Rafik Dagdagui
About Rafik Dagdagui
Rafik Dagdagui is the Regional CFO for Industrial Solutions at thyssenkrupp in Essen, with extensive experience in finance and performance management across multiple countries.
Company
Rafik Dagdagui is currently the Regional CFO - Industrial Solutions at thyssenkrupp, based in Essen. In this role, he oversees various critical functions within the company, contributing to its overall financial health and strategic direction. Rafik's responsibilities include M&A activities, controlling, accounting and reporting, FP&A, procurement, compliance, and IT management.
Previous Roles at Accenture and KPMG
Before joining thyssenkrupp, Rafik Dagdagui worked at Accenture as the Senior Manager - Finance & Performance Management from 2007 to 2012 in Munich and the surrounding areas. Prior to Accenture, he was a Senior Consultant in Corporate Finance at KPMG Deutschland from 2001 to 2006, also in Munich. In these roles, he gained extensive experience in finance management and corporate financial consulting.
Education and Expertise
Rafik Dagdagui holds a Master of Art in Business and Information Technology from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (1996-2000) and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Corporate Finance from the London Business School (2011-2013). Additionally, he completed a Program for Leadership and Management Excellence at IMD Business School in 2016. His comprehensive education provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and business leadership.
Background in International Business
Rafik Dagdagui has significant experience working across multiple countries, including Germany, France, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and the Middle East. This extensive international background has equipped him with a versatile skill set and the ability to navigate diverse business environments. He is fluent in German, English, and French, enhancing his capability to operate in multinational settings.
Leadership in Transformation Programs
In his current role at thyssenkrupp, Rafik Dagdagui leads various transformation programs, including the development of new strategies and operating models, KPI and reporting frameworks, and integration initiatives. He is also involved in operational and financial turnaround and restructuring efforts, EBIT improvement, and efficiency programs. His work encompasses performance improvement in costing, working capital, and liquidity management, as well as M&A, PMI, JV structuring, and implementation.