Sandro De Angelis
About Sandro De Angelis
Sandro De Angelis is the Senior Director of Accounting Europe & New Markets at BeiGene in Switzerland, with extensive experience in finance transformation and ERP systems implementation across multiple industries.
Company
Sandro De Angelis currently works at BeiGene as the Senior Director - Accounting Europe & New Markets. He is based in Switzerland. BeiGene is a global biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing innovative molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs. De Angelis plays a significant role in the company's European and New Markets accounting functions.
Title and Role
Sandro De Angelis holds the title of Senior Director - Accounting Europe & New Markets at BeiGene. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations across European and emerging markets. His responsibilities include managing financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning to support the company's growth in these regions.
Education and Expertise
Sandro De Angelis has a robust educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of the Witwatersrand. Additionally, he achieved an Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. His expertise spans across leading finance transformation initiatives, ERP systems implementation, mergers and acquisitions integration, and oversight of Financial Shared Service Centers.
Professional Background
Sandro De Angelis has a comprehensive professional background with experience in several high-profile roles. Before joining BeiGene, he served as the Global Head of Finance Transformation & World Class Finance at AMMEGA from 2020 to 2023. He also worked as the Assistant Corporate Controller at Garrett - Advancing Motion in 2019-2020 and as the Senior Director - EMEA Financial Controller at Groupon from 2015 to 2018. Other notable roles include Senior Director Finance Europe at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (2011-2014), Finance Director Southern Region and Italy at Medtronic (2005-2011), and various other finance roles in Medtronic, Venture Motor Holdings, and PwC.
Achievements in Financial Management
Sandro De Angelis has a proven track record in financial management. He has led the integration of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and investment analysis. He has been instrumental in setting up and overseeing Financial Shared Service Centers, and has a strong background in ERP systems implementation. His leadership extends to managing cross-functional teams in various domains such as Supply Chain, Customer Service, IT, Legal, Procurement, and Facilities. Known for upholding company and accounting policies, including SOX compliance and healthcare business conduct standards, he has demonstrated a strategic and commercially oriented mindset with strong business partnering skills.