Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Forward-thinking global leader with strategic expertise in portfolio management and market expansion. Drives substantial business growth across continents through innovative models and partnerships. Combines industry knowledge with business acumen to optimize investments and lead transformations. Inspires high-performing teams, delivering exceptional results in complex, multicultural environments. I am the energy you need to invigorate your activities! I am a Senior Marketing Specialist and strategic business leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation and growth. My expertise spans market analysis, portfolio management, business development, and cross-cultural leadership, with a proven track record of transforming underperforming units into high-growth businesses. I excel at developing customer-centric solutions and innovative business models that capture higher profits in challenging markets. My unique strengths lie in my ability to translate complex problems into actionable strategies, coupled with my entrepreneurial spirit and data-driven decision-making approach. I have successfully led cross-functional teams across multiple continents, managed M&A integrations, and implemented transformative marketing strategies that have doubled global revenues. Active in industry leadership, I also serve as a board member for marketing start-ups, sharing my expertise in strategic growth and business transformation.
Led and transformed a regional marketing team, implementing customer-centric processes and developing top-tier talent. Crafted and executed long-term strategies, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Drove innovation by identifying new market opportunities, expanding into skincare and food transformation sectors, and implementing value capture models that resulted in significant price increases. Launched the "Shaping the Future Together" initiative, positioning the company as a crop expert and organizing industry events to foster innovation. Recognized with a Global Head Seed signed talent cash award for exceptional leadership and results, demonstrating ability to unite teams, resolve conflicts, and drive strategic growth in challenging environments.
Managed and expanded portfolio responsibility for multiple crop families, significantly improving supply reliability and optimizing product offerings. Transformed a local root & bulb business into a global strategic crop through international licensing partnerships. Implemented innovative business models, increasing profit margins and customer loyalty. Led diverse regional crop teams and contributed to global strategy alignment. Drove accelerated growth, outpacing industry averages by restructuring the organization and increasing R&D resources. Co-developed regional Key Account Management strategies, strengthening customer relationships. Built high-performing teams through strategic recruitment and talent management. Recognized with a CEO-signed talent cash award for exceptional leadership. Successfully led regional integration of an acquired company, surpassing initial post-acquisition targets and achieving substantial market share growth over five years.
Managed a $350M revenue portfolio of seeds and crop protection products in the Cucurbits segment, expanding market share through strategic portfolio optimization. Restructured R&D investment, improving cost efficiency while maximizing returns. Acquired a strategic breeding program and recruited key senior R&D talent. Defined global and regional Crop Plans, securing genetic licenses across multiple countries to expand market reach. Developed a new industry segment for watermelon processors with an innovative pricing model. Coordinated cross-functional teams including Seeds R&D, Seed Supply, Regional portfolio managers, finance, legal, and IP to align objectives and execute global crop strategies. Oversaw global forecasts and production plans, successfully reducing global inventory.
Panerai, Mont-Blanc, Cartier
Schneider Transport acquired Transcontainer Transport Inc. in 2015