Stephane Strebelle
About Stephane Strebelle
Stephane Strebelle is the Senior Finance Director for the Benelux and EU Cluster at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Stephane Strebelle is currently serving as the Senior Finance Director, Benelux and EU Cluster at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Brussels. In this role, he oversees financial stewardship and is responsible for the development of the finance team across the Benelux region. He also supports strategic decisions and drives change initiatives aimed at business development. Additionally, he serves as the Head of Finance Benelux, covering both Commercial and R&D activities in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before taking on his current roles, Stephane worked as the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Benelux at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2015 to 2019 in Braine l'Alleud. During his tenure, he was instrumental in laying the groundwork for robust financial planning mechanisms and contributed to the company's financial strategy for the entire Benelux region.
Roles at Pfizer
Stephane served as the Regional Finance Lead at Pfizer in Brussels from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this role, he was the Senior Finance Business Partner from 2010 to 2012. In these positions, he played a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering, providing strategic financial insights to various regional operations.
Work at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
From 2007 to 2010, Stephane was the Senior Business Controller at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in the Brussels Area (Louvai-La-Neuve). He contributed to the financial oversight of the company and ensured that business units operated within their budgetary constraints while achieving their financial targets.
Early Career and Consultancy Work
Stephane's early career includes roles as a Senior Management Consultant at IBM from 2003 to 2007 and as a Senior Consultant at PwC from 2000 to 2003, both based in Brussels. At these firms, he led finance transformation projects across multiple sectors, helping organizations streamline their financial operations and improve efficiency.
Educational Background
Stephane holds a Master in Business Administration from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where he studied Corporate Finance and IT. He also earned a Master in Applied Economics from Université libre de Bruxelles, where he specialized in Applied Economics Sciences. His academic background in both business and economics has equipped him with a robust foundation for his extensive career in finance.
Experience in the Pharmaceutical Sector
With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, Stephane has held various roles at both local and regional levels. His extensive background includes financial planning, business partnering, and strategic decision-making, making him a seasoned expert in the industry.