Olivier Laporta

CEO | Consultant | General Management | Procurement | Marketing | Retail

Chaumont-Gistoux, Walloon Region, Belgium

About

I’m a flexible, results-driven professional who thrives on building genuine, trustworthy relationships with stakeholders across all levels. With a focused and motivated approach, I consistently exceed targets while prioritizing the needs of clients. I’m passionate about learning from like-minded, enthusiastic individuals who share my drive to make a positive impact on the world. After an incredible journey in the retail industry and serving as CEO of CENTURY 21 Benelux (real-estate), I am now channeling my experience and energy into helping startups and SMEs grow, guided by 5 values that are central to my work and life: 1. Respect with a Smile: I believe in treating everyone with dignity and warmth, always approaching situations with a smile. A bit of humor paired with respect builds stronger, more meaningful relationships. 2. Kindness as Strength: Kindness is not a weakness; it’s a force for motivating both myself and others. Through respect and kindness, I inspire determination and drive. 3. Engage with Positivity: I engage fully and authentically, showing genuine care and enthusiasm. Even in challenging times, I maintain a positive, light-hearted approach that uplifts and empowers others. 4. Determined but Thoughtful: I pursue my goals with relentless determination while ensuring empathy and thoughtfulness guide my decisions. Success, for me, never comes at the expense of others. 5. Humor in Hardship: I face challenges with resilience, always seeing the value of humor, which helps me navigate difficulties without compromising respect or understanding. I’m excited to bring this positive mindset and skill set to new projects and collaborations. Let’s connect!

Experience

  • Co-Founder at ORTHONIA | OCHOCOLAT SRL
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    I assist in developing the go-to-market strategy for the Belgian market, define the 4P strategy, and oversee the entire production and logistics processes. My role includes prospecting and negotiating with retailers, the HoReCa sector, and engaging in marketing activities, including social media activation. I also manage analytics, reporting, and budget tracking while securing subsidies and promoting OCHOCOLAT through press and Key Opinion Leaders. Additionally, I represent the company at key industry events.

  • Managing Director at SRL LAPORTA Management & Consulting
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Managing Director of own Management & Consultancy firm. Throughout my career and the different positions I've held in the past, I've acquired a variety of skills ranging from analytics to procurement to P&L Management. My services mainly include long-term assignements but I'm open to ad-hoc consultancy assignements as well.

  • Business Development Consultant at WHISE
    Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Implementation of a new Go To Market strategy focusing with shift towards a more services-oriented business model.

  • Chief Executive Officer at CENTURY 21 Benelux
    Dec 2021 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Medi-Market Group (7 yrs 4 mos)
    • Business Unit Manager Pharmacy
      Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs

      As BUM Pharmacy, I’m part of the Executive Committee and responsible for the management and expansion of our pharmacy-network accross Belgium. Current main focuses : 1) increase BU profitability 2) optimise stocks and improve procurement conditions by setting up a GDP-compliant warehouse 3) acquisition and transfer of new pharmacies to strategic locations. The Pharmacy BU accounts for 28M€, 90 employees in 25 pharmacies and 6 direct reports on central / district level.

    • Product Marketing Director
      Sep 2014 - Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Medi-Market is a new company within the belgian pharma and para-pharmacy (drugstore) sector with a unique and differentiating concept. Responsabilities include: - procurement & logistics - category management - commercial plan