David Bidau

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Chief Supply Chain Officer at Asahi Europe & International

Prague Metropolitan Area, Czechia

Overview

David Bidau is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Asahi Europe & International, with over 20 years of experience in the FMCG beverage sector. His expertise spans supply chain management, R&D, and production, with a focus on driving operational excellence and leveraging technology across Europe and Asia. He began his career as a Master Brewer.

Outside of his professional life, David is a family-oriented person who draws daily inspiration from his wife and daughter. He is a vocal supporter of creating opportunities for future generations and values the perspectives and encouragement he receives from his family.

Unique fact: David is also a Master Brewer, highlighting his deep-rooted expertise in the technical production and quality aspects of the brewing industry.

Personality Overview

Fast-Paced

Self-Confident

Vision Oriented

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Digitalization
He is actively implementing IoT solutions, like smart kegs, to improve logistics and has stated that a primary goal of digitalization is to make employees' lives easier.
Sustainable Logistics
Discusses using tracking data from the supply chain to optimize distribution routes and reduce the company's carbon footprint, aligning with Asahi's focus on the planet.
Product Quality
As a Master Brewer by background, he has a foundational and frequently mentioned focus on ensuring high-quality products, from taste to packaging, as a core company value.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2021
Chief Supply Chain Officer at Asahi Europe & International
9-2018 - 1-2021
Executive VP Operations at Danone
1-2017 - 8-2018
Industrial Director at Danone
8-2015 - 12-2016
Supply Chain Director at Carlsberg Malaysia Sdn Bhd
8-2012 - 7-2015
GROUP PRODUCTION DIRECTOR ASIA at Carlsberg Group

Education

2020 - 2020
HIgh Performance Leadership from IMD
2010 - 2012
Education details unavailable from Carlsberg international Talent Program

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And David

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