Alain Garcia

Vice President Global Marketing - L’Oréal Paris Men Expert

France

About

Creative and analytical marketing specialist, aiming at providing best-in-class results in today's ever-changing environment. Thriving in fast paced and innovative settings, always delivering outstanding results and strategic solutions under pressure, with a proven record of successful launches and portfolio management. Specialties: Marketing, Team Management, Branding, Equity, Strategy, Product Innovation, Portfolio Management, Consumer Centricity, Market Research, Agency Management, Events, Trade, Media, Digital, Ecom, Social Media

Experience

  • L'Oréal (3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Vice President Global Marketing - L'Oréal Paris Men Expert
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

      Leading the global L'Oréal Men Expert brand, shaping the future of men's grooming through innovative product development and impactful brand building. Overseeing strategic vision, P&L management, and brand development, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver groundbreaking grooming solutions that empower men worldwide. Driving sustainable growth and solidifying market leadership through strategic planning and data-driven insights.

    • Vice President Global Marketing - L’Oréal Paris Make-Up
      Jun 2024 - Nov 2024 · 6 mos

      Leading ad interim the global brand for L'Oréal Paris Makeup, overseeing strategic vision, P&L management, and brand development. Cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team environment where innovation thrives. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams across R&I, marketing, supply chain, and sales to bring groundbreaking beauty products to market and build powerful brand experiences for consumers worldwide. Driving sustainable growth and market leadership through strategic planning and execution.

    • Senior Leader Europe Zone - L’Oreal Paris Make-Up
      Nov 2022 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Driving growth and market share expansion for L'Oréal Paris Makeup across 43 European markets. Leading strategic initiatives, developing and executing innovative marketing strategies, and building strong brand advocacy to ensure long-term sustainable growth. Proven ability to revitalize brand performance in a competitive market.

  • Head of Global Marketing - Got2b at Henkel
    May 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Global marketing team lead for brand equity, communications and innovations on the core 3 categories of got2b: styling, coloration and make-up. Leading strategy and vision for the brand. Full P&L Ownership. Cross-functional teams' lead, developing brand new innovation processes and sourcing models to enable agile, best-in-class development. Communication lead, championing brand equity focus & accelerating digital transformation. Team of 10+ reports.

  • Coty (5 yrs)
    • Director Global Colour Cosmetics Portfolio
      Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 · 8 mos

      Responsible for the portfolio strategy of all EU colour brands of Coty: Max Factor, Rimmel, Bourjois, Miss Sporty.

    • Brand Director Global Marketing - Max Factor
      Sep 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Leading the brand global team, ensuring consistent equity, and fit for use deployment of campaigns & innovations - Full P&L and budget ownership - Leading digital transformation and e-com acceleration with award winning campaigns and double-digit growth - Managing of 5 reports - lowering turnover and ensuring team growth

    • Marketing Manager Color Cosmetics
      May 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Marketing Manager for the Europe Export Business Unit (30 markets across Eastern and Northern Europe) within Coty's Mass Beauty Division. Responsible for the P&L, portfolio and brand growth strategy.

  • L'Oréal (5 yrs)
    • Business Leader Switzerland - Consumer Division Make-Up
      May 2015 - Apr 2016 · 1 yr

      - Responsible for the overall CPD Make-Up Category's strategy - Team Management + Development of several teams - Accountable for the business' P&L - Media strategy keeper - Ensuring work coordination + influence with all departements

    • Make-Up Expert - Zone Europe
      May 2014 - May 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Coordinating marketing efforts for the entire Europe zone (west and east) - Ensuring operational excellency through the gathering and sharing of best practices - Phasing of launches according to business and logistics priorities - Collaborating with the marketing development team based in Paris (world HQ) - Developing with the merchandising development team appropriate solutions for optimised sell-out results - Organisation of workshop and management meetings - Supervision of a small team for all daily tasks

    • Marketing Group Manager
      Feb 2013 - May 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

      - Strategic positioning of the Maybelline NY and essie brands for Switzerland (media mix...) - Management of a team of 2 direct reports - Creation of reports for top management in order to track performances and sustain decision-making processes. - Assessing market potential for new launches and helping to build successful launch plans - Budget tracking and optimisation - Attend strategic meetings in order to provide input and gather best practices - Managing external partners such as PR or communications agencies

  • Marketing Communications Specialist at Medtronic
    Jun 2009 - May 2011 · 2 yrs

    - Responsible for the European communications for the Cardiac Surgery division, a 250mio USD business. - Managing the creation and development of marketing campaigns, including new product launch and positioning. - Organizing different congresses from a logistical and communication aspect. - Creating and managing an online assets tool. - Working with the European countries and providing support to their needs. - Creating several iPad apps and managing the iPad deployment project. - Supporting the development of an internet-based legal compliance tool. - Responsible for the creation of an internal communication website.