Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
1.Experienced business leader in FMCG multinationals & SME's with proven track record in senior sales/marketing and GM positions both in Europe and Russia, responsible for : * growth boost of existing businesses/ New Product Development * turnaround to a profitable business * business development in new countries 2. +20 years experience of which 14 year as an expatriate in 6 major European countries for Colgate Palmolive. My assignments in Europe were multiple, some examples : * Mktg Mngr of a category with turnover > 100 M €, Germany * Make a succesful turnaround of a 25 M € Bus Unit, France * Set up a new Business Unit in Russia/CEE * Further expansion through M&A's in France * Rebranding of a Cy, Belgium 3.Extensive experience in major European countries : Germany-France-Belgium-Hungary-Switzerland-Russia 4.My employers and clients appreciate my : * sound business acumen * combination of a strategic vision and operational implementation skills * ability to achieve fast and sustainable results * people and leadership skills 5.My key drivers are growth and profit with respect for people. -> Are you looking to boost your business? Locally or in Europe, permanent or ad interim, contact me : +32.491.22.70.09
Responsibilities : sales - marketing - NPD - product sourcing & buying Core business : Food grocery ; managing own brands ( Elvea,...), P.L. and Third Party brands Turnover : 80 M € 70 FTE
Responsibilities : Member of the executive committee Objectives : to increase marketshares AND to drive profit. Focus : consumer marketing ( new product development , communication) , shopper marketing , development of the trade channels and trade negotiations
As senior executive a.i., I managed following growth projects : * International expansion consultancy for Neuhaus and for Doucet * Start up Yuki Belgium * Sales consultancy for Helios * Marketing Consultancy for SLV * General Manager Arseus France, Dental Division, 18 months,2010-2011
Colgate Palmolive acquired the GABA Company. A leading European Company in the Toothpaste category, focused primarily on the Pharmacy and Drugsore business. My mission is to expand GABA into new countries ( CEE), based on a country adapted business model. As well, the position includes the end responsibilty to set up a local Russian organization to launch the GABA Cy in Russia. During 2 years, I was Director of the Russian Bus Unit of GABA ( 80 people).
The mission is to make a profitable turnaround of the Industrial Hygiene Division of Colgate Palmolive. This Division is a standalone Unit, 50 persons, with a 25 M € turnover and need a new business model to be succesfull. At the same time, the mission is to look for potential interested third parties to take over the unit.