Matthieu de Lassus

Entrepreneurial Executive | Building & Scaling Premium FMCG Businesses | GM & Commercial Leadership | UK & Europe | Wines & Spirits / RTDs / FMCG

London Area, United Kingdom

About

Entrepreneurial executive with 20 years of international experience in building, scaling and transforming businesses across the UK and Europe, primarily within premium FMCG and Wines & Spirits. Based in the UK, I led the creation and development of SPIRIBAM UK, from market entry and go-to-market strategy to full commercial and operational structuring. I subsequently played an active role in growth-by-acquisition strategies, including the acquisition of Mangrove Global and White Label Cocktails, where I currently hold co-leadership and Commercial Director responsibilities, driving: - revenue growth and distribution expansion - commercial strategy and execution - leadership of cross-functional teams - post-acquisition integration and performance acceleration - board level responsabilities I thrive in entrepreneurial, fast-moving environments, where strategy must translate quickly into execution, and where leaders are expected to build, lead and deliver. ▸ Strong international mindset ▸ Hands-on leadership ▸ Growth, M&A & transformation driven

Experience

  • Commercial Director at Mangrove Global Ltd.
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Leading UK-based distributor of premium and craft spirits. - Involved in acquisition process and strategic due diligence - Co-leading post-acquisition integration and governance - Driving commercial performance and portfolio development

  • Commercial Director at WHITE LABEL COCKTAILS Ltd
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Fast-growing, UK-based RTD cocktail company, specialising in high-quality cocktails for on-trade, national and international retail and premium hospitality channels. - Co-leading post-acquisition integration and governance - Supporting the business through a phase of accelerated growth following acquisition. - Commercial Leadership - Board reporting - Go to Market strategy

  • SPIRIBAM (10 yrs 4 mos)
    • Managing Director / Founder - SPIRIBAM UK
      Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

      Built and scaled SPIRIBAM's UK distribution subsidiary from the ground up, leading market entry, commercial strategy, team recruitment and distributor relationships across the UK. Key achievements: - Launched SPIRIBAM’s UK presence from scratch - Designed and executed go-to-market strategy - Built and led local commercial and operational teams - Developed strategic partnerships and key accounts

    • International Sales and Marketing Director
      Mar 2016 - Sep 2024 · 8 yrs 7 mos

      Led international sales and marketing development for a premium and ultra-premium rum portfolio, driving global growth across 70+ international markets through a network of distributors and sales agents. Key achievements: - Defined and executed global commercial and brand strategies across international markets - Managed and developed direct distributor and agent networks worldwide - Led international go-to-market, pricing, portfolio and brand positioning strategies - Oversaw cross-functional Sales & Marketing teams in a highly international environment - Built long-term strategic partnerships with key international distributors

  • Export Director at LES HERITIERS H. CLEMENT (GBH Spirit Division)
    Jan 2008 - Feb 2016 · 8 yrs 2 mos

    Export Director in charge of the international sales development of 2 premium rum brands. Implementation of business and marketing strategies for all our international markets.

  • Regional Manager Europe at Héritiers H. Clément (Rhum Clément - Rhum J.M)
    Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 · 2 yrs