Stephan Widmer

CEO at Beliani Group

Pfäffikon, Zurich, Switzerland

About

• General Management and business development of up to 650 people in 5 countries • International work and living experience in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America • Creation and commercialization of new business opportunities / products and architect innovative solutions for clients • 10 year in sales and marketing for B2B and B2C services and fast moving, high value consumer goods • Negotiations for trade, divestures, mergers & acquisitions and development of multicultural alliance partnerships • Management of complex information technology and country roll-out projects • Industries: telecom, retail, internet, outsourcing services for customer care and supply chain, medical devices, consulting Specialties: Starting & Growing Companies, Expanding Internationally, General Management, Product & Business Model Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions M&A, Venture Capital, Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Asia, China, Singapore, Switzerland, USA, Internet, eCommerce, Start-up, Startup, Multinational, Retail, Telecom, Mobile Applications, Wireless, Offshore Software Development,...

Experience

  • CEO at Beliani Group
    Nov 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 8 mos

    Beliani belongs to the fastest-growing eCommerce players in Europe. They are a successful online retailer for furniture and accessories. With main operations in Poland (Szczecin) and over 700 employees, the company is expanding fast internationally, covering 19 countries as of today.

  • Vice President Residential Customers, Deputy CEO at Orange Communications SA
    Jul 2008 - Oct 2009 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Overall responsibility for the residential market of Orange Switzerland, including distribution channels (retail, Orange centres, e-channels), customer relations and supply chain. Oversees a total of 650 people and is responsible for approximately 85% of Orange Switzerland revenues and operating profit. • Increased retail footprint from 50 to 70 Orange Centres via acquisition and organic growth. • Launched new eCommerce platform and doubled share of online sales channel. • Launched key initiatives to transform customer care, sales and supply chain to gain efficiency and reach higher customer satisfaction. • Acted as deputy CEO.

  • Director Business Solutions at Phonak AG
    2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs

    Building up for the leading hearing aid manufacturer a new “added value services” business unit in the initial areas of financial services, marketing, training, Software. • Developed and rolled-out consumer credit financing solution in 7 countries. • Localized practice management Software and rolled-out internationally as a Software as a Service (SaaS). • Developed global insurance / warranty extension concept • Developed global comprehensive training program concept (sales, marketing, product etc.) for hearing aid dispensers. • Developed auditory training concept for end consumers

  • General Manager Asia Pacific at Arvato Bertelsmann
    2004 - 2006 · 2 yrs

    Responsible for subsidiaries in Singapore, China, Australia and Japan in the field of outsourcing services in end-to-end supply chain management (logistic), customer relationship management (contact center) and financial services for fast moving, high value consumer goods. • Let team of up to 550 people in 5 locations in Asia Pacific • Built up from scratch strong sales pipeline in Asia Pacific topping 25 mio US$ in sales • Reported all-time record in profit for Singapore operation after successful turnaround • Formed and monitored strategic global alliance with largest Japanese supply chain company • Entered the Japanese market in opening a call center • Developed technical support service as a new call center offering • Acquired and integrated a supply chain company in China

  • Ad Interim Management at Tendo Corporate Finance AG
    2001 - 2004 · 3 yrs

    Retail Industry: Major Swiss computer retailer – Computer Express AG • Developed for stakeholders liquidation concept • Realized mass layoff of employees and full liquidation Manufacturing Industry: World leading manufacturer of bridge bearings and expansion joints – mageba S.A. • Acquired and integrated a Swiss competitor • Wrote business plan to offshore production to China Service Industry: Staffing service company specialized in building & construction industry – Bellini Personalberatung AG • Trained sales force and reorganize marketing • Proposed turn around with the vehicle of a rescue company Media Industry: Publishing house for architects – PSA publishing AG • Built up sales force and developed international roll-out Technology Industry: Application Service Provider - WeTellYou.com AG, a knowledge management ASP solution for major Internet portals and corporations. Roll-out in Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, USA, Canada, Mexico.