Robert Koerner

President | CMO | CEO | CGO, Scaling, Implementation | Strategic Planning, Business Development, Leadership | P&L, Change, Operations Management | Corporate Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Analysis | Skiing

San Francisco Bay Area

About

I’m seeking a President, CMO, CEO, CGO, Scaling, Implementation role and am the perfect fit because I have the following relevant skills: strategic planning, business development, leadership, P&L, change, operations management, corporate governance, stakeholder engagement and financial analysis. I am prepared to execute transformation across manufacturing and commercial functions as evidenced by securing $15M in parent company CAPEX, generating $20M in incremental pipeline revenue, and modernizing sales, R&D, procurement, and commercial planning organizations for improved profitability at Bentley Laboratories. I have proven ability to build high-performing organizations and culture, as evidenced by overseeing Perricone MD and Bentley Laboratories’ combined 350 employees across R&D, sales, marketing, operations, and procurement, while launching engagement and bilingual communication programs that improved alignment and retention. resume. In addition, I have the following qualifications: - Eager to contribute to cross-functional leadership initiatives, as previously demonstrated by working with a team of up to 15 direct reports to establish a unified marketing, creative, and analytics organization to accelerate campaign efficiency and strengthen brand equity. - Positioned to lead global beauty businesses through profitable growth, as demonstrated by serving as President of Perricone MD and Bentley Laboratories, where end-to-end P&L ownership across a $170M portfolio drove strategic expansion, operational discipline, and cross-functional alignment. - Equipped to scale omnichannel brand performance and revenue through directing global brand, product, and digital strategy, as evidenced by delivering 154% EBITDA growth, 13% gross revenue CAGR, 30% higher repeat purchase rates, and strong retail partnerships at Perricone MD. I want to serve an organization that prizes accountability, achievement and authenticity among its employees. I’m excited to be on a team built around collaboration, trustworthiness and teamwork. I know I will thrive at a company where leadership is valued, as well as humor and flexibility. I want to be a part of an organization that infuses transparency into their brand, culture and market and who I can help make a difference in the world. Please connect with me here: [email protected]

Experience

  • President at Bentley LABS
    Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Led full contract manufacturing and product development organization serving global beauty brands. Oversaw multi-site operations producing millions of units annually across prestige and mass categories. Improved development speed, operational reliability, and client partnership outcomes.

  • Perricone MD (On-site)
    • President
      Jul 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs

      Owned end-to-end P&L for dermatologist-led skincare brand across retail, DTC, Amazon and international. Directed brand, product, digital, creative and commercial teams to strengthen core franchises and drive profitable growth. Elevated DTC performance through stronger acquisition, retention and loyalty levers.

    • Chief Marketing & Digital Officer
      Feb 2017 - Jul 2022 · 5 yrs 6 mos

      Led global brand strategy, marketing, product innovation, digital and creative functions. Oversaw brand relaunch, packaging modernization and full-funnel media evolution. Grew e-commerce through CRM, loyalty, content and performance improvements. Directed global marketing, portfolio strategy and category planning. Built annual brand frameworks and innovation priorities. Strengthened product and marketing alignment across regions.

  • Coty (On-site)
    • Vice President Color Cosmetics APAC Region
      Oct 2014 - Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Oversaw regional strategy for OPI, Rimmel London and Sally Hansen across 12+ APAC markets. Aligned global brand plans to regional consumer behavior and channel dynamics. Drove franchise strength and improved market execution.

    • Regional Marketing Director (Southeast Asia)
      Oct 2013 - Oct 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Led regional marketing for Adidas men’s grooming and Coty color cosmetics. Managed NPD alignment, pricing, merchandising and launch execution across SEA. Integrated OPI Professional into key markets for accelerated category growth.

    • Global Marketing Director, Rimmel London
      Aug 2009 - Oct 2013 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Owned global innovation and marketing for Eye, Face and Instant Tan (70% of global sales). Delivered category-leading SKUs, creative platforms and multi-year franchise strategies. Achieved #1 mascara and #1 foundation share in the UK.

  • L'Oréal (New York, NY · On-site)
    • Director, Marketing Garnier Fructis
      Dec 2008 - Aug 2009 · 9 mos

      Led US marketing across major mass beauty categories. Directed high-impact launches across Maybelline’s strategic mascara portfolio and Garnier Fructis haircare. Strengthened consumer insights, campaign development and go-to-market discipline.

    • Senior Marketing Manager
      Jul 2007 - Dec 2008 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Marketing Manager
      Jul 2006 - Jul 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Analyst at Morgan Stanley
    Jun 2000 - Jul 2003 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Corporate credit rating advisor and counterparty credit risk analyst. Built analytical and financial foundation supporting future commercial leadership. Evaluated risk exposure across major institutions.