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Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Q2 2025 ALTIX ACCESS Newsletter!
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This quarter, we explore what it takes to lead in an era defined by disruption, reinvention, and global opportunity. Around the world, industrial champions are not only adapting to change—they are driving it. With bold leadership, transformative technology, and a relentless commitment to excellence, they are reshaping industries and setting new standards for what’s possible.
In this edition, we are honored to feature Serge Joris, Group CEO of Frigoglass Group, whose inspiring leadership is steering a remarkable transformation. We take you inside EXOR’s visionary approach to the future of industrial manufacturing and share how ALTIX is fueling cross-border growth and innovation through strategic transatlantic partnerships. You’ll also discover how the ALTIX Academy continues to empower industry leaders and teams to build the capabilities needed to grow, compete, and transform in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
Don’t miss a powerful new article by ALTIX President & CEO, Yannick Schilly, The Boardroom’s Blind Spot: Why Business Transformations Fail Without Active Oversight, which challenges boards to step up as strategic partners during critical moments of transformation.
We also celebrate one of our own, Patricia—ALTIX Partner and an industry champion on and off the tennis court—whose passion, performance, and perseverance embody the very spirit of excellence we stand for.
ALTIX proudly stands as your Amplifier for Industrial Transformation—a trusted co-pilot helping you solve complex challenges, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence. When the pressure is on and the path is unclear, we’re here to help you respond quickly, act strategically, and turn urgency into opportunity.
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We invite you to dive into this new edition of ALTIX ACCESS and join us in celebrating the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of industry.
Anne Cappel
Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer
ALTIX Consulting
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INDUSTRY CHAMPIONS INTERVIEW
One-on-One with Serge Joris
Group CEO of Frigoglass Group
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Each quarter we sit down with industry executives and thought leaders to discuss the trends, challenges, and best practices that are transforming their businesses.
This interview features Serge Joris, Group CEO of Frigoglass Group. Learn how Serge is leading a complex and remarkable transformation to reignite growth, rebuild resilience, and reconnect the company with its core purpose.
Read the full interview →
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ALTIX PUBLICATIONS
The Boardroom's Blind Spot
by Yannick Schilly
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Why Business Transformations Fail Without Active Oversight
As industrial companies navigate rapid technological shifts, market disruptions, and digitalization, business transformation has become a strategic imperative—not a one-time initiative. Yet despite massive investments, the failure rate remains alarmingly high. Why? Because even the best strategies falter without disciplined execution, cultural alignment, and strong governance.
This article examines a critical but often overlooked factor in transformation success: The Board of Directors. Discover how high-performing boards move beyond passive oversight to become strategic partners—setting the tone, monitoring progress, and helping steer transformations toward measurable value and lasting impact.
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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
On the Cutting Edge: IIoT Solutions
for the Future of Smart Manufacturing
| | This ALTIX Consulting series aims to shed light on lesser known, yet groundbreaking technological advancements in the industrial sector. In each interview, we delve into a specific company’s contributions to reshaping the industrial landscape. | | |
In this interview, we are joined by Claudio Ambra, CTO of EXOR International, as we take an in-depth look at their cutting-edge technology for smart manufacturing.
EXOR International is a global leader in industrial automation, specializing in Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. EXOR is at the forefront of digital transformation, empowering businesses to enhance operational efficiency and adaptability.
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Watch the video interview →
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ALTIX SOLUTIONS
Tailor-made Consulting Solutions
from Industry Experts, for Industry Leaders
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Navigating Global Turbulence Solutions
The world has entered a new era of disruption. Geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism, and the reshaping of global alliances are transforming industry. Leaders must act decisively to manage risk, protect continuity, and turn volatility into opportunity.
ALTIX equips global manufacturers with the insight, agility, and execution power needed to adapt and thrive. From strategic risk assessment and scenario planning to global supply chain realignment and market expansion, our seasoned experts help you chart a course through uncertainty—and emerge stronger.
Click the image to explore how ALTIX can help you navigate global turbulence with clarity, speed, and resilience.
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Lean Digital & AI Assessment Solutions
Clarity unlocks performance. To drive sustainable improvement, companies must align strategy, people, systems, and data—built on a clear understanding of where they stand today.
ALTIX delivers a powerful five-day assessment designed to evaluate your operational maturity and digital readiness across all critical functions. From leadership vision to AI capability, we identify key opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and generate business value. The result: a tailored report with high-level ROI analysis and a simplified roadmap to accelerate transformation.
Click the image to explore how ALTIX can help you gain insight, alignment, and a clear path forward.
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Six Sigma Solutions
Consistent quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction are non-negotiable for organizations striving to lead in their industry.
ALTIX empowers industrial leaders to embed a culture of operational excellence through Six Sigma (6σ). Our tailored approach equips organizations to eliminate variation, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement. From maturity assessments and training to project execution and certification, ALTIX ensures your team is equipped to deliver sustainable results with a measurable impact.
Click the image to discover how ALTIX can help your organization achieve breakthrough performance with focus, discipline, and data-driven impact.
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COMPLEX INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATIONS
Your Trusted Co-Pilot for Solving Complex Challenges,
Accelerating Growth, and Leading with Confidence
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Thought Leadership Video Series
Transformation isn’t optional—it’s a leadership imperative. From supply chain redesigns to automation, reshoring, and digital integration, the challenges are complex—but so are the opportunities.
This series of high-impact videos features insights from ALTIX President & CEO Yannick Schilly, drawing on his decades of hands-on experience leading complex industrial transformations in advanced manufacturing companies. Whether you're scaling operations, entering new markets, or rethinking your business model, this series is designed to sharpen your strategy and accelerate your next move.
Watch the video series on YouTube →
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Stober Drives Highlights ALTIX as a Key Transformation Partner
STOBER Drives, a global leader in high-performance drive solutions, has partnered with ALTIX to support its transformation and growth strategy. With a legacy of innovation dating back to 1934 and a presence in over 40 countries, STOBER continues to push the boundaries with mechatronic drive systems for industries such as automation, robotics, packaging, and machine tools.
Peter Feil, Vice President and General Manager at STOBER Drives, shares how ALTIX played a pivotal role in advancing STOBER’s evolution:
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"At STOBER Drives, we are committed to innovation and growth, continuously evolving to meet the needs of our customers. As we embarked on our journey into mechatronics and expanded our product offerings beyond traditional motors and drives, we knew the right external expertise would be critical to our success. Partnering with ALTIX provided our team with the strategic guidance and coaching needed to step into new roles and drive this transformation forward. Our success is a testament to the power of vision, collaboration, and having the right partners by our side."
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ALTIX ACADEMY
People Excellence for Business Excellence
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Are Your Leaders Equipped to Drive Excellence?
We’re now recruiting for the 2025-2026 Operations Leaders Circle of Excellence and Leadership Accelerator cohorts!
These two flagship programs are designed to equip high-potential managers and operations professionals with the strategic, cross-functional, and leadership capabilities needed to thrive in today’s complex manufacturing environment.
Register by June 30, 2025 to receive an early-bird discount!
Explore the Operations Leaders Circle of Excellence →
Discover the Leadership Accelerator →
Contact us to register →
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The Future of Fulfillment Is Here: Inside the Kroger Ocado Smart Platform
ALTIX Academy participants recently stepped into the future of supply chain innovation with an exclusive tour of Kroger’s Ocado Smart Platform in Monroe, Ohio.
Through this immersive visit, participants explored the cutting edge of logistics automation and witnessed how artificial intelligence is transforming fulfillment from the inside out.
Read the full article →
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Industrial AI is Here. Are You Ready to Lead the Transformation?
As the industrial sector evolves, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how companies optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation. The ALTIX Academy Industrial AI AXCELERATOR is designed for industrial leaders, decision-makers, and technology strategists who want to turn AI potential into business results.
This focused, 10-module program offers comprehensive training tailored to industrial companies looking to leverage AI to solve real-world challenges. From predictive maintenance and process optimization to AI-driven decision-making, the training covers essential tools and techniques to accelerate your AI initiatives.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your AI capabilities, the Industrial AI AXCELERATOR equips your leadership and teams with the skills to understand the applications and implementation strategies of AI and ensure future competitiveness.
Explore the Industrial AI AXCELERATOR →
Learn more about the ALTIX Academy →
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PEOPLE INSIGHTS
A Champion On and Off the Court
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At ALTIX Consulting, we believe the roots of exceptional leadership often trace back to pivotal life experiences—moments that require courage, resilience, and the willingness to step far outside one’s comfort zone. For Patricia Rouchon-Wells, ALTIX Partner and seasoned finance executive, that moment came as a teenager when she left France on a tennis scholarship to pursue an education in the United States.
In this interview, Patricia reflects on the lessons forged through years of academic excellence and athletic discipline—from navigating the cultural shift of international relocation to excelling in high-stakes environments both on the tennis court and in the boardroom. With a distinguished 20+ year career in finance and accounting at Procter & Gamble and a continued commitment to delivering strategic insights to her clients, Patricia exemplifies how mental endurance, adaptability, and consistent follow-through can shape a powerful approach to leadership.
Her story is a compelling reminder that the skills developed through sport—focus, preparation, resilience, and grit—don’t just build strong athletes, they build exceptional leaders.
Read the full interview →
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FOSTERING TRANSATLANTIC CONNECTIONS
Insights on United States-Europe Business Dynamics
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SEIN Renaissance Industrielle: Strengthening Transatlantic Industry in a Changing World
What will it take for industrial leaders to thrive amid geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption, and rapid technological change? These questions took center stage at the Renaissance Industrielle event in Paris. Co-organized by ALTIX Consulting and the Société d'Encouragement pour l'Industrie Nationale (SEIN), over 350 executives gathered to explore the future of transatlantic industry. Discover the key insights and bold ideas shaping today's global trade.
Read the full article →
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EACC AURA Region Taskforce: Mastering M&A for Industrial Growth in the U.S.
How can European industrial companies successfully leverage M&A to accelerate growth in the highly competitive U.S. market? At a recent executive roundtable hosted by EACC AURA and ALTIX Consulting, leaders from Clayens NP shared firsthand insights from four U.S. acquisitions that doubled their revenue in just two years. Discover the strategies, challenges, and lessons that are shaping a new era of cross-border industrial expansion.
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Automation, Sustainability, and Diplomacy in Focus: This Spring's Premier Events in Partnership with EACC Cincinnati
Spring 2025 brought a dynamic trio of events shaping the future of industry in Cincinnati—from cutting-edge automation breakthroughs and bold sustainability strategies to high-level diplomatic dialogue with European and U.S. leaders. Read on to learn how ALTIX supports EACC's mission to drive innovation, resilience, and transatlantic collaboration for companies ready to lead in a rapidly evolving market.
Read the full article →
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Global Vision Meets U.S. Opportunity: 2025 Select USA Investment Summit
The 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit brought together global industrial leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors—all focused on one goal: seizing opportunity in the U.S. market. With $27 trillion in GDP, a deep talent pool, and unmatched innovation infrastructure, the U.S. remains a magnet for companies ready to expand and lead on a global stage. This year’s event highlighted the momentum, ambition, and partnerships shaping the future of international business in the U.S.
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