Bálint Vértesi

Business Unit Head, Consumer (Benelux, Nordics & Poland) | Dermatology & Skincare | Galderma | ex-Procter & Gamble

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Experience

  • Business Unit Head, Consumer – Benelux, Nordics & Poland at Galderma
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Leading the Consumer dermatology business across Benelux, Nordics and Poland, driving growth for a portfolio of science-based dermatological skincare brands.

  • Procter & Gamble (13 yrs 4 mos)
    • Commercial Strategy Director, Feminine Care Europe
      Feb 2024 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      P&L responsibility for an $800M+ multi-brand portfolio across 30+ European and emerging markets. • Leading commercial transformation across volatile and high-growth regions (Europe, Russia, Turkey, Israel, Central Asia) • Shaping regional go-to-market models, innovation pipeline, and portfolio strategy for long-term growth • Partnering with senior leadership and 50+ stakeholders to align strategy and execution across complex markets • Driving category growth and in-store vision across discounters, eCommerce, and omnichannel channels • Coaching and influencing diverse regional teams to strengthen organizational capability

    • Category Director, Feminine Care Central Europe
      Mar 2022 - Feb 2024 · 2 yrs

      Managed $250M+ portfolio across 10 markets with $80M trade & $11M media budget. • Delivered +7% YoY revenue growth despite war-related supply chain disruption • Achieved $1M annual savings through redesigned promotional strategy • Grew market share +4pts and shelf share +1pt via portfolio and brand optimization • Directed 20 managers - including Finance, Logistics & Brand Managers - and dotted-line leadership of 50+ Key Account Managers

    • Senior Market Strategy & Planning Manager, Hair Care Central Europe
      May 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Dual role: €40M business delivery ownership (Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia) + CE regional strategy. • Delivered consistent topline growth across 3 markets while launching Herbal Essences & Aussie • Built category strategies for gifting, refills, and shopper-led in-store vision • Strengthened Pantene & Head & Shoulders market position with execution excellence • Coached 15 Key Account Managers, embedding capability and growth mindset

  • Consultant Trainee at Aon Hewitt
    Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 · 5 mos

  • Vice President for Business Development (Hungary) at AIESEC
    Feb 2008 - Jun 2012 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Elected Delegate at Students Council of Corvinus University of Budapest (FSS)
    Sep 2008 - Jul 2009 · 11 mos