Simon Ruehe

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Senior Director, Finance, Global Manufacturing (VP-level responsibilities) at Zoetis

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Simon Ruehe is a global finance executive with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences and manufacturing industries. As a strategic partner to the C-suite at Zoetis, he leverages financial insights to drive transformation and growth. He holds an MBA from Villanova and is a Certified Management Accountant.

Originally educated in Germany, Simon has a strong international background, having managed financial operations across more than 50 countries. He has expressed a personal interest in the broader financial world, highlighted by his excitement about visiting the NYSE trading floor to see the opening bell.

Unique fact: Simon once relocated to Singapore to build and develop a high-performing global indirect procurement function from the ground up.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Objective Evaluator

Early Adopter

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Global Manufacturing Finance
Leads the global finance function for manufacturing operations at Zoetis, overseeing a multi-billion dollar platform with over 20 international sites.
Financial Transformation
Demonstrated a history of transforming finance teams and processes, including growing one FP&A team from a single member to over thirty.
Life Sciences Strategy
Acts as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership, focusing on long-range planning, operational governance, and enhancing shareholder value in the life sciences sector.

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Work History

Senior Director, Finance, Global Manufacturing (VP-level responsibilities) at Zoetis
Senior Director, Finance, Biologics Manufacturing at Zoetis
Senior Director, Finance, Global Commercial (VP-level responsibilities) at West Pharmaceutical Services
Senior Director, Finance, Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain (VP-level responsibilities) at West Pharmaceutical Services
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement at West Pharmaceutical Services

Education

2018 - 2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Villanova School of Business
1998 - 2000
Bachelor of Science - BS from Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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