Julius Schmidt

International general manager and PE-backed commercial leader with end-to-end P&L responsibility // Berlingske Talent 100 (2021) // INSEAD // Ex management consultant

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

International general manager and PE-backed commercial leader with end-to-end P&L responsibility across 14 IMEA markets. Experienced with turnarounds, growth strategy, international expansion, contract negotiations, partner acquisitions, and value-creation execution. Proven track record of driving profitable growth and positive LFL sales. Combines strategic problem solving (ex-management consultant) with operational rigor, analytics, and team leadership. Former elite athlete.

Experience

  • Flying Tiger Copenhagen (9 yrs 1 mo)
    • Managing Director, IMEA Region (India, Middle East & Africa)
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

      P&L responsible for IMEA region (India, Middle East & Africa / MENA +) across 14 markets, 5 partners, ~175 stores, and +600 people (and counting) Flying Tiger Copenhagen is a global variety retailer with +1250 stores in 45 markets. Another +1000 stores to be added towards 2030.

    • Managing Director, South Korea
      Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Responsible for turnaround of the Korean business unit P&L responsible for local operation, 18x stores and +100 headcount staff

    • Commercial Trade Director
      Aug 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Responsible for driving top- and bottom-line impact in collaboration with local markets, central functions and leading a team of 15 FTEs

  • Prokura (Copenhagen Metropolitan Area)
    • Senior Consultant
      Dec 2016 - Jun 2017 · 7 mos

      Prokura is a management consulting company specializing within Procurement and Supply Chain. Prokura is led by experts with experience from McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group.

    • Consultant
      Sep 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Project Portfolio Coordinator & Management Assistant at Novozymes
    Feb 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Reporting to director of SCM Development. Assisting with developing function strategy, facilitating offsite meetings in US+China, as well as managing and developing the project portfolio for SCM.

  • Talent Developer at Herlev Swim Team
    Aug 2013 - Jul 2015 · 2 yrs

    Responsible for the coaching and development of 21 competitive swimmers age 11-16 on one of Denmark’s best club teams.