Michel Toth

Country coordinator & Market Director at L’Oreal

Belgium

About

Entrepreneurial executive with more than 20 years experience in FMCG & Professional beauty business. Strong track record , showing sustainable performances in challenging markets in Eastern & Western Europe as well in Asia. Expert in defining market orientation , strategy and ensuring great execution based on consumer and shopper insights. Proven ability to adapt to new cultures and to inspire teams to reach ambitious goals, fluent in English, French, Dutch and Hungarian.

Experience

  • L'Oréal (22 yrs 3 mos)
    • Market leader/country coordinator Belgium
      Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    • General Manager Switzerland - Professional Products Division
      Sep 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 10 mos

    • General Manager Asean - India Professional Products Division
      Sep 2015 - Aug 2017 · 2 yrs

      Full management and responsibility over P&L of 7 Asean countries ( India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore) - Define & monitor the division's brands portfolio strategy and ensure the coherence of individuals brands strategies in the cluster (10 brands) - Develop a strong "cross fertilization" between countries brands - Facilitate effective recruitment, retention, staff development, succession planning and performance management.

  • National Account Manager - Division Garnier/Maybelline at L'Oreal S.A.
    Jan 2001 - Dec 2003 · 3 yrs

    Build strong partnership and close contact with the National Account, define joint strategy to achieve an sustainably growth. Accounts: Delhaize,Kuidvat,Makro,Intermarché

  • Unilever (8 yrs 11 mos)
    • Bestfoods National Account Manager
      Feb 1998 - Dec 2000 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Bestfoods Trade Marketeer
      Jan 1996 - Jan 1998 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Bestfoods Sales Representative
      Feb 1992 - Dec 1995 · 3 yrs 11 mos