First as Global Process Specialist then promoted.
Globalize and improve site support processes among 5 units (Europe, USA, Australia, Singapore, and South Africa).
Investigated process failures and led resolution task force to avoid reoccurrence.
Enrolled in internal Six Sigma Green Belt program in December 2006.

Feb 2002 - Jun 2004

2 years 5 months

Investigator Support Specialist

Covance CLS

Support investigator sites working in clinical trials in 45 countries (EMEA).
Manage resolution of patient visit queries.
Temporary assignment as Project Coordinator within Sampling Services Paris.

Sep 2000 - Jan 2002

1 year 5 months

Project Manager Associate

Covance CLS

Manage investigator site setup and support in EMEA clinical trials.
Assist the Project Manager.

Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

5 years

Sales Consultant

Health Insurance, Construction and Retails

Diverse sales consultant positions in Health Insurance (brokerage), Construction and Retails.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Construction, Insurance, Retail, and Food and Beverage.

Pharmaceutical

Healthcare

Construction

Insurance

Retail

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Sales, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Operations

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Sales

Project Management

Customer Service

Summary

Transformation architect and DBA candidate with 30+ years of cross-sector experience leading business renewal, executive coaching, and organizational development outside of operations
Trusted advisor and consulting partner to corporates integrating Lean, Six Sigma, and people-focused diagnostics to deliver measurable transformation and continuous improvement
Creator of Adaptive Organization & Management System 6.0™ — an evidence-based, modular framework addressing seven systemic failures; currently 80% implemented and to be refined through practical pilots and stakeholder input

Skills

Transformation & Operations

Enterprise Lean/six Sigma Program Design And Deployment
Visual Performance Management (Vpm)
Multi-site, Multi-cultural Transformation
Organic, Sustainable Change And Continuous Improvement
Theory Of Constraints, Business Management System

Leadership & Change

Portfolio/programme/project Management Excellence (P3m)
Executive And Business Coaching
C-suite Stakeholder Management
Change Leadership And Cultural Renewal
Data-driven Diagnostics

Technical Skills

Powerbi And Advanced Data And Kpi Visualization
Six Sigma Black Belt
Process Optimization
Sap, Oracle, Ms Office

Languages

English

Native

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2026 - Jun 2029

Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) & HEG-Genève

DBA candidate · Business Administration · Geneva, Switzerland

Rushmore University

MBA · Visionary Leadership & Innovation · United States

Certifications & licenses

Executive Coaching Certification

IMD

Certified Lean Leadership

INSEAD & McKinsey

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

ASQ

Certified Lean Supply Chain

University of Tennessee

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Pharmaceutical 13 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 5 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Switzerland, France, Germany)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Founder, Sr Partner & CEO, EAME Continuous Improvement Business Partner, Global Continuous Improvement Leader Beyond Operations

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Construction

Main business areas Operations, Quality Assurance, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Cyrille based?

Cyrille is based in Meinier, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Cyrille speak?

Cyrille speaks the following languages: English (Native), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Cyrille have?

Cyrille has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Cyrille has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Cyrille may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Cyrille be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Cyrille would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Sr Partner & CEO, EAME Continuous Improvement Business Partner, Global Continuous Improvement Leader Beyond Operations.

What is Cyrille's latest experience?

Cyrille's most recent position is Founder, Sr Partner & CEO at APX Vision.

What companies has Cyrille worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cyrille has worked for APX Vision and Givaudan.

Which industries is Cyrille most experienced in?

Cyrille is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Construction. Cyrille also has some experience in Insurance, Retail, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Cyrille most experienced in?

Cyrille is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development. Cyrille also has some experience in Sales, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Cyrille worked in recently?

Cyrille has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Cyrille worked in recently?

Cyrille has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Strategy.

What is Cyrille's education?

Cyrille holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) & HEG-Genève and a Master in Visionary Leadership & Innovation from Rushmore University.

Does Cyrille have any certificates?

Cyrille has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Executive Coaching Certification, Certified Lean Leadership, and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

What is the availability of Cyrille?

Cyrille is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Cyrille?

Cyrille's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.