Frederik Kinat
Frederik Kinat

Frederik Kinat

Belgium Industrial Automation

About

Seasoned and Impactful CEO-level Executive with 30+ years of leadership in global B2B industrial manufacturing (3M Company). Proven track record managing significant multi-regional P&Ls and leading complex, cross-border organizations across Europe, EMEA, and Greater China. Expert in strategic transformation, building high-performance executive teams, and driving operational excellence in multi-plant, multi-brand environments. Deep expertise in sustainability (ESG), governance, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Have freelance experience as well in working with a Start up attaining in Serie B >$150 Mill.

CORE COMPETENCIES :
-Strategic Leadership: Vision setting, Board collaboration, M&A/PMI, and Global Strategy Implementation.
-Operational Excellence: Commercialisation, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Manufacturing footprint optimization, Supply Chain resilience, Continuous Improvement.
-Commercial Growth: B2B Go-to-Market strategy, Portfolio Management, and Pricing excellence.
-Human Capital: Executive talent development, Succession planning, and Multicultural leadership (lived/worked in Belgium, Germany, Norway, China).
-Business advisory/sparring skill set : SMEs and Start ups

Connect :
Keen to leverage my strategic %27plug-&-play%27 expertise and real-world insights.
Tackling challenges with an entrepreneurial, ethical approach to drive exceptional outcomes as we create transformative success together.

Contact: [email protected] - Let us shape the future together.

Frederik Kinat is an advisor and board member based in Belgium, specialising in Industrial Automation. They are open to advisory board and board director opportunities and are available for introductions through Boardio.

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