Cedric Soenens
About Cedric Soenens
Cedric Soenens is the Vice President & General Manager Isolation Valves Asia Pacific at Emerson Automation Solutions, based in Singapore. He has over 25 years of experience in General Management, Operations, and Supply Management across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Cedric Soenens is the Vice President & General Manager Isolation Valves Asia Pacific at Emerson Automation Solutions, based in Singapore. He has held this position since July 2018, where he oversees the development and operational performance of isolation valves within the region. His role involves managing a broad array of tasks such as strategic planning, business development, and ensuring that financial targets are met.
Previous Roles at Emerson Automation Solutions
Prior to his current role, Cedric Soenens worked with Emerson Automation Solutions in various capacities. He served as Vice President Rosemount MEA for three years in Dubai from 2015 to 2018. Before that, he held dual roles as Vice President Procurement Asia & General Manager India from 2010 to 2015 in Bangkok and Pune. From 2007 to 2009, Cedric was positioned as Vice President Procurement Asia in Bangkok Metropolitan Area. In 2006, he was Vice President Procurement Europe at Emerson Climate Technologies in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. He also served as Director Procurement Europe from 2001 to 2005 in Belgium.
Early Career
Cedric Soenens has an extensive career in purchasing and logistics management, having worked at several reputable organizations. He was the Purchase & Logistic Manager at Magna International from 1996 to 2000. Before that, he served as the Materials Manager at ELCO Belgium from 1994 to 1995. His early career provided a solid foundation in supply management, leading to his later roles in higher management.
Educational Background
Cedric Soenens has a strong academic background. He holds a Master's degree in Applied Economic Sciences, specializing in Finance, from Université catholique de Louvain, obtained between 1990 and 1994. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing & Distribution from EPHEC from 1988 to 1990. His formative education was completed at Lycee Jean XXIII in Kolwezi, Congo, where he undertook primary and secondary education from 1976 to 1988.
Professional Experience
With over 25 years of experience, Cedric Soenens has honed his expertise in General Management, Operations, and Supply Management. He has a proven track record in organizational development and operational performance improvement, consistently delivering financial results across a variety of industries. Cedric's career has spanned multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa, working extensively with large multinational corporations.