Alois Mayer
Lutry,Switzerlands
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in optimizing operational processes and enhancing organizational efficiency. Expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and implementing cost-saving initiatives that boost productivity. Demonstrated success in fostering cross-functional collaboration and achieving sustainable growth within international business environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Operations Officer
Weleda AG Arlesheim
Arlesheim
2018.07 - 2025.03
- Global responsibility for Manufacturing, Engineering, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, EHS
- Member of the Weleda Executive Board
- Continuously expand and optimize global production footprint parallel to process improvement and cost cutting incl. make or buy analysis, outsourcing/insourcing
- Restructure global Pharma production (closure of production site in F and CH, consolidation of volumes in D incl. Product Transfers)
- Annual fix cost reduction of 6 Mio EUR
- Upgrading of production equipment (autoclave, filling lines, packaging lines, automation)
- Win major CMO-contract for Ampoules production for Wala
- Introduce LEAN practices and continuous process improvement
- Drive companywide transformation from central structures into Business Units
- Weleda is producing high quality certified natural cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Weleda is present in 50 countries.
- After having completed the transformation/reorganization into newly created Business Units I finished my mission at Weleda in March 2025 as my role became redundant.
- The separation was in best mutual agreement.
Vice President Operations Southeast Asia
Fresenius-Kabi Asia Pacific Ltd
Hong Kong
2015.03 - 2018.05
- 6 Manufacturing Plants in India, Indonesia and Vietnam
- Set up green field plant in Indonesia including related tech-transfer projects (Budget: 60 Mio USD)
- Integration/Turn Around of Plant in India/Goa after acquisition
- Successful performance improvement and capacity expansion in Vietnam
- Elaborate improved Standard Solutions Strategy for India and Vietnam
- Fresenius-Kabi is a global leader in the health care sector covering IV generics, clinical nutrition, infusion therapies, blood transfusion, enteral nutrition, medical devices…
Manufacturing Operations Director
Galderma SA
Lausanne
2013.01 - 2014.08
- Global Manufacturing Operations (Manufacturing Plants in Brazil, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, France)
- Overall responsibility for about 1100 employees and annual budget of about 250 Mio Euro.
- Integration of Manufacturing Plants after acquisition (Switzerland and Sweden)
- Develop global Manufacturing Network across the Plants with sharing of best practice, process standardization
- Optimize global Manufacturing footprint in line with long term market growth, regulatory requirements, tax/import duties, logistic criteria, …
- Construction of a major plant expansion in Brazil
- Set up contract manufacturing with Indian CMO
- Global Headquarter of Galderma, a global leader in Dermatology
Director Manufacturing Europe
Baxter Healthcare SA
Zürich
2009.01 - 2013.01
- Manufacturing Plants in Spain, Italy, Switzerland, UK and Ireland
- Overall responsibility for about 1100 employees, annual budget of 210 Mio USD.
- Successful implementation of major automation projects in Spain and Italy
- Introduction of Operational Excellence methodology (LEAN/6 Sigma approach)
- Successful turnaround/reengineering of Plant in Italy
- Lead and drive the European Non-PVC-bag-Team (Standardization of products and technologies)
- Achieved total cost reduction of about 8% after 3 years (incl. inflation)
- European Head Quarter of Baxter, Baxter is an international leader in pharmaceutical generic products
Vice President Operations
B.BRAUN Melsungen
Melsungen
2005.01 - 2008.12
- Global responsibility for design and manufacturing of IV Access products (EU and FDA-compliant), about 4,300 employees, annual budget 125 Mio Euro
- 5 Manufacturing sites in Malaysia
- Regional Quality Management
- R&D, Central Engineering, Industrial Engineering
- Cost reduction of about 10%
- Doubling of capacity for Intra Venous Catheters including introduction of highly automated assembly machines within 4 years
- Reengineering of management teams in Medical, Quality Management and R&D
- Successful realization of product transfers from Europe, US and Japan to Malaysia
- January, 2007 – December 31st, 2008, B.Braun Penang/Malaysia
- Head of CoE (Center of Excellence) for Intra Venous Access products
Plant Manager of Pharma Plant Crissier/Lausanne
B.Braun Crissier/Lausanne/Switzerland
Crissier/Lausanne
2002.01 - 2004.12
- Produced pharmaceutical solutions for plasma volume replacement in PVC-free flexible containers.
- Prepared parenteral nutrition for PVC-free flexible containers for terminal sterilisation.
- Delivered turnaround improvements after one year at Crissier plant.
- Reduced output by cutting rejects and preventing out-of-stock situations.
- Achieved cost reduction of 15% over 3 years.
Manager Central Technical Services
3M ESPE AG
Seefeld
1996.01 - 2001.12
- Medical and Pharmaceutical products for Dentists and dental professionals
- Total responsibility for 100 employees, annual budget: 20 million €
- Additionally, to the position of Factory Manager for equipment.
Design Engineer
Motoren- und Turbinen Union München
München
1988.11 - 1995.12
- Project Engineer to improve manufacturing efficiency
- Design Engineer for jet engines
- Design and manufacturing of aircraft engines
- September 1st, 1993 – December 31st, 1995
- November 1st, 1988
Education
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) - Mechanical Engineering
Fachhochschule (University of Applied Science)
Augsburg, Germany 1 1983 - 1 1987
Technical High School -
Fachoberschule
Augsburg, Germany 1 1981 - 1 1983
Languages
German: mother tongue
Proficient (C2)
English: fluent
Proficient (C2)
French: fluent
Advanced (C1)
Spanish: basic knowledge
Elementary
Italian: basic knowledge
Beginner
Personal Data
- Name: Alois Mayer
- Adresse: Chemin du Moulin 14, 1095 Lutry
- Mobile phone: +41 – 79 – 391 79 84
- Email: mayeralois@bluewin.ch
- Date of birth: 15.03.65
- Birth place: Mering (Germany)
- Nationality: German
- Residence Switzerland: Permit C
- Marital status: married, two children,15 and 18 years
Military service
1987 – 1988 Military service in the German army
Affiliations
- My family, Badminton, piano player, hiking, my dog
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Weleda AG Arlesheim
2018.07 - 2025.03
Vice President Operations Southeast Asia
Fresenius-Kabi Asia Pacific Ltd
2015.03 - 2018.05
Manufacturing Operations Director
Galderma SA
2013.01 - 2014.08
Director Manufacturing Europe
Baxter Healthcare SA
2009.01 - 2013.01
Vice President Operations
B.BRAUN Melsungen
2005.01 - 2008.12
Plant Manager of Pharma Plant Crissier/Lausanne
B.Braun Crissier/Lausanne/Switzerland
2002.01 - 2004.12
Manager Central Technical Services
3M ESPE AG
1996.01 - 2001.12
Design Engineer
Motoren- und Turbinen Union München
1988.11 - 1995.12
Technical High School -
Fachoberschule
1 1981 - 1 1983
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) - Mechanical Engineering
Fachhochschule (University of Applied Science)
1 1983 - 1 1987