Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Highly accomplished Executive with extensive international experience in Strategic Business Planning, P&L management, International Sales and Product Management within world class, market leading, multinational corporations. Results oriented Manager, with the ability to deliver short term results, whilst implementing a long term Business vision, keeping the big picture in mind. Open minded, genuinely tri-lingual (English, German and Italian plus a good working knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese).
Managing South American Region. GM of Saeco Argentina SA and managing Saeco do Brazil through Country Manager, other LATAM served through importers and reps. Selected Achievements: > Re-organization of Saeco do Brazil, New Management team and ownership transition, including relocation of subsidiary, without losing growth momentum. > Return to profitability of Saeco Argentina and re-organization distribution set-up. > Successful post merger integration of subsidiary following acquisition by Philips. Competencies developed: > P&L management for margin and growth > Budgeting and Cash-flow management in complex international environments > International Business Development (Emerging Markets) > Distribution Network set-up and development > Post-merger integration > Insight into an established matrix based multinational organization.
360° Product Management: Progressed from Jr. Product Manager, through Resident Product Manager in North America (Miami, FL 2004 through 2006) to Senior Product Manager responsible for highest margin product in Product Offering in only 5 years. Selected Achievements: > Successful product plan definition and implementation of major product range within first two years. > Developing US-specific Product range and preparing US market entry > Part of successful set-up and start-up team for Electrolux Professional’s North American operations. > Entering A-list US chain account with tailor-made product solution Competencies developed: > Global Product Management > Consensus Building & Teaming > Product Business Plan development/implementation > Project Management