Jean-Guillaume Pollet

General Manager - Entrepreneur - International - Global brand acceleration - Ex L'Oréal & Estée Lauder

Prague Metropolitan Area

About

-Solid managerial experience at an international level. -Strong sales & marketing background. P&L focused. -Familiar with perfumes & cosmetics, fine foods, accessories & fashion. -Competencies in brand management and D to C retail. -Affinities in Digital and E-commerce channel shift. -Entrepreneurial spirit. Open minded

Experience

  • Managing Partner at BAYART INNOVATIONS
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    - Co-owning & managing a SME (20 employees) supplying airlines with amenity kits and retailers with gifts and premiums. Presence in Lille, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Istanbul & Prague. - Negotiations with the previous shareholder regarding purchase of shares. Involved discussions with lawyers/bankers. - Challenging and refocusing the buying structure to have an ecological and society-friendly approach. - Development of a brand portfolio and partnerships to uplift the product offer to B-to-B partners (cosmetics, accessories). - Activation of a new business approach to reach new large accounts (Turkish Airlines, Air France, Delta, Lufthansa).

  • General Manager EMEA Jo Malone London & EDP Frederic Malle at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
    Sep 2019 - Apr 2020 · 8 mos

    Led a profitable retail expansion in a challenging high street context + Triple e-Com business (Black Friday + Christmas).

  • L'Oréal (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • General Manager L'Oréal Luxe Cz Hu Sk
      Feb 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Managed the distribution channel shift in Central Europe with game-changing “Direct to Consumer” and Pure-players roll out.

    • General Manager Clarisonic & Urban Decay EMEA
      Oct 2013 - Feb 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Organized the regional profitable roll out of both brands + First L’Oréal Luxe Amazon Europe deal.

  • L'Oréal (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • General Manager Lancôme Russia
      Oct 2009 - Jul 2013 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Improved ranking from top8 to top3 brand in Russia based on retail expansion & Brand image modernization.

    • Brand Manager Perfume and Beauty Brands Middle East
      Sep 2007 - Nov 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Launched Kiehl’s & Giorgio Armani Beauty in the area. Managed the L’Oréal Luxe perfume brand portfolio.

  • L'Oréal (6 yrs 7 mos)
    • Lancôme Division Manager Travel Retail EMEA
      Sep 2003 - Jul 2007 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Increased market and POS visibility share in the region + Managed a large retail and head-office team.

    • Area Manager South Europe / UK
      Jan 2001 - Aug 2003 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Managed a portfolio of customers dealing with airports, airlines and ferries retail operations.