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Frank Coenen
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez
RECTICEL NV
Profil
Frank Coenen - Partner
Frank is a Partner at Syntagma.
Frank is responsible for the Firm’s operations, portfolio management and deal origination.
He is a member of the Investment Committee and the Portfolio Committee of the firm.
Frank has over 35 years of experience leading operations and teams across various end-markets and geographies.
Frank has spent the last 12 years as CEO first at Tessenderlo, a €2.2bn publicly listed company and then a private equity backed company (ASK Chemicals).
In both cases, through operational excellence, dedication to execution of a transformation plan and growth initiatives, Frank has created substantial long-term value for all stakeholders.
Frank has also realised 19 M&A transactions in the last 12 years.
Prior to joining Syntagma, he was CEO of ASK Chemicals, a portfolio company of Rho^ne Group where he led the carve-out from Clariant and Ashlands.
Prior to ASK Chemicals, he was the CEO of the publicly held Tessenderlo Group.
During his tenure, Frank led the transformation of Tessenderlo, selling its non-core portfolio to focus on three growth platforms (Agro, Bio Residuals and Mining & Water Treatment).
Frank started his career in various roles at UCB and Cytec in Europe and Asia.
Frank holds a MS in Chemical Engineering from Ghent University and a Post Graduate in Management from KU Leuven.
Frank is also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at INSEAD.
He is fluent in Dutch, English, French and German.
Postes actifs de Frank Coenen
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| RECTICEL NV | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 28/05/2024 |
The European Petrochemical Association | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 04/06/2010 |
VKW Limburg | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 04/06/2010 |
Syntagma Capital SRL
 Syntagma Capital SRL Investment ManagersFinance Syntagma is an active manager that invests in companies located in Europe. The firm invests in companies with revenues between EUR 50 - 750 million and operating in industries such as B2B services, chemicals, materials and manufacturing and participates in buyout, carve-out and growth transactions. Syntagma seeks for controlling interest in their portfolio companies. | Private Equity Investor | 01/10/2020 |
Anciens postes connus de Frank Coenen
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| TESSENDERLO GROUP NV | Directeur Général | 18/12/2013 |
ASK Chemicals GmbH
 ASK Chemicals GmbH Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies foundry chemicals | Directeur Général | - |
Northwind NV
 Northwind NV Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Constructs and operates a wind farm | Directeur Général | - |
| UCB | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Belgische federatie van de chemische industrie en van life
 Belgische federatie van de chemische industrie en van life Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of chemistry, plastics, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Formation de Frank Coenen
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| Entreprise privées | 12 |
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UCB SA
 UCB SA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures biopharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Tessenderlo Group NV
 Tessenderlo Group NV Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Provides chemical solutions for global needs in food, agriculture, construction, health and hygiene markets | Process Industries |
Recticel SA
 Recticel SA Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures polyurethane foam products | Process Industries |
Ghent University
 Ghent University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
 Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The European Petrochemical Association | |
Université Catholique de Louvain
 Université Catholique de Louvain Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
ASK Chemicals GmbH
ASK Chemicals GmbH Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies foundry chemicals | Distribution Services |
Belgische federatie van de chemische industrie en van life
Belgische federatie van de chemische industrie en van life Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of chemistry, plastics, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies | Commercial Services |
VKW Limburg | |
Syntagma Capital SRL
Syntagma Capital SRL Investment ManagersFinance Syntagma is an active manager that invests in companies located in Europe. The firm invests in companies with revenues between EUR 50 - 750 million and operating in industries such as B2B services, chemicals, materials and manufacturing and participates in buyout, carve-out and growth transactions. Syntagma seeks for controlling interest in their portfolio companies. | Finance |
Northwind NV
Northwind NV Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Constructs and operates a wind farm | Utilities |
