Yann Corbel

Global Purchasing & Sales Management, Retail & Travel Retail

Geneva Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Lagardère Travel Retail (11 yrs 2 mos)
    • VP Global Purchasing and Alliances
      Apr 2021 - Feb 2026 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      • Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to enhance global partnerships and alliances. • Fostered a mature global community, strengthening both internal and external relationships. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

    • Head of International Partnerships
      Aug 2018 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      • Accelerated development of the international organization's activity and footprint, in terms of business lines, geographical and category coverage • Development of international consultations • Recruitment of teams and skills development.

    • International Key Suppliers Manager
      Jan 2015 - Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      With reporting to the VP of Global Purchasing • Creation of the initial database of contracts and partnerships and lead an initial community of countries • First contracts negotiation and operational set-up

  • International Key Supplier Manager at Sports Trade Marketing International
    Apr 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Negotiation of international and national terms and conditions for Founding Members (Hervis-Go Sport) and members, Outdoor/Ski categories

  • International Negotiator, Team Coordinator for European Joint Negotiation at Carrefour World Trade
    Jan 2009 - Feb 2012 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    International negotiations and team coordination within the framework of the Single European Negotiation. Development and negotiation of international partnership agreements at a global level.

  • Carrefour France (Greater Paris Metropolitan Region)
    • National Retail Negotiator – Frozen Foods
      Sep 2005 - Dec 2008 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      • Negotiated group purchasing agreements with major Suppliers accounts • Developed product ranges and communication plans in collaboration with Marketing • Managed business relationships and drove profitable sales growth and promotional campaigns

    • National Foodservice Negotiator – Deli, Cooked Meats & Prepared Meals
      May 2004 - Aug 2005 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Negotiated purchasing agreements within the Group’s foodservice retail networks (Promocash / Prodirest) • Managed relationships with both competing and complementary distribution partners • Developed expertise in the Group’s B2B market structure and commercial dynamics

  • Cash and Carry Manager at Promocash
    Aug 1999 - Apr 2004 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Managed 3 stores operating in diverse strategic environments • Served a professional client base including food retailers, hotels, bars & restaurants, and other foodservice professionals • Ensured effective economic, legal, and social risk management • Directed Day-to-day operational management and business performance