Haselünne, Lower Saxony, Germany
International C-level executive with 15+ years of strategic & commercial leadership track record in branded consumer business, both, in global blue-chip and international family-owned companies across different industries and distribution channels • Full P&L responsibility and management delivering against top and bottom line targets • Global track record of innovations driving sustainable and profitable growth • Strong perseverance when driving change and managing business turnaround • Successful achievement of transformations to lean and effective organizational structures • Inspiring leadership of international, cross-functional and cross-cultural teams and projects, with proven ability to develop, energize and motivate to accelerate performance Conclusive strategic and analytical agility yet with hands-on mentality. Recognized for entrepreneurial spirit with drive for results and passion for excellence. Passionate team player and mentor with a sense for spotting and developing talents and high potentials. Professional experience in Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, MEA, APAC and North America. Specialties: • Industry: FMCG, food, beverages, spirits, confectionery, health & beauty, cosmetics, luxury • General Management: Executive Board, stock market, P&L responsibility, corporate governance, business strategy • Marketing: Brand strategy & execution, portfolio management, innovation development, consumer & shopper insights • Business Development: Competitive intelligence, market intelligence, strategic planning, business planning, category management • Sales: Sales operations and administration, KAM, client negotiation, customer centricity • Supply Chain: Production, logistics, service level, perfect order, stock in trade, physical distribution, forecast accuracy • Finance: Market controlling, business controlling, P&L management, opex, capex • People leadership: Change management, organization & people development, organizational restructuring
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