Wilfrid Chenay

Global Sales Director | Country General Manager | Driving Strategic Growth Across International Markets

Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area

About

With over a decade of experience in commercial leadership, I am passionate about turning challenges into opportunities and empowering teams to drive success. In the dynamic lighting industry, I have led bold strategies that make a difference, always with a strong focus on people and customers. I believe that vision, creativity, and collaboration are the keys to generate sustainable growth. By leading operations in Southern Europe, I have expanded markets, strengthened brands, and reinforced industry positions. My commitment is to continually innovate, transform, and create new opportunities that shape the future of any B2B business

Experience

  • Global Sales Director at Carandini
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand Carandini market share across national and international territories. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in emerging and established international markets through market research, networking, and prospecting Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, distributors, and strategic partners across multiple countries and regions Lead negotiations for major international contracts, ensuring favorable terms while maintaining strong client relationships Collaborate with product development, and operations teams to ensure alignment on international market requirements and customer feedback

  • General Manager Iberia at ZUMTOBEL GROUP
    Apr 2017 - Dec 2024 · 7 yrs 9 mos

    Zumtobel & Thorn Lighting

  • South Europe Sales Manager at Toshiba Lighting Systems
    Jan 2014 - Apr 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Co-Founder at Co founder of eTAIL agency and www.leadvalue.fr
    Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Co-founder of eTAIL Agency (Amazon agency) and LEADVALUE (Leads generation + SaaS).

  • Business Unit Manager - France at Indal
    Jun 2010 - Jan 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Outdoor Lighting - BtB - Contractors/ Public tenders