Top Talent like Marie-Laure are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Marie-Laure Hauters

Chief of Staff
Project Manager
Sales & Business Development Manager
Portfolio Management
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Market Research
Start-ups
Coaching
Business Plans
Business Operations
Consulting
Information Analysis
Investment Memorandums
Presentation Design
Competitive Analysis
Problem Solving
Pitch Decks
International Business
Pitching
Market Sizing
Negotiation
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Business Development
Business Strategy
Strategic Design
Strategy & Business Development
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
I transform strategic challenges into opportunities by providing fresh perspectives and a 360° analysis, for tailor-made, innovative, and actionable outcomes | Strategy, Bus Dev & M&A Expert | Entrepreneur
Trilingual seasoned project manager with over 16 years working experience, at boutique consultancies and large multinationals, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, I'm passionate about sustainability and driven by making the world a better place. With a solid background in strategy and business development, I've helped companies from about 15 industries across the globe fix and grow their business through multiple types of projects (e.g. international expansion, entry into new category, due diligence, strategic reset, competitive wargames, innovation strategy, GTM strategy, portfolio strategy, incl. implementation). When I'm not working, I'm mainly swimming, cooking, attending improv shows or concerts, or exploring the world.

Projects

Start-up mentoring

Lead workshops & hold 1-1 mentoring sessions with start-ups founders participating to various acceleration programs across the globeSee More

Commercial Due Diligence in Healthcare

Led the workstream focused on the Dutch market of a commercial due diligence regarding a market leader making disposable washing gloves & bedpan liners used in hospitals, nursing homes & homecare (combination of desk research & interviews)See More

Commercialization / GTM Strategy for a fashion tech scale-up

Designed the commercialization strategy of the relaunch of a device targeting sudden infant death syndrome combined with a fashion solution, íncl. performance assessment of the current marketing & sales strategy, business performance, and preparation of the execution roadmap in DACHSee More

Voice Of the Customer (aka VOC) project for a PE-backed SaaS firm

Conducted a Voice of the Customer (aka VOC) study as part of a wider strategic turnaround project; the turnover of a newly acquired subsidiary had indeed started shrinking since its takeover by a European SaaS leader. Its new owner (PE-backed) wanted to run such a study to understand the robustness of their customer base & identify key improvement levers (interviewed ~50 people from 35 customers)See More

International strategy design

Defined the international strategy of a large UK firm focused on wastewater management (pumping) & treatment equipment, as part of a wider strategic reset (scope of the internationalization included the Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France & the Nordics)See More

Market assessment & entry strategy for a world leader in food

Identified the market potential & defined a market entry strategy into plant-based meat alternatives for one of the worldwide leaders of the meat industry, targeting both foodservice & retail (incl. business plan & execution roadmap preparation, both greenfield and brownfield)See More

Long-term corporate strategy definition

Defined the long-term corporate strategy of a large multinational (€15bn+ turnover) over a 7-8y time horizon, incl. market trends identification, sizing of adjacent value pools, identification of potential M&A targets, PMO, etc.See More

Portfolio strategy for a leader in medtech

Reviewed the portfolio strategy (both for business segments and geographies) of one of the word's largest medtech players: clustered the segments & geos according to various market & financial performance criteria, defined the strategic role of each cluster, as well as key OKRsSee More

Restructuring of a large media firm

Assisted with the restructuring (i.e. cost-cutting) a leader in the media industry mainly publishing magazines and suffering from a loss of advertising revenues by conducting analysis, running interviews, conducting benchmarks, etc.See More

M&A

Drove multiple M&A projects (both on the buy- & sell-side) across the globe, for a leading player in infant nutrition (target screening, due diligence, synergies identification, business plan preparation, term sheet preparation, management presentation & data room preparation, PMI preparation & execution, etc.)See More

Work History

M

Owner, Founder & General Manager

MLH ConsultingA boutique consulting firm helping start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs or larger corporations/organizations solve their strategic challenges, mainly focused on health & nutrition, FMCG, healthtech & sports. Example of recent assignments include driving sustainability-related business transformation projects, defining strategic plans, market entry strategies, and coaching entrepreneurs.
S

Startup Mentor

StartupbootcampMentoring startups to help them grow and succeed in their respective industries.
Y

Owner, Founder & General Manager

YoganidaCreated Yoganida, a yoga studio in Amsterdam, offering yoga classes, workshops, and Yoga Alliance certified teacher trainings. Managed all aspects of the studio including marketing, sales, communication, administration, finance, operations, and HR. Organized yoga retreats and special events across Europe.
P

Director - Group Strategy, M&A and Partnerships

PhilipsMay 2017 - Oct 2018 • 1 yr 6 mosRedesigned the overall business strategy of the Respiratory business. Supported Philips Vision 2025 strategic plan and led the PMO of the project. Drove Philips portfolio strategy review and made recommendations to the ExCo.
D

Head of Strategy, Business Development & M&A

Danone Nutricia Early Life NutritionApr 2015 - Jan 2017 • 1 yr 10 mosLed the Strategic Plan of the division, drove various strategic projects for a EUR ~5bn division, and managed a team of up to 8 people.

Education

U

University of Cambridge

Executive Education, Business Sustainability Management2023
M

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Education, Negotiation and Influence2023
M

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Education, Mastering Design Thinking2021
S

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Master’s Degree, Business Engineering, Major in Finance & Strategy2006 - 2008
S

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Bachelor’s Degree, Business Engineering2003 - 2006

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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I transform strategic challenges into opportunities by providing fresh perspectives and a 360° analysis, for tailor-made, innovative, and actionable outcomes | Strategy, Bus Dev & M&A Expert | Entrepreneur
Trilingual seasoned project manager with over 16 years working experience, at boutique consultancies and large multinationals, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, I'm passionate about sustainability and driven by making the world a better place. With a solid background in strategy and business development, I've helped companies from about 15 industries across the globe fix and grow their business through multiple types of projects (e.g. international expansion, entry into new category, due diligence, strategic reset, competitive wargames, innovation strategy, GTM strategy, portfolio strategy, incl. implementation). When I'm not working, I'm mainly swimming, cooking, attending improv shows or concerts, or exploring the world.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Marie-Laure are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Marie-Laure Hauters

Chief of Staff
Project Manager
Sales & Business Development Manager
Portfolio Management
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Market Research
Start-ups
Coaching
Business Plans
Business Operations
Consulting
Information Analysis
Investment Memorandums
Presentation Design
Competitive Analysis
Problem Solving
Pitch Decks
International Business
Pitching
Market Sizing
Negotiation
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Business Development
Business Strategy
Strategic Design
Strategy & Business Development
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Start-up mentoring

Lead workshops & hold 1-1 mentoring sessions with start-ups founders participating to various acceleration programs across the globe

Commercial Due Diligence in Healthcare

Led the workstream focused on the Dutch market of a commercial due diligence regarding a market leader making disposable washing gloves & bedpan liners used in hospitals, nursing homes & homecare (combination of desk research & interviews)

Commercialization / GTM Strategy for a fashion tech scale-up

Designed the commercialization strategy of the relaunch of a device targeting sudden infant death syndrome combined with a fashion solution, íncl. performance assessment of the current marketing & sales strategy, business performance, and preparation of the execution roadmap in DACH

Voice Of the Customer (aka VOC) project for a PE-backed SaaS firm

Conducted a Voice of the Customer (aka VOC) study as part of a wider strategic turnaround project; the turnover of a newly acquired subsidiary had indeed started shrinking since its takeover by a European SaaS leader. Its new owner (PE-backed) wanted to run such a study to understand the robustness of their customer base & identify key improvement levers (interviewed ~50 people from 35 customers)

International strategy design

Defined the international strategy of a large UK firm focused on wastewater management (pumping) & treatment equipment, as part of a wider strategic reset (scope of the internationalization included the Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France & the Nordics)

Market assessment & entry strategy for a world leader in food

Identified the market potential & defined a market entry strategy into plant-based meat alternatives for one of the worldwide leaders of the meat industry, targeting both foodservice & retail (incl. business plan & execution roadmap preparation, both greenfield and brownfield)

Long-term corporate strategy definition

Defined the long-term corporate strategy of a large multinational (€15bn+ turnover) over a 7-8y time horizon, incl. market trends identification, sizing of adjacent value pools, identification of potential M&A targets, PMO, etc.

Portfolio strategy for a leader in medtech

Reviewed the portfolio strategy (both for business segments and geographies) of one of the word's largest medtech players: clustered the segments & geos according to various market & financial performance criteria, defined the strategic role of each cluster, as well as key OKRs

Restructuring of a large media firm

Assisted with the restructuring (i.e. cost-cutting) a leader in the media industry mainly publishing magazines and suffering from a loss of advertising revenues by conducting analysis, running interviews, conducting benchmarks, etc.

M&A

Drove multiple M&A projects (both on the buy- & sell-side) across the globe, for a leading player in infant nutrition (target screening, due diligence, synergies identification, business plan preparation, term sheet preparation, management presentation & data room preparation, PMI preparation & execution, etc.)

Work History

M

Owner, Founder & General Manager

MLH ConsultingA boutique consulting firm helping start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs or larger corporations/organizations solve their strategic challenges, mainly focused on health & nutrition, FMCG, healthtech & sports. Example of recent assignments include driving sustainability-related business transformation projects, defining strategic plans, market entry strategies, and coaching entrepreneurs.
S

Startup Mentor

StartupbootcampMentoring startups to help them grow and succeed in their respective industries.
Y

Owner, Founder & General Manager

YoganidaCreated Yoganida, a yoga studio in Amsterdam, offering yoga classes, workshops, and Yoga Alliance certified teacher trainings. Managed all aspects of the studio including marketing, sales, communication, administration, finance, operations, and HR. Organized yoga retreats and special events across Europe.
P

Director - Group Strategy, M&A and Partnerships

PhilipsMay 2017 - Oct 2018 • 1 yr 6 mosRedesigned the overall business strategy of the Respiratory business. Supported Philips Vision 2025 strategic plan and led the PMO of the project. Drove Philips portfolio strategy review and made recommendations to the ExCo.
D

Head of Strategy, Business Development & M&A

Danone Nutricia Early Life NutritionApr 2015 - Jan 2017 • 1 yr 10 mosLed the Strategic Plan of the division, drove various strategic projects for a EUR ~5bn division, and managed a team of up to 8 people.

Education

U

University of Cambridge

Executive Education, Business Sustainability Management2023
M

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Education, Negotiation and Influence2023
M

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Education, Mastering Design Thinking2021
S

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Master’s Degree, Business Engineering, Major in Finance & Strategy2006 - 2008
S

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Bachelor’s Degree, Business Engineering2003 - 2006

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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